International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more
The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more
In its November issue, COSSMA presents some interesting approaches offered by new ingredients. The range includes ingredients cultivated in a bioreactor, a natural oil for silicone-free formulations, an alternative to nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO, an ingredient with multiple benefits to achieve high SPF, a multi-level approach to combat acne, as well as active ingredients to restore … Read more
Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more
Representatives from Impag, IBR, Soliance, Phytodia, Frutarom, Information et Inspiration and Alfa Chemical, present trends as well as their latest product concepts and findings in their article in COSSMA 11/2011 photo: Unipex
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, extends its partnership with Dow Corning Corporation. Effective November 1st, 2011 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH, Liestal, has been appointed by Dow Corning as distributor for its cosmetic and household cleaning product range in Switzerland. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia was founded in 2004 as a whollyowned subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, Hamburg, and since … Read more
Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more
medical BEAUTY FORUM forms the basis of successful cooperation between doctors and beauticians. With six focussed issues per annum the magazine provides up-to-date guidance on relevant topics, and looks at skin care trends, publishes details of important dates and events, and carries contact details of cosmetics specialists (BFA) in the whole of Germany. The medical … Read more
Active ingredients from Alina are now available through Impag. The Impag Group shall market Alina actives in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As a hot topic, Impag presents Alina’s antibacterial and antimycotic combination of actives that allow a “preservative-free” claim. About Alina Alina is an Austrian company which has been producing multiactive ingredient combinations for the … Read more
If you want to improve your knowledge about aesthetic and cosmetic you can not miss this event.On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of February the International Forum of Cosmetics will be held in Feria Valencia, where the latest issues of the sector will be treated. The Aesthetics Congress will consist of conferences about natural cosmetic … Read more
In his article in COSSMA 11/2011, Dr. Daniel Schmid of Mibelle presents an active ingredient obtained from pistachio resin that controls excess sebum production, open pores, as well as the formation of comedones. photo: Mibelle
After having launched the first French edition of BEAUTY FORUM Swiss in February 2011, this new trade journal called BEAUTY FORUM Edition Romande will be published 4 times per year. The French language edition BEAUTY FORUM Edition Romande is targeting cosmetic professionals from the Romandie, the French speaking part of Switzerland. It will contain valuelable information for the daily … Read more
BEAUTY FORUM SWISS is the leading trade event for the professional Swiss beauty market. The next edition will be held on 3d and 4th of March 2012 in Zurich/Switzerland. Exhibition topics are cosmetics, foot, wellness, nail and hair. A special focus will be on the two topics Medical Beauty and Natural Cosmetics. Educational workshops and … Read more
When we buy a product we use all of our senses. It is the packaging of a product that we first see and feel, and start to understand, and it is what lets us remember the product. For this reason professional packaging designers use all of the channels by which we perceive the product, and … Read more
In the space of just a couple of years social media have changed the way that many companies are doing business. Cosmetics and toiletries companies were initially slow to recognise the importance of social media, but many are realising now how influential they can be for their brands. Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, looks at … Read more
Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, these terms, now often attached to the fragment ‘cosmeto-’ as in cosmeto genomics, are gaining ground in conversations around the industry. Is this a new trend similar to AHAs, retinoids, matrikine peptides or stem cells? Dr. Karl Lintner from Kal’Idees has taken a closer look at this phenomenon. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more
BSB Cosmetic I On October 12th 2011 the BSB Innovations Prize for household and institutional cleaning was awarded. First prize went to the WC Ente Frische Siegel from SC Johnson, second prize went to Dr. Beckmann for the Glaskeramik Putzstein and third prize was awarded for the Sport+Outdoor Funktions Waschmittel from Almawin. Awards for raw … Read more
Although central Bangkok and the exhibition venue remain unaffected by the flooding, it has now become clear that disruption to movement around the capital and the outlying areas make it impossible to guarantee the delivery of a successful event next week. Therefore In-Cosmetics Asia will be re-scheduled and new dates will be announced very shortly. … Read more
