International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
&nb BASF is investing in the higher double-digit million euro range in sustainable technology at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site Capacity expansion to 50,000 metric tons per year in response to rising global demand Additional capacities to be available from the fourth quarter of 2021 As already announced at the end of 2018, BASF will proceed … Read more
CELLACTIVE® by RAHN won the Runner-up prize in the category “Sustainable Ingredient” of the Sustainable Beauty Awards for Cosmetics and Raw Materials 2019. About the Award During the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris, the Sustainable Beauty Awards were awarded by the ecovia Intelligence. The Sustainable Ingredient award, ones of 5 categories, is given to a … Read more
Paris, February 10th, 2020 – Verescence, the world’s leading glassmaker for the beauty industry, today announced that it has committed to set a science-based Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions target by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company will submit its target within the end 2022 in line with the latest climate science. … Read more
While packaging is often seen as the major threat to our environment, it still plays a key role in our modern way of life. Linda Zhang explains that creating a circular economy is a global responsibility.
Upcycling creating ingredients from food waste is no longer a niche idea but represents a serious step towards a more sustainable future for beauty brands. Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, provides intriguing insights into this new trend.
Philipp Wolansky from Awantys talks about the challenges involved for the plastic packaging industry when it comes to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Find out what his solution is.
Repack is a sustainable approach to packaging which offers four complementary routes to sustainable packaging: recycle, replace, reuse and reduce, as Lyne Hélène Bouchard from Louvrette, a Quadpack Company, explains.
In order to replace plastic, Stora Enso is introducing a renewable and climate-friendly paperboard tube for cosmetic creams. Combating climate change and reducing the environmental impacts of packaging are both are high on the agenda for cosmetic brands. The new paperboard tube created by Stora Enso can be used as primary packaging for skin cream … Read more
The finalists of the 2019 Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, the aim of the Sustainable Beauty Awards is to give recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. The finalists have been shortlisted by a judging panel comprising a natural products retailer, research firm, … Read more
Events | We have selected the most convincing innovations presented at this year’s MakeUp in Paris and MakeUp in New York. Apart from interesting new green concepts, there were some new approaches to applications, formulations and ingredients.
While in recent years, it has been a trend to launch green, sustainable, renewable and circular-economy-based ingredients, it is now becoming the norm, explains Andrea Mitarotonda. Upcycling is another strong development that is gaining in importance both in the development of new ingredients and also in packaging.
Nø make up stands for clean beauty and will also provide ocean-friendly packaging and waterless products in the near future. Find out more about this new brand in the interview with Andreas J. Kroll, the creator of the brand.
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Tailored fragrances for shower gels, lotions, household care products and candles – Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA offers the right solution for a wide range of applications. Thanks to our innovative technologies and the use of nature-compatible ingredients, they add value to any product and are environmentally friendly at the same time. Our technologies protect … Read more
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The packaging of the future will be all about the circular economy. Resource-saving solutions are in demand, especially for plastics. That’s why market players are working more closely together and developing new design standards for packaging.
The Luxe Pack in Green contest, born in 2010 in Monaco, showcases all the eco-friendly packaging and development solutions offered by the manufacturers. This year, the jury of Luxe Pack Monaco praised the profusion of entries received from exhibitors at the show; the selection process based on the Luxe Pack in Green Charter and its … Read more
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Natural Health & Beauty Scandinavia, which forms part of Eco Life Scandinavia, is the leading trade event for the sector in the region, providing a unique platform for companies selling self-care products, to meet the leading trade buyers from the Nordic countries and further afield – is now accepting nominations for its annual ‘Who’s Who … Read more
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Ancient wisdom meets advanced technology: For more than 3,000 years Withania somnifera has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The healing properties of its roots help to strengthen the immune system, calm mental stress and support skin vitality. With optimized in vitro cultivation of NeoPlanta® Withania, Evonik adds even more benefits to the gifts of … Read more
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Join us in protecting our environment Bio-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. The decisive advantages … Read more
Andreas Schabert from Brandpack explains how to get the balancing act right between the new natural, sustainable, and often vegan lifestyle and the demand for high-quality product presentation.
Etma’s 2019 winners and the latest developments of tube suppliers show that sustainability, improved application and decoration is leading the way in product development.