International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The plant milking technology is designed to lower the impact on environment, providing thoughtful ingredient solutions. With this technology it is possible to produce sustainable and locally sourced active ingredients from plant root extracts. Their effectiveness is proven by experimental and clinical data.
The cosmetics industry is facing several challenges because of the measures in place to contain the coronavirus. Birgit Corall explains why natural cosmetics are affected even more by this than traditional cosmetics.
It is the first thing that the customer notices in a cosmetic product: the packaging! Besides visual aspects, ecological aspects also play an important role. What are the main trends for 2020?
Consumers ask more and more for sustainable products. But that does not only mean using recycled packaging. The production process also plays an important role. A new active ingredient shows how this need can be met in hair care.
The reputation of palm oil is pretty bad. Although only a small part of global production actually flows into cosmetics, manufacturers are trying to do without this raw material. A better image could be created through more sustainability.
Probiotics are well known for having a positive influence on health. Recently, scientists set their focus on postbiotics, their bioactive metabolites. Following the natural model with jojoba, scientists have achieved special results for dry skin.
Forest bathing is a hot trend right now! At the root of the new interest in woods lies deep-seated human needs – plus hard science that underscores the importance of the sense of smell.
As consumers become more connected, they are learning about and adopting beauty trends from other parts of the world. A, C, J and K stand for the beauty trends which have had the most success.
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The push for sustainability is about more than just good intentions these days – it’s part of our company’s strategy and a component of our overall corporate responsibility. In light of ambitious climate goals, dwindling fossil-based resources and a growing global population, manufacturing processes that minimize environmental impact are increasingly becoming a deciding factor on the market. BELSIL® eco is a powerful response to these developments.
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Skin, the body’s largest organ, is our first and strongest defense against pollution and external aggressors. Our flower waxes – 6692 Rose Wax and 6684 Jasmine Wax – help to regenerate skin and boost its resistance against pollutants by forming a protective shield that reduces water loss and blocks the adhesion of dirt particles.
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Discover the perfect duo for a fascinating contrast and set exciting accents with SENSOCEL® fibres & scrubs in black and white. SENSOCEL® fibres & scrubs are used multifunctionally in tomorrow’s styling products, decorative cosmetics and in the skin and hair care. As a natural alternative to synthetic fibres and granules, they replace microplastics or … Read more
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.
There are no more excuses. In every industry there are always more sustainable solutions. Jeff Huh, head of marketing at BASF Asia Pacific, has the opinion that sustainability shouldn’t be a choice. It should be standard.
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Skin, the body’s largest organ, is our first and strongest defense against pollution and external aggressors. Our flower waxes – 6692 Rose Wax and 6684 Jasmine Wax – help to regenerate skin and boost its resistance against pollutants by forming a protective shield that reduces water loss and blocks the adhesion of dirt particles. Rose … Read more
Sustainability is a very important aspect in developing new types of packaging and decoration. Etienne Gruyez talks about how Stoelzle Glass Group reduced emissions.
• Mondi Ascania in Germany is building a new CAC line to make a 100% cellulose nonwoven for wipes, which is fully biodegradable • The material produced improves quality with high absorption and lotion-load • Samples will be available at Mondi’s INDEX booth 1560 13 February 2020 – Mondi, global leader in packaging … Read more
Natural & Organic Products Europe will take place Tuesday 7 – Wednesday 8 July 2020. Due to the current coronavirus situation in Europe, the organizers have taken the decision to move the show. The organizers have the best interests of the natural & organic sector at the forefront of their minds. As such, they believe … 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.
This article is an excerpt from Helga Hertsig-Lavocah’s presentation at Formulate, a key UK event organised by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. Hertsig-Lavocah discusses reductionism, sustainability as a side effect and lessons from the whiskey industry as inspiration for cosmetics and toiletries.
IFF (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF) (TASE:IFF), a leading innovator of taste, scent, nutrition & ingredients, has realized several sustainability milestones which underscore the Company’s commitment to its recently updated purpose statement: to redefine how we live in and care for the resources of our world. Among the milestones: Earlier today, IFF was recognized on CDP’s prestigious … Read more