BASF

A collaboration project involving the companies BASF, Krones, Südpack, and Tomra has now demonstrated that it is possible to separate PET/PE multi-layer packaging into its individual components and return them to the materials cycle as raw materials. During the first industrial trial conducted at a Krones pilot plant in Flensburg, the partners were able to … Read more

Nouri Skin Care

Danish skincare brand Nuori has combined eight skincare ingredients in a single formula for its new launch, ‘The One’. The all-natural cream benefits from the powerful protection of Quadpack’s Regula Airless, which shields the hard-working formula from external contamination, without the need for synthetic preservatives. As a responsible skincare brand, Nuori selected recyclable materials for … Read more

Eurofragance

Eurofragance, the Spanish multinational headquartered in Barcelona, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition for its sustainability efforts. Since  receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2109, the fragrance manufacturer has accelerated its push towards greater sustainability. The company’s local and international efforts and ensuing positive results are published in the fragrance house’s annual Sustainability Report.

dvi

Mag Roman Billiani, CEO Business Unit Food & Specialities MM PACKAGING GmbH takes over the seat on the dvi (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V.) from Andreas Blaschke who resigned from the board of the MM Group after 21 years and in the same course resigned board activities for the dvi, too. Before joining the MM Group, Roman … Read more

Baralan

Baralan’s ‘DEA series’is the first airless system in which the filled product is directly in contact with its glass container, the ‘DEA series’ represents a new philosophy of primary packaging in glass, using fewer components and significantly reducing  the amount of overall materials, resulting in a lighter and more functional packaging. In addition, its airless … Read more

IFF

In late April 2023, IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) announced the promotion of its creative director of Fine Fragrance, Trudi Loren to vice president, Global Innovation, Creation and Design, Fine Fragrance. In her new role, Loren will take the helm of the creative and innovation teams of the Fine Fragrance business unit globally, to advance … Read more

Symrise

At its meeting on 9th May, 2023, the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG prematurely extended the contract of Chief Financial Officer Olaf Klinger. With his extensive expertise and years of experience, Klinger will lead Symrise’s finance department for another four years until January 2028. www.symrise.com

Lumson

Like much of the packaging and accessories created by Lumson, ‘Eco Dropper’ falls into the category of eco-conscious beauty promoting “responsible, sustainable, and informed” use. The collar and pipette are made of PP while the rubber bulb is polyolefin, a particular elastomer compatible with PP recycling methods. Meaning all of the components can be disposed … Read more

Lipoid Kosmetik

Lipoid Kosmetik is successful once more at the 21th annual BSB Innovation Awards in 2023. t in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Material/Actives” the company’s new  ingredient ‘Amaretine’ was awarded the 1st prize. And in the category of “Natural Products/Raw Material/Actives” the activity-proven and traceable extract  ‘Mountain Tea Pro’ won the 1st prize as well. www.lipoid-kosmetik.com 

Symrise

The European BSB Innovation Awards 2023 have honored Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients with three awards in different categories. A first prize went to ‘SymProt’in Oat’ in the “Natural Products/Raw Materials/Actives” category. SymEffect UV’ took second place in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Functionality and Recipients.” And finally, ‘Supervisome EPH’ received the award as the third winner in the … Read more

Seppic

The Sensory Award at In-Cosmetics Global recognizes innovative formulas and textures presented at the show’s Sensory Bar. At the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening, Seppic won the Bronze Sensory Award for its Symphonic Feelings formula.  Symphonic feelings is a face cream inspired by classical music, a real sensory symphony. A study highlighted and characterized indeed … Read more

B Corp Beauty

The B Corp Beauty Coalition launches its B Beauty Navigator to help companies and citizens make more sustainable choices by sharing best practices and useful information on the performance and sustainability of packaging, greener logistics and supply chain engagement and ingredient sourcing practices. Sharing best practice and guidance in key operational areas of ingredient sourcing, … Read more

Givaudan

Givaudan shares with heavy hearts and profound sadness that Jean Amic, former CEO of Givaudan, passed away on April, 26th in Grasse, France at the age of 87. Jean Amic was an extraordinary person who was appreciated for his directness, his very sharp mind, his unique sense of humour, being truly an unconventional leader. www.givaudan.com 

WPO

WPO (World Packaging Organisation) is proud to announce that Luciana Pellegrino, Managing Director of ABRE (Brazilian Packaging Association), was elected on May 7th, unoposed, as President of the Organisation. She will assume on November 25, 2023. Connected to the packaging industry since 1996 when invited for an experience at Bryce Corporation USA, she is the … Read more

Colonial Chemical

Colonial Chemical Inc. is pleased to announce the additions of Laura Morrisson (Western Territory Manager) and Josh Stuart (Southwest Territory Manager) for North America. Morrisson brings over 25 years of sales experience in the specialty chemical field, most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing for Norman, Fox & Co.. Stuart has over 15 years of … Read more

Aptar Beauty is back at full speed with 6-week delivery time* for our best-selling Micro airless packaging

Looking for quick, safe and sustainable packaging? The Micro airless range is now available with a 6-week fast delivery in Europe.  With three standard sizes available (15, 30, 50ml), the Micro airless packaging range guarantees optimal formula protection for makeup and face care. The piston system easily dispenses from low to high formula viscosities with a … Read more

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: APP LIGHT. SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, AVANTGARDE

At the next COSMETIC BUSINESS Lumson is to highlight its noteworthy APP LIGHT, the new 50ml PCR PE airless, that recently has enriched the large family of airless with pouch by Lumson, a range that has become a symbol of technical and technological expertise, which also includes the revolutionary TAL, in aluminum, and the multi-award-winning … Read more

The Beauty Snacking trend: adding self-care moments to beauty routine

With many consumers time-crunched and feeling burnt out, the Beauty Snacking trend can offer the perfect solution by adding self-care moments into everyday life. By combining daily beauty products with matching healthy snacks, beauty routines can help consumers to improve their emotional wellbeing and increase productivity levels.  A self-care start to the morning can begin with a … Read more

Altheostem™

Modern science has opened a variety of new ways to improve survival and quality of life. Meanwhile, the worldwide population aging phenomenon intensifies.  
As unprecedented new advances on cellular senescence take ground in the scientific community, the beauty industry can better tap into the opportunities that this longevity era can offer. Provital combines nature and science in a new approach to well-aging that will push our industry’s boundaries on efficacy, technology & sustainability: Dermohacking Cosmetics.  
Altheostem™ is Provital’s first dermohacker. An Althaea rosea stem cell active that has proven its ability to selectively eliminate cellular senescence.  

New Breakthrough Technology in SPF Determination

The SPF-InVivoSpec DRS 320 works with LED Hybrid Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS) for the determination of the SPF of a product. The procedure is non-invasive, quick and easy to handle. The device consists of high quality components including a multi-wavelength LED illumination source, a fibre optic probe with spatial separation of illumination and reflectance, including … Read more