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Ethicskin™ arises from the need to broaden the limits of sustainability and ethics in the beauty sector, the need to make biodiversity conservation go hand in hand with social and economic growth, to value and fairly reward the traditional knowledge and natural resources. Aiming to be the most significant step forward towards a just world … Read more

Nowadays, when unnecessary contact and thus touch should be avoided, body care products not only promise healthy skin but also want to ensure more well-being thanks to a new approach. Leyre Cueva explains how sensocosmetics works and what it can do.

The skin microbiome is usually so stable that it is not immediately unbalanced by external influences. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at which factors play a role in a healthy microbiome and how they can have a positive effect.

Succinic acid is suitable for the treatment of skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure, but also for the prevention of premature skin aging. Irena Jokšienė explains about this and how the combination with hyaluronic acid can increase its effectiveness.

The cosmetics industry has had to deal with the issues of hygiene, infections and microbial dangers for some time. In the recent past, make-up brushes in particular have come to the fore as potential germ carriers. Givaudan took a closer look at this prejudice.

Face care is a very broad and diverse field within skin care and is closely linked to everyday beauty for end customers. There are now numerous active ingredients on the market, and research is still ongoing.

Produced by brain and by skin cells, melatonin acts as a powerful antioxidant and activates cellular protection. However, daily digital exposure disrupts skin melatonin production, leading to premature skin ageing and disturbing sleep-related functions.

Precise and clean dosage of fluid cosmetics need a special package, a mission droppers have fulfilled for many years. What, precisely, are the benefits inetail? Are there challenges in producing them? Rosa Porras Mansilla gives interesting insights into the topic.

In times where infections and viruses dominate daily news, industrial hygiene is also an important topic. Joelle Nussbaum talks about the new edition of a book to this topic.

To produce more sustainablly – easy to say, but also to realize? Isabelle Louis shows some examples how a company can optimize its production processes to do the best for the environment.

Many consumers ask for skin lightening products fortheir anti-ageing skin care. Scientists are continuing to work on new active ingredients. Here is an overview of the current status. 

Sustainability is a very important aspect in developing new types of packaging and decoration. Etienne Gruyez talks about how Stoelzle Glass Group reduced emissions.

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Sunflower, olive or soy? Nature serves as the best source of versatile ingredients. Berg + Schmidt offers a diversity of natural cosmetic specialities. BergaCare FG Olive is an emollient based on olives as a source and imitates the sensory effects of cyclopentasiloxane in skin and hair care. BergaCare SmartLipids Ceramide is a patented active delivery … Read more

Nowadays customers are looking for products with less or even no packaging and buying more sustainable face brands. For some, sustainable means formulations without water. Laura Ratz and Annika Kramer talk about the challenges and advantages of developing water-free cosmetics. 

SmartLipids, submicron lipid particles, ensure that active ingredients in formulations last longer and work more effectively.

Jens Müller from Nouryon talks about the current situation concerning synthetic ingredients, microplastics, their replacements and how to obtain sophisticated sensory performance with native and chemically modified starches, biopolymers and with the help of the company’s Formulation Triangle. 

Stefano Meazza, CEO, Cappardoni, a packaging manufacturer, specialised in packaging for make-up, nail polish, perfume and skin care. Meazza explains what his company’s approach in green packaging is and why he thinks that recycled plastic is the only solution. In addition, he provides details on his company’s acquisition strategy.

Louvrette, the German specialist manufacturer of acrylic jars and airless systems, now represents 20% of Quadpack’s turnover. As a result of the acquition, Quadpack can now manufacture 30% of the company’s sales in Europe. Tim Eaves also talks about the recent acquisition of the cosmetics packaging part of the German company Inotech.

What is the aim of the Italian association Polo Cosmesi and what are its main activities? Matteo Moretti, President of Polo Cosmesi and also president of Lumson, talks about today’s challenges in the field of sustainable packaging.

What has changed in the packaging industry in the past five years? In his interview with COSSMA, consultant Jean-Yves Bourgeois and co-founder of Luxe Pack and the “MakeUp in…” shows gives his views on the current situation, the latest developments in green, the on-going importance of airless packaging as well as the industry’s continued interest in packaging shows for doing business.