International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The global beauty company Coty has entered into an agreement to acquire Lena White, the largest international distributor of OPI, one of Coty’s brands. For the past 30 years, Lena White has served as OPI’s distributor in the UK for the professional and retail beauty channels. Through this purchase, Coty will directly lead the development … Read more
Rashid Umar Jan, PhD has joined Sabinsa Europe GmbH as Technical Sales Manager, Europe. Dr. Jan will handle the technical aspects of Sabinsa’s sales, visiting customers and exhibitions to describe Sabinsa’s robust portfolio of proprietary, science-backed ingredients. Dr. Jan received a Doctorate in Biochemistry from Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany and a Master of … Read more
The global personal care industry is valued at $300 billion and expected to grow 4.5 per cent annually according to Kline & Company. Trends such as organic and natural formulation, male grooming and advanced anti-ageing remain key drivers in the sector, as consumers continue to invest in beauty products despite decreased disposable incomes. It is … Read more
In order to meet customer requirements in Asia, the Middle East and the Maghreb region Evonik Industries commissioned an examination of its plants in Essen and Duisburg for compliance with Islamic law. Ḥalāl (Arabic for permissible) is any object or an action permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic law. The term covers … Read more
Following the approval of the Brazilian Anti-Trust Authority CADE, The Body Shop confirms the acquisition of 51% of Emporio Body Store in Brazil with the option of increasing its shareholding to 80% by 2019, as per the terms of the project announced on 15 October. About Emporio Body Store The Emporio Body Store believes that … Read more
Avon Products filed additional details of the company’s previously announced $400 million Cost Savings Initiative by 2016. The latest actions primarily consisted of global headcount reductions, including those related to the company’s service model transformation (SMT) project, and some additional headcount reductions in North America, as the company continues to reduce costs and improve organizational … Read more
MeadWestvaco (MWV), a global leader in packaging and dispensing solutions, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Barcelona manufacturing plant. The facility is MWV’s global Fragrance Center for its dedication to research, development and superior production capabilities. The plant manufactures a range of beauty and personal care packaging solutions including sprayers, dispensers, airless pumps and … Read more
In-Cosmetics 2014 has partnered with skin care giant Beiersdorf to identify the most forward-thinking ideas and concepts in a unique contest – the Beiersdorf Innovation Pitch. Exhibitors to the show are invited to give in their most innovative ideas in advance – whether that be a single ingredient, appealing concept, novel technology or innovative formulation … Read more
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PCD2014 10th edition will be held next February 5&6, Espace Champerret, Paris, at the same time as Aerosol & Dispensing Forum for the greatest satisfaction of the participants. 2 days of conferences devoted to packaging innovation, 6 sessions, 45 speakers representing the highest level of international expertise on: Skin care, cosmetics and make-up: current status … Read more
Despite variable economic conditions, the natural personal care market continues to see strong growth, posting a healthy 10.6% increase globally to reach USD 29.5 billion at the manufacturers’ level in 2013. Brazil and particularly China are the fastest-growing natural personal care markets, with sales in China increasing nearly 24% in 2013 and slowly challenging the … Read more
One hundred and sixty vetiver growers have formed a cooperative to produce an exclusive vetiver oil quality for Givaudan perfumers. Extremely popular with perfumers, vetiver oil has been widely used in perfumery since the 18th century; it has grown from being predominantly used in masculine perfumery, to bring fragrant character to many classic and contemporary … Read more
John Wallace joins the company to spear head the company’s efforts in this vitally important market for CPL. John has worked in the fragrance industry for fifteen years and has experience with Mane, Fragrance Resources and most recently Belmay where he held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The CPL Aromas USA … Read more
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INOLEX Inc. are commercializing a range of succinate technologies as natural silicone alternatives; the LexFeel N range of fluids feel like silicones, yet unlike silicones, they are 100% natural, readily-biodegradable, non-GMO, eco-certified and sustainable. INOLEX Inc. , has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber. These succinate … Read more
Schwan Cosmetics USA will consolidate its U.S. operations by building a new facility in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Middle Tennessee plant will merge Schwan Cosmetics’ Cosmolab facility in Lewisburg, Tenn. and its Schwan Cosmetics USA facility in Piscataway, N.J. The announcement represents an investment of $38 million and will create 250 new jobs over the next … Read more
In the Forum for Innovation Michael Russell explained how to achieve multi-functional benefits with film-forming polymers in ethanol-based sunscreen sprays.” The presentation highlighted the features and benefits of continuous spray sunscreens. The findings presented by Russell detailed the skin barrier benefits conveyed by continuous spray products. He also showed data supporting an additional benefit: the … Read more
The L’Oréal group, a company active in the Travel Retail beauty segment since 1960, is creating a Group Travel Retail Division. The 2012 global Travel Retail market (includes all sectors) had a turnover of US $55.8 billion (up 9.4% vs 2011). The market should double over the next 10 years to over US $100 billion. … Read more
Created in the late 1980s during the growth years of the mail order business, Beauté Créateurs sells specific brands Agnès b., Cosmence and Professeur Christine Poelman among others. Beauté Créateurs, which achieved a turnover of 87 million euros over the last 12 months mainly in France, has encountered difficulties over the past several years linked … Read more
COSSMA VIP Mail, our free E-Mail Newsletter, will be sent out twice a month from now on. On the second Thurday and the last Tuesday of each month, you will receive the latest Information from the cosmetics and personal care industry directly into your Mailbox. In Addition, we changed the layout a bit to what … Read more
Sederma has been awarded with the Best New Ingredient Award Asia 2013 for its product Beautifeye, the first active ingredient of its kind demonstrated to have a lifting action on the sagging upper eyelid. Thanks to its double-action, Beautifeye strengthens the dermal structure and increases its contractile properties, it lifts the fold of the eyelid … Read more
Ileos has acquired Aphena Health & Beauty, a division of Aphena Pharma Solutions Holdings, Inc., who specializes in development and manufacturing of sampling vehicles for the color cosmetics and fragrance industries. Aphena Health & Beauty, managed by Dominick Montano has 60 employees and is located in Whippany, New-Jersey. The company is expected to post a … Read more