Market Data

Cosphatec präsentiert Cosphaderm® GMG

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Völlig neues natürliches pflanzliches Multifunctional – Cosphaderm® GMG Cosphatec hat eine neuartige und natürliche Konservierungsmixtur entwickelt, die schon in sehr niedrigen Konzentrationen äußerst effizient gegen Bakterien, Hefen und Pilze wirkt. Darüber hinaus hat Cosphaderm® GMG eine Vielzahl weiterer positiver Eigenschaften: Antikariogen, Anti-Aknemittel, Anti-irritativ, Antinociceptiv, Antioxidativ, freier Radikalfänger, Haar- und Hautpflegend, Emollient und Emulgierend. Diese zahlreichen … Read more

Airless dispensers: New dimensions for Elegance

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Eric Desmaris highlights new airless dispensers for premium products made from PET. The new 100% recyclable PET container provides a better protective barrier against air. Mega Airless now brings a new dimension to its range by adding PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers to its offering, which targets the premium market with solutions adapted to luxury cosmetics. … Read more

GRAFE-Design-Center präsentiert mit einer eigenen Symphonie die Trendfarben für 2017

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Für die Präsentation seiner Trendfarben für 2017 hat das GRAFE-Design-Center der GRAFE-Gruppe, Blankenhain, ein einzigartiges Highlight geschaffen: In einer bisher nie dagewesenen Weise wurden Farbe und Musik miteinander verbunden. Ein Orchester der Musikhochschule „Franz Liszt“ in Weimar spielte ein eigens komponiertes Musikstück ein, das die Farben in der spektakulären „Symphony of Colors“ hörbar macht. Dem … Read more

Kentucky Fried Chicken launches edible nail polish with chicken flavour

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In line with its spirit of innovation, KFC Hong Kong unveils their new ‘Finger Lickin’ Good Edible Nail Polish’ range, keeping the brand literally at their customers’ fingertips while savoring their delicious signature chicken. This limited edition edible nail polish was created as a tribute to the world famous "It’s Finger Lickin’ Good" slogan. KFC’s … Read more

Dispensing: Women’s face care routines

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Sandy Gregory from Westrock presents new findings of a global study on facial skin care rituals and their implications on packaging. There are over seven billion people in the world and each one of us has a unique face. Our face is how we greet the world and how we nonverbally tell our story to … Read more

L2 Report: Beauty UK – Independent brands use digital to compete with established players

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With online beauty sales in the U.K. growing at a brisk 22 percent last year, brands are finding ways to tune into the potential of this e-commerce moment, regardless of distribution strategy. A collection of independent brands have made a grand entrance in this year’s Index, utilizing digital channels to capitalize on their popularity and … Read more

Award winners 2016 at In-Cosmetics in Paris

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This year’s Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards went to. Active ingredients: 1. Givaudan’s Neurophroline 2. Lucas Meyer’s Miniporyl 3. Solabia’s Redyless Functional Ingredients: 1. Agrimer’s Seaweek Caviar 2. Sigmund Lindner’s SiLiGlam Nature 3. Ashland’s Polyelectrolyte Complex 3 (PEC3) This year’s Green Ingredient Awards went to. Green Ingredient Award 1. Seppic’s Ephemer 2. Sederma’s Majestem 3. … Read more

NPD: Decluttering and the appetite for absence

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New product development is a challenge, particularly in the saturated personal care market. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist & senior Trend Watcher at Hint Creative Consultancy, appeals to look at the outside and to take the big picture into consideration when it comes to reboot new product development. In her latest video from Bologna she presents one … Read more

Palm Oil: Alternatives in sight?

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Replacing palm oil is a challenge. Could yeast historically used in the South African wine industry be an option? Dr Alexandra Erlach, Managing Director, Delta-SR, Neuss, Germany, explains details in her article in COSSMA. Climate conference rises debate on palm oil Devastating fires in Southeast Asia and 2015’s UN climate conference in Paris have reignited … Read more

Aerosol market remains stable

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5.4 billion aluminium cans in 2015 A total of 5.4 billion aluminium cans were produced in 2015,according to the member companies of Aerobal (International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers) – a repeat of the previous year’s record result. In view of the very difficult conditions in 2015, this is a rather good achievement. After … Read more