IMCD Beauty & Personal Care

The company has recently launched the second edition of its Trends Commentary, which sheds light on the latest active ingredients trends, aiming to inspire innovation in the cosmetics industry. The report delves into three key drivers that experts consider the most promising areas for developing new cosmetic ingredients and beauty products. These include Biomimetics, Skin … Read more

Inside the Clinical Testing Market

The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical ­evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. In this first part of two, the focus is on Europe and the preconditions for clincial testing. This market concerns skin, hair, scalp, and nail studies, for efficacy, safety and tolerance, consumer tests and sensory analysis. 

Sustainability Claims

The entire value chain dynamics of buying and selling are changing in the personal care industry. Over the years zero waste and sustainability claims have resurfaced quite extensively becoming a top priority amongst both brands and consumers. This trend is even leaving its footprints in the packaging part of the product development cycle.

DSM

‘Parsol DHHB’ (INCI: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate) is an efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen, face care and color cosmetic formulations. It’s said to enable broadband protection when combined with effective UVB filters and can also contribute to SPF. The ingredient is an oil-soluble, off-white to pale yellow powder that must be completely solubilized in formulations. … Read more

Provectus Algae

Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced that Steven Schnittger has joined the company as a cosmetics industry advisor. Schnittger is the former Vice-President of Global Fermentation and Microbiology R&D at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., spending over 37 years there. Schnittger holds extensive expertise regarding cosmetic microbiology, product preservation, safety assessment, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and … Read more

Upcycling meets Effectiveness

Upcycling works best with waste products that inherit very effective qualities. One of those waste products is the Annona Cherimola, more precisely the fruit extract made from it. CLR uses said extract for their skin products and shows how well upcycling works – not just for the beauty sector but for the earth as well.

Raw Materials & Sustainability

Even without a general codex for sustainability, there are standards that shape the ­market for raw materials. Kelly Gilroy, Vice President of Univar Solutions, talks about the importance of sustainable raw materials and what the future raw materials could be.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: APP LIGHT. SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, AVANTGARDE

At the next COSMETIC BUSINESS Lumson is to highlight its noteworthy APP LIGHT, the new 50ml PCR PE airless, that recently has enriched the large family of airless with pouch by Lumson, a range that has become a symbol of technical and technological expertise, which also includes the revolutionary TAL, in aluminum, and the multi-award-winning … Read more

CosmeticBusiness 2023 offers inspiration and new ideas for the Cosmetics Industry

From ingredients and private label production to filling and packaging machines as well as the full range of packaging, CosmeticBusiness offers all the building blocks of cosmetics production and packaging in one location. At CosmeticBusiness, more than 400 exhibitors and represented companies from over 20 countries will be showcasing their expertise.   Focus on innovations and … Read more

Omya

Anhydrous formulations are a trend with multiple benefits, not only for consumers but also manufacturers and the environment. In April this year the company presented prototypes for eco-friendly waterless solutions based on natural minerals. These formulations for skin, oral and hair care, as well as make-up, not only reduce water use during production, but also … Read more

Eurofragance

Diana March, who has been with the fragrance house since 2017, takes on the role of Global Director of Sustainability and Technical Compliance. March will assume the direction of this strategic area for the young multinational, a newly created position aligned with the corporate philosophy and values.  www.eurofragance.com 

Circanblue™

The increasing digitalisation exacerbated people’s desire to disconnect and reconnect with their natural wellbeing. The circadian cycle is a critical factor in maintaining this wellbeing. 
Now that recent studies showed how peripheral circadian clocks in the skin play a vital role in regulating its physiological metabolism, Provital developed Circanblue™, a 100% natural cosmetic ingredient that resynchronises the skin’s circadian rhythm after digital overexposure.

Lutz Packaging – specialist for primary packaging made of tubular glass.

The coordinated accessories of ampoule breakers and the closure systems for ampoules & vials e.g. pipettes offer a suitable supplement with practical added value. Our new product developments around the ampoule are particularly innovative. The Easy Multiple Sprayer and the Daily Easy Box complete our product range. Both accessories have an integrated ampoule breaker for … Read more

Formulation 2023: Natural Cosmetics

With the growing trends in sustainability and up­cycling, natural cosmetics became a huge aspect of the whole beauty industry. Using natural incredients isn’t just nice to have anymore. It became a respected beauty standard. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that gives an ­insight into the latest developments.

The Beauty Snacking trend: adding self-care moments to beauty routine

With many consumers time-crunched and feeling burnt out, the Beauty Snacking trend can offer the perfect solution by adding self-care moments into everyday life. By combining daily beauty products with matching healthy snacks, beauty routines can help consumers to improve their emotional wellbeing and increase productivity levels.  A self-care start to the morning can begin with a … Read more

Wacker

In the past, conventional silicone elastomer gels were often formu-lated with volatile siloxanes. These stabilize the gel’s crosspolymer network and enhance the product’s spreadability. For its new gels ‘Belsil EG 3000’ and ‘Belsil eco EG 3001’, the company developed an alternative formulation concept. Instead of a siloxane-based solvent, these products contain organic substances that are … Read more

TNT Group

Based in the Hong Kong office, Jaco Lee is named the new CSR Director of TNT group. His mission is to organize and manage the company’s CSR strategy, improve intra- and inter-office process and support TNT Group’s industrial partners in the delivery of their sustainable development policy. Jaco Lee has an expertise in the areas … Read more

Clariant

The active ingredient ‘Beracare CBA’, a complex blend of Amazon oils in which copaiba oil’s tremendous potential is boosted by passion fruit oil, both of which we are able to harvest sustainably. ‘Beracare CBA’ offers a natural alternative to cannabidiol to soothe sensitive skin, suffered by around 50% of women and 40% of men. This … Read more

BASF

Personnel changes at BASF: Tobias Dratt will leave his position as President, North America, BASF Corporation in New Jersey, amd will instead  assume responsibility for the Division Global Business Services, Ludwigshafen, Germany, effective May 1st, 2023. At the same time Marc Ehrhardt, President, Global Business Services, Ludwigshafen, will assume responsibility for the Division North America. … Read more

The Green Beauty Standard

Her vision was and is to show that green beauty products work and are pleasant to use. Dr Barbara Olioso talks about the importance of formulating according to green standards and how cosmetic products can establish a connection to mother nature in a time where we live far away from it.