International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Acting completely sustainably as a company is a noble goal that involves immense efforts. In practical implementation, this requires many individual steps that ultimately lead to the goal in the long term. Gaelle Bathany reports on the path they have already taken.
Issue 10 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Think pink:Natural pigments for red tones Have fun: Exciting waterless fromulations "Leading by example"Gaelle Bathany, Director Sustainability, DSM Get an e-paper subscription Issue 10 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Think pink:Natural pigments … Read more
Eyeshadow palettes require complex interaction and the combination of various elements. Jean Paul Corbeil talks about the latest development, which provides a greater recyclability using just one material.
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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
Issue 9 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Textures:Formulating without microplastics Social media: Importance of influencers "A new demand for more transparency" Tomás Espinosa, CEO, Schwan Cosmetics Get an e-paper subscription Issue 9 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Textures:Formulating without … Read more
Sustainably produced plastics combine the many advantages of conventional plastic with the possibility of producing in an environmentally and resource-friendly manner. Polymer granules obtained from natural materials can make a major contribution here. Maurizio Ficcadenti talks about the possibilities and the challenges.
It is well known that paper and cardboard are very sustainable packaging materials that have the best-functioning recycling loop. There are also many new developments in the cosmetics industry for high-quality, functional, and visually appealing packaging solutions.
With further sustainable developments it is possible to reduce the negative impact of cosmetics packaging on the environment. Lighter packaging, recyclable or recycled raw materials and disclosure of life cycle assessments (LCAs) can achieve a lot here. Lyne Hélène Bouchard knows what is important.
So-called green chemistry is a relatively young discipline that can do a lot for environmental protection, especially when it comes to sustainability. Barbara Olioso shows what is behind it and how cosmetic products can benefit from it both in terms of content and image.
Since natural ingredients such as apricot kernel oil can be produced with high quality and at the same time sustainably, partnerships with local experts are essential. Ralf Kunert reveals what this connection can do.
Experts continue warning us of the dangers threatening the planet. Governments, businesses, and individuals alike have become aware of the need to reduce waste. But where should they start? What are the main challenges? Are recycling solutions sufficient?
Issue 7/8 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sustainability: Green chemistry potential Packaging:Beautiful cardboard solutions "Our industry benefits from new perspectives and ideas" Laura Kirkbride, President of th Society of Cosmetic, Scientistes Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more
While the past year has tested the beauty industry, the push for sustainable solutions continues to drive market innovation. Sasha Calder shares how the beauty industry is bouncing back to create more sustainable products and resilient communities in the face of Covid-19.
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Bio-based, home-compostable plastics in the latest trend colours? It’s possible! In the free LIFOtrend web seminar "Colour up your biopolymers!", masterbatch manufacturer Lifocolor explains how trendy colours and sustainability go great together. Learn how colourful the world of biopolymers may look like up to home-compostability. Because: The colouring of biopolymers may vary as their diversity … Read more
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When launching SOLAGUM™ TARA in 2012, Seppic was a pioneer in delivering sustainable and plant-based polymers substitute to synthetic ones. Anticipating the future of beauty a few years ago, SEPPIC has designed the SOLAGUM™ range to create clean beauty concepts: to support wellbeing without compromising health and the environment for a betterliving and a conscious … Read more
Issue 5 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Body care: Possibilities of neurocosmetics Packaging:Sustainability potential of aluminium "Upcycling carbon for perfumes" Thierry Moliere, SVP R&D, Coty Get an e-paper subscription Issue 5 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Body care: Possibilities of neurocosmetics Packaging:Sustainability … Read more
Solid cosmetics, mostly in the form of bars, are not only on the rise in hair care. What are the advantages and where are possible pitfalls in development? Dr Barbara Olioso gives an insight into the background.
If you want to manufacture products on a sustainable basis, you should also pay attention to microplastics in the formulations. To reduce the proportion of synthetic polymers that are difficult to degrade, other stabilisation systems, for example based on microcrystalline cellulose, can be used.
Many active ingredients from the sea are known to be particularly effective. Algae are also such power packs, because they can filter and store many trace elements from seawater – and by the way, algae from sustainable management can contribute to environmental protection.
Anyone who focuses on sustainability when it comes to cosmetic packaging should not be satisfied with using outer packaging made from recycled paper. It goes much deeper in detail. Malgorzata Chomiuk explains what is involved in eco-design and what the real challenges are.