Dear Readers,

fresh month, fresh news.

Isn’t it always super exciting to see the newest trends surfacing and witness which of those earlier predicted developments actually happen?

LuxePack brought a lot of packaging innovations forwards and we – as editors – are quite excited to see so many new ways to make application and customer experience even better.

Speaking of innovations: Sepawa Congress is approaching quickly. COSSMA will be there and we’re already looking forward to the innovations showcased there!

So, happy reading and happy trend exploring!

NEWS

Trends and innovations you need to know.

Packaging

For precise application

Cosmogen launched a whole bunch of innovations for LuxePack Monaco in September/October. Among them is the new Needle Dropper. Previously launched, the Needle Tube was inspired by cosmetic surgery, with a very thin metal applicator, allowing ultra-precise application, like filling wrinkles or targeting spots. The concept has now been extended to a dropper allowing a reduced dosage of formula and even more precise application.

Ingredients

The road to a PFAS-free product portfolio

BYK has been actively promoting extensive research efforts towards replacing its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with more environmentally compatible alternatives for years. Now they set the specific goal to offer fluorine-free solutions by the end of 2025 for all customers’ applications in which, currently, additives containing PFAS are still used. This is also the cut-off date at which BYK will ship the last batch of additives with PFAS content.

Market

A new partnership

Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics, Inc. have entered into a multi-year partnership: Together they want to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides with a wide range of applications in skin care and wound care. Beiersdorf is thus bringing Macro Biologics' cutting-edge technology in the field of antimicrobial research to the world of skincare and wound care - thus underlining its own claim to continuously offer its consumers revolutionary and sustainable innovations.

EVENT CALENDAR

Shows you shouldn't miss.

Sepawa Congress
16-18 October
www.sepawa.com/congress

BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH
26-27 October
www.health-and-beauty.com

in-cosmetics Asia
5-7 November
www.in-cosmetics.com 

Cosmoprof Asia
12-15 November
www.cosmoprof.com

STATEMENTS

Ideas, thoughts, critics, trends, forecasts - what the industry talks about.

Nathalia Gruber, CLR

“A look at the trends for 2025 and beyond shows that longevity will be a central theme. While embracing their age, today’s consumers are armed with knowledge about the root causes of skin aging and are adopting holistic, preventive skincare routines. For suppliers of active ingredients, this shift demands a new approach - one that moves beyond surface-level solutions to target the deeper, underlying factors contributing to skin aging. This evolving demand for longevity-driven skincare presents both an opportunity and a complex challenge for the industry.”

Out now: Find news and more in COSSMA 10/2024

Whether you rock tight coils or soft waves, one thing’s for sure: curls need even more attention than any other hair type. From
3A to 4C, every curl pattern has its own vibe and needs.

Find out more about the specifics of textured hair and the specific ingredients in this issue of COSSMA.