GA-DE Cosmetics’ Lift and Firm Sculpting Serum is already sold out! It owes its success to the richness of its revitalizing anti-aging formula combined with the stimulating effect of the patented Cosmogen textured silicone roller. A new original version of the Squeeze’n Roll, with on/off rotary closure, allowing the formula to be distributed (ON) then … Read more
Cold process emulsions are possible with a selection of suitable ingredients. Prof Andrea Wanninger and her co-authors monitor emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and multifunctional blends. This first part of two focuses on O/W emulsifiers and their ingredients.
Pujolasos Wood & Pack and The Body Shop have collaborated to create the cap the crowns the Full Flowers range. The cap is based on patented innovation by Pujolasos, this innovation was designed to respect the enviroment at its best, it does not cotain glue in the assembly of iits components. Made only with ash … 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
Gerhard Schubert, the founder and shareholder of leading packaging machine manufacturer Schubert, passed away peacefully in Crailsheim on 4th July 2023 at the age of 84. With his passing, the packaging industry has lost a defining figure and an extraordinary personality. In 1966, he founded Gerhard Schubert GmbH. www.schubert.group
Hello, there you are again! Are you familiar with this situation? Sometimes, when I’m sitting with friends and we’re drinking a glass of beer or wine, sooner or later the question comes up “Hagen, what’s trending in cosmetics right now?” Or also popular: “Which cosmetics brand is better – the cheap private label in the drugstore or the expensive luxury care?”. At this moment, I’m on high alert and from now on only drinking non-alcoholic beverages. Because whatever I’m going to reply to this will eventually lead to the rethorical question: “But between us, it’s a lot of nonsense in cosmetics, isn’t it?”
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.
On 6th and 7th March 2023, renowned personalities and experts from the fields of cosmetics, dermatology, toxicology, law and analytics from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland met to exchange knowledge, ideas and opinions at this year’s Karlsruhe Cosmetics Day (KKT). The aim was to learn about new trends and innovations in the cosmetics market and to assess the risks associated with them. In this second part of four, Dr Karin Gromann, Harald Dittmar, Matthias Ibel and Dr Urs Hauri take a closer look at different cosmetics regulations and their difficulties.
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.
In the year of its 30th anniversary, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is reorganising its management team. Holger Wetzler (48) has taken over the role as Managing Director of the Leipzig-based company on 1 May 2023. As a business graduate with many years’ experience in the industry, he is now responsible for all business units and … Read more
Issue 7/8 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Product design: News, innovations and trends Facts: Controversies in cosmetics law Fungi:Pachaging made from mycelium Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Product design:News, innovations and trends Facts:Controversies … Read more
The future of beauty depends on reusable and refillable packaging – creating a circular lifecycle. Chris Bradley, Chief Marketing, Design & Sustainability Officer at Orora Packaging Solutions, explains the different models of reusing packaging leading to a more sustainable cosmetic industry.
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.
Sunlight can cause quite the damage to unprotected skin, sunburn or premature skin aging are just two possible results. That’s why sun protection and specific after sun care products are so important to keep the skin healthy. We present a selection of formulations and incredient suppliers that focus on sun protection.
The new ‘Emerald Lipstick’ from Quadpack is completely monomaterial. The lipstick is available in a square or cylindrical shape, with a choice of materials. These include recyclable PET and up to 100% recycled PET (rPET) for brands looking for a more positive impact from their packaging. Moreover, the mechanism is POM-free for improved circularity. The … Read more
A collaboration project involving the companies BASF, Krones, Südpack, and Tomra has now demonstrated that it is possible to separate PET/PE multi-layer packaging into its individual components and return them to the materials cycle as raw materials. During the first industrial trial conducted at a Krones pilot plant in Flensburg, the partners were able to … Read more
Danish skincare brand Nuori has combined eight skincare ingredients in a single formula for its new launch, ‘The One’. The all-natural cream benefits from the powerful protection of Quadpack’s Regula Airless, which shields the hard-working formula from external contamination, without the need for synthetic preservatives. As a responsible skincare brand, Nuori selected recyclable materials for … Read more
Eurofragance, the Spanish multinational headquartered in Barcelona, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition for its sustainability efforts. Since receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2109, the fragrance manufacturer has accelerated its push towards greater sustainability. The company’s local and international efforts and ensuing positive results are published in the fragrance house’s annual Sustainability Report.
Mag Roman Billiani, CEO Business Unit Food & Specialities MM PACKAGING GmbH takes over the seat on the dvi (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V.) from Andreas Blaschke who resigned from the board of the MM Group after 21 years and in the same course resigned board activities for the dvi, too. Before joining the MM Group, Roman … Read more
Baralan’s ‘DEA series’is the first airless system in which the filled product is directly in contact with its glass container, the ‘DEA series’ represents a new philosophy of primary packaging in glass, using fewer components and significantly reducing the amount of overall materials, resulting in a lighter and more functional packaging. In addition, its airless … Read more