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Articles · December 15, 2025

Efficient cosmetics handling and packaging

Cosmetic product packaging represents a veritable ‘best of’ all existing formats. Tubes, pots, jars, sachets and palettes protect high-end products, which are often made with natural raw materials, ranging from serums, creams and gels to make-up powders. As these dynamic markets call for frequent portfolio changes, manufacturers need to package their valuable creations with exceptional care and flexibility – in high-speed environments and often on a limited footprint. Reliably meeting these demands calls for compact, automated solutions. Mastering any format […]

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Lipid Bond Technology – The new Biotech in Redefines Hair Repair

SponsoredLABORIE derma HairscienceIntroduction Over the past few years, haircare science has circled around “bond-builders” that provide temporary fixes. They target one or two types of bonds, patching weak spots but never truly reversing damage. As customers become more aware of the necessity of a holistic approach to hair condition, they are recognizing the importance of addressing both mechanical resilience and surface aesthetics. Lipid Bond Technology has emerged as a key innovation delivering multidimensional restoration and protection for damaged hair. Developed […]

Euro Cosmetics · December 13, 2025

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100 years of success at L. A. Schmitt GmbH – with a passion for cosmetics, the highest quality standards, and a spirit of innovation

SponsoredL.A. Schmitt GmbHL.A. Schmitt GmbH is celebrating a very special anniversary: For 100 years, the company has stood for high-quality, German-manufactured cosmetic products; a unique combination of tradition, innovation, and responsibility. Over the past 100 years, it is not only the cosmetics industry that has changed—social changes, crises, and economic challenges have also shaped the company. “Our history is the basis on which we build the future. We combine proven principles with new ideas and technologies, always with the goal […]

Euro Cosmetics · December 13, 2025

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New technology for next generation color cosmetics

SponsoredMomentive Performance Materials Inc. IntroductionThe beauty and personal care industry in Europe is experiencing a time of rapid change. With a raft of new legislation combined with the changing expectations of consumers, brands are having to reformulate a wide range of make-up products, whilst maintaining the performance that attracted the customer in the first place.Color cosmetic formulas need to perform, color must be strong and vibrant, formulations mustn’t cake and crack, and products need to be comfortable to wear, otherwise […]

Euro Cosmetics · September 1, 2025

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Upcycling Meets Natural Waxes: Sustainable Innovations in Natural Cosmetics

SponsoredKahl GmbH & Co. KGAbstractEnd consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, and sustainability is becoming an essential subject with high priority in the cosmetic industry as well. Based on the responsibility that consumers feel towards the environment and nature, their preferences are changing, and the cosmetics industry is obliged to adapt. The increasing demands of consumers have given rise to the trend of upcycling ingredients, which significantly contributes to a lower environmental impact while maintaining quality and enabling the development […]

Euro Cosmetics · September 1, 2025

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Skin Inflammaging: Barrier Repair, Cytokine Control and the Role of bitop Ectoin® natural

SponsoredBitop AGAbstract: Inflammaging, coined by Franceschi et al. (2000), refers to the chronic, low-grade inflammation that increases with age and contributes to age-related diseases. The World Health Organization’s 2015 World Report on Aging and Health highlighted the need for healthy aging strategies, recognizing skin health as a key yet underappreciated factor. Skin constantly faces external and internal stressors – UV radiation, pollution, and microbes – that drive persistent inflammation. This leads to visible aging signs like wrinkles, rough texture, reduced […]

Euro Cosmetics · August 4, 2025

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CBD in natural cosmetics: Under scrutiny

SponsoredNATRUEA versatile, sustainable but controversial substance Cannabidiol (CBD) has rapidly become a focal point of consumer and regulatory interest. The botanical origin, Cannabis sativa L. can be cultivatedsustainably, acts as a carbon sink, supports soil regeneration and can be certified as organic. Given that effectively the entire plant – stalks, seeds, flowers and leaves – can be harvested and processed, hemp is a multipurpose, versatile crop used to make biobased products for various sectors including cosmetics, food, feed and textiles. […]

Euro Cosmetics · June 13, 2025

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Redensify, Rehydrate, Rejuvenate: Clinical Insights on AGILIROSE® BEAUTY

SponsoredFinzelberg GmbH & Co KGThe Rise of Nutricosmetics: Beyond Skin-Deep Beauty During the recent years, a holistic approach recognizes that true beauty emanates from the harmonious balance between internal well-being and external appearance. The use of topical cosmetics is limited to the outer layers of the skin. This is where the positive impact of nutricosmetics comes into play. Introducing AGILIROSE® BEAUTY: A Synergistic Rosehip & Collagen Blend Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) and its water-extract, are rich in bioactive compounds such […]

Euro Cosmetics · May 19, 2025

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Ditch Old-School Ingredients. Choose Next-Gen Peptides

Introduction: Traditional skincare ingredients are no longer serving you. In fact, a lot of these outdated ingredients actually work against your skin. Many of the benefits you see by using them are achieved by coercing your skin to work against its own natural systems of regulation and renewal. Or they merely provide a temporary “Band-Aid” fix. What’s really going on under the surface, and at what cost? Retinol Retinol is often hailed as the gold standard in anti-aging skincare. While […]

Euro Cosmetics · April 23, 2025

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10 New Inspiring Trends in Hair Care for 2025

SponsoredBelcorp ColombiaIntroduction: The hair care market in 2025 brings us news related to AI, personalization, sustainability and technology. Differentiation in hair products is key to success in the market, as well as the connection with specific consumer needs and a global market with a potential growth rate of 2.69% (CAGR 2025-2030), with an average spending per person of 16.3 USD by 2025 according to Mintel [1]. Let’s look at the trends of this new year that will inspire the creation […]

Euro Cosmetics · April 23, 2025

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Skinification of the Hair: the latest trends to substantiate new claims

SponsoredSkinobs – Find the tests and their providers for your cosmeticsThe category of hair care products, encompassing both care and hygiene, is increasingly characterized by the concept of “skinification”treating hair and scalp with the same high-quality ingredients and care as skin. This trend is burgeoning with a “premium-prestige” effect in markets where the cosmetics industry is mature, such as Europe, North America, Japan, and Korea, and a “masstive” impact in emerging markets like China, Brazil, Vietnam, and Indonesia. In the […]

Euro Cosmetics · April 23, 2025

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GEKA ANNIVERSARY 100 YEARS OF BRUSHES

1925: Foundation by Georg Karl senior in Germany. Manufacture of household paintbrushes and brushes. 1957: Production of the first mascara with a twisted brush with Helena Rubenstein. 1974: Expansion of the production facility in Waizendorf with the addition of a new moulding facility. 2005: Production of the first molded brush for mascaras (1K, 2K and Moltrusion). 2007: Manufacture of molded brushes using our own sandwich technology developed in-house. 2011: Start filling line in Waizendorf. 2025: GEKA celebrates its 100th anniversary. […]

Euro Cosmetics · March 3, 2025