Biosurfactants are gaining ground as formulators seek milder, biodegradable alternatives for modern hair care. Advances in production and formulation are helping address key challenges such as foam performance, compatibility, stability, and cost.
A new personal care application and innovation center opened in Penang, Malaysia, on September 4. The facility is designed to support customers across the Asia-Pacific region with consumer insights, formulation expertise, and product development. During the opening event, participants explored current beauty trends and worked with formulation experts in the application lab. One practical demonstration … Read more
Hybrid cosmetics combine high-performance makeup with proven skincare benefits, meeting growing demand for effective, convenient and multifunctional beauty solutions. Hydration, skin longevity and barrier support are shaping the next generation of color cosmetics.
Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl were promoted to the rank of Master Perfumer. The rare distinction recognizes fragrance creators whose talent, perseverance, and influence have helped shape contemporary perfumery. Master Perfumers serve as guardians of olfactory excellence and continuously explore and reinvent the ingredient palette. They also drive innovation at the intersection of science and … Read more
The Supervisory Board has extended the appointments of Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari to its Board of Executive Directors. Scharpwinkel has served on the board since 2024 and is also Industrial Relations Director and Site Director of BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. Kothari is responsible for Industrial Solutions and Surface Technologies and serves as Chairman of BASF … Read more
Senior perfumer John Gamba has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Perfumers. The award was presented at the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey, California, on June 25, 2026. It recognizes Gamba’s creative leadership and longstanding commitment to mentoring the next generation of perfumers. Givaudan also highlighted his vision, generosity, and … Read more
The company has appointed Michelle Carrillo as chief executive officer. Bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in the beauty and personal care industry, she will lead the company’s next phase of growth. Future investments will focus on bio-fermentation, including the ViaFerm ingredient portfolio, while the company continues to advance its Thoughtful Science strategy … Read more
Cosmetics Europe has elected Oswald Barckhahn of Beiersdorf AG as its new President, with a two-year mandate effective June 17, 2026. He succeeds Acting President Birgit Huber and will lead the European cosmetics industry association alongside newly elected Vice President Benedetto Lavino of Cosmetica Italia and Treasurer Tony Lorman of Edgewell. Barckhahn has served on … Read more
Skin longevity is becoming a major concern, going far beyond simply reducing the signs of aging. To preserve the skin’s essential functions over time, a global and synergistic approach is now required, one that supports cellular vitality.
Brands are evolving products in line with consumer expectations regarding wellness – not only embracing imperfections but placing significant value on age-appropriate and gender-fluid skincare. Ine Mattheé from Oleon Health and Beauty talks about how wellness becomes a more important part of beauty.
Did you hear that too? This outcry from society? Even the ARD Tagesthemen (the main German news show) reported on it! Children are now storming retail beauty departments and it’s super dangerous! I recently tripped over one of these little rascals. We both went down, but Lisa-Marie was caught softly by her diaper. No harm done!
The beauty market is shifting and this shift is heavily influencing formulations and requirements for ingredients. Eric Leroy, Global Marketing Director at Syensqo, talks about meeting new demands and outstanding formulations.
The beauty and lifestyle brand Noles, which will be launched in September this year, is delighted to introduce its new Managing Director Katrin Stockinger. With this strategic personnel decision, the two founders Farina Opoku and Ann-Katrin Schmitz are relying on many years of experience and proven expertise in the areas of e-commerce and beauty.
The company has reinforced the structure of its management team by appointing Clara Mena to the position of Chief Operations Officer and creating two new positions: Chief Market Officer and Chief Business Development Officer, which will be held by Joan Pere Jiménez and Olegario Monegal respectively. This is a strategic move aimed at achieving the … Read more
Zoran Joksic, Sales Director of Albéa, was elected as new President of the European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) at the organisation’s General Assembly meeting in Warsaw on 24th May 2024. In his inaugural speech, Joksic underlined the success of flexible tubes as resilient, innovative and sustainable packaging solution. www.etma-online.org
The Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has appointed Clarissa Odewald as Chief Sales Officer and Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer with effect from 1 st July, 2024. She takes over from Dr Peter Biele, who is moving to the management of HKM (Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH) in Duisburg.www.thyssenkrupp-steel.com
In agreement with the Supervisory Board of the company, Marco Costantino has decided to resign from his operational activities with effect from 30th July 2024. Until a permanent successor is found, the management of bomo trendline innovative Cosmetic GmbH will be taken over by Felix Niewöhner as interim managing director. www.bomo-trendline.de
The company announces today its latest organisational changes. After two volatile years which were successfully managed, the Albéa Group prepares for future growth by strengthening its management team. Francois Tassart is appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Albéa Group, overseeing all activities from Tubes, Cosmetics & Fragrance and Corporate, in addition to his role as … Read more
My esteemed co-authors and I have written about many different aspects of the beauty industry in this column. An industry that places utmost focus on sustainability, clean beauty, less ingredients, environmentally safe and healthy or health enhancing solutions. These are all aspects that seem to be much cherished and sought after by consumers of all ages.
Changes are rattling the beauty industry. Roberto Valente, Managing Director, Health and Beauty Germany GmbH, speaks about these changes in the beauty industry, the major trend towards holistic beauty and the reason why he loves to work in the beauty sector.