Formulation innovations
From natural origin polymer to new olfactory solutions
From Seppic natural origin polymer Solagum AX, to Givaudan Bloomful™ Splash and Bloom Drops, the new accords collection for hair and personal wash applications. Seppic unveils new immediate skin benefits of Solagum™ AX, its natural origin polymer For several years now, in order to formulate minimalist cosmetics while answering a
Arkive or how to upcycle unused stock into the supply chain
Launched in July 2024, this innovative system aims to eliminate end-of-life stock in the future. Arkive offers end-of-life management in the beauty industry, highlighting the significant waste generated by overstock products and the need for centralised supply chain management. The platform allows businesses to centralise their overstock, assign products to
Clariant and OMV aim to reduce carbon footprint of ethylene and ethylene oxide derivatives
* Clariant and OMV sign a letter of intent to accelerate the transition towards renewable carbon in the European ethylene supply chain * Clariant will grow its bio-based ethylene oxide derivatives portfolio with renewable low-carbon footprint ethylene from OMV * Both companies continue to find solutions to remove fossil carbon from the value
Neo by Nature launches a refillable shampoo
The refillable native French beauty brand is launching a shampoo to extend its personal care range. Debuted in September 2021, with an innovative concept, offering beauty in tablets to activate with water with active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Neo by Nature has now developed its technology into shampoo tablets. Following
Always connected
I've been traveling (again) this week, and I got stuck with a very slow and intermittent connection. I had two important and long meetings (90 minutes & 2 hours) which I couldn't miss. Needless to say I got a bit stressed. It was exceptional. I don&
Sweetch, a new biotech company for the beauty world
Sweetch, a newly formed beauty ingredient company, focusing on natural and sustainable technologies launches in the global market. The company is owned by Ekkio Capital, an independent management company that has been investing for 20 years in growth-oriented European SMEs in four sectors: Tourism & Leisure, Health & Beauty, Security
Beauty Innovations found at MakeUp in Paris
The make-up and skin care boutique event of the year was back in Paris, ahead of its usual time, to accommodate the calendar of the Olympic Games, and I have to say, you have to be in an Olympian shape to visit that show, as there were so many great
When hormonal health is the new wellness with Valerie
Valerie - not your neighbour’s name - but, a new beauty supplement brand, will launch in the UK, in July 2024, aiming at women in perimenopause. Co-founded in December 2023, with R&D spanning back over two years, by beauty retail expert Wizz Selvey and wellness guru Olly
The Unseen launches mascara with algae-based black pigment
UK beauty trailblazer, The Unseen, is unveiling a groundbreaking bio-based black pigment sourced from upcycled algae waste biomass. This innovative pigment, developed over a span of five years in collaboration with Living Ink Technologies, a specialist in eco-friendly pigments and inks, marks a significant leap in sustainable cosmetics. Algae as
When tinctorial plants colour lips with Le Rouge Français
Founded in 2020 by Elodie Carpentier and Salem Ghezaili, Le Rouge Français is embracing the language of luxury while providing exquisitely green formulations. Sourced from tinctorial plants, all pigments or dyes are botanical, making it a patented, natural and make-up brand. The range is vegan and certified organic, with formulas
Longevity and Biomimetism were among the trends at InCosmetics in Paris
InCosmetics was back in the event calendar in Paris this year with a vivid exhibition and a packed 3 days. Innovations seemed less strong in appearance, but deep in Research and Development in my opinion. In other words, innovations may have looked a bit pale to the untrained eyes but
Unveiling a new generation of all-natural and upcycled silicone alternatives with Greentech
In order to answer consumer concerns, the beauty industry has been working hard to reduce harmful effects of ingredients on the environment, as well as avoid toxicity concerns related to human health. More and more brands are turning to natural alternatives to remove controversial substances in beauty, cosmetics, and personal