International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Cationic polymers can provide skin care formulations with novel benefits, but they are often difficult to work with for those unfamiliar with the need to adjust for their charge properties. Mussarrat Noor, Senior Formulating Chemist at Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, USA, explains details. photo: LaRoche Posay
COSSMA goes one step further in "social networking" – after joining LinkedIn, Twitter and Youtube some time ago, we now also joined Facebook. You will reach us at www.cossma.com/facebook Are you on Facebook? Then do not hesitate to join and discuss directly with fellowFacebook members what’s hot in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Your … Read more
Colonial Chemical has named Brenntag Specialties Europe sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. This agreement expands the representation of Brenntag with Colonial Chemical, which presently includes Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, U.K. and Ireland. The agreement encompasses the full range of Colonial Chemical’s surfactants used in formulations for personal care. For … Read more
At an inauguration ceremony, L’Oréal opened its new Kenyan subsidiary, which will be the hub for expanding the Group’s activities in East Africa, a region which also includes Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia. The Group’s subsidiary in Nigeria opened in September. These are dynamic markets with a large number of potential new consumers. By … Read more
On 3d and 4th of March 2012 BEAUTY FORUM SWISS will be the meeting point for the professional Swiss beauty market. The event takes place in Zurich and the main topics are cosmetics, foot, wellness, nail and hair with a special focus on Medical Beauty and Natural Cosmetics. 30 educational workshops and 4 professional competitions … Read more
The 24th Luxe Pack, which took place in Monaco from October 19th to 21st with 350 exhibitors, attracted trade visitors from 62 countries – 11 percent more than last year.Aptar beauty + home highlighted the very heart of the bottle – Magic Inside – dramatizing the art of perfuming. By choosing to highlight the dip-tube … Read more
Inspired by nature – realized by science Mibelle Biochemistry is a Swiss company that specializes in the research & development of innovative active ingredients for the cosmetic industry. It was founded in 1991 as a profit center from Mibelle Cosmetics, the largest cosmetic manufacturer in Switzerland. All its actives are based on naturally derived compounds … Read more
The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more
The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more
The first Asian edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit brought together 120 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November, the focal themes of the summit were the marketing and technical issues related to sustainable cosmetics. Major discussions centered on greenwashing & consumer confusion, the lucrative Chinese market, certification … Read more
Handwashing with antibacterial soap produces statistically greater reductions in bacteria on the skin when compared to using non-antibacterial soap. Those are the findings of a review of two dozen relevant published studies – analyzing the effectiveness of antibacterial soaps – featured in the November 2011 edition of the peer-reviewed Journal of Food Protection. Researchers Donald … Read more
According to beauty market research conducted by the market research company The NPD Group, during the first 10 months of 2011, (January to October), total prestige fragrance dollar sales in U.S. department stores were $1.7 billion, a healthy double-digit gain of 10 percent, compared to the same time last year. Units grew six percent with … Read more
In its November issue, COSSMA presents some interesting approaches offered by new ingredients. The range includes ingredients cultivated in a bioreactor, a natural oil for silicone-free formulations, an alternative to nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO, an ingredient with multiple benefits to achieve high SPF, a multi-level approach to combat acne, as well as active ingredients to restore … Read more
In November the Black Box of German designer and illustrator Sebastian Onufszak was unveiled at an event in the Prototyp Museum in Hamburg. His creation is an animation about the cycle of life. “My Black Box idea is a surrealistic short movie called "“Still life in a circle” about the renaissance of creativity — about … Read more
This “fall preview” is to show Kline’s estimates of how the year 2011 is appearing to shape up for the cosmetics and toiletries industry. These are preliminary, top-line estimates. Overall Market The overall cosmetics and toiletries market in 2011 should demonstrate growth slightly higher than 2010; most likely sales will be up 3.1% to 3.6%, … Read more
Debenhams has revealed the results of new research* which show that a man’s choice of fragrance alters dramatically with advancing years, resulting in men in their sixties and above selecting and piling on the strongest of scents. The sense of smell weakens in people who are their sixties hence why older generations prefer impactful, longer … Read more
Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more
Representatives from Impag, IBR, Soliance, Phytodia, Frutarom, Information et Inspiration and Alfa Chemical, present trends as well as their latest product concepts and findings in their article in COSSMA 11/2011 photo: Unipex
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, extends its partnership with Dow Corning Corporation. Effective November 1st, 2011 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH, Liestal, has been appointed by Dow Corning as distributor for its cosmetic and household cleaning product range in Switzerland. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia was founded in 2004 as a whollyowned subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, Hamburg, and since … Read more
Albéa, an international packaging company, has acquired Eyelematic, an expert in the manufacture of metal parts as well as plastic injection, decoration, anodizing and assembly. Located in Connecticut, USA, the three Eyelematic plants already serve the world’s largest brands on the American market with a diverse product portfolio for the cosmetic, skincare and perfume sector. … Read more