International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Anhydrous formulations are a trend with multiple benefits, not only for consumers but also manufacturers and the environment. In April this year the company presented prototypes for eco-friendly waterless solutions based on natural minerals. These formulations for skin, oral and hair care, as well as make-up, not only reduce water use during production, but also … Read more
Diana March, who has been with the fragrance house since 2017, takes on the role of Global Director of Sustainability and Technical Compliance. March will assume the direction of this strategic area for the young multinational, a newly created position aligned with the corporate philosophy and values. www.eurofragance.com
Based in the Hong Kong office, Jaco Lee is named the new CSR Director of TNT group. His mission is to organize and manage the company’s CSR strategy, improve intra- and inter-office process and support TNT Group’s industrial partners in the delivery of their sustainable development policy. Jaco Lee has an expertise in the areas … Read more
Personnel changes at BASF: Tobias Dratt will leave his position as President, North America, BASF Corporation in New Jersey, amd will instead assume responsibility for the Division Global Business Services, Ludwigshafen, Germany, effective May 1st, 2023. At the same time Marc Ehrhardt, President, Global Business Services, Ludwigshafen, will assume responsibility for the Division North America. … Read more
The development of more responsible beauty tools, expected by customers, is a major challenge for the cosmetic accessories industry. Alternatives to petrochemicals in makeup tools must be taken into consideration while preserving application performance and user experience.
Following the announcement of the dates for the next editions of Ipack Ima and Pharmintech and Meattech, Simone Castelli has been named as the new CEO of Ipack Ima srl, a joint venture company between Ucima and Fiera Milano. Castelli has served as Vice Director General at Ucima and has many years of experience in … Read more
According to the latest statistics, the global beauty industry market size is set to be worth $571.1 billion in 2023. This number alone is astonishing, and it gives an idea of how many people are involved to generate and contribute to it: Manufacturers, brands, retailers, distributors, importers, salon owners, and, finally, the end consumers.
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In March ABL announced the appointment of Stéphanie Colloud as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Europe. In her new role, she will be responsible for operations at the Lyon and Strasbourg development and clinical production sites. Colloud’s priorities include strengthening ABL’s R&D work in its GMP production platforms for Adeno Associated Viruses … Read more
Nice that you have time right now. I don’t have any. In fact, I’m a bit panicked because I have to completely revise the marketing campaign for our new product line. Who would have guessed that the hype about this sustainability would last so long?
Arcade Beauty introduces a retail range of pads and masks in ecological design. Arcade Beauty’s retail offering is constantly expanding. Among the new turnkey products, this innovative collection of pads and masks is aimed at demanding, trend-conscious consumers looking for a simple and efficient beauty routine that is natural and respectful. Developed from neutral material, … Read more
Specially prepared natural oils are the ‘BergaCare AquaLipids’. They are dispersible in water and therefore easy to handle in a variety of applications such as water-based serums, fluids, toners and O/W emulsions, says the company. In addition, the ingredients are said to be able to influence the sensory properties of the final product. The active … Read more
Silab, which was previously a joint stock company with a board of directors, will become a joint stock company with a management board and a supervisory board as of January 1, 2023.According to the company, Silab’s independence gives it a great deal of decision-making freedom in terms of innovation and investment, and makes it a … Read more
Expanding color spaces make the overall rainbow of automotive color broader White, black, gray, and silver still dominate for non-commercial vehicles.Yellow, orange, green, and violet all gain market shareAs they have for several years, achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022. But as BASF’s designers found in the company’s Color Report for … Read more
At Basf, personnel changes are taking place. Ralph Schweens (58), President global Operating Division Care Chemicals will retire effective March 31, 2023. He will be succeeded by Dr. Mary Kurian (45), Senior Vice President, Petrochemicals North America, Basf Corporation, Houston, Texas. She will, as President, assume responsibility for the global Operating Division Care Chemicals, Ludwigshafen, … Read more
How many times do we ask ourselves “why” we do a certain thing, both in work and in our private life? Maybe sometimes too many and sometimes too few. Now let’s talk about our work.Being an owner or manager of your own company is not a sufficient reason to justify your actions.
Making beauty more inclusive: In spite of a devastating global recession, the “natural” personal care industry grew over the past few years. The demand is being driven by consumers’ preference for natural goods and brand owners’ use of sustainable manufacturing techniques.
The company has introduced a range of dispensing liners whose convenient peel-tab design provides simplified dosing for a wide variety of liquid, powder, and solid products. An alternative to conventional plastic press-in orifice reducers, ‘Peel n Pour’ solutions offer strong induction seals to prevent product leaks, with custom orifice sizes to reduce product flow as … Read more
DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) tends to be part of the agenda for all corpo-rations because it’s a mandatory aspect in today’s leadership and part of compliant corporate governance. Hence, the mother of all diversity causes – women in leadership – should by now be the ‘new normal’ with women playing a vital role not just in politics but in boardrooms across the world.
Naturality | The cosmetics industry needs to innovate in its formulations to meet consumer expectations and address environmental challenges. Dr Isabell Jaouen explains the current difficulties in moving towards more natural ingredients.