Hair plays an important role in self-esteem and self-confidence. Increasingly, consumers are approaching hair care with a scientific and dermatological mindset, seeking solutions that address the root causes of hair and scalp conditions. Reflecting broader trends from skincare, attention has shifted to the cellular level, where longevity and vitality are central themes.
Diversity as a challenge There is hardly any other industry that uses as wide a range of packaging as the cosmetics sector: glass or plastic bottles, jars in various sizes, delicate pump attachments, dispensers and lids. This is coupled with a growing variety of designs, frequently changing product ranges and rigorous hygiene requirements. Processes need … Read more
Every year there are countless trends. Trends for the beauty industry as a whole and those trends for each segment like ingredients, packaging etc. Here in COSSMA’s new trend series, we try to collect as many trends for 2025 as possible. And not just any trends – your most important ones. Which ingredients can not be ignored? How to pack your products now? What tools help to develop the best products? How can we use AI to our advantage? Throughout the year we hopefully will get answers to all those questions… and many more! Let’s stay up to date!
Elevating brand credentials: A brand’s credibility is always built from the inside out. It’s not just the logo, the language, or the lifestyle it sells. It’s the sum of its actions and the choices it makes when no one’s watching. And increasingly, those choices start with packaging materials.
Hair care is undergoing a revolution, driven by consumer demands for naturality and sustainability. Silicones, once essential, are increasingly replaced due to their synthetic origins, often non-biodegradable nature, environmental concerns like bioaccumulation, and negative consumer perception. Regulatory actions, such as EU restrictions on D4/D5 silicones and upcoming bans on D5/D6 in leave-on products by June … Read more
Issue 09 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Refill & reuse:Future packaging Refine: Boosters, additives and functional ingredients Radar:Big data for predictive beauty trends Get an e-paper subscription Issue 9 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Refill & reuse:Future packaging Refine:Boosters, … Read more
Screen printing on glass pipettes: reinforcing brand identity down to the last detail Virospack introduces a solution designed to enhance the perceived value of cosmetic packaging.This technical and aesthetic solution allows brands to customize even the smallest component of their droppers, helping to strengthen the product’s visual narrative and improve shelf appeal. Screen-printed pipettes allow … Read more
From September 23 to 25, 2025, FACHPACK will once again transform Nuremberg into a vibrant meeting point for the international packaging sector. Under the guiding theme “Transition in Packaging,” the event will explore the evolving landscape of packaging for both industrial and consumer goods. Exhibitors from across the entire value chain will present their latest … Read more
Plastics have long been the packaging material of choice in the cosmetics industry. They offer multiple advantages: being lightweight, formable, cost-efficient, and highly effective in protecting sensitive formulations. Plastics enable creative and functional packaging solutions tailored to a wide range of product needs.
As cosmetics manufacturers work to improve sustainability and cut down on single-use packaging, the spotlight tends to stay on primary, consumer-facing formats. While essential to brand image and customer experience, this often overshadows the substantial impact of bulk upstream packaging–used during manufacturing, storage, and transport.
Berlin, October 15–17, 2025 – The SEPAWA CONGRESS, Europe’s leading event for the detergents, cosmetics, and fragrance industries, returns for its 72nd edition to Berlin. With nearly 400 exhibitors and over 4,000 expected participants, the congress offers three days of innovation, science, and networking. Highlights include more than 160 expert presentations, sustainability-focused sessions, insights into … Read more
The wellness market keeps growing globally. According to the data presented by Statista during Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025, the US are leading with a total value of over 2 trillion US dollars, with Asia following with more than 1.8 trillion US dollars. New trends and opportunities emerged to take advantage of the constant attention to wellbeing.
The demand for natural and organic cosmetics has surged over the past two decades, driven by consumers’ growing preference for sustainable, transparent, and ethical products. In fact, the global natural personal care market is projected to show 4.9% compound annual growth rate, with revenues reaching $16.7 billion by 20281. This growth is largely fueled by consumers hazard avoidance linked to their perception of conventional chemicals in consumer products and their interest to seek out alternatives including natural and organic personal care products.
For quite some time, it has been known that recycled plastics are used as packaging material for food or cosmetics. However, the safety of quality and its definition of post-consumer-recyclates (PCR) has not yet been clarified all-purpose. In June 2024, the consortium of CosPaTox (Cosmetics, Packaging and Toxicology) published an initial and voluntary testing strategy. PCR should be analyzed as cosmetic packaging and to ensure safe use in accordance with European Regulation (EC) No 1223/20091.
Lowering carbon emissions from beauty packaging is essential to reduce the impact of the industry, in the fight against climate change. The carbon footprint of packaging solutions encompasses their entire lifecycle, from material extraction to end of life. It is a complex issue, but technological advances are improving data collection and calculation methods, helping brands to make more informed purchasing choices.
Issue 7/8 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Smooth & silky:Innovations for straight and healthy hair Smart: The impcat of lowering carbon emissions Shift:Challenges for natural cosmetics in 2025 Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
The new PET jars enrich the Torchio family characterized by the typical 45° rounded shoulder, making it even more versatile and perfect for those who design complete product lines, which include different formulas and capacities.Available in 250 and 500 ml formats, the new Torchio jars join the eight bottles with capacities ranging from 50 to … Read more
The company presents “Paperdose” Multicolor. This innovative 3D paper-based single-dose solution, developed with Valmatic technology, is printed on the outer side with up to eight colors, offering customers a highly customizable and visually striking solution.Thanks to cutting-edge printing technologies, this packaging solution allows the creation of unique samples. Its flexible production process adapts to various needs, … Read more
The American brand Pharmagel, which specialises in the topical application of vitamins and plant-based ingredients, has teamed up with Cosmogen to develop a line of accessories and applicators to accompany the application rituals for its formulas. The result of this collaboration is a mixing bowl, an eye roller, a duo-sided spatula and acharcoal brush.Among them: … Read more
The company’s “Polyfoil” Sensation applicator tubes combine luxury and functionality and are designed for recycling. RecyClass Certified and rated “Class C” for recyclability, the tubes feature high-barrier protection with advanced material layers to preserve sensitive formulations. Compatible with premium applicators such as roll-on, lip tube, and airless pump, the tubes are ideal for cosmetics, skincare, … Read more