Industry buzz
L’Oréal joins Unilever and Kao in biobased surfactants project
L’Oréal is investing in a venture led by biotechnology company Genomatica to create sustainable alternatives to oil-based surfactants....
Gerresheimer and TruTag simplify the identification of counterfeit products
Providing brands and consumers with an easy and seamless way to identify counterfeit products is a real challenge for the beauty...
LVMH chooses limestone-based material for Ole Henriksen’s new CC Stick
On their way to switch the components of their beauty packaging to more environment friendly options, LVMH has chosen a material partly...
Holly Birch joins Santanol as managing director
Santanol, one of the world leaders in the production and distribution of pure Indian Sandalwood oil has announced appointment of Ms Holly...
Robertet acquires Aroma Esencial, a Spanish specialist of natural ingredients
France’s Robertet Group has announced the acquisition of Aroma Esencial, a company based in Girona, Spain, specializing in the processing...
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit returns to New York to discuss innovation
After a four-year absence, the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit returns to North America this spring. Hosted in New York City on 4-5th May,...
Seppic partners with rare and medicinal plants specialist Botalys
Seppic, a subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, and Botalys, a Belgian start-up specialized in the cultivation of rare and medicinal...
Natura &Co remains confident despite Q4 mitigated results
Brazilian beauty group Natura &Co, the owner of the Natura, The Body Shop, Aesop and Avon brands, reported "resilient results" in the...
Firmenich opens new fragrance creation centre inspired by Chinese culture
The manufacturer of fragrances and aromas has joined forces with China-based perfumery studio Xun Laboratory to strengthen its footprint...
Lumene chooses Eastman’s Cristal One E Renew molecularly recycled resin
For its latest skin care innovation — Nordic Hydra Birch Dew Jelly — beauty brand Lumene has chosen Eastman Cristal One E Renew, a...
