The demise of The Body Shop has come as a major surprise. The iconic brand was a trailblazer with its range of natural cosmetics and ethical endeavours. The business has gone into administration with 82 of its 197 UK stores closing. Parts of this international business have already been sold off. Others, like that in France, Belgium and the US have declared bankruptcy.
TNT Group appoints Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) as it’s leader for its expansion into the China market. Patrick Ng (吴盛铨) has over 25 years operational experience in the cosmetics packaging industry, from both brands (Coty, Avon) and manufacturing experience. www.tntgm.com
Cosmetic products that aren’t just colour cosmetics are demanded more and more by consumers. Lipstick with volumising ingredients, mascara helping lashes grow… Dagmar Chlosta, Managing Director at Faber Castell Cosmetics, gives insights on the new trend to colour and care products.
In the current decade, beauty is no longer simply about looking good. As part of a broader desire for health, more and more consumers are taking a holistic approach and looking for products that will also support their overall wellbeing. In a 2022 study in Europe, for example, 72% of respondents considered cosmetics and personal care products to be “important” or “very important” in improving their quality of life .
As the leading global exhibition dedicated to personal care ingredients, in-cosmetics global has strengthened its educational programmes for this year’s event at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France from 16th to 18th April 2024.
As the European Union strives for climate neutrality by 2050, the regulatory landscape there is evolving rapidly. To help brands and formulators prepare for the future of suncare, dsm-firmenich gives a brief guide to key aspects of the regulations to be aware of just now.
Simply adding organic ingredients to a formula doesn’t necessarily make them organic. These guidelines help to find out if a formulation truly can be seen as organic and what can be done to create more organic formulas from the start.
The latest trends in organic beauty reflect a growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. Mintel is looking into these trends this month.
Medicinal plants are an important ingredient for skin care. The following plants were chosen for Weleda’s Skin Food series one century ago: marigold (Calendula officinalis), camomile (Chamomilla recutita), wild pansy (Viola tricolor), and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). This article presents an anthroposophical understanding of this plant composition. This first part will focus on marigold and camomile.
For a long time, fine fragrance houses have stuck to the same delivery methods: Fragrance-oil mixed with ethanol. This is likely to change in the future. New innovative encapsulation technology makes it possible to develop ethanol-free perfumes that perform similar to ethanol-based perfume when it comes to intensity, complexity, and longevity, while offering an all-natural, vegan, and skin-friendly perfume experience that comes without the use of ethanol
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.
Structured triacylglycerols (TAGs) that are organic-certified present a broad range of new applications for the development and formulation of natural cosmetics. Nutriswiss AG, a Swiss company that specialises in the sourcing and processing of vegetable oils and fats, has recently investigated some novel tools and methods to replace palm fat with organic-certified vegetable alternatives such as shea or cocoa butter.
In the field of skincare research, there’s been a resurgence of interest in european balneology, particularly as it relates to therapeutic peat baths. Drawing on ancient traditions, european balneology harnesses the healing powers of natural remedies such as therapeutic peat to treat various skin conditions. This article examines the scientific research surrounding the clinical efficacy of Alpin Heilmoor Extract (AHE) when used in rinse-off applications and highlights its potential as a holistic skincare solution.
Especially in times of holistic beauty and wellbeing approaches, a intensive treatment, mask or peeling can be a special spa moment outside of the daily routine. It can bring positive effects – not only for your skin but mind too! Here you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that compactly reflects the latest trends.
The last few years (particularly after Covid) have brought important changes in the attitude of people in Western countries. We have witnessed a marked increase in the importance attributed to human and interpersonal relationships: in practice, the value of relationships has been rediscovered, while not underestimating but rather benefiting from what technology can offer. As a consequence of the re-evaluation of the human aspect of life, people have placed themselves at the centre, for instance by deciding that they want to better balance time between work and private life in order to have time to devote to themselves, their family, friends and passions. Then there is another important aspect in the global landscape that influences people’s choices: climate change.
Consumers today are keen to know where their cosmetic products are coming from and what they contain. Topics like transparency, traceability and sustainable sourcing become increasingly important. Peter Weinert, Vice President Business Management of BASF Personal Care EMEA, is giving insights on how the personal care market is going through a huge transformation towards more sustainable solutions and the need for cosmetic companies to live up to consumers’ changing expe
Schubert develops a compact filling system with cobots for cosmetics manufacturer Börlind. All process steps, from setting up the containers to filling and capping, take place fully automatically and with a high degree of flexibility in an extremely compact space. The packaging components are fed in by Schubert cobots.
Monodose packaging is subtly influencing the future of the personal care industry in a time of growing environmental consciousness, hygienic concerns, and a consumer-driven need for products that are convenient to carry.
For most men today, skincare is as natural as daily washing. While cosmetic care used to be considered unmanly, today there is fortunately a “cosmetic emancipation” of men. Nevertheless, some myths still persist. Find out what’s really true about men and their skin.
A luxurious new perfume, radiant makeup or the high-quality body cream – they all require packaging. Not only to keep them safe on their way to the store or the customer’s home, but also to sell the brand and the product’s USP. But not all packages are created equal. And small changes can have a big impact on the packaging’s sustainability. Which is why the producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards Metsä Board has been working for years to find a suitable alternative for the rigid box solutions currently used.