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And the BSB innovation Award winners 2019 are …

The winners of the 17th European BSB Innovation Award* received awards for their achievements in the following categories: ingredients anti-ageing and others, functionals and recipients, finished products and packaging, natural cosmetics, ingredients, finished products and packaging. This year’s sponsors included the companies Börlind, BASF, Mibelle Biochemistry, Symrise, Weleda, Mibelle Group, Similasan, Lehmann&Voss, Protec Ingredia, Dr. … Read more

Many facets of sun protection

Interview | Dr Reto Peirano from Beiersdorf tells us not only about the strongest trends in sun protection but also summarises the company’s R&D achievements in this field over almost a century.

Is hemp the new argan?

Interview | Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist & Senior Trend Watcher, has identified the latest trends in natural cosmetics at Vivaness* such as disruptive approaches in oral care and trending ingredients such as hemp and kombuchas.

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Exploring the future of beauty…

Natural Beauty and Spa event takes place on the 7-8 April at ExCeL, London and is a destination for inspiration, education and debate.  The Natural Beauty TALKS theatre (free to attend) features some of the most prominent leaders in our industry, sharing their experience and knowledge on key topics from vital developments to maximising trends.  … Read more

New sustainable solutions

Following the guiding thread of sustainability and the circular economy, the key theme of the 2019 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmopack as the packaging section of the show will give visibility to new industrial solutions for reducing the environmental impact of cosmetic production.

Striving for perfection

By Stephan Schatz

What consumer trends are currently driving the colour cosmetics market? And how can you provide innovative solutions with short lead times? Find out from Stephan Schatz from Geka.

Personal care and laundry rethought

By Peter Rabke

Peter Rabke from Bell Flavors & Fragrances looks at new approaches in fragrance delivery systems for new concepts in cosmetics and laundry care: plastic-free fragrance boosters are an option.

Not to be missed! Save the date

COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss will moderate a roundtable on the major challenges of sustainability in the beauty industry with representatives from BASF, Firmenich and Oway. When and where? On Saturday, 16 March, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. at the Service Center, Stage 2, as part of Cosmoprof’s Cosmo Talks in Bologna. https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/events/general-events-calendar/events-detail/?id=40&back=6017

Key Appointment for the cosmetic industry

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2019, the leading B2B event for the cosmetic industry, is registering even for 2019 growing results. With 2,947 exhibitors – and a general growth of the event of 8.2% – and more than 250.000 professionals from 170 countries, the event confirms its role as the key appointment for the entire cosmetic industry.  … Read more

Sustainable winner

Ecovia | Organised by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor), the 2018 Sustainable Beauty Awards give recognition to organisations pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. About 100 international entries were received for the awards. In the packaging category REN Clean Skincare from the UK was the winner for using ocean plastic in its … Read more

Country pavillions

26 country and group pavillions at Cosmoprof will represent Austria, Belgium, California, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. 

BASF expands its presence in sub-Saharan Africa

Serving the fast-growing beauty market in sub-Saharan Africa from a distance is not enough for BASF. Instead, by strengthening its local network in marketing and sales as well as opening a new application technology laboratory for personal care in Lagos, Nigeria, BASF is moving closer to its customers. As leading ingredient supplier in the personal … Read more

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