International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
NuSil Technology LLC, the parent company of CareSil silicones for skin care, color cosmetics, and sun care; is now contracted with Azelis for the distribution of CareSil in France, Italy, Benelux, and Canada. Azelis is a global specialty chemical distributor and supplier for ingredients and application solutions. Like NuSil, Azelis offers technical expertise and regulatory … Read more
Hair sustains damage in many ways and from various sources, often on a daily basis. The side effects of damaged hair include frizz, breakage, dullness, lack of movement and hair that is difficult to comb and style. Causes of hair damage fall into one of five categories: mechanical, chemical, environmental, thermal and aging. Each of … Read more
Sussex IM, a provider of custom plastic injection molding solutions for multinational brand owners, has announced the purchase of the North American cosmetic compact business from the Albéa Group. The purchase includes reacquiring its internationally renowned Innovation Center, which offers customers innovation and product development expertise. In addition, it immediately gives SussexIM the autonomy to … Read more
After South America, Peru and West Africa with Burkina Faso, Greentech begins a new cooperationwith Madagascar. Closely working with the University of Antsiranana Greentech has equipped the University with a complete research laboratory, specifically for the development of new cosmetic active compounds. This included all necessary equipment for plant extraction and analytical control of these … Read more
Lipotec’s specific peptides, Delisens and Telangyn, act on the alterations found in sensitive skin via different pathways. They reduce its symptoms while increasing cutaneous hydration, elasticity, firmness, softness and smoothness. Read more in the article in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: Konstantin Yuganov, Shutterstock.com
Probiotic supplementation may very well be useful in managing atopic dermatitis and dry skin.Discover here to what extent probiotic additives can help in the article by David Tropel of Biovitis/Greentech and Petra Schlegel of Greentech Germany in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: iStockphoto
It is no longer “new” news that CC cream, like its older sister BB cream, is gaining popularity worldwide. Its all-in-one promise attracts both busy multi-tasking women and smart beauty junkies constantly in search of a younger, softer and more even complexion, but also looking for greater value in skin care products. This article describes … Read more
African consumers worldwide (Sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas and Europe) share a strongly held conviction that they have not been well served by the mainstream haircare industry. They (i.e., people with African type hair) feel they have been ignored – and thus underserved – by an industry developed to meet Caucasian haircare needs. This matters because … Read more
Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Organic Monitor research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. The Brazilian … Read more
A very broad choice of Peruvian ingredients from Cobiosa, highly pure MicroSilver mirosilver from BioEpiderm, plant-based lipids from Bertin for interesting textures, environmentally-friendly anti-ageing actives from Soliance, glutamate surfactants for a sustainable, mild skin cleanser from Schill&Seilacher, Ecocert conforming UV protection options from Sunjin, amino-acid based surfactants for mild skin cleansers from Sino Lion, multilayer … Read more
In COSSMA 8/2013, we bring you a concise overview of what new products were showcased at this year’s In-Cosmetics in Paris in April. photo: In-Cosmetics
Particle, Dispersion Characterization and Material Testing: LUM will award the Young Scientist Award during the International Workshop Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing 2014 in Berlin LUM GmbH is market leader in analytical instruments for direct and accelerated characterization of dispersions and particles. With the addition of another new instrument line, users can now characterize entire … Read more
L’Oréal and Magic Holdings International Limited have issued a “joint announcement” regarding L’Oréal’s proposal to acquire all of the shares of Magic Holdings International Limited. The proposed price is 6,30 HK dollars per share. L’Oréal’s proposal is supported by Magic’s Board of Directors. Six key shareholders, representing 62,3% of the company’s equity, are already committed … Read more
These days more and more consumers expect not only that natural products themselves are organic and meet the demands of sustainability, but that this should also apply to the packaging. One approach here, with regard to plastic packaging, is the use of biopolymers as packaging material for natural cosmetics. Dr. Andrea Kühn of Wala Heilmittel, … Read more
Amway plans to establish an Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Seoul, South Korea, underscoring an increased global investment in research and development (R&D) and marketing strategies in China and southeast Asia. An extension of the company’s Growth Through Innovation business strategy, the center’s work is designed to bolster the position of Artistry, the prestige beauty … Read more
From October 9th to 11th in Fulda (Germany), the 60th SEPAWA e.V. congress is going to take place. The conference program of this year’s SEPAWA Congress and EDC Conference comprises again all aspects of the home, personal care and fragrance industries. Key speakers from universities, institutes and research companies present the latest developments and explain … Read more
Ute Griesbach et al. from BASF’s Personal Care business explain the benefits of Plantaquat NC, a nature-based solution for the conditioner sector, Lamesoft OD, a nature-based micro-emulsion for rinse-off products, and Plantacare surfactants, the alkyl polyglucoside range for natural positioned and mild rinse-off products. photo: BASF
Men’s skin care in South Korea boasted the largest market size globally in 2012, and per capita spending for in the country will remain atop all other countries for the next five years. Men in South Korea are willing to invest in fashion and beauty products, and their willingness is affirmed by marketing messages from … Read more
We cordially invite you to the international conference inaugurating the program of promoting Polish cosmetic industry on foreign markets. The program will be inaugurated at an international conference in Warsaw on 27th September, 2013, held during BEAUTY FORUM & SPA POLAND and combined with several accompanying events. If you are looking for business partners in … Read more
Cloé Cibil Le Meudec from Clariant explains in her article in COSSMA magazine the benefits of Plantasens, a range of plant-based actives, multifunctional emulsifiers and a broad selection of emollients providing sensorial advantages and performance for natural cosmetics. A specially developed sensory profile helps formulators choose the most suitable emollient for the type of product being … Read more