International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Issue 11 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Go Future: Cosmeceuticals Spotlight: AerosolsThe key trends shaping the aerosol market Xavier Susterac, BASF"Smart solutions" VIP of the month: Dr. Katinka JungA closer look at anti-pollution strategies Teaser e-paper Issue 11 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
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Natural Products Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s biggest trade show for natural beauty, health, food, and eco-living – has launched the ‘Who’s Who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’, in partnership with NOC Sweden. In a highly competitive arena, the initiative offers a rare opportunity to recognise the hard-work and dedication of some of this industry’s most … Read more
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For years, the cosmetics market has faced a dilemma: consumers love the skin feel and hair gloss silicones can deliver, yet there are uncertainties about their environmental impact. BASF’s silicone alternatives deliver the best of both worlds, combining silicone-like sensory profiles with verified eco-friendliness. With consumer awareness of environmental issues increasing, cosmetics manufacturers need alternatives … Read more
Product development | This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel looks at innovative natural cosmetics products and features a selection of interesting products recently highlighted on the company’s GNPD*.
Duesseldorf, Germany – July 30, 2018 – BASF welcomes the official entry of Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) as a nano-sized UV filter into Annex VI of the EU Cosmetic Regulation. MBBT is an ingredient of the BASF product Tinosorb® M. “We are the largest supplier of safe-to-use, highperformance UV filters that help to protect the … Read more
Interview | Camilla Marcus-Dew explains how the luxury brand The Soap Co., which employs people with varying degrees of disability, also focuses on the environment, local sourcing and supporting other small social enterprises.
Interview | Jo Chidley, Founder of Beauty Kitchen, shows that making people create their own customised beauty products is not only about fun but also about sustainability.
Sensient Technologies has acquired Vancouver-based Mazza Innovation, a global expert in botanical extraction technology, for an undisclosed amount. The addition of Mazza Innovation is a major step in the evolution of Sensient’s ‘seed to shelf’ strategy to innovate across the value chain for natural and organic ingredients. Mazza’s plant extraction technology better enables Sensient to … Read more
BASF partners with Mazza Innovation for plant extraction technology BASF and Mazza Innovation have signed an exclusive, long-term supply agreement: The Canadian botanical extractions company will provide BASF with specific plant extracts to develop new solutions for cosmetic applications. Mazza produces the plant extracts using its patented PhytoClean technology. This water-based extraction method concentrates bio-actives … Read more
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Carsten Wolansky, Managing Director at Awantys informs how the company develops and produces exclusive packaging components for the international cosmetics industries.
Michael Wilkop, Marketing Manager Cosmetics EMEA, presents Brenntag as a leading international distributor of a comprehensive range of cosmetics ingredients.
Dr Francois Bouton, Business Development Manager Cosmetics EMEA, talks about the highly-skilled teams in Brenntag’s cosmetic laboratories all over Europe.
Anti-ageing products are important for the beauty industry, but the attitude towards ageing is changing as healthy living has turned into a megatrend. In Euromonitor’s survey on the major motivations for skin care purchases, “to prevent signs of ageing” and “to correct signs of ageing” were not in the top ranks. The motivations that topped the list were “to improve the look and feel of my skin”, “for clear and healthy looking skin” and “skin care is an important priority for me”.
Are Indie brands still worth the hype? Find out what Indie Brand Founders and Creators have to share at COSSMA’s roundtable on April 17, 14.15 – 15.00 in the Marketing Trends Theatre at In-Cosmetics. This round table, moderated by COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss will feature Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of the ethical luxury personal care brand … Read more
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This year Covestro presents its sustainable solutions with biodegradable polymers and bio-based product line: Baycusan®eco. This new naturally derived ingredient line offers high-performance properties and acts as film forming agents for hair, sun/skin and makeup applications. Curious? Come and visit us at our booth #E100! Film formers and sensory additive for innovative & high-performance cosmetic … Read more
Seppic and Ecovia Renewables have entered into a partnership to develop and market high-performing, biobased and biodegradable polymers. Due to growing environmental awareness and increasing focus on health and wellness, consumers are looking more and more for natural and sustainable products. Seppic and Ecovia Renewables are partnering to offer high-performance and environmental-friendly ingredients to manufacturers … Read more
Hair care | Sabrina Mizael from Seppic proves that the emollient ranges Emosmart and Emogreen not only improve hair shine and strength but also serve as an alternative for silicone oil in both rinse-off and leave-on products.
Events | At In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam from 17 to 19 April some 800 exhibitors will unveil their latest innovations, new formulation concepts and new study results. This is our sneek preview of what new ingredients to expect.
Issue 01/02 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 1-2/2018: Go Fute: Sun care Do mineral UV filters meet the challenge? Samples: The perfect minis Dr Christian Rimpler (Rimpler Cosmetics): A Passion For Skin Care VIP of the Month: Sven Gehrig (Wala): ISO – Has it really hit the mark? Teaser … Read more
Lindal Group, a global aerosol packaging technology supplier, has opened a new application laboratory dedicated to the increasingly popular bag-on-valve (BOV) technologies. At the new application laboratory, located in Briey, France, customers launching new BOV products can obtain product samples, develop product specifications and test protocols, conduct compatibility studies and learn more about the advantages … Read more
German manufacturers of tubes and aluminium aerosol cans are currently enjoying good market conditions. This is being overshadowed, however, by increases in the price of raw materials and consumables, which are substantial in some cases. The price of oil has risen by about 20 per cent since June 2017 and the price of aluminium has … Read more