CLR announces the launch of its new concept “Your Own Hero – don’t let skin issues stop you!” for in-cosmetics global. With all their expertise, CLR creates active ingredients that are highly effective, sustainable, safe and relevant to the consumer. They aim to help people all over the world to feel comfortable in their skin. … Read more
From blending volatile and thermosensitive ingredients while preserving their efficacies, to communicating to clued-up consumers in a category covered by stringent regulations, combining colour cosmetics with active skincare is a challenging mix for manufacturers. This article is a close-up on the complexities of makeup and skincare hybrids.
FRESH’s latest summer collection has benefited from the textile expertise of Pure Trade, which has designed a beach tote bag in PE-laminated jute and cotton, as well as a pouch and a beach towel, both in RPET. All these items have been meticulously crafted for a perfect finish, practical use and optimum resistance to the … Read more
Managing the product development process can be quite a challenge. Especially when different parties with different expertises are involved. This article can be a guide for cos – metic chemists and brand managers to make the development process a little smoother.
The “Maxi Squeeze Refill” has arrived. Designed to be completely separable, the packs with applicator and ON/OFF patented closing system of the Maxi Squeeze’n range now have their refill, adaptable to all applicators. For example the “Maxi Squeeze’n Detox”. An ergonomic applicator as optimal as possible to improve the formula efficiency. The density of the … Read more
The Board of Directors of Lonza today announced that Wolfgang Wienand has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will join the company during the summer of 2024. Wienand is currently CEO of the Swiss contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Siegfried Holding AG, a role he has held since 2019. www.lonza.com
Pure Trade strengthens its position in the primary packaging market with the arrival of Dino Chan, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. Dino Chan joins the Pure Trade Asia team led by Mona LEE, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. His mission is to oversee the design, engineering, and compliance of primary packaging. He has … Read more
With effect from 1st February 2024, Dr Matthias Lergenmüller will join the management of Dreiturm GmbH as Chief Representative. He will manage and be responsible for the cosmetics contract manufacturing business, R&D, purchasing, quality management and quality assurance. His focus is now on the further development of Dreiturm GmbH’s broad customer base, innovation projects and … Read more
Schubert develops a compact filling system with cobots for cosmetics manufacturer Börlind. All process steps, from setting up the containers to filling and capping, take place fully automatically and with a high degree of flexibility in an extremely compact space. The packaging components are fed in by Schubert cobots.
"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction”: I believe this statement of Isaac Newton does not apply only to science and physics, but to all things in nature, in our lives, and in business. In the cosmetics industry, today more than ever this quote can perfectly describe the consequences behind any transformation, change, innovation. Due to a higher sensitivity of consumers on sustainability and circular economy, for each product launch R&D managers and entrepreneurs have to take care of its effects on the environmental impact. Otherwise, they risk to lose trust.
2023 has shown us a lot of new products, new movements, new innovations. What’s here to stay? What will grow in the coming months and most importantly: Which new developments should we watch out for? Here are a few more opinions straight from the beauty industry.
Stefanie von Albert will assume the position of the Executive Vice President (EVP) Assortment & Purchasing of the Group as of 1 April 2024. In her role, she will be responsible for the group-wide assortment and purchasing strategy. This includes the development of the core beauty categories, the partner program categories and the relationships with … Read more
To develop natural cosmetic emulsion products, formulators can choose from a broad range of emulsifiers. The existing emulsifiers are well-known to the market, are usually easily available and offer typical textures that consumers and formulators are equally used to. However, using synergistic fiber blends can broaden the choice of natural emulsifiers.
Neopac has earned a Hungaropack Award from the Hungarian Association of Packaging & Materials Handling. The distinction was bestowed for a novel digitally printed tube developed by Neopac for Herbária, a leading Hungary-based herbal products company. For Herbária’s popular Marigold Balm, Neopac utilised its sophisticated digital print technology so that smaller, customised runs can be … Read more
The company is introducing the Ultra Solo, a single wall monomaterial airless pack that perfectly combines sleek design and sustainability. The Ultra Solo is made entirely from PE, including the pump, making it one of the most sustainable options in airless dispensers. It’s ideal for low to medium viscosities including micro-encapsulated and SPF formulas, ensuring … Read more
Westman Atelier designed and created the Skin Activator Rollerball package in collaboration with TNT Group. With ultimate luxury and uncompromising quality in line with the brand, the Westman Atelier Skin Activator Rollerball package enhances the application of the formula thanks to its removable gold ball applicator coupled with a refillable and reusable device. TNT’s patented … Read more
The company is unveiling a decorative finishing of polyolefins. Plastic packaging for cosmetics as well as beauty & care products such as bottles, lids, caps, jars, pumps, tottles, tubes, dispensers, mascara packagings or applicators can now be created in a natural, classy granite look. The authentic granite effect is available in four appealing shades and … Read more
Cosphatec launches two new COSMOS- and NATRUEcompliant products “Cosphaderm E NGM natural” and “Cosphaderm PA-12”. “Cosphaderm E NGM natural” is a liquid lysolecithin from soybeans, this offers improved emulsifying and dispersing properties in aqueous environments and thus a higher waterbinding capacity. “Cosphaderm PA-12” is a powder product consisting of the sodium salt of phytic acid, … Read more
Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to implement the standards. Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling. Blogger Dr Ghita Lanzendörfer-Yu presents the results to you.
For some products, the definition is pretty clear: they are easily identified as cosmetic products. But in some cases, a definite classification is a lot harder. Christina Klima from Lemikos takes a closer look at the so called borderline products in cosmetics.
