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Gen Z’s demand for ethical commitment has brands quaking
Industry buzz
Born at the same time that social networks and online retail giants came into existence, Generation Z is uncompromising when it comes to...
No more "normal skin" or "normal hair" for Unilever
Industry buzz
Unilever has announced it will eliminate the word ‘normal’ from all of its beauty and personal care brands’ packaging and advertising....
Silab quadruples its annual biotechnologies production capacity
Industry buzz
The French manufacturer of natural active ingredients is commissioning a second production line for unicellular organisms within its...
Garnier continues its transformation and gets the Leaping Bunny seal
Industry buzz
Since the brand’s withdrawal from the Chinese market in 2014, there was no practical obstacle for Garnier products be approved by the...
Octocrylene in sunscreen products degrades into benzophenone, study
Science, R&D
Octocrylene, an organic UV filter frequently used in sunscreens and anti-aging creams, degrades into benzophenone, a compound suspected...
Nippon Shikizai is banking on the natural innovations of its European subsidiaries
Companies & industry
The Japanese group, a contract manufacturer specialising in the full-service offer of skincare and make-up products, in liquid, emulsion...
Cécile Lochard, Guerlain: an “uncompromising” transition towards naturalness
Companies & industry
Praised for their efforts for ecopackaging, Maison Guerlain is now strengthening their commitment for sustainability with a systematic...
Laboratoires Uriage choses Virospack’s dropper for their new serum
Industry buzz
For their new Bariéderm-CICA Daily serum, Laboratories Uriage has chosen a dropper dispenser pack manufactured and decorated by...
Zoom era sees pandemic boom in US plastic surgeries
Markets & trends
Sitting in the consultation room of a swanky cosmetic surgery clinic in Washington, Hudson Young removed his mask under the satisfied...
VPI produces a cap with a reduced environmental footprint for Girl by Rochas
Industry buzz
For the cap of Rochas’ new eco-designed women’s fragrance, Interparfums has opted for the expertise offered by VPI (Faiveley Plast...
