TOPICS THIS WEEK

Today’s consumers have high awareness of how cosmetics can positively influence their skin. Thanks to the huge amounts of information that brands share online, they now understand what their skin needs and how it reacts – and they want to manage their routine in the best possible way. In that sense, the rise of dermocosmetics responds to the need to solve skin challenges.

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Growing trend for dermocosmetics

The trend for products with dermocosmetic properties is gaining momentum in the cosmetics industry. But what exactly is behind it? Why are these products so popular among consumers? Lucilene Veira Nunes shares her insights about the available solutions for cosmetic manufacturers in this expanding category.

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Sculpup™ is a natural active ingredient

Sculpup™ goes beyond biology to shape the most authentic beauty. An active ingredient 100% of natural origin (ISO 16128) and COSMOS certified that enhances bust and buttocks contours with organic certified blackberry. Significantly modulates half the genes related to increased volume. Up to one extra bust cup size, +47% bust volume and +3 cm of buttock circumference. Efficacy tested on a panel of Caucasian and Brazilian women. Smart proadipogenic efficacy supported by Big Data and patent pending. 

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Third Cosmoprof Asia Digital Week Returns in June 2022

Cosmoprof Asia Digital Week - from 27 June to 5 July 2022 - is the digital event for Cosmoprof Asia’s international beauty community to maintain business connections and commercial interactions. This 3rd edition will return to offer a match-making platform for buyers and sellers to interact with companies, view new product launches, place orders, meet clients and potential customers, and stay up to date on beauty trends! 

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Formulating sustainable hair oils

Consumers are increasingly looking for personal care products that allow them to feel their best while also making a positive impact on the planet. Cindy Delvallé and her co-authors show the benefits of silicone gum blends in hair care products.

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Online auction of cosmetics manufacturing and pharmaceutical equipment following closures

Machinery and equipment from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry (AXOMATIC MIX, BERGAMI, KALIX, TONAZZI, VEOLIA, KILIAN, ROBOPAC, IMA A100, PESTER PEWO PAC AUTOMATION years 2020, 2016, 2015 etc. ) for tube filling, production and packaging following the closure of the Weckerle Cosmetics factory in Vulaines-sur-Seine and a factory in Château-Renard 1h30 south of Paris.

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BASF addresses needs of pandemic-stressed consumers

The drawn-out pandemic with all its associated hardships, concerns and restrictions has left people all over the world longing to reconnect, travel and enjoy new experiences. Consumers are also more aware than ever of what’s most important in their lives and for the future. Health, wellness and sustainability have gained even more prominence. BASF’s Care Creations® addresses these needs with the concept “Getting closer.” 

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Made from mushrooms

In order to improve the ecological footprint of products and production, the cosmetics industry is always looking for new packaging solutions. A new technology uses the mycelium, the roots of mushrooms. Jan Berbee explains this procedure.

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Green Product Finder – online tool for easy natural formulating

Formulating sustainable cosmetic can be challenging. The search for suitable ingredients for your individual requirements often turns out to be complex. Our Green Product Finder makes this search easier. With this tool you will find more information on the composition and sustainable ingredients.