International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
With the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following second part, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an update on the new developments.
Lip Perfector by Clarins goes ultra soft with packaging from Cosmogen: The ultra-soft flocked and beveled applicator of the Cosmogen’s D16 tube enhances Lip Perfector, by Clarins. This all-in-one lip and cheek balm glides over the lips, leaving them shiny and sparkling in just one swipe. The tube contains recycled plastic. www.clarins.com
Ingredients play an important role for formulations. They differ depending on their use and intended effect. This survey gives an overview about which provider offers which type of ingredients. Additionally you will find information of the speciality of the providers as well as their contact information.
The company has joined forces with Stella McCartney Beauty and three renowned French plastic converters (Texen, Leygatech and STTP Emballage) to create a set of innovative new skin and eye care refill containers produced with certified renewable polymers from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio. The containers, which have already been introduced in the market in North America … Read more
Epara’s Hydrating Crème-Gel replenishes dehydrated skin, while minimising the effects from pollution and screen light. Unlike previous moisturisers in the range – initially designed for the unique skincare requirements of women of colour – the new, inclusive cream comes not in a jar, but in a refillable bottle endowed with airless technology. While Hydrating Crème-Gel … Read more
Growing consumer awareness of the environmental impact of cosmetic product choices is fuelling a rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options. In recent years, numerous innovations have emerged to support this trend. The evolution of the esterquat technologies is an example of an innovative solution that meets the functional and environmental needs of today’s customers.
Long regarded as a fragmented market, the value chain for personal care ingredients was expected to be worth over $30 billion in 2021. Several commentators have suggested that the industry is ready for consolidation. Jasleen Kaur, Content Lead and Brand Manager at ChemBizR, shows, how M&A tactics and contemporary trends are influencing the personal care sector.
The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. CROs offer a wide range of services. Tests and methods as well as more information about the market and its difficulties is shown in this second part.
A year-long multi-stakeholder process develops a method for assessing botanical materials. It not only helps fill data gaps and improve decision making for natural ingedients, but also allows consistency and comparability between traditional ingredients and botanical alternatives.
With the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an update on the new developments.
The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. In this first part of two, the focus is on Europe and the preconditions for clincial testing. This market concerns skin, hair, scalp, and nail studies, for efficacy, safety and tolerance, consumer tests and sensory analysis.
Holiferm Limited and Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol Ltd (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL), announced a collaboration to manufacture and commercialize rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs). This collaboration expands the partnership between the two companies announced in March 2022 to develop and commercialize another biosurfactant product, sophorolipids. www.sasol.com
Nobilis Group GmbH will take over the exclusive distribution partnership for the luxury niche brand Lengling Munich in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from April 1, 2023. The Lengling brand once again complements the Nobilis Group portfolio with a fragrance brand that is nationally and internationally successful in the luxury niche segment, the manufacturer said. www.nobilis-group.com
Silab, which was previously a joint stock company with a board of directors, will become a joint stock company with a management board and a supervisory board as of January 1, 2023.According to the company, Silab’s independence gives it a great deal of decision-making freedom in terms of innovation and investment, and makes it a … Read more
Although 2022 was a difficult year, marked by the energy crisis and the shortage of raw materials, the company Cosmewax has developed a record number of new products and adaptations. The total number was more than 700 new formulas in depilatory and skin care products. We have also launched more than 100 new products, the … Read more
More than 35 cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare organizations have announced the formation of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) to ensure that animal-free methods are accepted and used by all parties involved in cosmetics safety testing. According to ICCS, it will support the innovation of non-animal cosmetics and personal … Read more
Making beauty more inclusive: In spite of a devastating global recession, the “natural” personal care industry grew over the past few years. The demand is being driven by consumers’ preference for natural goods and brand owners’ use of sustainable manufacturing techniques.
For a product to be successful on the market, it must not only stand out for its effectiveness and safety, it must also explain what it can do. But the choice of product claims must not be made arbitrarily. Anna-Maria Kauschke explains which laws and regulations must be observed in Europe.
National regulations in some places make it difficult to introduce sunscreens that are already classified as safe in other countries. Arnita Wofford reports on the difficulties of the current situation, also about how customer wishes can be fulfilled under these conditions.
Many companies are committed to sustainability. However, in the daily implementation, the approaches differ significantly. Charlotte d’Erceville-Dumond talks about company philosophy and concrete projects that have an impact far beyond the company’s boundaries.