International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, intends to close its Fragrances Ingredients manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia by July 2014 and to consolidate production into existing IFF Ingredients facilities. The closing of the Augusta plant will improve efficiencies within the Ingredients manufacturing network, thereby supporting the … Read more
In 2007, the Lipoid Group acquired Cosmetochem to strengthen its position in the cosmetic market. Cosmetochem, a Swiss-based company, is internationally renowned for its production of high quality botanical extracts and actives. For more than 35 years Lipoid has been manufacturing high value lecithins and phospholipids derived from plant seeds and a wide range of … Read more
Some scientists have suggested that chemicals, including those used in cosmetics, may be disrupting human endocrine systems such as hormones secreted by the ovaries, testes, and thyroid. Human exposure to these substances may produce male infertility, cancers and other adverse reproductive effects. Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, ex-L’Oréal, however, questions the endocrine disrupting activities of chemicals in … Read more
Since 2008 we have heard words such as plant stem cells, native plant cells, plant cell technology, epidermal mother cells and adult stem cells as part of an exciting new cosmetics trend. Angela Kleiner of Croda offers an overview of the latest developments and some future plans. photo: Kinetic Imagery, Shutterstock.com
Markus Lüthy, founder and MD of Elfetin Cosmetics, explains why not just the active substance but also the concentration level of such a substance that plays a key role in the efficacy of cosmetics. Based on many years with the active substance suppliers Pentapharm (now DSM) Mr. Lüthy can confidently say that in Elfetin’s products, … Read more
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Nature inspired us Insect repellents are very important for all of us: Nature as an infinite source of inspiration for scientific and technological innovations helped us to develop a new fascinating product to protect you and your animals. Even the idea of repellent protection was adopted from plants that produce essential oils for combating against … Read more
Decoration using hot foil stamping offers inspiration for enhanced and innovative packaging, and a striking market presence. Wolfgang Burkard of Leonhard Kurz offers some concrete examples. Fotos: Kurz
In-cosmetics 2013 will be held in Paris from April 16th – 18th 2013. Our exclusive preview of the new products and services on show clearly demonstrates how the trend to natural power ingredients is still growing strongly, and offering alternatives to tradtional ingredients. Foto: Luciano Mortula, Shutterstock.com
Innovation and innovation management have been used as mantras by business leaders in all industries for a long time. But how can they be applied successfully? In spite of all the customer-focused approaches in today’s organizations, some do not even know who their customer is. This is why it is important to get out of … Read more
Whatever functionality personal care ingredients have they must all be evaluated for microbial robustness. Implementing 3M Petrifilm technology to do this brings more efficiency and some clear sustainability advantages by reducing the work involved and the waste autoclaved and thrown out each day as a result of running standard challenge tests. So there is value … Read more
L’Oréal reaffirms its commitment to developing the luxury beauty market in China. Its plans for attracting the next generation of Chinese luxury consumers include in addition to the introduction of Clarisonic, in January 2013 the opening of the new Yves Saint Laurent Beauté boutique in May 2013. Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO, L’Oréal Group, said … Read more
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Merck will be presenting a wealth of exiting novelties during In-Cosmetics in Paris. Come to them stand N31 and learn more: Colorna SynBerry Pink is a colour-intensive, fuchsiared pearl-luster pigment with a clear, brilliant masstone. Ronastar Diamond Black is a black pigment with a deep, Ronastar Copper Jewel is a vibrant, copper-coloured effect pigment that … Read more
Dr. Gabriele Blume from Sopharcos presents the advantages of various alternatives to traditional carrier systems such as liposomes and various nano-emulsions in her article in COSSMA, issue 4/2013 Foto: WDG Photo, Shutterstock.com
Avon released further details of the company’s previously announced $400 million Cost Saving Initiative by 2016. The latest actions include a global headcount reduction of more than 400 associates across all regions and functions, and the restructuring or closure of certain smaller, underperforming markets, primarily in Europe, Middle East & Africa, including the exit of … Read more
In March 2013, Patrick Firmenich, CEO, Firmenich visited the region of Les Cayes in the South of Haiti to further validate the Company’s commitment to support local farming communities there, building on the launch of its program three years ago. Creating inspiring fragrances and flavors with natural ingredients Each year Firmenich purchases and transforms over … Read more
Shiseido has started trial operations of a plant cultivation test facility established in December 2012 at the Kakegawa Factory. Along with installing a container-type facility that enables plants to be efficiently grown as raw materials for active ingredients, a test farm was also set up and will commence full-scale operation from April. With this initiative, … Read more
The market for natural cosmetics has changed rapidly over the last few years. The ecological niche market has advanced into the mainstream. Alongside the ingredients in the product there is now a need to attract the consumer with textures and packaging. By using the right fragrance the producers can clearly differentiate themselves from the competition, … Read more
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna closed its 2013 edition with record-breaking figures: 193,842 visitors (14% increase) including 48,823 from abroad (22% increase). 2,390 exhibitors including 1,500 from abroad, 24 national collectives with new entries from Japan, India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Colombia. Italy (with 38,919 square metres of space and 666 exhibitors), China (with 6,029 square metres of … Read more
Peter Schäfer, Director General at IKW, talks about recent developments in the German market for personal care and cosmetics 2012. He points out why there was a decrease in turnover in the segments foot care and after- and pre shave products. Mr. Schäfer shows why there were significant increases in the shower and bath additives … Read more
Marta Rull shows that while the hexapeptide Adifyline is a replenishing ingredient to reverse the ageing-induced volume losses the hexapeptide Silusyne minimises undesired fat stores thus being complementary agents for remodelling silhouette and improving skin properties.Foto: Valua Vitaly, Shutterstock.com