International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
AptarGroup announced a plan to optimize certain capacity in Europe. Due to increased production efficiencies and to better position the Company for future growth in Europe, AptarGroup will transfer and consolidate production capacity involving twelve facilities. Two of the related facilities are expected to close and this would impact approximately 170 employees. The locations involved … Read more
Dr. Kay Schwabe, technischer Berater bei der Mani GmbH, spricht über die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei Träger- und Emulsionsystemen für die Kosmetikindustrie.
Even though women do not like to admit that they undergo beauty treatments, there is no doubt that minimally invasive anti-aging treatments and wrinkle filler injections are a mega trend. More than three million treatments were carried out worldwide in 2010 and the trend is rising. However, validated knowledge about the interaction of cosmetic skin … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Survey Service Providers >> Product Information Kerastase Initialiste >> Background: The Future of Beauty Salons >> Formulation: Skin Quench Cream (Lubrizol) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Survey Packaging 2012 >> Product information GemmoNova (Jan Dekker/IMCD) >> Background: When Bud Nest® technology enhances Beauty >> Formulation: Sustainable Sea Salt Texturizing Spritz >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
According to in vitro and in vivo tests the anti-ageing ingredient Hyanify by Lipotec improves all of the parameters measured in the nasolabial folds – i.e. the facial area of most concern as we grow older. This marine hyaluronic acid booster replenished the area and had a plumping effect. COSSMA subscribers can download further background … Read more
Through the first nine months of 2012, net sales were $477.2 million or 12.0% ahead of $426.1 million in the same period of 2011. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales rose approximately 16.9%. Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. increased 11.8% to $31.5 million or $1.03 per basic and diluted share from … Read more
The Scent & Care division posted sales of € 671 million for the first nine months – a 10 % increase on the previous year’s figure of € 610 million. At local currency, sales were up 7 %. Scent & Care particularly continued rapid growth in the Life Essentials, Oral Care and Fine Fragrances application … Read more
Effective January 1, 2013 Beiersdorf, Hamburg will acquire the remaining 50% equity in the EBC Eczacıbaşı-Beiersdorf Kozmetik Ürünler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey. To date, Eczacıbaşı Holding A.Ş. and Beiersdorf AG have each held a 50% stake in this company. The company was founded in 1993. The acquisition is subject to approval by the … Read more
For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, Elizabeth Arden reported net sales of $344.5 million, an increase of 13.5%, as compared to the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, net sales increased by 16.1%. On a reported basis, net income per diluted share for the current … Read more
Favini, the Italian paper manufacturer, received the Luxe Pack in Green Award during Luxe Pack Monaco for its Crush paper line. Crush is a new eco-friendly range of papers made using process residues from organic products to replace up to 15 percent of virgin tree pulp. By-products from citrus fruits, corn coffee, kiwi fruits, hazelnuts … Read more
Coty B.V. und Karl Lagerfeld B.V. einigten sich einvernehmlich, die Duftlizenz zu beenden. Gemäß der Vereinbarung hat Coty das Exklusivrecht seinen Lagerbestand an Produkten aus dem Karl Lagerfeld Duftportfolio weiterhin zu verkaufen. Jean Mortier, President von Coty Prestige, erklärte dazu: Es wurde zunehmend erkennbar, dass die Strategien unserer beiden Unternehmen nicht mehr vollständig übereinstimmten." Über … Read more
Evonik’s endeavour to build a new production facility for cosmetics and consumer goods in Americana in the Brazilian state of São Paulo is moving ahead rapidly. The mid-double-digit million euro investment will go on stream 2014 and will create around 80 new jobs in total. The total production capacity of around 50,000 metric tons p.a. … Read more
Das Vorhaben von Evonik, in Americana im brasilianischen Bundesstaat São Paulo eine neue Anlage für die Produktion von Inhaltsstoffen für den Kosmetik- und Haushaltkonsumgütermarkt zu errichten, macht rasche Fortschritte. Die Investition im mittleren zweistelligen Millionen-Euro-Bereich wird 2014 in Betrieb gehen und insgesamt 80 neue Arbeitsplätze schaffen. Die Produktionskapazität von insgesamt rund 50.000 Tonnen pro Jahr … Read more
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Now in their fourth year, the BAMA Awards recognises innovative developments in the UK aerosol industry. The awards categories are based on the three pillars of sustainability: Social Responsibility, Environmental Benefit and Economic Sustainability. These are the winners. Economic Sustainability – Colep: Together with Britvic, Colep won this category with its launch of ‘New Turbo … Read more
With regard to the future transfer of the Burberry’s fragrance and beauty business, Interparfums and Burberry have signed a transition agreement in order to facilitate a smooth transition, which includes an additional three months period ending on 31 March 2013 and confirms the exit payment by 31st December 2012. Under the terms of this agreement, … Read more
Ashland Specialty Ingredients dedicated a new Care Specialties Technical Center in Mumbai, India, to better support producers of personal and home care products in India and Southeast Asia. The facility at Jaswanti Landmark, located in the heart of Mumbai, will serve as a focal point for the research and development (R&D) work Ashland conducts on … Read more
Health and Beauty Germany offers its partners -in its capacity as a fair mediator between supply and demand- the security and competence of a worldwide leading brand through our top events. The service we offer and our philosophy are fully tailored to the needs of the fair participants. First class service and permanent investments in … Read more
Before the official start of the 59th annual Sepawa event, which takes place from October 23rd to 25th, 2012, in Fulda, you have the chance to read about some of the selected highlights in COSSMA 10/2012. photo: Clariant