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By Riya Jain

The personal care packaging industry has entered a new phase of innovation where sustainability alone is no longer sufficient to differentiate products. While reducing plastic consumption and improving recyclability remain important objectives, packaging is increasingly expected to perform multiple functions throughout a product’s lifecycle. Beyond protecting cosmetic formulations, modern packaging must preserve ingredient stability, enable circularity, improve dispensing precision, strengthen consumer engagement and comply with an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Seppic enriches its Sepilife hybrid polymer range dedicated to clean beauty concept with the launch of a new grade, Sepilife NEOS: a patented liquid polymer based on squalane of natural origin with high performance and unique sensorial signature. Meeting stringent clean beauty demands while maintaining high performance and premium textures is a daily puzzle for … Read more

By Ladé Araba

Formulating leave-on skin care requires balancing sensory performance, stability, efficacy at low use levels, and demand for traceable natural ingredients. Conventional shea butter is a well-
established emollient, but its lipid profile can require additional formulation adjustments. East 
African shea butter offers a different lipid composition that may provide an alternative starting point for specific formulation needs.

Eurofragance has collaborated with the MartiDerm dermocosmetic laboratory to develop a cosmetics collection aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals with trimethylaminuria, a metabolic disorder commonly known as fish odor syndrome. It has resulted in three products–a cologne, a lotion and a body oil–available in two fragrance options: citrus and green tea, according … Read more

The pressure of achieving the perfect skin has caused a reaction among end users. They are eschewing perfection in favor of health and wellbeing. The skinmalism trend started with the discovery of the harmful effects of certain ingredients. It is since being propelled by a yearning for comfort, with skin care transforming into precious moments of self-care. Now, it is up to formulators and packagers to produce solutions that simplify the skin care routine, with products that are efficient, multi-sensory, convenient and quick.

Brands are evolving products in line with consumer expectations regarding wellness – not only embracing imperfections but placing significant value on age-appropriate and gender-fluid skincare. Ine Mattheé from Oleon Health and Beauty talks about how wellness becomes a more important part of beauty.

Ever heard of the term ‘holobiont’ in relation to skincare? Set to become one of the buzzwords in the beauty and skincare industry in 2025, it refers to the interaction between a host organism and its microbial system, typically found in the gut or on the skin.

Skin reacting to the environment, products used, or circumstances forced upon someone is more common than one might think but relief is possible given the consumer can narrow down the reasons why.

Research on skin and scalp flora in relation to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, dandruff, and alopecia areata is increasing. Tribeauté has developed an extract of Blue Rose flowers as a cosmetic ingredient to prevent such diseases and support skin and scalp health.

By Emmanuel Martin & Remo Campiche

The visible impact of reduced hair density, in the form of thinning or loss of hair, is a significant consumer concern in the world of hair and scalp care and can be particularly distressing 
for affected individuals. A mix of different vitamins could be the solution for that.

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Taste is the forgotten sense of cosmetics, yet we have bitterness receptors (TAS2Rs) on the surface of our skin! By targeting TAS2Rs, REGETASTE reverses epidermal senescence in an entirely new way! Senescence is involved in the breakdown of the cutaneous barrier, leading to a dull complexion and rough skin. By activating cell regeneration, REGETASTE strengthens … Read more

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

Body care plays an important role for customers to feel good in their skin. Active ingredients that have their origins in facial care are used for the body, too, to achieve a significant improvement in skin. After all, body care has long been regarded by customers as an important part of their daily beauty and well-being routine. This selection ­reflects 
current market trends.

By Anjali Gholap and Rachna Rastogi

Cosmetic ingredients with moisturising properties are a key requirement in any skin care formulation. Formulators are continuously on the lookout for materials that are stable, easy to formulate while being efficacious. One such moisturising ingredient, saccharide isomerate has found place in many cosmetic and prescription 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

By Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck

Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck introduces the Marburg ex-vivo model – a tool that can systematically investigate the 
influence of a skin treatment on 
drug penetration and skin properties under 
real conditions.

Codif Technologie Naturelle (CTN) solution to gravity comes from a plant that grows out of the ground and rises more than 2m towards the sky. This plant is the Isodon japonicus also called Enmei-so, meaning “the plant that prolongs life”. Inspired by this plant, CTN obtains an anti-gravity active ingredient, J-DERMIST, which stimulates the synthesis … Read more

The company has joined forces with Stella McCartney Beauty and three renowned French plastic converters (Texen, Leygatech and STTP Emballage) to create a set of innovative new skin and eye care refill containers produced with certified renewable polymers from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio. The containers, which have already been introduced in the market in North America … Read more

Epara’s Hydrating Crème-Gel replenishes dehydrated skin, while minimising the effects from pollution and screen light. Unlike previous moisturisers in the range – initially designed for the unique skincare requirements of women of colour – the new, inclusive cream comes not in a jar, but in a refillable bottle endowed with airless technology. While Hydrating Crème-Gel … Read more

The global science-based company announces the appointment of Parand Salmassinia to the role of President, Personal Care & Aroma from 1st January 2023. The US-American has held various leadership roles within DSM. In her most recent position, as Vice President, Personal Care & Aroma, she increased the business unit’s sales growth over the last three-year … Read more

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