CARGILL

The Edison Awards, named after the American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, recognise some of the most innovative products and business leaders in the world. For the second consecutive year, Cargill is honored to win three 2024 Edison Awards for innovations in Smart Transportation (Gold for Cargill and BAR Technologies’ WindWings), Health & Beauty Care Solutions … Read more

Beauty in mind with Dagmar Chlosta

My esteemed co-authors and I have written about many different aspects of the beauty industry in this column. An industry that places utmost focus on sustainability, clean beauty, less ingredients, environmentally safe and healthy or health enhancing solutions. These are all aspects that seem to be much cherished and sought after by consumers of all ages.

LUBRIZOL

During the live in-cosmetics Global cere[1]mony in Paris, Carbopol Fusion S-20 polymer was awarded a bronze Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award (Functionals category). The sustainable rheology modifier for cleansingsystems also won Bronze in the BSB Innova[1]tion Award (Functionals category). CarbopolFusion S-20 polymer is a novel liquid hybridtechnology designed to suspend, stabilise,thicken, and enhance the appearance … Read more

The power of beauty

Changes are rattling the beauty industry. Roberto Valente, Managing Director, Health and Beauty Germany GmbH, speaks about these changes in the beauty industry, the major trend towards holistic beauty and the reason why he loves to work in the beauty sector.

The future
is solid

With beauty and personal care behemoths L’Oreal, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Beiersdorf all making various pledges to reduce plastics in their latest Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reports, the personal care ingredients industry needs to step up to the plate to deliver innovation to support this drive, says Stephenson’s Managing Director, Robert Carr.

SGD Pharma

Philippe Pourquery will join SGD Pharma, global leader in glass pharmaceutical packaging, from 6th May, 2024 as Group Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee, in replacement of Jérôme Brassens. Philippe will be responsible for Finance and IT across the group. www.sgd-pharma.com

Sun care & after sun

UV rays can cause quite the damage to unprotected skin. Sunburn or premature skin ageing are just two possible results. That’s why sun protection and a specific after sun care are so important to keep skin healthy, glowing and youthful. We present a selection of formulations and incredient suppliers that focus on sun prostection.

Naturally restored brilliance and smoothness for damaged hair

Experience exceptional shine and smoothness with Croda Beauty’s innovative, plant-based hair care emollient, CrodamolTM GTS. Designed to cater to a wide variety of hair types, it offers a sustainable and inclusive alternative to traditional silicones used in hair care, hair colour, treatments, and styling applications. Concern for the health and well-being of the scalp and … Read more

A new era for active ingredients

Those who know them call them heroes at work. Or a perfect example of natural symbiosis. Most plants cannot live without them. And now they revolutionize the development and 
production of cosmetic active ingredients – but who are those microorganisms called Endophytes? Here’s an introduction …

Albéa Group

Albéa Group announces today its latest organizational changes, after two volatile years. Francois Tassart is appointed CEO of the Albéa Group, overseeing all activities from Tubes, Cosmetics & Fragrance and Corporate, in addition to his role as CEO Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance. Barbara de Saint-Aubin, formerly General Manager of Tubes EMEA becomes CEO of Albéa … Read more

TNT Group

TNT Group appoints Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) as it’s leader for its expansion into the China market. Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) has over 25 years operational experience in the cosmetics packaging industry, from both brands (Coty, Avon) and manufacturing experience. www.tntgm.com

ELC

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced that Shane Wolf has been appointed President, Global Brands, Aveda and Bumble and bumble, effective 1st July, 2024. Wolf will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Group President, and join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. The group said Shane Wolf’s extensive expertise will help to accelerate its growth ambitions … Read more

The company introduces the new Oval Collection of Tottles. Elegance meets versatility in 15, 30 and 50 ml sizes. Crafted with riverbed stone inspiration, these pebble-esque tottles add natural beauty to any product line. The conical nozzle allows more precision and seamless application. www.asqua.com

Issue 06 – 2024

Issue 06 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Caring:How to formulate customised facial care Clever: New raw materials for cosmetics Skincare:Solutions for sensitive skin Get an e-paper subscription Issue 06 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Caring:How to formulate customised facial … Read more

RIFM

Congratulations to Robertet North America President and CEO and RIFM Board Chair Dr Robert M. Weinstein, PhD, for being honored with the Fragrance Creators Association’s 2024 Eric Bruell Distinguished Service Award by the Fragrance Creators Association (FCA). www.rifm.org

BASF SE

Dr Markus Kamieth becomes the new Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE. At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 2024, outgoing Chairman Dr Martin Brudermüller presented his successor with a cycling jersey printed with the BASF logo. Kamieth obtained his doctorate in organic chemistry at the University of Essen in 1998 and started … Read more

SEA VISION

a-Eye Lipstick, recently awarded as the best innovation at the Cosmopack Asia trade fair (held in Hong Kong last November), is the world’s first system for the automatic control of lipsticks during production based on Artificial Intelligence techniques. It automates the quality inspection process of lipsticks, previously largely entrusted to manual human control. The core … Read more

TNT GROUP

As a recognized partner who makes dreams come true, TNT GROUP worked closely with Binaurale’s ownership to create the imaginative globe caps of this fresh, new brand. The founders are a young couple with backgrounds in fragrance and design. Their design skills were of critical importance as they were able to provide 3D files detailing … Read more

Sustainable down to a science

Carbopol® Fusion S-20 polymer is an inherently biodegradable rheology modifier that provides thickening, suspension and clarity similar to acrylates copolymer and is ideal for skin cleansing and hair care applications. It is also the first Carbopol® polymer to address all 12 Principles of Green Chemistry in its manufacturing process. Suitable for sulfate and sulfate-free surfactant … Read more

SYMRISE

The company is expanding its portfolio of cosmetic ingredients: The multifunctional hydroxypropyl ester Savelite HB can protect all types of cosmetic products for normal to sensitive skin. Based on well-known ingredients and supported by innovative technologies, the antimicrobial ingredient offers a number of significant benefits for formulators and consumers. It improves product protection by acting … Read more