She(a) is a hero!

In the ever-evolving cosmetic landscape, one ingredient has steadily gained prominence for its nourishing benefits and naturalness: shea butter. However, ethical sourcing of shea remains a challenge as millions of African women and their families depend on the industry for a living. A new project by Bremen-based oil supplier Henry Lamotte Oils focuses on ethical shea sourcing – improving the lives of African women while helping cosmetic companies achieve their sustainability goals.

Issue 04 – 2024

Issue 04 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Clean & Organic:Trends in ingredients for natural cosmetics Manly: Myths and facts about men care Mindful:About the future of personal care Get an e-paper subscription Issue 04 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more

Lancôme – Achim Spannagel

The company announced that Achim Spannagel has taken over as General Manager Lancôme DACH as of 1st January 2024. Achim began his career at L’Oréal in 2007 and after starting in product management at Lancôme, he worked in various roles for Biotherm, Clarisonic and later as Marketing Director of Lancôme. www.loreal.com

Micro Powders- John McAllister

The company appoints John McAllister as Vice President of Sales for both the Industrial and Personal Care Divisions. With this promotion, McAllister will lead the entire sales organisation at Micro Powders. He will develop strategies to achieve Micro Powders’ fiscal targets along with expansion into new markets. www.micropowders.com

Issue 03 – 2024

Issue 03 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Improve:Packaging: small changes, big effects Impact: The versatility of lipids in formulations UV Filters:Innovations in sun care Get an e-paper subscription Issue 03 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Improve:Packaging: small changes, big … Read more

New and exciting

Cosmoprof North America, the leading B2B beauty trade show, announces the commencement of its Miami Edition, heralding a new chapter in the beauty industry. The show takes place from 23rd to 25th January 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

A great experience

The 2024 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, from 21st to 24th March, is set to be an unmissable experience for suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, buyers, distributors, retailers, and operators interested in new solutions for their business development.

Online commerce and counterfeits

The online market for counterfeit skin creams and perfumes is growing rapidly. Companies whose products flood the internet as plagiarism lose reputation, customer trust and sales. In the coming months they will have to adapt to new distribution channels and locations for counterfeiters.

Global consumer trends

Market research company Euromonitor International has released one of its most popular reports called Global Consumer Trends, which looks at trends that will shape consumer markets in 2024 and beyond. Here are the three most important implications for the beauty market:

Trends in 2024

2023 has shown us a lot of new products, new movements, new innovations. What’s here to stay? What will grow in the coming months and most importantly: Which new developments should we watch out for? Here are a few more opinions straight from the beauty industry. 

Baralan

In its third edition, “Beautytude” is Baralan’s project through which every year the company express its approach to beauty, anticipating and intercepting the most current trends in the cosmetic world. For the 2024 edition, within an overall concept of inclusive beauty, the focus is on skincare droppers and roll-ons, but also precision of application in … Read more

Issue 01 – 2024

Issue 1/2 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Ageless:Innovations in anti-aging Rare: The benefits of Blue Rose Reuse:Sustainable, reusable transport packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 1/2 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Ageless:Innovations in anti-aging Rare:The benefits of Blue Rose … Read more

Futuristic outlook

Mintel has identified three beauty trends that we think are particularly interesting for beauty and personal care (BPC) brands to pay attention to – now and in the future. These trends are created to help guide BPC brands alongside shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviours.

Gabriel-Chemie

The company unveils its latest innovation: the “Multicolour Edition”. This revolutionary advancement comprises nine newly developed colour masterbatches that promise to redefine product aesthetics across industries. The “Multicolour Sparkling Edition” harnesses state-of-the-art technology to introduce a captivating and dazzling sparkle effect in a myriad of colours. These masterbatches are meticulously formulated to enhance the visual … Read more

Shin-etsu silicone

The demanding cosmetic beauty trend for natural ingredients is growing and is perceived as the key to healthy and vibrant results. Propelling this trend forward, Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V. has introduced its “KSG-45 Alkyl Modified Silicone Elastomer Gel” in which alkyl-modified silicone is crosslinked with silicone. Most notably, the silicone elastomer gel is swollen with … Read more

Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer has been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses the performance of businesses on environmental, labor and human rights, ethical, and sustainable procurement criteria. Gerresheimer earned a spot in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis and the top 1% of the the industry, and improved its score to … Read more

Ecovia Intelligence

The winners of this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) were announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris. Attended by about 120 executives, the awards reception gave recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. The winners have been selected by a judging panel from a natural food retailer, … Read more

German sustainability award

For the 16th time, sustainability pioneers were honoured at the “Sustainability Day” on 23th and 24th November together with the German government and other partners in Düsseldorf. For the first time, the “German Sustainability Award” was presented in 100 sectors with the aim of “spreading change from the top to the bottom”. The “International German … Read more

Focusing on cosmetics

From 16th to 17th January the Espace Champarret in Paris will welcome the 16th edition of Cosmet’Agora, organised by the French Society of Cosmetology. For two days, professionals take their time to present their innovations and showcase their expertise.