International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Authorized service partners cover now entire NAFTA zone and France The annual international service training took place at LUM Berlin-Adlershof headquarters from 16-20 July. In parallel to the continuing education of the distributors in applications and sales, here the fundamentals are established for the fast and qualified technical on-site support around the world. The increasing … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature References: Antibacterial particle system >> Product information: Dekanex 2004 (Jan Dekker) >> Background: RonaCare® – Nature meets Technology >> Formulation: Vivilume BB Cream (Lonza Personal Care) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
According to Julia Gourlaouen from Jan Dekker, now part of IMCD, Dekanex FG is a multifunctional ingredient providing a pleasant skin feel and a proper dispersion of mineral filters. In addition, it is compatible with UV filters, it is photo-stable and its safety profile makes it suitable even for baby sun care. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more
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Visit PRIVATE LABEL EXPO in Düsseldorf and discover the innovative products of the year for your own brand lines! PRIVATE LABEL EXPO is the upcoming not-to-be-missed business meeting point for the Private Label industry. Taking place in Germany, the heart of Europe, it also provides a strong hub to Eastern European countries and their fast … Read more
The second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit aims to tackle some of the major ethical & ecological issues facing the Asian cosmetics industry. Major topics on the 2- day agenda include sustainable packaging, alternatives to animal testing methods, green formulations, environmental impacts, halal cosmetics, and ayurveda in cosmetics. Organised by Organic Monitor, the … Read more
This year’s winners in the Etma Tube of the Year competition were chosen in Brussels where the members of Etma, the European tube manufacturers association, met for their annual conference. From the entries submitted, a top-class jury from the ranks of the member companies chose the best tube in each of the four categories: Aluminium … Read more
Die Entscheidung über die Gewinner im Etma-Wettbewerb „Tube des Jahres 2012“ fiel dieses Jahr in Brüssel. Dort waren die Mitglieder der Etma –European Tube Manufacturers Association – zu ihrer Jahrestagung zusammen gekommen. Eine hochkarätig besetzte Jury aus den Reihen der Mitgliedsunternehmen wählte aus den eingereichten Vorschlägen die jeweils beste Tube aus Aluminium, Kunststoff und Laminat … Read more
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Corpack was recently given the opportunity to redesign the BEYU nail lacquer unit.The new BEYU nail lacquer has a more distinct form with a more up-dated outline. The slim, cylindrical form of the cap, allows for a more ergonomic grip which supports a cleaner, more comfortable application. At the same time, the straight form of … Read more
BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN will take place in Valencia on the 16th and 17th of February 2013. As the last years we will organize interesting activities for professional visitors: 3rd Aesthetic Congress International Forum of Cosmetics, International Nails Championships, Body Painting and Face Make-up Championships, Demonstrations in the Meeting Point, Workshops, Awards, etc.The Aesthetic Congress IFC … Read more
Following the success of previous editions, Organic Monitor is taking its Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to Latin America. Taking place in São Paulo city on 24-26th September, the summit tackles major business & technical issues associated with green cosmetics and sustainability. Focal themes of the inaugural Latin American edition are biodiversity & ethical sourcing, sustainable ingredients … Read more
Der französische Pharmariese Sanofi ringt mit der Konkurrenz durch Nachahmer-Produkte – und spart. So wird Sanofi eine Beteiligung an Yves Rocher verkaufen. Zudem stehen einem Medienbericht zufolge Stellen auf dem Spiel. Der größte französische Pharmakonzern Sanofi will einem Medienbericht zufolge den Rotstift ansetzen. Das Unternehmen plane die Entlassung von 1000 bis 2000 Mitarbeitern in Frankreich, … Read more
Das ist die erste Lektion, die sich aus der Umfrage1 ergibt, die OptionWay für die Messe Emballage (Comexposium) bei Europäern aus Frankreich, Spanien, Italien, Deutschland vom 16. bis 21. Mai durchgeführt hat. Mehr noch, Verpackungen werden als „absolutes Paradoxon“ wahrgenommen, das Gegensätze miteinander vereint: sexy und tugendhaft, schön und nützlich, wirtschaftlich sein und doch gleichzeitig … Read more
On July 2, 2012, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Revlon acquired certain assets of Bari Cosmetics, Ltd., including trademarks and other intellectual property related to Pure Ice nail enamel and Bon Bons cosmetics. The Company used approximately $22M of borrowings under its 2011 Revolving Credit Facility, together with cash on hand, to fund the acquisition. … Read more
This year’s In-cosmetics was a great success for everyone involved. Like most major players, Merck was one of the proud exhibitors.
At the same time and in recognition of the continued development within the region, DKSH Performance Materials has opened a fourth China sales office in Beijing and strengthened the Management Team in China with the appointment of Kevin Bee as new Head Business Line Personal Care Industry. DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a specialty chemicals … Read more
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces the proposed sale of its Personal Care business for a total of $709m in cash (£452m at current exchange rates). The business is being sold in two parts: the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Household care products business (CTH) and the High Barrier Food packaging business (HBF). An affiliate … Read more
Ten thousand Americans celebrate their sixty fifth birthday everyday and new research shows a majority of them expect to live to nearly ninety. With the support of nearly a dozen organizations a new multi -year initiative called Get Old is being launched to learn how Americans of all ages are dealing with aging. As part … Read more
L’Oreal works to increase awareness that people of color are not immune to skin cancer. Do you have darker skin? If so, skin cancer might not be top of mind as a significant health threat, but beware –just because your skin is darker does not mean you are immune to skin cancer. Thanks to objective … Read more
Verlockend bunte Zeitschriften für Kinder sind oft mit einem spannenden, meist glitzernden „Extra" versehen. Beigefügte Kosmetika liegen dabei voll im Trend. Von Lipgloss über Lidschatten, Kinderschminke und ganzen Schminksets zur Karnevalszeit bis hin zu Nagellack mit oder ohne Glitzereffekten reicht inzwischen das Sortiment. Seit 2010 stehen diese Beigaben von Kinderzeitschriften verstärkt im Fokus der baden-württembergischen … Read more
Supports company’s strategy to enhance its personal care portfolio with high-performance, claims-driving ingredients