Issue 10 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Smooth and bouncy:All about curly hair Progress: Successess and challenges in reaching sustainability Project:Packaging: balance between sustainability and aesthetics Get an e-paper subscription Issue 10 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Smooth and … Read more
Petrochemicals present a complex dilemma for the beauty industry. Dr Isabel Alvarez- Martos, CEO of Cellugy, talks about ways to replace the ingredients and what role sustainability plays.
Mycelium Packaging offers a biobased alternative to traditional materials like Styrofoam and is used to create strong, protective packaging. For example, for heavy and sensitive household appliances, consumer electronics, cosmetics, spare parts, electrical devices and many more. It promises a reduced environmental footprint without compromising functionality or design.
The company has released a new plastic fragrance pump made with post-consumer recycled resin. ‘Color Code PCR’ is the first pump on the market to include up to 67% of mechanical PCR Plus material without compromising on customisation options and aesthetics. The made-in-Italy, snap-on pump dispenses a 80mcl dose per stroke. www.aptar.com
Packaging is responsible for much of the planet’s waste pollution and a contributor to climate change. Some of this comes from cosmetics packaging and it is an issue that the beauty industry is working hard to tackle. However, to be successful, it requires the collaboration of all parties in the value chain.
Imagine a world where every product we use leaves a positive mark on our planet. Packaging plays a crucial role in this vision. Our current waste problem demands urgent attention, and packaging is a significant part of the puzzle. The buyers’ mission is to seek out and implement groundbreaking, sustainable packaging solutions. So, what innovative approaches can we consider to make packaging more eco-friendly? Let’s dive in and explore how we can revolutionise packaging for a greener future!
Global plastic production has been growing for decades, booming from 1.5 million of tonnes in 1950 to more than 400 million metric tons in 2022 worldwide, just like the amount of plastic waste. The key to reduce this amount of waste is recycling. Aude Laclaire, Sustainability Manager at Albéa Tubes, talks about challenges and opportunities in integrating Post Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) in plastic packaging.
‘Parsol DHHB’ is an efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen, face care and color cosmetic formulations. It enables broadband protection when combined with effective UVB filters and can also contribute to SPF. With its good eco score, this active ingredient also enables formulators to develop high eco-class formulations (Sunscreen ‘Optimizer’ 2.0). www.dsm.com
‘Aquaxyl’ is a 100% natural (according to ISO 16 128), readily biodegradable (according to OECD guideline 301F) active ingredient without preservatives obtained thanks to a patented sugars technology that respects green chemistry principles and uses no solvent. It activates the three key mechanisms of natural hydration: it reinforces barrier effects, optimizes water reserves and maximises … Read more
‘SymFeel Quat Green’ is an innovative Green-tech solution for replacing synthetuc PQ-7 and PQ-10 in hair care formulations, without any lack in perceived consumer performance. Among other effects, it helps with combability and smoothness and resistance against breakage. The ingredient is green, upcycled, 100% naturally derived and readily biodegradable. www.symrise.com
Issue 7/8 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sugar:Ways to fight glycationinduce skin aging Single: Formulations for cosmetic ampoules Pack it good:Sustainability and packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sugar:Ways to fight glycationinduce skin … Read more
Zoran Joksic, Sales Director of Albéa, was elected as new President of the European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) at the organisation’s General Assembly meeting in Warsaw on 24th May 2024. In his inaugural speech, Joksic underlined the success of flexible tubes as resilient, innovative and sustainable packaging solution. www.etma-online.org
Luxury and functionality come together in the newest member of Quadpack’s airless portfolio. Crystal Ballet is a refillable, double-wall airless pack, featuring a high-end glass bottle. Its elegant design houses powerful airless technology and a userfriendly refill system. Every component is made of recyclable materials, from the outer glass bottle to the inner refill, pump … Read more
In line with the Group’s CSR roadmap that puts carbon footprint reduction and circular economy at the heart of its strategy, Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance introduces a newcomer in the lipstick product range that ticks all boxes of a packaging with a reduced environmental impact. Pure Kiss is entirely made of PET, making it monomaterial … Read more
Category” award at the 2024 DIELINE Awards in the “Health, Beauty, & Personal Care” category for its Uoga Uoga Kids packaging design, which showcases their innovative approach to creating an engaging, eco-friendly product experience. www.andstudio.lt
The company introduces DunaPure, a new 3-in-1 skin perfecting solution that respects the natural balance of the epidermis for a clearer, healthier-looking complexion. Developed for blemished skin, DunaPure is a unique cosmetic bioactive derived from Arctic microalgae that works synergistically to reduce imperfections, while preserving the health and homeostasis of the skin. Key to the … Read more
In April, the European Parliament approved the provisional agreement on the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR). Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) sees flexible packaging as an innovative solution provider to minimize packaging and enable refill at home for cosmetics, detergents and other home products.
Sustainability has taken on new importance in the beauty industry in recent years as manufacturers seek to respond to growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical products, moving away from traditional sources often linked with environmental concerns. Biotechnologyenabled novel ingredients could meet the demand for sustainable solutions in personal care.
The company introduces its latest ingredient, Beauté by Roquette ST 730 INCI Hydroxypropyl Starch, to the cosmetics market. This game-changing ingredient caters to the rising consumer demand for plant-based cosmetics that deliver both sustainability and clinically proven efficacy in their skincare and makeup products. The new ingredient is from pea starch origin, a sustainable crop … Read more
Mibelle Biochemistry has developed PinoPlex – a new innovative and sustainable hair care ingredient, which is inspired by the concept of pine cone scales, which open and close depending on weather conditions. As an upcycling product, the active is derived from pine cones (Pinus sylvestris) that are hand-collected in exceptional and carefully selected French forests. … Read more
