International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the result of a two-year investment totaling around EUR 16 million, brought about through Clariant’s recently completed Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project. It … Read more
Dr. Tilmann Reuter talks about the most recent findings in the field of anti-ageing.
BEAUTY FORUM trade fair is the biggest event of training and fair of the cosmetics industry in Poland. In 2012 almost 450 exhibiting companies and brands were on our show. More than 10 000 trade visitors came to the fair to get know the latest trends and developments from the cosmetics industry, over the two … Read more
Central and Eastern Europe ’s Nr. 1 trade fair will be held from the 20th until the 21d of April 2013 in the Syma Event Hall. BEAUTY FORUM HUNGARY opens up its gates to all the professionals of the Beauty branches. We are waiting almost 150 exhibitors in the exhibition hall of 8000 m2 and … Read more
In her article in COSSMA 1-2/2013, Petra Anni Schmidt of CLR shows, with the help of a thermographic study and volunteer tests, that ProBarrier CLR, a suspension of wax-like particles, protects the skin from negative influences of the weather using a permanent but non-occlusive film and is characterised by a light, pleasant skin feel.photo: CLR
On 3d and 4th of March 2013 BEAUTY FORUM SWISS will be the meeting point for the professional Swiss beauty market. The event takes place in Zurich and the main topics are cosmetics, foot, wellness, nail and hair with a special focus on Medical Beauty and Natural Cosmetics. 30 educational workshops and 4 professional competitions … Read more
Angela Kleiner of Croda in her article in COSSMA 1-2/2013 explains why the Solaveil SpeXtra broad spectrum filters, as shown in the latest findings, not only meet the legal requirements with respect to UVB and UVA protection, but also offer protection against the HEV component of the light spectrum which also contributes to skin ageing. … Read more
How to obtain water-resistant sun protection products with sensorial benefitsIn his article in COSSMA 1-2/2013, Martin Krause from Bayer Material Science presents Baycusan C 1000, a polyurethane film former that, with its sun booster effect, facilitates high-SPF with low UV filter concentrations, and water-resistant sun protection products with sensorial benefits even for sensitive skin, while … Read more
The LexFilm film formers from Inolex are an economical option when it comes to suncare formulations. They not only form a protective film but are proven as waterproofers and serve as a solubiliser for crystalline UV filters. Hence apart from the oily UV filters no other ingredients are needed for the oily phase.photo: Daleen Loest, … Read more
The 9th edition of the PCD (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design Packaging) congress-exhibition will be held on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th February, at the Espace Champerret in Paris. This meeting will be held at the same time as the 7th edition of Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF). A major event dedicated to innovation in perfume … Read more
The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 2,021 million, an increase of 8.4% in local currencies and of 10.3% in Swiss francs as the strong performance in the first six months continued into the second half of the year. Total sales for Fragrance compounds (Fine Fragrances and Consumer Products combined) increased by 10.3% in local … Read more
Lonza has adapted the management structure of the company to focus on its target markets and to improve the effectiveness of its worldwide organizational structure and operations. Effective immediately, the Management Committee will be newly renamed Executive Committee and will consist of five members: Richard Ridinger – CEO, Toralf Haag – CFO, Marc Funk – … Read more
Lush ist bekannt für seine sprudelnden Badeprodukte, sein Pflegesortiment von Kopf bis Fuß sowie seine Dekorationen. Manche der schimmernden Produkte funkelten in der Vergangenheit aufgrund von Mikroplastik-Glitzer, der in den Produkten enthalten war. Nun wird in sämtlichen Lush-Produkten allerdings kein Plastikglitzer mehr verwendet werden. Diese Entscheidung wurde am Mittwoch von Umweltschutzvereinen sowie Gruppierungen zum Schutz … Read more
Angela Kleiner, Marketing Manager at Croda and Sederma GmbH, points out the most important recent findings in the treatment of sensitive skin.
On the new schülke channel on YouTube you can find company videos as well as videos about various hygiene topics. In addition to the image there are training videos about proper cleanroom hygiene, such as e.g. cleaning of devices and equipment, and an explanation on the clean room zones, as well as to the basic … Read more
The global male grooming products market has rebounded back to its growth path with most significant growth occurring in Asian regions, with India in particular posting a 32% increase in 2012, according to the recently published Male Grooming Products: Global Market Brief by global consulting and research firm Kline & Company. A growing consciousness among … Read more
Nach mehr als 20 Jahren Kampagnenarbeit befürworten das ethische Kosmetikunternehmen The Body Shop und die Non-Profit-Organisation Cruelty Free International das für den 11. März 2013 angekündigte Ende von Tierversuchen für Kosmetika in Europa. Es wird erwartet, dass ab diesem Datum die Einfuhr und der Verkauf von an Tieren getesteten Kosmetikprodukten und von zur Herstellung von … Read more
It doesn‘t look very likely that in the short term there will be any success in establishing signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, as a worthwhile aim and an innovative trend. So everything will be staying as it is: trying to keep looking young as long as possible is still the main priority. So anti-ageing … Read more
Brian Fox-Krawczyk, proprietor of Genealogy, talks about different strategies to win the “consumer terrorists” of today.
During the 2012 business year, Cosnova Beauty broke the 200 million sales threshold for the first time, achieving net sales of 212.1 million euros. With this record result, the company surpassed the previous year’s sales figures (165.7 million euros) by +28%. Compared with previous years, growth has accelerated, resulting in the largest absolute growth since … Read more