International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The company’s UV LED Dual Cure ink series builds on the original successful formula of the EkoCure ANCORA series, which was developed specifically for food packaging and labeling. Flint Group’s Dual Cure inks and coatings can be cured with a conventional UV lamp or an energy-saving UV LED, the company says. www.flintgrp.com
The fewer different materials a pack or applicator contains, the easier it is to recycle. But switching to monomaterial solutions is not so easy. Maud Lelièvre talks about the development in this field and what is already possible.
Customers are increasingly demanding sustainable packaging for their cosmetic products. No wonder more and more manufacturers and brands want to go down this path. However, this takes a few steps and indeed there is no ‘one’ solution.
The new ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ is a sustainable evolution of its original plastic panstick. It is fully made in PP, a recyclable material, and now available in a refillable format. Thanks to its eco-conception, ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ has reduced its carbon emissions in 43% when compared to the original version. The evolution to a monomaterial … Read more
The new quality dropper is specifically designed to meet the needs to provide an easy and precise way to dispense liquids and improve sustainability at the same time. Not only is this dropper functional, but it’s also sustainable. PP can be recycled and reused, making it an environmentally friendly option for beauty packaging. can be … Read more
The company has introduced a range of dispensing liners whose convenient peel-tab design provides simplified dosing for a wide variety of liquid, powder, and solid products. An alternative to conventional plastic press-in orifice reducers, ‘Peel n Pour’ solutions offer strong induction seals to prevent product leaks, with custom orifice sizes to reduce product flow as … Read more
Sustainable packaging is increasingly in demand. While monomaterial solutions and less material are sustainable, they are difficult to implement in practice. Aude Laclaire talks about the status and which steps must be considered in the development.
Guide | To tackle the international waste problem, one popular approach is to recycle the plastic packaging we already have. But the definition of ‘recyclability’ differs significantly globally. Vivan Loftin knows the problems and presents initial approaches to solving them.
Packaging | The desire for sustainability in cosmetic products is great. But what does this mean for packaging in the near future? Daniel Traub knows how the market is developing and what will become more and more important next year.
Reduce waste | Reusable packaging is suitable for reducing the ecological footprint of products and for saving packaging materials and resources. While this has long been established in many areas of life, e.g., drinks, the cosmetics industry seems to be lagging. Ruth Andrade talks about her pioneering work to introduce reusable packaging for cosmetic products
Sustainable solutions | Packaging made from recycled plastic is playing an increasingly important role in cosmetic products. To improve the quality of the raw material and the recyclability, several partners have worked on a project that could be ground-breaking for the cosmetics industry. Bettina Siggelkow and Stefan Rüster present the work and the results of the project.
Applicators | Packaging design and the ideal dosage form play a very important role for care products in the sensitive eye area. Special applicators not only create a wow effect during application but can also increase the degree of sustainability of the entire product. Maud Lelièvre presents the latest developments.
Anti-counterfeiting | Especially in the field of premium cosmetics, brands want to protect their high-quality products from theft and counterfeiting. Sealing the packaging is the most common solution here. Dominik Korsten and Marc Buettgenbach present a new process that is sustainable, secure, and noble at the same time
They are smart, they are selective, and they are changing the game. A new category of consumers is emerging to challenge beauty brands’ claims, armed with self-acquired knowledge and an ethical mindset.
The quiet but characteristic crack when opening is probably one of the signatures of ampoules. While this is part of a ritual for many customers, it gives brands the assurance that their valuable formulations are well protected until they are used. Wenke Hermanns knows what other advantages this form of packaging offers and why they are still not being displaced by other solutions.
Getting rid of non-recyclable materials – the beauty industry is familiar with this wish and demand. But how can this work in the packaging sector? Stefano Manfredini and Harald Pichler are involved in the Bionanopolys research project and explain which trend-setting developments can be expected.
With a new name for the innovation events ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, the trade fair is finally physically back. Shortly before it opens its doors the organisers have their say.
Smaller order quantities, limited editions, personalised products – the change in the retail shelf landscape is having an impact on the cosmetics industry. If manufacturers want to keep up, a high degree of flexibility is required. Daniel Traub explains the advantages of a compact system that combines many work steps in one unit.
In addition to the right shade and compatibility, makeup products are increasingly expected to contain care and ingredients that are as sustainable as possible. But the more complex the formulations, the more sensitive they are to external influences such as light, oxygen or contamination. Anne-Laure Khouri explains how the advantages of airless dispensers can be utilised here.
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The innovative sprayer with integrated ampoule breaker was developed for easy & safe opening of glass ampoules as well as for practical spraying of various liquids. The requirement for the sprayer application is a liquid viscosity. The sprayer is suitable for 2ml ampoules. The Clean up Sprayer Liquid: "Cleansing Liquid" is the optimal accessory for … Read more