The effect pigment manufacturer is presenting ‘Syncrystal Garnet’, a carmine-free and highly chromatic red effect pigment designed specifically for the cosmetics industry. It stands out in the market with its brilliant, red color and bluish undertone, making it the ideal choice for a wide array of cosmetic formulations. It is based on synthetic fluorphlogopite flakes … Read more
Cosmoprof North America is set to celebrate its 21st edition from 23rd to 25th July 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event will showcase approximately one thousand beauty brands and suppliers to its audience of buyers, retailers, distributors, brands, and press.
Sugar goes by the nickname of “sweet poison” – and that applies to our skin cells, too. After years of intense research, a team at Beiersdorf has cracked the code of glycation processes in the skin and identified an active ingredient that counters sugar-induced skin aging. The innovative formula, with its scientifically tested active ingredient complex, prevents new wrinkles from forming and visibly reduces existing wrinkles.
Did you know that laminate tubes are indispensable for a successful start to the day? Shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving gel, body lotion, make-up and hand cream – most of these products are packaged in laminate tubes for a reason – tubes made of PBL or ABL laminate offer comfortable handling, are insensitive to moisture, and are easy to open and close again. They are flexible, unbreakable and portioning is easy.
Did you hear that too? This outcry from society? Even the ARD Tagesthemen (the main German news show) reported on it! Children are now storming retail beauty departments and it’s super dangerous! I recently tripped over one of these little rascals. We both went down, but Lisa-Marie was caught softly by her diaper. No harm done!
Consumers, now more than ever, want faster and more dramatic results from their skin care routines. Ampoules are one way of providing targeted active ingredients to the skin for one-off, short term or booster applications as part of, or in addition to, an established skin care regime.
The beauty market is shifting and this shift is heavily influencing formulations and requirements for ingredients. Eric Leroy, Global Marketing Director at Syensqo, talks about meeting new demands and outstanding formulations.
Beautiful curls, healthy scalp, heat protection, defense against enviromental damage, clean ingredients at best with additional benefits … The demands of consumers have changed. Expectations are a lot higher – not just for daily care products but also for colouring and styling products. Here, you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that reflect those trends.
To talk about sustainable packaging implies discussing non-polluting materials, efficient production models, recycling, and ultimately, reducing environmental footprint. Today’s cosmetics consumer demands sustainability that goes beyond skin deep. These droppers are rethinking sustainability.
Under the motto ‘Where Beauty Starts’, CosmeticBusiness invites decision-makers from the cosmetics industry to the largest industry get-together in Munich, Germany from 5th to 6th June 2024.
Achema, the World Forum for Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering and Biotechnology, will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 10th to 14th June 2024. The Achema kick-off will focus on the question of how the process industry can successfully position itself in a changing world.
Taking place from 19th to 20th June 2024 at the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition centre in Germany, Chemspec Europe is the meeting point to find new suppliers, enhance existing business relationships with industry experts and discover the trends and innovations
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.
Consumers are increasingly demanding skin care that works – yet as individuals, our skincare needs can vary so dramatically. How can you give a consumer personalised skin care yet bulk produce to achieve economies of scale? The answer is customisable facial care formulas: provide a range of concentrated actives to suit specific skin needs that can be mixed in special bases to enhance delivery and ensure customer satisfaction.
According to Mintel, safety conscious consumers are fuelling the market for sensitive skin products. Often, products marketed for sensitive skin are likely to be associated with quality.
Sensitive skin poses unique challenges, requiring a delicate balance of effective ingredients and gentle formulations. Individuals with sensitive skin often struggle to find cosmetic products that provide the desired benefits, without triggering irritation or inflammation. However, recent advancements in cosmetic science have led to the development of innovative solutions specifically tailored to address the needs of sensitive skin types. In this article, we explore some of these breakthroughs and their potential to revolutionise skincare for individuals with delicate epidermises
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.
In recent years, feminine care for women of all ages has attracted consumer interest. While feminine care, including intimate health, is often still a taboo subject in many parts of the world, an increasing number of cosmetic companies started to tear down the walls on this specific topic. They intend to answer the growing demand for personalised cosmetic care products for women to meet their biological needs, since they tend to vary remarkably throughout a woman’s life. This novel trend in self-care reinforces women’s sense of personal well-being and security, so that they can feel comfortable, and well-resourced to go through their busy flexi-lifestyles.