International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Preservatives in cosmetic products have long had the reputation of not being good for the skin. But left out, the product runs the risk of becoming contaminated quickly. The combination of new technologies shows how the shelf life of the product can be extended without the use of preservatives.
In order to improve the ecological footprint of products and production, the cosmetics industry is always looking for new packaging solutions. A new technology uses the mycelium, the roots of mushrooms. Jan Berbee explains this procedure.
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Even though there have hardly been any face-to-face meetings over the past two years, the demands placed on solutions for skin care and make up have continued to change, and contract manufacturers and private labels have steadily developed new products. We can finally meet again, exchange ideas on site at COSMOPACK and find out about current trends.
Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques and processes therefore plays a major role. Dr Matthias Prox talks about current developments.
Plastics | Recycled materials are playing an increasingly important role for brands and customers alike. Paolo Glerean talks about the possibilities of recycling plastic for the cosmetics industry.
Material | The pressure from consumers but also from politics is increasing: cosmetics brands must find ways to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. But changing virgin material to recycled raw materials poses challenges. Özlem Ece Tugal and Jakob Settele talk about their experiences and development results.
Sustainable decoration | Appealing packaging with an eye-catcher is needed to draw consumers in at first glance. However, metallic decorations used to require a lot of material. Paolo Grasso presents a new technology that offers great potential for improvement from an ecological point of view.
When it comes to optimal use of airless systems, it is not only the technology itself that plays a role, but also the inside. Marco Costatino knows how important the filling and the formulation are.
The packaging of a cosmetic product has the task of protecting its content, while also making it available to the consumer. Airless systems combine safety and, at the same time, convenient delivery of the product. Anne-Laure Khouri explains the technology behind it and the latest developments.
One way to develop sustainable packaging can be to do without fossil raw materials. Ines Kandel and Mark Vester report on the development of a sustainable alternative to conventional virgin plastic.
Sustainable packaging should be as environmentally friendly as possible and may be made of recycled material. But how sustainable are the supposedly ecological forms of packaging? Malgorzata Chomiuk takes a critical look at a few raw materials and their recyclability.
If a company wants to practice sustainability in its entirety, all aspects must be included, from the supply chain through production and sales to the employees. Tim Eaves knows what is important and shares his experiences.
Glass is not a new material, but it is a well-established one in the field of cosmetic packaging. In this interview, Silvia Klein reveals what the current status is, and which new trends can be recognised.
The coronavirus crisis will not stop at cosmetic packaging. Read how this could change in the future.
Eyeshadow palettes require complex interaction and the combination of various elements. Jean Paul Corbeil talks about the latest development, which provides a greater recyclability using just one material.
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Baralan has introduced DEA – Developing the Evolution of Airless – the new DEA series, the first airless system where the product is directly in contact with the glass. As a more sustainable solution, the DEA series uses fewer components and significantly reduces the amount of overall materials, resulting in a lighter and more functional … Read more
They should be eye-catching and encourage customers to buy the products. But at the same time, the demand for sustainability in large sales displays is increasing. Jakob Rinninger shows how this can be implemented in both the premium and the mass market.
Sustainably produced plastics combine the many advantages of conventional plastic with the possibility of producing in an environmentally and resource-friendly manner. Polymer granules obtained from natural materials can make a major contribution here. Maurizio Ficcadenti talks about the possibilities and the challenges.
It is well known that paper and cardboard are very sustainable packaging materials that have the best-functioning recycling loop. There are also many new developments in the cosmetics industry for high-quality, functional, and visually appealing packaging solutions.
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Sustainability and environmentally friendly packaging solutions move us all every day. AIRLESSIO and CAIRO are two airless dispenser lines that bomo trendline carries in its standard range as ecocert-certified packaging. The Eco lotion pumps made of PP mono-material are a new addition. This is only a selection of packaging that can be 100% recycled. CAIRO … Read more