Industry News Flash #3 - Personal Care - July 26, 2024

⚡️ Personal Care Industry News Flash 🗞️ 

Ingredient Launch:

Hallstar's latest functional natural ingredient, Surfinesse™ Cleanse, is a gentle olive oil derived surfactant designed for rinsable oil-based cosmetic products, such as cleansing oils. Formulations based on Surfinesse™ Cleanse are found to emulsify with water to efficiently remove long-lasting makeup and daily skin debris while leaving a pleasant, smooth and hydrated after feel. Click here to check it out on Covalo now!

Scientific Breakthrough:

An article in Photochemistry and Photobiology delved into existing knowledge on the impact of Solar Radiation (SR) on the skin microbiome, and proposed innovative sun protection methods that safeguard both skin integrity and microbiome balance. Experts offered insights into novel sun protection products designed to not only shield the skin, but also mitigate effects of SR on the skin microbiome. Incorporating ingredients with film-forming properties in topical sunscreen products does not only offer effective sun protection; it also enhances the skin barrier. It can potentially aid in the preservation of healthy microbiome by reducing the penetration of harmful UV radiation and environmental stressors.

Regulations & Compliance:

On June 28, 2024, the European Union introduced Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, called the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This regulation creates guidelines for eco-design requirements, and will have a major impact on how products are designed, manufactured, and marketed within the EU. Sustainability and a clean, circular economy are supported with this regulation, aligning with the goals that were set within the European Green Deal. For an in-depth article about this new regulation, click here.

Company Update:

Kosé is revolutionizing personalized beauty by collaborating with I Peace, Inc., and Reju, Inc. They will soon offer customized beauty products featuring iPOSF, an extract from induced pluripotent stems (iPS) cells, uniquely derived from each customer's own cells. This groundbreaking method ensures that the products are perfectly suited to individual needs and preferences. These tailored beauty items will be available in various forms, including gels for a refreshing feel, or creams for those in need of extra moisture. 

Sustainability Update:

Taking recycling to the next level, Berry Global Group has received an award for their "Berry Circular Polymers" recycling facility. They were named the Plastics Recycling Business of the Year by letsrecycle.com at the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. Berry Global Group is known for its innovative packaging solutions. They're investing in lowering their carbon footprint and increasing the use of recycled content to give plastic multiple lives, says Rosie Barber, Commercial Director - Rigid Plastics for Berry Circular Polymers, Berry Global:

"This prestigious award underscores the significance of our revolutionary CleanStream technology and its ability to deliver high-quality, recycled plastic that advances the circular economy by keeping used plastics out of the waste stream."

Events & Tradeshows:

Packaging is so much more than just the presentation your product comes in. Be innovative, creative, and connected at London Packaging Week, the place to be for beauty, personal care, luxury packaging and more. Taking place on 11 and 12 September 2024, this event features four dynamic exhibitions, each designed to empower brands to innovate and launch new products.

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