Cosmewax

Although 2022 was a difficult year, marked by the energy crisis and the shortage of raw materials, the company Cosmewax has developed a record number of new products and adaptations. The total number was more than 700 new formulas in depilatory and skin care products. We have also launched more than 100 new products, the … Read more

BASF

Expanding color spaces make the overall rainbow of automotive color broader
White, black, gray, and silver still dominate for non-commercial vehicles.Yellow, orange, green, and violet all gain market shareAs they have for several years, achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022. But as BASF’s designers found in the company’s Color Report for … Read more

Ashland

The new product line ‘The Natural Line’ is designed to demonstrate the company’s commitment to developing natural ingredients and promoting transparency in the cosmetics industry. Accordingly, the focus of the new line is on promoting natural ingredients that are easily recognisable by their name and INCI designation and have a defined composition. One of the … Read more

BASF

At Basf, personnel changes are taking place. Ralph Schweens (58), President global Operating Division Care Chemicals will retire effective March 31, 2023. He will be succeeded by Dr. Mary Kurian (45), Senior Vice President, Petrochemicals North America, Basf Corporation, Houston, Texas. She will, as President, assume responsibility for the global Operating Division Care Chemicals, Ludwigshafen, … Read more

International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety

More than 35 cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare organizations have announced the formation of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) to ensure that animal-free methods are accepted and used by all parties involved in cosmetics safety testing. According to ICCS, it will support the innovation of non-animal cosmetics and personal … Read more

flintgroup

The company’s UV LED Dual Cure ink series builds on the original successful formula of the EkoCure ANCORA series, which was developed specifically for food packaging and labeling.  Flint Group’s Dual Cure inks and coatings can be cured with a conventional UV lamp or an energy-saving UV LED, the company says.
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Nagase

The eye gel with the active ingredient ‘Glucosyl Naringin & MG-60’ consists of 
98% natural ingredients, according to the company. The active ingredient is said to restore firmness to the eye area by promoting the production of elastin and the formation of elastin fibres, thus improving the skin’s elasticity. In addition, the formulation contains the … Read more

Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e. V.

Oliver Berndt is the new head of Events and Marketing at the German Packaging Institute (dvi). With the reinforcement of its office in Berlin, the dvi is reacting to the increasing number of its member companies, the strong expansion of its information and service offer and the central importance of events as a crucial tool … Read more

Green D-Panthenol – naturally derived from corn

photo: OQEMA The innovative Green D-Panthenol from our partner AHB, which is naturally derived through biofermentation from corn, is bio-based, carbon-neutral and even circular in production. Unlike the conventional manufacturing process, our partner AHB (Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology) produces the Green D-Panthenol in environmentally friendly way: the raw material D-Pantolactone and 3-Aminopropanol are self-produced with fermentation … Read more

Schnelle und vollautomatische Untersuchung der Oxidationsstabilität

Die Oxidationsstabilität ist in vielen Industrien ein wesentliches Qualitätskriterium und oft eine der wichtigsten Produkteigenschaften. Sie beeinflusst in erster Linie die Stabilität von Produkten bei längerer Lagerung und ist ausschlaggebend für die Haltbarkeit.  Ein neues Messgerät, der RapidOxy 100 von Anton Paar, ist das ideale Messinstrument für die Untersuchung der Oxidationsstabilität von Kosmetika, Körperpflegeprodukten, ätherischen … Read more

Brand Protection and Transparency

Counterfeit beauty and cosmetic products bypass quality control processes and regulatory governance, which means they can feature wrong or harmful ingredients, while strongly jeopardizing brand reputation and sales. The introduction of unique digital identities can represent the first line of defence against counterfeits, which the OECD reported as constituting 2.5% of world trade in 2019.   … Read more

Clean Beauty: Appealing waterless products with added value

Omya presents waterless cosmetic concepts that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and easy to use. Following the trend towards solid, waterless products, the R&D team has developed innovative formulations with Omyaskin® and Omyadent® mineral particles that guarantee natural and efficient finished products. The applications for skin, oral, hair care and make-up not only reduce water consumption … Read more

Cacay Oil – the hidden secret of the Amazon for skincare

In the middle of the Colombian Amazon-Orinoco region grows an evergreen tree called Cacay, which bears a nut-like fruit that provides a pure and light natural active ingredient called Cacay Oil. It is an active ingredient that has been used by indigenous groups since ancient times to naturally treat irritations, burns and scars.  Arlés is … Read more

Constantia flexibles

The producer of flexible packaging signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for its Indian business and operations with Premji Invest and SB Packagings. The combination will help the company to achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market. With the new partners, it is able to strengthen its business in … Read more

Quadpack

The new ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ is a sustainable evolution of its original plastic panstick. It is fully made in PP, a recyclable material, and now available in a refillable format. Thanks to its eco-conception, ‘Infinite PP Panstick’ has reduced its carbon emissions in 43% when compared to the original version. The evolution to a monomaterial … Read more

Ashland

The new launched ‘Saffragyl biofunctional’ is said to transform oral health into a daily beauty regimen by proposing a natural, safe, and effective bioactive to take care of the biology of the gingiva. According to the manufacturer it is a new, Cosmos approved cosmetic solution for gum care. This natural extract is from upcycled saffron … Read more

DSM

The global science-based company announces the appointment of Parand Salmassinia to the role of President, Personal Care & Aroma from 1st January 2023. The US-American has held various leadership roles within DSM. In her most recent position, as Vice President, Personal Care & Aroma, she increased the business unit’s sales growth over the last three-year … Read more

Eurofragance

The fragrance house has acquired its longstanding business partner 
PT Euronindo Fragrance in Indonesia. This strategic acquisition reinforces the Spanish multinational’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. Unto itself, Indonesia’s dynamic economy and youthful population is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and represents important growth potential for Eurofragance.

Fasten

The new quality dropper is specifically designed to meet the needs to provide an easy and precise way to dispense liquids and improve sustainability at the same time. Not only is this dropper functional, but it’s also sustainable. PP can be recycled and reused, making it an environmentally friendly option for beauty packaging. can be … Read more