International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
More and more consumers are looking for products which are free from certain ingredients. In order to meet consumer expectations in this regard, marketing divisions all over the world have jumped on the bandwagon and attached a ‘free from’ label to their products. How should this trend be viewed today, and what developments can be … Read more
Sarah Brown, Founder & Director at Pai Skincare, explains how her company evolved from its foundation in the founders garage to a certified organic skincare line.
Dr. Marc Pissavini, Director Basic & Applied Research at Coty, talks about the most important findings in the field of sun care at Coty.
Rolf Sigmund, General Manager at L’ Oréal Germany, explains what the brand Clarisonic is all about. He thinks Clarisonic is a revolution in facial cleansing.
Oru Mohiuddin von Euromonitor presents market trends for hair care in Brasil.
Dr. Jan Jänichen of Dr. Straetmans informs about the latest trends in preservatives.
Dr. Fred Zülli of Mibelle explains how caloric restriction and anti-ageing cosmetics go together.
Ewa Grigar, Senior Market Research Analyst at Kline, characterizes the natural cosmetics market in the USA, points out the most important developments and names the most important players.
The founder and director of the “green” market researcher institute Organic Monitor presents market development and trends for the global market for natural and organic products
Simon Duffy is the founder of Bulldog Cosmetics, the UK’s first and largest natural skin care brand for men.
Sébastien Bardon, CEO at Capsum, presents the company’s latest development, an innovative combination of pearls loaded with actives and a specially developed packaging to distribute these pearls.
Katrin Steinbach, Innovation & Research Manager at Cosnova, presents the company’s brands “essence” and “catrice” and explains what makes Cosnova so successful.
Gerald Martines, Director of Innovation at Qualipac, explains how to carefully combine different sensorial elements into one sucessfull packaging.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Data: Cosmetics in China, COSSMA Chinese Edition >> Literature References, Internet Links: Fragrances & Creativity >> Background: EU environmental label rinse-off products >> Formulation: Shower Gel with Olive Oil (Clariant) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Epigenetics, a science of heritable biological adaptation that has become a hot topic for biological research and drug discovery over the past ten years, is now becoming the new trend in skin care. Dr. Daniel Cortazar, Business Development Manager at Biolytix, gives details in his article in COSSMA. photo: Leigh Prather, Shutterstock.com COS1503_10_BackgrEpigenetics.pdf
Dr.Veronique Delvigne, Scientific Director at Lancôme, explains the product concept behind Lancôme’s “Dreamtone”.
Dr. Andreas Lange informs about the German market for personal care, cosmetics & toiletries in 2014.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Sun Care made Easy (BASF) >> Literature References: UV Filters – Unsung Heroes (DSM) >> Market Data Cosmetic Market Russia >> Formulation: Kiss Me Kate Lipstick (Merck KgaA) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Even though sun care in some regional markets is stagnating, there are markets in which products of this category are flourishing. Nicole Tyrimou of Euromonitor identifies which segments to expect the highest growth from and what product formats can help this market to expand. photo: Syda Productions, Shutterstock.com COS1412_12_Lipotec_03.pdf
Dr. Andrea Sättler, Corporate Director international R&D, Henkel Beauty Care, presents the latest innovations.