Top-Downloads Dezember: Zusatzinfos für COSSMA-Abonnenten

Die beliebtesten Downloads der COSSMA-Abonnenten waren in diesem Monat: Produktinfos Poreaway (Mibelle) Misslungene Pril-Kampagne: Die Macht der Community unterschätzt (Source: Blog Marketingshop.de) INFO & INSPIRATION inspired from Asia (Impag) Ingredients: Sucragel (Alfa Chemicals) Formulation: Glittering  Style Control Spray Gel (Lubrizol) Weitere Informationen zum COSSMA Abo finden Sie unter www.cossma.com/abo Foto: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tipp Dezember: Designs für Teens und Twens

Professionelle Verpackungsgestalter nutzen alle Wahrnehmungskanäle und Gestaltungscodes, um das Interesse der Zielgruppe zu wecken. Aber wie entwirft man ein Packaging, das genau die richtige Zielgruppe anspricht und zum Kauf animiert? Martina Kunert, Geschäftsführerin der Designagentur LotharBöhm, zeigt, wie man Verpackungen von Körperpflegeprodukten für die junge Teenagerhaut entwickelt. COSSMA-Abonnenten können diese Hintergrundartikel zu diesem Thema kostenlos … Read more

Download Tip December: Design for teens+twenties

Packaging designers use all of the channels by which we perceive the product,and the coded designs that will awaken the interest of their target audience. But how does one design a package that, in a supermarket, lying amongst countless other package designs, will appeal to the customer and stimulate her desire to buy the product? … Read more

Top Downloads December: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product information Poreaway (Mibelle) Pril-Campaign: Underestimated the power of a community (Source: Blog Marketingshop.de) Into & Inspiration from Asia (Impag) Ingredients: Sucragel (Alfa Chemicals) Formulation: Glittering  Style Control Spray Gel (Lubrizol) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Organic Monitor: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Asia Makes Successful Footprint

The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more

Organic Monitor: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Asia Makes Successful Footprint

The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more

Organic Monitor: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Asia Makes Successful Footprint

The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more

Mäurer & Wirtz übernimmt Baldessarini Duftgeschäft

Mäurer & Wirtz, eines der führenden Häuser für Duft und Pflege, hat das Duftgeschäft der Marke Baldessarini von Procter & Gamble übernommen. Sämtliche Düfte und Körperpflegeprodukte von Baldessarini gehen an das Stolberger Unternehmen. Mäurer & Wirtz betreut erfolgreich eigene Duftmarken wie 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser, Acqua Colonia, Nouveau Cologne und Tabac Original sowie Lizenzmarken wie … Read more

Study: Bacteria reduction with antibacterial soap

Handwashing with antibacterial soap produces statistically greater reductions in bacteria on the skin when compared to using non-antibacterial soap. Those are the findings of a review of two dozen relevant published studies – analyzing the effectiveness of antibacterial soaps – featured in the November 2011 edition of the peer-reviewed Journal of Food Protection. Researchers Donald … Read more

NPD Reports: Healthy fragrance gains bode well for holiday season

According to beauty market research conducted by the market research company The NPD Group, during the first 10 months of 2011, (January to October), total prestige fragrance dollar sales in U.S. department stores were $1.7 billion, a healthy double-digit gain of 10 percent, compared to the same time last year. Units grew six percent with … Read more

Multi-level solutions for tomorrow’s products

In its November issue, COSSMA presents some interesting approaches offered by new ingredients. The range includes ingredients cultivated in a bioreactor, a natural oil for silicone-free formulations, an alternative to nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO, an ingredient with multiple benefits to achieve high SPF, a multi-level approach to combat acne, as well as active ingredients to restore … Read more

Iggesund: Black Box #5: Still life in a circle

In November the Black Box of German designer and illustrator Sebastian Onufszak was unveiled at an event in the Prototyp Museum in Hamburg. His creation is an animation about the cycle of life. “My Black Box idea is a surrealistic short movie called "“Still life in a circle” about the renaissance of creativity — about … Read more

Kline: Preliminary market estimates for the U.S. cosmetics & toiletries market

This “fall preview” is to show Kline’s estimates of how the year 2011 is appearing to shape up for the cosmetics and toiletries industry. These are preliminary, top-line estimates. Overall Market The overall cosmetics and toiletries market in 2011 should demonstrate growth slightly higher than 2010; most likely sales will be up 3.1% to 3.6%, … Read more

Multifunktionelle Lösungen für die Produkte von morgen

COSSMA präsentiert in der Ausgabe 11/2011 interessante Ansätze neuer Inhaltsstoffe. Die Auswahl umfasst Rohstoffe aus dem Bioreaktor, ein natürliches Öl für silikonfreie Produkte, eine Alternative zu Nano-TiO2/ZnO, einen Inhaltsstoff mit Mehrfachnutzen für höhere SPF-Werte, einen mehrstufigen Ansatz gegen Akne und Wirkstoffe, die graues Haar repigmentieren und Haarausfall rückgängig machen sollen. Titelfoto: DuPont

Albéa acquires Eyelematic

Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie expands cooperation with Dow Corning

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, extends its partnership with Dow Corning Corporation. Effective November 1st, 2011 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH, Liestal, has been appointed by Dow Corning as distributor for its cosmetic and household cleaning product range in Switzerland. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia was founded in 2004 as a whollyowned subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, Hamburg, and since … Read more

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie vertreibt Dow-Corning-Produkte in der Schweiz

Die Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, baut die Zusammenarbeit mit der Dow Corning Corporation weiter aus. Seit November 2011 hat die Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH in Liestal die Verkaufsaktivitäten der Dow-Corning-Produkte für Kosmetik sowie Wasch- und Reinigungsmittel übernommen. Die Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH wurde 2004 als 100%ige Tochter der Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, gegründet und ist … Read more

Albéa announces the acquisition of Eyelematic

Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more