Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
Actives: Collagen lifecycleSpotlight: DispensingVIP of the Month: Dr David Boudier – Against skin slackeningSebapharma: Quality pays off
Quality assurance
International Flavors & Fragrances and Unilever announced a new partnership with non-governmental organizations to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder vetiver farmers in Haiti. The partnership, Vetiver Together, aims to sustainably improve food security, increase yields, and diversify income, while working to support women’s empowerment and environmental conservation. Vetiver oil is a common ingredient in many … Read more
Pfeiffer Consulting offers services regarding all issues related to GMP, but also regarding the legal requirements of the EC Cosmetic Regulation, such as Safety Assessments. The seminar Cosmetic Safety Assessments for Europe which takes place in in Secaucus, NJ, on October 1st and 2nd 2015 deals with all questions on the EC Cosmetics Regulation. The … Read more
The new EC Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 entered into force with the aim to protect and improve the health and safety of consumers of cosmetic products. Since July 2013 manufacturers of cosmetic products have been legally required to prepare a PIF (product information file) including a cosmetic product safety assessment. However, the preparation of safety assessments … Read more
Separate Panels – Facets of Sustainability – Focus on Customers and Retail – Cosmetics are going greener This years´ Natural Cosmetics Conference on September 25 & 26 will once again present a multi-faceted program. For the second time, the Conference at the Ellington Hotel Berlin offers the entire beauty trade an international platform for intensive … Read more
The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies have launched www.SafetyandCareCommitment.com an initiative to help consumers better understand all the measures taken to make beauty and baby care products as safe as can be. “There’s a public discussion underway about the ingredients in beauty care products, and we think it’s important to be part of … Read more
Elfriede Dambacher, publisher of the "Natural Cosmetics Yearbook" (Naturkosmetik Jahrbuch 2012), outlines the challenges that the natural cosmetics market faces in Germany. With total sales of 815 million Euros in 2011 natural cosmetics in Germany enjoyed a market share of 6.5 percent. This makes the sector once again the biggest in Europe, and after the … Read more
Dr. Jörg Münzenberg of Evonik explains how moisture-rich products can be produced in powder form using the new Powder-to-Cream formulation concept. To the surprise of the consumer, the powder turns into a cream when applied! picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has agreed to sell its beverage and speciality closures business (“Closures”) to Berry Plastics for $360m in cash, subject to certain asset adjustments. Completion is expected in Q3 2011 and is conditional on regulatory approvals. The Closures business employs about 1,500 people and is focused … Read more
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has appointed Cesar Saez (35) as global Head of its Business Line Personal Care Industry. He brings over 10 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry and has an excellent track record of business development and growth achievements within the personal and home … Read more
The North American market for natural & organic personal care products is recovering from the financial crisis, with sales exceeding US $5 billion for the first time last year. Market growth stagnated in 2009, however healthy growth rates are resuming once again as consumer demand for natural products strengthens. In its new market analysis report, … Read more
Setalg has developed a peel-off mask which is said to be ready in a minute without calculating proportions and mixing to obtain a good peel-off texture. Calculating proportions, blending to obtain a good peel off texture are history: Squeeze, Mix and Apply ! In less than 1 minute, the mask is ready to use. You … Read more
Dr. William Johncock of Symrise, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, explains what ingredients are used to accommodate the latest global trends in sun care. picture: Symrise
Biodegradable Conditioning Agent with Great Performance Sustainability is a leading trend in the personal care industry as consumers and product developers alike search for more environmentally friendly products. As consumers consider, and are concerned about, the impact of their daily activities, from cleaning their homes to grooming rituals, demand is growing for products that provide … Read more
Greentech’s Happy Ageing concept shows how chronobiological science and an understanding of the physiology and behaviour of the human organism can be used in a targeted way when selecting actives for cosmetics products. After the age of about 40 the skin is able to lock in less moisture and so loses firmness. The first signs … Read more
Induchem’s new comprehensive radiance concept – Switch on Beauty – involves products from all Induchem companies: natural bioactive complexes from Induchem, biotechnological actives from Libragen and the formulation concept from Temmentec. picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
In an interview with COSSMA Dr. Simone Presto of Eucerin gives us an overview of the latest scientific findings and the most significant trends in the sun care sector. For example, how the “think twice” rule should ensure that the user applies a really adequate amount of sun protection product. She also tells us about … Read more
COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss asked industry experts about the most significant trends, actives and combination treatments in anti-ageing. The replies received, from representatives of Merck, Sederma, Sinerga, Infinitec Activos, OceanBasis, Breko, Gelita and Bioriginal show that the concepts differ widely. One clear trend does show, however, that the concept of combining beauty from within and … Read more
We have picked out here for you some of the most unusual new products that were on show at Cosmopack in Bologna from March 18th to 21st, 2011. We found that the products for use in the field of colour cosmetics were perhaps the most innovative. Read more in COSSMA 5/2011 picture: M&H Plastics
The members of Etma – the European Tube Manufacturers Association – present their tubes in combination with interesting new types of closures and dispensing systems. Read more on innovative tube packaging in the May issue of COSSMA magazine. picture: ETMA