International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics assessing the latest global trends in natural cosmetics finds that using plant-based food waste can improve the sustainability credentials of brands. In 2016 the global market for natural and organic personal care products was worth $9.6bn. Europe and North America account for 90% of all sales and show the highest … Read more
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In his interview with COSSMA, Dr Markus Schwind, enior Marketing Manager Sun Care at BASF, explains that BASF’s R&D has come up with plenty of solutions to make a formulator’s life easier in the challenging field of sun care. He points out what have been the most recent developments in sun care and points out … Read more
Avon has appointed Jan Zijderveld Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Sheri McCoy, who previously announced her intention to retire from the Company and Board. Jan will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Jan joins Avon from Unilever, a global company in personal care, home and food products, where he … Read more
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Cosmopack, the event in conjunction with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna that involves the entire beauty supply chain, is scheduled in Bologna from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th March 2018, gathering under one roof the international leaders of the cosmetic industry, with reference to all its components: raw materials, machineries and automation solutions for the supply chain, … Read more
Gallinée, the skin care range focusing on the skin’s microbiome, has closed its series A financing round with Unilever Ventures acting as lead investor. Gallinée is the first personal care brand to focus exclusively on the growing science of the human bacterial ecosystem, a major revolution in health, and a new field of research in … Read more
In order to complement its portfolio and fulfill its growth objectives, particularly outside the Euro area, Groupe Rocher has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arbonne International, a leader in direct selling of botanically based beauty, personal care and nutrition products. Arbonne offers a wide range of vegan skincare, bath and body, and nutrition … Read more
At Sepawa Congress in Berlin, Dr. Konstanze Mayer, Head of Business Development Consumer Care and Gerhard Köppikus, Sales Director WeylChem Consumer Care are presenting the latest launches and future plans.
Thomas Keiser, Managing Director at Industrieverband Körperpflege und Waschmittel (IKW), talks about the trends and tendencies in the German market for personal care, cosmetics and detergents in 2017.
Irina Barbalova from Euromonitor explains what megatrends are impacting on future product development in beauty and personal care. Global Beauty and personal care maintained steady growth. Smart diagnostics are shifting beauty purchases from mere possessions to experiences. Products for Micro-biome skin care and muscle recovery are emerging. Global beauty maintains steady growth Global beauty and … Read more
Product Development| Michelle Strutton from Mintel looks at global innovations in the sun care market.
Saudi’s vibrant beauty industry has been underlined by a new exhibition in Jeddah, offering global suppliers of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances a new pathway to the Middle East’s largest beauty and personal care market. The launch of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 comes as consumer and professional spending on beauty and wellbeing continues … Read more
Shiseido Americas, Shiseido’s regional headquarters and consolidated subsidiary, has acquired all of the assets of Olivo Laboratories. Olivo is a Polaris Partners-backed Massachusetts-based startup advancing the dermatological field through proprietary biomaterials technology, including its pioneering XPL “Second Skin” (Cross-linking Polymer Layer) technology. The CEO is Polaris Partner Amy Schulman. Terms of the transaction were not … Read more
Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation. "Beauty Sleep" is important Sleep deprivation has been called a “silent epidemic”, and the beauty industry is jumping in to help tackle this crisis. Bath … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has purchased PCA Skin and EltaMD, two of the fastest-growing brands in professional skin care, in two separate transactions. These acquisitions will enable Colgate to enter the attractive professional skin care category while complementing its … Read more
Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck, Professor for Pharmaceuticals, University of Marburg talks about future visions for anti-ageing ingredients.
At Luxe Pack Monaco, Etienne Gruyez, Managing Director Head of Perfumery & Cosmetics at Stoelzle Masnières is presenting the latest launches. Stölzle is one of the leading suppliers of premium and luxury containers for the worldwide Perfumery & Cosmetics glass business market. The Group relies on its consistent service and support in all aspects of product development to its customers.
