Less is more with Albéa Tubes EcoTop solutions

The Albéa EcoTop solutions feature a higher height, thus offering beauty and health care brands an alternative to the ultimate EcoFusion Top. For these four additions to the product range, the R&D teams are working on new diameters, D50, D35, D30, as well as on an oval version that will all be launched this year. … Read more

Coming up in June: Chemspec Europe 2025

The global sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals returns to Cologne – featuring 390+ top suppliers of chemical solutions for the pharma and cosmetic industries. Meet the experts and find your trusted partner for additives, ingredients, surfactants, formulation support, and more. Visitors will benefit from a first-class lineup of innovation leaders in personal care, … Read more

Trend update

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 KI to our advantage? Throughout the year we hopefully will get answers to all those questions… and many more! Let’s stay up to date!

Rethinking recycled materials

Few industries are as focused on progress as packaging. In recent years, the sector has been defined by a refusal to do things the way they have always been done. This is integral to drive the shift towards the circular economy – but while material innovation may grab the headlines, ensuring we have the infrastructure and supply chains capable of supporting this new wave of materials is equally important. 

Trend update

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 KI to our advantage? Throughout the year we hopefully will get answers to all those questions… and many more! Let’s stay up to date!

Vegan cosmetics

Veganism is often considered solely in terms of food and diet, but vegan beauty is one of the fastest growing industries with consumers globally. Over the last decade, veganism has gained significant traction worldwide; the number of vegans in the UK quadrupled between 2014 and 2019, while 13% of consumers across Asia identified as vegan in 2021.1

Calm the flame of pyroptosis – soothe irritated skin

AmelioSense™ offers a comprehensive approach to addressing skin irritation and redness. It specifically targets pyroptosis, a programmed inflammatory cell death recently linked to rosacea, while simultaneously reducing general skin inflammation. By combining the natural extract of shepherd’s purse with a liposomal preparation of three powerful antioxidants, the combination is designed to tackle facial redness and … Read more

Balancing social and traditional media

Social media’s impact on the beauty industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Brands are increasingly relying on digital platforms for quick and easy product launches, mass popularity, and near instant virality. Sometimes, all it takes is one influencer or a clever, eye-catching piece of marketing content to send a product skyrocketing across the globe. Leonora Eckley, Account Director, FMCG, Luxury, and Beauty at CARMA talks about how brands canmaster the art of balancing social and traditional media.

Beyond personalization

For beauty brands navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of cosmetic products, 
understanding the emotional dimension of packaging remains essential. Successful packages don’t merely contain products, they 
create moments of connection that strengthen loyalty. Jo Stephenson, Managing Director at Think B2B Marketing, talks about the 
importance of personalized packaging.

Virospack Push-Button Dropper Range is now more complete

Beyond precision, the push button system enhances the perception of a premium product, catering to consumers seeking luxury, high-quality solutions. By providing the ideal dosage per application, our droppers help minimize product waste and extend product longevity. The Push-Button Droppers are available in different neck sizes—18/415, 20/410, and Europa 5—making them compatible with customers’ existing … Read more

Beauty & Care. Elevated Science. Elevating You.

We believe science is a thing of beauty. Through science, we understand that beauty is all around us: from every skin and hair cell in our bodies to the sun that shines upon us. Each discovery brings us closer to the truth of our nature. At dsm-firmenich this pursuit of progress and constant evolution is powered by … Read more

Beauty & Care. Elevated Science. Elevating You.

We believe science is a thing of beauty. Through science, we understand that beauty is all around us: from every skin and hair cell in our bodies to the sun that shines upon us. Each discovery brings us closer to the truth of our nature. At dsm-firmenich this pursuit of progress and constant evolution is powered by the synergy of science, nature, beauty, and emotion, elevating our Beauty & Care solutions to their highest potential.

Issue 04 – 2025

Issue 4 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Select:Personalized packaging – tailored solutions Slow: The counter-trend to fast cosmetics: slow beauty Skin Barrier:Focus on ingredients an trends for strong skin barrier Get an e-paper subscription Issue 4 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more

Slow beauty

As the beauty industry navigates a period of slowed innovation, brands have a unique opportunity to align with the slow beauty trend and meet evolving consumer expectations.

CosmeticBusiness 2025: 20 Years of Inspiration & Innovation

On June 4-5, 2025, Munich will once again become the hub for decision-makers in the cosmetics industry as CosmeticBusiness celebrates its 20th anniversary. The international supplier event will bring together over 400 suppliers to showcase the latest trends and innovations for the cosmetics products of tomorrow. From ingredients to packaging – the entire supply chain … Read more

Harmonizing the skin of ever-blooming women

Pureblome™ is Provital’s second ecosystem ingredient, powered by Triplobiome™ Technology. It is derived from the isolation of the endophytic bacteria Bacillus velezensis from inside the leaf tissue of an agroecologically grown hyssop. A metabolomic analysis reveals its symbiotic interkingdom exchange, harnessing nature’s metabolic potential to create a well-aging active with anti-acne, anti-inflammation and overall regenerative … Read more

Are you ready to formulate Innovation?

Are you ready to formulate Innovation?In-Cosmetics Global is approaching fast and once again our team will bring its latest Innovations to the show. Born from 20 years research on longevity, Phycojuvenine DI-GPENT acts on 5 characteristics of ageing: genomic instability, epigenetics alterations, mitochondria dysfunctions, cellular senescence and stem cells exhaustion. An overall anti-ageing action to … Read more