International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘natural’ and ‘green washing’ are brandished about all too often these days; yet consumers want cosmetic products from companies who show they care about the environment, the community, and even align with their personal values. Just how can your cosmetic brand create truly ecologically aware cosmetic products?
Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to implement the standards. Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling. Blogger Dr Ghita Lanzendörfer-Yu presents the results to you.
It’s highly functional, visibly stunning and eco-friendly: packaging made out of mycelium is a great way to show how effective sustainable packaging can be. With the amount of CO2 that is saved during the growing process, it plays a huge role in saving the climate too.
Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to implement the standards. Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling. Blogger Dr Ghita Lanzendörfer-Yu presents the results to you.
Business travels, weekend trips, longer vacations – travelling is an huge trend and with it the market for travel and sample size products is growing. Virospack highlights the importance of smaller packaging for cosmetic products.
With the global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and the resources we rely on becoming scarce, the world has been brought to a crossroads. The challenges ahead are interconnected and unprecedented. At dsm-firmenich, we have adopted an approach that combines the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.
To meet the high expectations of its customers, Sappi is upgrading its Silco product, with an optimized surface treatment formulation for the Silco Glassine product family. These include the supercalendered Silco Label and Silco Tape BS papers as well as Silco Process Liner BS. Sappi will be introducing the new range of face stock papers, … Read more
As part of the companies strategic plan to expand their global presence, Provital announced the launch of their new subsidiary, Provital USA, serving the United States and Canadian markets under the tagline that is said to encapsulate their essence: “Do Care.”
TAL (the acronym stands for Techno Airless Aluminum), the aluminum airless packaging with a pouch launched in 2021 has marked a turning point in the cosmetics industry. Starting this year, a version of TAL made from post-consumer recycled aluminum (PCR) will also be available. Given that aluminum is already a sustainable material as it is … Read more
Symrise presents new findings for its tropolone-based products SymDiol 68T and SymOcide PT. Among other things, the data proves the antioxidant effect of Tropolone: it acts against primary and secondary free radicals and stabilises organic compounds against oxidation. In addition, it reduces the oxidation of proteins by 60% and the formation of peroxides in sunflower … Read more
The ECO Group and JM Nature GmbH with its popular natural cosmetics brand Ben&Anna will be going down the same path in future. The strategic acquisition marks a significant step for the ECO Group and the team of the Ben&Anna to further advance their shared mission of promoting sustainable lifestyles. www.group.eco
The 30 ml airless Crush’n’Roll dispenser stores active ingredients in pearls, ensuring their potency and freshness until they’re used. It’s pearl crusher pump allows a good mix and homogenous formula dispensing, combined with a perfect transparency airless bottle putting the product into centre stage. The dispenser is versatile enough to house both, skincare and makeup … Read more
When it comes to creating more sustainable beauty packaging, a lot can be achieved by recycling and reusing materials – but how about not using those materials in the first place? Companies can opt for a number of approaches in reducing the weight, materials, and particularly plastics contained in their packaging. The industry is therefore called upon to look for new solutions step by step in order to come closer to the goal of combining the elements of recycling, reusing and reducing in the best possible way.
Cosmetics manufacturers have to meet a whole catalogue of sustainability criteria to meet consumers’ expectations. A recharcheable pencil could be a new interpretation of sustainability. Christian Eisen of Faber-Castell Cosmetics assesses the chances and problems of such a product.
With consumers increasingly seeking to limit the impact they have on the world around them, SensaLuxe DF is a naturally derived, biodegradable and non-aqua toxic inclusive ingredient that delivers consumer perceivable improvements for hair that is smoother, softer and more manageable. SensaLuxe DF provides a novel alternative to some traditional hair care actives to enhance … Read more
The companys launches their latest brow innovation: the Brow Friends Forever (BFF) brow liner. With its exceptional formulation, BFF allows you to effortlessly create the perfect brow shape, while containing a remarkable 91% Natural Origin Content (NOC) and clean, vegan ingredients enriched with nourishing Vitamin E and C. Designed to provide a soft and gliding … Read more
The company’s In-Fact waterless haicare solutions feature sustainable skin actives proven to address top concerns such as hair loss or a dry, flaking scalp. And thanks to their novel, waterless formats and reusabale packaging, they also save in water, transportation and enable end consumers to reduce waste.
Microplastic is often used in make-up products like foundation. But micro-powders entirely made from circular resources could be the solution to replace microplastic entirely. Kathrin Schilling, Founder of BioPowder, gives insight into the benefits of turning fruit shells and stones into an ingredient for personal care products.
ENGIE Spain and Kao Corporation SAU have signed an agreement for the construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance for 15 years of a new thermal power generation plant from biomass from certified forest waste, ensuring the sustainable management of forests, in the plant of the chemical company located in Olesa de Montserrat, Barcelona. This new facility … Read more
The importance of sustainability in everyday life is undeniable today. Birgit Huber, Debuty Director General at IKW, talks about the effects of the sustainability goals on the cosmetic industry.