The latest news from our COSSMA Editors!
Dear Readers, Slowly we're entering the warmer months. And even though the mass of events slows down a bit over the summer, innovation releases don't. So to stay up to date: Here's a quick news update with some of the trending stories for this week! Happy reading! | |
NEWS | Trends and innovations you need to know. | |
| Berry Global | Packaging | New technology for roll-on balls | Berry Global has developed a patented technology for the manufacture of the roll-on balls used in the production of roll-on deodorant applicators. The company says the technology delivers faster output to produce balls at a consistently high quality, with minimal material wastage during production. The new technology represents a multi-million investment by Berry and demonstrates the company’s extensive technical and design expertise, harnessing the skills and experience of personnel across its global network to create a game-changer for the roll-on deodorant market. | |
| Mibelle Biochemistry | Ingredients | Ingredient against skin irritation | Mibelle Biochemistry's newest ingredient "AmelioSense" presents a revolutionary approach to addressing skin irritation and redness. It works effectively against pyroptosis, a programmed, highly inflammatory cell death, while at the same time reducing general skin inflammation processes that lead to redness and irritated skin. Recent studies have identified pyroptosis as a key factor exacerbating rosacea. This process involves the activation of the inflammasome, leading to chronic inflammation and worsening symptoms. The new ingredients effectively inhibits active caspase-1, the main enzyme driving pyroptosis, and reduces the expression of inflammatory markers. Clinical studies have shown that "AmelioSense" visibly decreases the appearance of blood vessels and redness, particularly in the cheek area, offering relief and improved skin appearance for those affected by rosacea and other inflammatory skin issues. | |
| Nouryon | Market | Gold rating | Nouryon has been recognized with a 2025 Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives and achievements. This is the fourth consecutive year the Company has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating or higher and places Nouryon in the top 3% of companies then assessed by the sustainability ratings provider and among the top 2% of companies in the chemicals industry. EcoVadis is one of the world’s largest providers of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Each year, EcoVadis evaluates more than 150,000 companies across more than 185 countries and more than 250 industries using various criteria within the four themes of Environment, Ethics, Labor & Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement. | |
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TREND UPDATE | Ideas, thoughts, critics, trends, forecasts - what the industry talks about. | |
Stefania Zanzottera, Roelmi HPC | #industrialecology "Environmental consciousness has become a responsibility in the cosmetics industry finding itself at a crossroads, grappling with the need for sustainable solutions amidst the challenges posed by traditional ingredient exploration and business balance. A beacon of hope emerges in the form of industrial ecology. The industrial ecology provides a transformative approach to tackle environmental issues while ensuring the durability of chemical processes and products exploiting the principles of green chemistry and green engineering and unifying them in order to satisfy the need of every industrial process. This approach not only mitigates the environmental impact of traditional ingredient sourcing but also encourages the adoption of a circular economy by minimizing waste and maximizing resources. This perspective begins from the inventive stage, extending down to the disposal or potential reuse of the product. To ensure that these sustainability initiatives do not compromise product performance, cosmetic companies are investing heavily in R&D: the cooperation with scientists, biotechnologists, and sustainability experts drives the discovery of innovative ways to harness the full potential of upcycled materials. The result is a win-win scenario, where products that not only meet or exceed performance expectations but also contribute to a healthier planet." | |
Out now: Find news and more in COSSMA 04/2025 | The key to healthy skin lies in a strong barrier. Find out in this issue’s Close-up, how the right formulations can help customer’s with shielding their skin and strengthening their skin barrier. | | |
Sincerely yours, | | Kathrin Köhler Editor COSSMA | |