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Mintel; Global Trends to Impact the Beauty and Personal Care Industry in 2025
Mintel has announced three key trends to impact the global beauty and personal care industry in 2025 and beyond.
EVENTS
Industry Development: Natural and Organic Cosmetics
On October 11, 2024, a plenary session «Sustainable development of the Russian cosmetics and household chemicals industry» within the framework of the InterCharm was held. The participants of the event considered the production of natural and organic cosmetics. The program was concluded by the Green Valley Awards 2024 ceremony.
Winners of Green Valley Awards 2024
October 11th were announced Green Valley Awards-2024 winners. This is a prize for the best natural and organic products presented at InterCharm. The award recognizes the most interesting and innovative products in the segment of natural and organic cosmetics. For the first time, the competition included a nomination for the best natural ingredient for cosmetics made in Russia.
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Big Autumn InterCharm: 11 kilometers of Beauty Route in an Atmosphere of Beauty, New Products, Aesthetics and Business
Smirnova E., Editor of www.cosmetic-industry.com
The 31st perfume and cosmetics exhibition InterCharm-2024, held in Moscow from October 9 to 12, became the most awaited autumn event for the industry and all beauty connoisseurs. In the annual review we present interesting domestic cosmetics novelties, brands, bright debuts, which stand out due to the inclusion of new and unordinary ingredients in the composition of products.
Hyaluronic Acid: The Unfading Star of the Cosmetic Market
Krasney E., Head of the Scientific Research Sector of PKF Modum – Nasha Kosmetika
Hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan is an anionic non-sulfated polysaccharide of the glycosaminoglycan group, found almost in all tissues of the human and animal body. For several years, hyaluronic acid has been one of the most popular cosmetic ingredients. The article talks about this undying star of the cosmetics market.
RESEARCH
Extremotolerant and Extremophilic Microalgae: New Frontiers in Sustainable Biotechnological Applications
This review explores how certain types of microalgae, which thrive in extreme environments, can be used in various industries to promote sustainability. These microalgae, known for their ability to survive harsh conditions, produce valuable substances such as pigments, oils, and proteins. The study highlights the potential of these microorganisms to boost production efficiency, reduce contamination and create eco-friendly products.
Ingredients
A Natural Solution for Optimizing Sunscreen Formulations
The article describes a multifunctional blend that is unique in its natural and holistic approach to the multiple challenges of formulating modern sunscreen products. It can effectively enhance the efficiency of the used UV filters, improve the water resistance and formulation stability, and has a beneficial impact on the skin feel of the emulsions. Based on responsibly sourced raw materials, it is the next step towards a higher degree of sustainability and naturalness in sun protection cosmetics.
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Emlulsion Systems in Cosmetics: Types, Stability, Emulsifier Selection
Balakina M.V., Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics)
The article provides information on how emulsion systems are used in cosmetics. The problems of choosing an emulsifier, the ratio of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium, ensuring the production of cosmetics of various consistency and stability, as well as the main criteria for determining stability, are touched upon.
THEORY
Surfactants and Additives for Household Chemicals
Matveichuk Yu.V., PhD, Chief Technologist of LLC АN3, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Described by categories– anionic, cationic, non-ionic, separately amphoteric, mixed surfactants, as well as functional components (anti-resorbents, complexing agents, odor absorbers, disinfectants, acids, esterquats, thickeners, moisturizing compounds, etc.), which are used in our practice in the development and production of household chemicals.
PACKAGING & LABeL
Beauty on The surface: Packaging Decoration
Berezina E.
Packaging design itself is an important part of marketing tactics and often determines purchase decisions, while design is a tool where designers can embody their vision of a product and turn an ordinary container into an attractive and impressive object. Cosmetic brands strive to create luxurious packaging designed to attract attention without sacrificing environmental friendliness. Thanks to the development of modern digital printing technologies and the latest decorating techniques, it has become possible to combine sustainability with aesthetic and outstanding design. Manufacturers of packaging materials, films, foils and paper complement their portfolios with the latest developments and solutions in the field of printing and exterior decoration of perfumery and cosmetic products.