Cosmetics & Toiletries

CTPA Agenda for Government Launch

CTPA to Parliament: 7 Ways to Help Grow the Beauty Sector

During a Parliamentary reception, the CTPA presented to an agenda to help the personal care and beauty sector to grow sustainably in the next five years and beyond. It covers five pillars: essentiality, regulation, science, sustainability and business.

'Euromonitor data shows that, since 2019, more U.S. consumers are looking for skin care features like dermatologist-tested, specific ingredients and clinical formulations, motivated by an underlying demand for safety, transparency and healthy living, which is placing a higher reliance on substantiated medical guidance,' says Olivia Stelmaszczyk of Euromonitor in a recent analysis.

Dermocosmetics and the Science-based Beauty Revolution: Peter Tsolis of The Estée Lauder Companies Joins Beauty Accelerate

Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil

Product Spotlight: Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil

Simple Truth's Bakuchiol Night Cream

Product Spotlight: Simple Truth Bakuchiol Night Cream

This product spotlight features a night cream based on bakuchiol -- an anti-aging ingredient of continually growing interest. No doubt, new forms of it will continue taking shape.

Eco Vadis Gold Medal 2025 (1)

Micro Powders Clinches EcoVadis Gold for 2024

The gold rating places Micro Powders in the 97th percentile, among the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally.

Givaudan CT Branded Content 10-14-24

Givaudan CT Branded Content 10-14-24

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[video] Could Ultrafine Bubbles Replace Surfactants?

Kazuki Kobayashi, of POLA Chemical Industries, recently proposed that ultrafine bubbles could act as emulsifiers to cleanse skin, omitting the need for potentially irritating surfactants. He presented his work during the IFSCC 2024 Congress. Watch now.

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Cosmetic Valley, Go4Cosmetics Reveal 10 Strategies for Elected Officials to Boost SMEs, European Cosmetics Sector

Cosmetic Valley and Go4Cosmetics have published 10 strategies intended for elected officials and their administrations to adapt regulatory frameworks and support SMEs in beauty in their quest for innovation, and to boost the European cosmetics sector.

Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon PC, says, 'I see very positive outcomes as we enter into this new partnership. Our combined manufacturing and distribution footprints across India, Europe, Asia and United States will offer a robust supply chain.'

Eternis Expands Into Beauty with Sharon Personal Care Acquisition

"As we step into 2025, I speak on behalf of the team at Eternis in expressing my excitement with this significant milestone of successfully completing another overseas acquisition in our growth journey," says Rajen Mariwala, managing director of Eternis.

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Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria

Brenntag debuted two novel formulas during Making Cosmetics: the Eco Body Bliss Creme and Bouncy Blush. It also was named exclusive distributor for Stepan's surfactants in Germany and Austria.

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Univar Named Exclusive Syensqo Distributor in North America

The agreement builds on 30 years of collaboration, and the synergy between the two is expected "to offer a multitude of benefits as it caters to the evolving needs of the beauty care market, particularly emphasizing sustainability..."

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Croda Beauty Re-ups its UEBT Membership, Recommits to Ethical Sourcing

Per the company, its renewal to the Union for Bioethical Trade (UEBT) highlights significant progress made toward ethical and sustainable sourcing since its initial membership review in 2020.

Time and external aggressors can harm the skin's barrier and generate wrinkles in the face and body. Mibelle Biochemistry's new exosomal technology offers a solution.

Mibelle Biochemistry's Plant-based PhytoCellTec Exosomes Deliver Anti-aging for the Face and Breasts

The technology delivers exosomes to the epidermis and dermis topically while also stimulating the production of exosomes by mesenchymal stem cells within the skin itself.

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[poll results] When Conducting Safety Testing, Which Aspect Do You Prioritize Most?

Consumer safety is a top priority for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers, and there are many facets to consider. So in our last poll, we asked: What aspect do you prioritize most when it comes to safety testing? Here's what you said.