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The reputation of palm oil is pretty bad. Although only a small part of global production actually flows into cosmetics, manufacturers are trying to do without this raw material. A better image could be created through more sustainability.

INGREDIENTS

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Palm oil: good or bad?

No palm oil in our creams and lotions, that is the reaction one hears increasingly from formulators of cosmetic products, either because they have come to believe some of the rumours about palm oil being “unhealthy”, or because of pressure from the marketing department which wants to claim “palm oil free”. Experts in the field agree, however, that substituting palm oil by other oils does not solve the problem of extensive land use, deforestation and animal habitat.

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KeraMatch ^TM V: The New Vegan Solution for Animal-Derived Keratin Based Hair Care Products.

In the hair care sector one can observe a rising demand for a vegan alternative to animal-derived keratin, that we can cope with now. KeraMatch^TM V is a unique blend of hydrolyzed plant proteins with performance that has proven to be comparable to an animal-derived, hydrolyzed keratin benchmark.

BUSINESS

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Importing cosmetics from outside the eu

Cosmetic products from distant countries are very popular and generally find good sales in Europe. However, strict rules apply to imports to the EU. Sandra Haßler gives an overview of the most important points.
Before sourcing a finished cosmetic product in Asia or on the American continent, you should consider what legal bases and requirements exist when placing those cosmetics on the European market. The EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 applies to cosmetic products in the EU, but national regulations may still apply.

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Corona care products?

The CoVid-19 pandemic imposes special tasks to the cosmetic industry. Adapting already existing concepts to new requirements might be the fastest way to meet customer demand for specialized corona care. Largest-scale adjustments arise out of the increased frequency and increased usage on the go. It is the emergence of a new market segment and reinforcements of existing trends.

PRODUCTION

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Single material only

Cosmetic packagings with mixed materials are very difficult to recycle. Developers are working on sustainable solutions — with more and more success. One outstanding result is a new pump applicator for fine foam, which is made from only one material. Foams are becoming increasingly popular in washing and cleaning applications in cosmetics. The fine foam should feel smooth and creamy— and be dispensed in metered doses.

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Date of publication: 31.07.2020

Focus: Natural cosmetics and sustainability - new approaches

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