International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Growing consumer awareness of the environmental impact of cosmetic product choices is fuelling a rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options. In recent years, numerous innovations have emerged to support this trend. The evolution of the esterquat technologies is an example of an innovative solution that meets the functional and environmental needs of today’s customers.
Long regarded as a fragmented market, the value chain for personal care ingredients was expected to be worth over $30 billion in 2021. Several commentators have suggested that the industry is ready for consolidation. Jasleen Kaur, Content Lead and Brand Manager at ChemBizR, shows, how M&A tactics and contemporary trends are influencing the personal care sector.
In the year of its 30th anniversary, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is reorganising its management team. Holger Wetzler (48) has taken over the role as Managing Director of the Leipzig-based company on 1 May 2023. As a business graduate with many years’ experience in the industry, he is now responsible for all business units and … Read more
The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. CROs offer a wide range of services. Tests and methods as well as more information about the market and its difficulties is shown in this second part.
Eurofragance, the Spanish multinational headquartered in Barcelona, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition for its sustainability efforts. Since receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2109, the fragrance manufacturer has accelerated its push towards greater sustainability. The company’s local and international efforts and ensuing positive results are published in the fragrance house’s annual Sustainability Report.
Mag Roman Billiani, CEO Business Unit Food & Specialities MM PACKAGING GmbH takes over the seat on the dvi (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V.) from Andreas Blaschke who resigned from the board of the MM Group after 21 years and in the same course resigned board activities for the dvi, too. Before joining the MM Group, Roman … Read more
In late April 2023, IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) announced the promotion of its creative director of Fine Fragrance, Trudi Loren to vice president, Global Innovation, Creation and Design, Fine Fragrance. In her new role, Loren will take the helm of the creative and innovation teams of the Fine Fragrance business unit globally, to advance … Read more
At its meeting on 9th May, 2023, the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG prematurely extended the contract of Chief Financial Officer Olaf Klinger. With his extensive expertise and years of experience, Klinger will lead Symrise’s finance department for another four years until January 2028. www.symrise.com
Like much of the packaging and accessories created by Lumson, ‘Eco Dropper’ falls into the category of eco-conscious beauty promoting “responsible, sustainable, and informed” use. The collar and pipette are made of PP while the rubber bulb is polyolefin, a particular elastomer compatible with PP recycling methods. Meaning all of the components can be disposed … Read more
Lipoid Kosmetik is successful once more at the 21th annual BSB Innovation Awards in 2023. t in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Material/Actives” the company’s new ingredient ‘Amaretine’ was awarded the 1st prize. And in the category of “Natural Products/Raw Material/Actives” the activity-proven and traceable extract ‘Mountain Tea Pro’ won the 1st prize as well. www.lipoid-kosmetik.com
The European BSB Innovation Awards 2023 have honored Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients with three awards in different categories. A first prize went to ‘SymProt’in Oat’ in the “Natural Products/Raw Materials/Actives” category. SymEffect UV’ took second place in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Functionality and Recipients.” And finally, ‘Supervisome EPH’ received the award as the third winner in the … Read more
The B Corp Beauty Coalition launches its B Beauty Navigator to help companies and citizens make more sustainable choices by sharing best practices and useful information on the performance and sustainability of packaging, greener logistics and supply chain engagement and ingredient sourcing practices. Sharing best practice and guidance in key operational areas of ingredient sourcing, … Read more
Givaudan shares with heavy hearts and profound sadness that Jean Amic, former CEO of Givaudan, passed away on April, 26th in Grasse, France at the age of 87. Jean Amic was an extraordinary person who was appreciated for his directness, his very sharp mind, his unique sense of humour, being truly an unconventional leader. www.givaudan.com
WPO (World Packaging Organisation) is proud to announce that Luciana Pellegrino, Managing Director of ABRE (Brazilian Packaging Association), was elected on May 7th, unoposed, as President of the Organisation. She will assume on November 25, 2023. Connected to the packaging industry since 1996 when invited for an experience at Bryce Corporation USA, she is the … Read more
Colonial Chemical Inc. is pleased to announce the additions of Laura Morrisson (Western Territory Manager) and Josh Stuart (Southwest Territory Manager) for North America. Morrisson brings over 25 years of sales experience in the specialty chemical field, most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing for Norman, Fox & Co.. Stuart has over 15 years of … Read more
The universe of textured hair is very specific. The curvature of the strands and the health of the scalp must guide the tests, product development, and customer satisfaction. Symrise aims to leverage expertise on the topic.
A year-long multi-stakeholder process develops a method for assessing botanical materials. It not only helps fill data gaps and improve decision making for natural ingedients, but also allows consistency and comparability between traditional ingredients and botanical alternatives.
Sustainability is now an integral part of the beauty industry. Cosmetic brands, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms, and retailers are all looking at various ways to become more sustainable. It is common for operators to use language like net zero, carbon footprint, metrics and waste materials when speaking about sustainability.
Issue 6 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Cool: Benefits of cold process emulsification Care for your hair: Trends in ingredients, application and packaging Clean:Sustainable solutions for bathroom products Get an e-paper subscription Issue 6 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. In this first part of two, the focus is on Europe and the preconditions for clincial testing. This market concerns skin, hair, scalp, and nail studies, for efficacy, safety and tolerance, consumer tests and sensory analysis.