BASF and Biomillenia join forces in microbiome research

BASF and Biomillenia have signed a microbiome discovery agreement. The collaboration aims to identify novel dermocosmetic active ingredients involved in promoting skin health. The French company Biomillenia will contribute its microbiome-on-a-chip technology that has the ability to grow specific microbes and maintain a higher diversity of living microbes than with standard microbiology methods. It will … Read more

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LUM GmbH introduces the new particle measuring instrument LUMiSpoc

During SEPAWA 2019 LUM GmbH introduces a new measuring instrument, developed by LUM and designed by the world-famous designer Luigi Colani. The LUMiSpoc is a highly advanced single particle scattered light photometer that measures particle size distribution and particle concentration of nano- and microparticles in suspensions and emulsions with an unparalleled resolution and a dynamic … Read more

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Looking to expand your factory?

Troostwijk Auctions is organizing an online auction of cosmetical and pharmaceutical production lines, location Switzerland. In the auction are f.e. tube/bottle/blister filling lines from brands like IMA, Farmamack and Horn Noack, packaging machinery and much more!  The auction closes on 24 October. Click here for more information. 

Issue 9 – 2019

Issue 9 – 2019 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Go Future: Facial Care Spotlight: TubesAward-winning tubes and innovative concepts Dr Bernhard Irrgang, Weleda"Protector of Biodiversity" VIP of the month: Fabio Caravieri, Clariant:Solutions for demonstrable benefits Get an e-paper subscription Issue 9 – 2019 Here is what you can look forward … Read more

Givaudan acquires Fragrance Oils

Givaudan has acquired Fragrance Oils. Founded in 1967, Fragrance Oils is a British-based manufacturer and marketer of speciality fragrances for fine fragrances, personal and home care applications with 250 employees and sales of app. GBF 50 million. The company sells its products in more than 90 countries and has a presence in key geographies such … Read more

Issue 7/8 – 2019

Issue 7/8 – 2019 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Go Future: Natural Cosmetics Spotlight: CBD and moreIs CBD really pathway – naturally Elsie Rutterford, Dominika Minarovic, BYBI Beauty"Clean Beauty" VIP of the month: Wolf Lüdge, Naturkosmetik Verlag:Natural cosmetics an its main drivers Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2019 … Read more

Geka Elgin with a new filling line

Geka, a global manufacturer of packaging and application systems for the cosmetics industry, significantly strengthened its market presence in the American market at its plant in Elgin, Illinois. Geka’s fully finished business is in very high demand and it is key to streamline the development, production, and filling under one roof. From the third quarter … Read more

Toly turns 50

On May 9th, 1969, Toly Products was registered as a legal entity in Malta. This was the first time the name Toly was used, as prior to this, the associated companies in the UK had different names.  Therefore, earlier this month Toly celebrated 50 years of its existence. In 1970, Toly was allocated its first … Read more

Criteria for microbiological testing

Legal requirements | What are the legal requirements concerning the microbiological quality of cosmetic products? When do microbiological contaminations occur and what causes them? Dr Bernhard Fellenberg from BAV Institute illustrates with the help of a frequently occurring bacterium.

Issue 6 – 2019

Issue 6 – 2019 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Go Future: Hair Care Spotlight: FormulationsThe most innovative formulation concepts at a glace Remo Bernardi, Dr Vera Maienschein, Dr Isabelle Stussi, Impag"100 Yeas of specialised service" VIP of the month: Dr Adolf Klenk, Dr Kurt Wolff:Dr Kurt Wolff Alpecin’s well-known effects … Read more

Johannes Schick is Linhardt’s new CEO

Johannes Schick has been appointed as the new CEO of the Linhardt Group. The employment relationship between Linhardt and the managing directors, Erhard Krauss and Franz Hacker, was terminated. Both gentlemen have already been dismissed as managing directors of all Linhardt companies and released from their duties. Johannes Schick, 54, has over 22 years of … Read more

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Going green!

Cosmetics that moves – join us in protecting our environmentBio-based plastics – materials of the future The materials used by bomo trendline innovative Cosmetic GmbH are up to 100% bio-based. They are made out of approximately 100% renewable raw materials, are food-compliant and show a good ability for printing and adhesion, colouring and scratch resistance. … Read more

Inspiration for all

COSSMA has selected the latest developments in containers for you as well new ingredients to be presented at this year’s Cosmetic Business in Munich in June. Surely a great inspiration for fancy cosmetic products.