International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Kay Schwabe (Technical Consultant for Mani) et al. explain the way that Ceraparts work. This new type of carrier system slowly releases lipophilic actives and also biomimetic matrix components such as ceramides and phytosterols, which are precisely released into the target area and provide immediate physical skin care, even in the case of very demanding … Read more
On April 18th, during the In-Cosmetics exhibition in Barcelona, a total of 15 BSB innovation awards were made for finished products and ingredients at a gathering in the Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the BSB Innovation Awards. The BSB special awards, presented by Dr. Jan Riedel went to … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Scientific Version "Cosmetic Oils in comparison: penetration and occlusion of paraffin oil and vegetable oils", incl. literature references >> Market Data China: Making market entry that bit easier >> Product Information: SynRussian Gold Cosmetic Pigment (Merck) >> Formulation: Wash Off Mask (Bayer Material … Read more
What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. COSSMA … Read more
Perfumania and Parlux Fragrances shareholders approved the merger of Parlux and a subsidiary of Perfumania, with 98.9% of the shares voted at the Parlux special meeting and 99.2% of the shares voted at the Perfumania special meeting voting in favor.
L’Oréal has closed the acquisition of 100% of Cadum, the majority of which was held by investment fund Milestone. In 2011, Cadum achieved consolidated sales of 58 million euros, 49 million euros of which in France, mainly with the brand Cadum. This business will join France’s Consumer Products Division lead by its General Manager Hervé … Read more
Beiersdorf increased sales in the first quarter of 2012 by 6.9% compared to the previous year. The Consumer business segment recorded growth of 6.8%, while tesa saw an increase of 7.2%. The company also benefited from a positive overall market trend in the first three months of 2012 after the weak business performance seen in … Read more
New alternative preservation systems for cosmetic products are gaining popularity. In its new Technical Insights report, Organic Monitor finds the move to new alternative preservative systems is driven by high consumer demand for natural & organic cosmetics as well as the growing trend of formulators avoiding parabens. Parabens are the most widely used preservatives, present … Read more
The total revenue of $2.6 billion decreased 2%, up 1% in constant dollars. Total units declined by 1% and price/mix increased 2% during the quarter. Active Representatives were down 2%. On a category basis, Beauty sales declined 1%, up 2% in constant dollars. On a reported basis, color was flat, fragrance and skincare declined 1%, … Read more
Albéa has acquired the company Zhongshan Meiquan Plastic Products Co Ltd belonging to the TEX R.L. group. Better known under the name TEX China, the company manufactures packaging for the cosmetics and perfumery sectors. Located in Guangdong Province in China, TEX China has 700 employees and 3 factories specializing in the production of mascara, lip … Read more
Kerstin Dornhöfer of Merck presents the company’s extended range of new special effect pigments and functional fillers for use in cosmetic products which will be shown at the In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. photo: fotolia.de
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More than 530 companies, of which more than 50 are new exhibitors, present from April 17th to April 19th, their ranges of cosmetic ingredients and services. There are more than 50 new products at this year’s In-Cosmetics, held at the Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona. As in previous years new developments for natural cosmetics … Read more
For the third year running we have the pleasure to invite you at BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN, the aesthetic professional fair with near 4000 professional visitors on the last edition. It will take place in Valencia on the 16th and 17th of February 2013. As the last years we will organize very interesting activities for professional … Read more
The 21st BEAUTY FORUM HUNGARY, the greatest professional beauty fair of Central-Eastern Europe is awaiting you on the 21-22nd of April 2012, in Budapest, in Budapest’s SYMA Sports and Events Center (Dózsa György str. 1., Budapest). Make sure to drop by to learn more about: the latest cosmetical products, services, developments and trends spectacular spring and … Read more
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Omya will distribute KCC Silicones in Switzerland and Austria, opening up a whole range of new business opportunities for both companies. KCC will leverage Omya’s leading excellence in specialty chemicals, whilst Omya gains the support of one of the world’s fastest growing primary silicone manufacturers, with great ambitions for expansion over the coming years. “With … Read more
At the Aerosol Forum, Tubex were recognised for their environmentally friendly internal lacquering system. With this special inner lacquer a powder coating with increased mechanical strength and free from solvents is achieved. Beiersdorf, for example, have progressively switched the majority of their Tubex cans to the powder-based internal lacquer system. photo: Tubex
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Article Excerpt from Perfumer & Flavorist: Visual Impairment and Olfactory AcuityBy: Baljit Singh and Kamna Mago, CPL Aromas FZE; Shivali Sonavadekar, CPL Aromas Pvt. Ltd.; Sushant Bankhele, S. Babu, S. Deshpande, D. Sahu and L. Mirkar, Anthea Aromatics; and Garry Dix, CPL … Read more
The claims, as well as the products, that we see and hear about from the cosmetics and home care sectors are an accurate reflection of current social trends. Angela Kleiner, marketing manager at Croda GmbH, shows how these trends manifest themselves and how, today and in the future, what type of product positioning will help … Read more
Within the Chinese cosmetics regulations, which are still being extensively formulated, it may very well be the case that, due to a particular situation, existing legislation is extended to include new rules. At the end of 2011, following extensive changes in the registration process for cosmetics products, further regulations were added. Mei Graefe of Intergate … Read more