Sustainability and circular beauty

Henkel Beauty Care launches 100% recycled plastic packaging

Henkel Beauty Care launches 100% recycled plastic packaging

By Lucy Whitehouse

Henkel, which owns personal care brands including Schwarzkopf hair care, has announced its launch of 100% recycled plastic product packaging, of which 50% is ‘social plastic’ across specific products within its offering.

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Clariant launches sugar-based neutraliser

By Simon Pitman

Clariant has introduced what it claims is a ground-breaking step for eco-friendly products in the form of a sugar-based label-free alkaline neutraliser.

LATAM Beauty Brands Profile: Men's Grooming

LATAM Beauty Brands Profile

LATAM Beauty Brands Profile: Men's Grooming.

By Simon Pitman

The men's grooming and natural trends have both seen huge growth in the LATAM region in recent years. Here we look at a selection of products that combine both trends, brought to us by the Mintel Global New Products Database.

Schwan Cosmetics ups sustainability efforts

Schwan Cosmetics ups sustainability efforts

By Simon Pitman

Schwan Cosmetics has increased its sustainability initiatives thanks to the introduction of a wooden eye pencils and the opening of a more sustainably designed production facility to produce them.

in-cosmetics Global Paris, in photos

in-cosmetics Global Paris, in photos

By Simon Pitman

The in-cosmetics Paris appears to be the best attended event in almost to date, if preliminary figures prove to be an accurate representation. In this photo gallery we bring you some of the most interesting developments from the biggest formulation players....

DSM makes diversity in beauty its trend focus

DSM makes diversity in beauty its trend focus

By Simon Pitman

The Swiss fine chemicals player is set to make a big splash at this year’s in-cosmetics Global event in Paris, which opens today, with the unveiling of new ingredients and its focus on the diversity in beauty trend.

What does soil health have to do with the Cosmetics Industry?

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What does soil health have to do with the Cosmetics Industry?

By Simon Pitman

A huge body of scientific evidence makes it hard to deny that pollution from the agricultural industry has contributed significantly to global climate change, but what might perplex some is how this is connected to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Exploring the key drivers of the French beauty market: interview

Exploring the key drivers of the French beauty market: interview

By Lucy Whitehouse

French consumers are using fewer personal care products, so being relevant to their specific demands is becoming essential. Here, Anaïs Dupuy, Business Development Manager, Kantar Worldpanel, reveals the key drivers for beauty in France and reveals exclusive...

in-cosmetics Global education programme revealed

in-cosmetics Global education programme revealed

By Lucy Whitehouse

Heading back to France for this year’s in-cosmetics Global edition, the major beauty and personal care ingredients trade show says it is returning to ‘the cosmetics heartland’.

Male grooming: spotlight on the eco-conscious Men-Ü

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Male grooming: spotlight on the eco-conscious Men-Ü

By Lucy Whitehouse

Men-Ü is a brand that describes itself as committed to producing grooming essentials that are effective, and low-waste. We catch up with founder, Graham Fish, on what makes male grooming brands successful and how they can lead on sustainability.

What is the next step for plastic packaging?

What is the next step for plastic packaging?

By Simon Pitman

As Costa Rica becomes the first country in the world to announce that it is ditching single use plastics, it is irrefutable that the war on plastics is really heating up. So what does this mean for our industry?

Paptic: not paper, not plastic, but a biodegradable alternative?

Paptic: not paper, not plastic, but a biodegradable alternative?

By Lucy Whitehouse

Packaging players are under increasing scrutiny from consumers, regulators and manufacturing customers alike to offer increasingly sustainable plastic packaging solutions: Paptic is one innovation offering a solution in this space.

Firmenich recognised for climate change, water & forests

Firmenich recognised for climate change, water & forests

By Lucy Whitehouse

In an accolade which confirms that the fragrance giant is making strides with sustainability, Firmenich has been recognised as in the top two companies worldwide for its efforts in environmental management.

Packaging winners for 2019: ADF & PCD show awards spotlight

Packaging winners for 2019: ADF & PCD show awards spotlight

By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s ADF & PCD awards were announced last week, with the ceremony presided over by Gilles Baudin, L’Oréal and President of the FEA, Alain Béthune, a packaging expert, and Michel Dupuis of Cojemial Conseils.

Global “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” launched

Global “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” launched

By Lucy Whitehouse

Major players from the plastics and consumer goods value chain have launched the new “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” (AEPW), in a bid to step up efforts to reduce wastes from packaging and through the supply chain.

8 top predictions for sustainable cosmetics in 2019

8 top predictions for sustainable cosmetics in 2019

By Lucy Whitehouse

Ecovia Intelligence has revealed its picks for the top trends and drivers set to define sustainable beauty and personal care in the coming year. We reveal the specialist research consulting & training company’s predictions in this Editor’s Spotlight.