Buoyed by rising disposable incomes and discretionary spending approaching the levels similar to those enjoyed by their Western counterparts, Eastern European beauty and personal care industry managed steady gains over the last few years – yet with a lot of turbulence beneath the surface.
My esteemed co-authors and I have written about many different aspects of the beauty industry in this column. An industry that places utmost focus on sustainability, clean beauty, less ingredients, environmentally safe and healthy or health enhancing solutions. These are all aspects that seem to be much cherished and sought after by consumers of all ages.
Changes are rattling the beauty industry. Roberto Valente, Managing Director, Health and Beauty Germany GmbH, speaks about these changes in the beauty industry, the major trend towards holistic beauty and the reason why he loves to work in the beauty sector.
With beauty and personal care behemoths L’Oreal, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Beiersdorf all making various pledges to reduce plastics in their latest Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reports, the personal care ingredients industry needs to step up to the plate to deliver innovation to support this drive, says Stephenson’s Managing Director, Robert Carr.
UV rays can cause quite the damage to unprotected skin. Sunburn or premature skin ageing are just two possible results. That’s why sun protection and a specific after sun care are so important to keep skin healthy, glowing and youthful. We present a selection of formulations and incredient suppliers that focus on sun prostection.
Those who know them call them heroes at work. Or a perfect example of natural symbiosis. Most plants cannot live without them. And now they revolutionize the development and production of cosmetic active ingredients – but who are those microorganisms called Endophytes? Here’s an introduction …
As a global and local business facilitator, MakeUp in Paris orchestrates a friendly and intimate event gathering the most dynamic and creative suppliers with the most successful skincare and make-up brands, from 29th to 30th May 2024 in the heart of the world’s beauty capital: Paris!
At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024, visitors can expect an expanded educational programming, new products, and near 550 exhibitors from 73 countries. The annual ingredients and formulation event will take place from 2nd to 3rd May at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, USA.
In collaboration with the international agency Beautystreams, the best 2024 beauty products have been celebrated at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna with industry top players among retailer, brand owner, buyers, and mayor newspaper journalists and content creators.
Neurocosmetics is cosmetology acting on the connection between skin and the nervous systems. It represents a new holistic approach to skin well-being and human mental health. From the skin, to the heart, through the brain. This article will clarify the definition and among other things focus on clinical testing methodologies.
This week Mintel focuses on holistic beauty, a trend which has been gaining momentum with growing health awareness and the establishment of a more sophisticated view of wellness. Here we review a selection of products which are multiuse satisfying the necessary clean credentials.
2020 marked a pivotal turning point for the beauty industry. Emilija Balsyte, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, shares insights on the hybrid beauty product landscape in Europe, the impact of COVID19, major drivers, and top multi-functional product categories.
MG2 s.r.l. (based in Bologna, Italy) and Qualicaps Co. Ltd (based in Nara, Japan), two companies that have made the history of pharmaceutical technology and still represent the best of quality in their sector, today announce the conclusion of a distribution agreement. Indeed, the two brands share a long history that sees both enter the … Read more
To further strengthen its position as a leading provider in the label paper sector, packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi is investing significantly in its production site in Gratkorn, Austria. Investments in the expansion of the state-of-the-art technical infrastructure – announced a year and a half ago – are being carried out and are proceeding … Read more
As interest in health grows around the world, a more multifaceted idea of beauty is taking hold. Hybrid cosmetics embrace the wellness trend – combining makeup with other benefits – more often than not skincare but in some cases overall wellbeing. These products are designed to enhance the body while providing the aesthetic appeal of makeup. Multifunctional benefits can include hydration, fortification, anti-ageing and protection from external aggressors like pollution – all this while providing the aesthetic appeal of makeup.
From blending volatile and thermosensitive ingredients while preserving their efficacies, to communicating to clued-up consumers in a category covered by stringent regulations, combining colour cosmetics with active skincare is a challenging mix for manufacturers. This article is a close-up on the complexities of makeup and skincare hybrids.
With the emphasis on ‘skinimalism’ and multi-functionality in the beauty and colour cosmetic market here to stay, consumers are investing in buying less, but better-quality products. This is creating fantastic opportunities for colour cosmetic reformulations, with new R&D continuing to breathe fresh air into the beauty and cosmetics space.
Managing the product development process can be quite a challenge. Especially when different parties with different expertises are involved. This article can be a guide for cos – metic chemists and brand managers to make the development process a little smoother.
Cosmetics, with a focus on more natural and organic and clean ingredients as well as a more sustainable approach to the whole cosmetic cycle, are growing in popularity. It’s a trend no brand can deny anymore. Here you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that compactly reflects the latest trends.
In today’s global landscape, environmental consciousness has become a priority among consumers. There’s a rising demand for biobased alternatives in both formulations and packaging. The carbon-14 analysis can be a solution to avoid greenwashing and validate biobased content.