CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist, Sebastian Pole after delivering a presentation on 'Niche brands building for success' at in-cosmetics in Barcelona.

Published: 24-Apr-2012

The UK-based cosmetics manufacturer has seen great success in the last 3 - 5 years, here CosmeticsDesign catches up with the company's CEO for an update on its developments.

Published: 28-Mar-2012

CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Paul France vice president of open innovation at MeadWestvaco after his presentation at PCD on how industry professionals can gain the competitive advantage through open innovation.

Published: 21-Feb-2012

CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Bruno Clamens, general manager of international company, Jackel Group that has successfully crossed from the baby care industry into cosmetics with electrical and mechanical devices designed to “multiply the efficiency of a brand’s existing product.”

Published: 14-Feb-2012

Mapping the microbiome and the increasing sophistication of gene sequencing and analysis have in just a few years completely changed the research landscape for microbiota, and looks set to answer many to-date unresolved ‘mechanism of action’ questions.

Published: 15-Dec-2011

Dr. Fred Zŭlli, business unit manager for Mibelle Biochemistry explains how the company's latest technologically advanced offering has been difficult for some in the industry to fully digest.

Published: 21-Oct-2011

Already a world leader in the market for glass nail varnish and fragrance parckaging, Baralan is eyeing the expanding market for skin care packaging as a means of expanding its footprint in the category.

Published: 21-Oct-2011

In a fiercely competitive market providing packaging with added value is vital to staying ahead of the competition. We spoke to Christian Maassen, manager customer relations, to find out about the strategy Seidel has adopted.

Published: 20-Oct-2011

For a number of years France-based research company Spincontrol has been delving deeper and deeper into the subject area of wellbeing in an attempt to discover how more effective and targeted cosmetic and personal care products can be developed.

Published: 20-Oct-2011

CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Seven Scent's Neil Weaver for an exclusive interview following the company's breakthrough year in which it has established itself in many markets across the world.

Published: 17-Jun-2011

From an idea that was developed in a university dorm room and initially marketed at student clubs, Wingman has flown to new heights in its first year, achieving national success and gaining external investment.

Published: 07-Jun-2011

As Luxe pack New York boasted its largest ever exhibitor list, CosmeticsDesign.com USA caught up with the show organizers to discuss the key themes and trends, and how the show had progressed over the years.

Published: 25-May-2011

At the recent in-cosmetics show in Milan, CosmeticsDesign caught up with Bob Norman of GreenPalm to discuss the need for cosmetic companies to support the sustainable production of palm oil.

Published: 15-Apr-2011

Naturex will expand again in 2011 with several “€5-20m” targets, 1.5 years after completing the €110m integration of Spanish supplier Natraceutical that made the French botanical extracts supplier the biggest in the world.

Published: 04-Apr-2011

On the second day of the in-cosmetics event in Milan the CosmeticsDesign editorial team has swapped notes on some of the most eye-catching trends and innovations on the show floor.

Published: 31-Mar-2011

Following on from the recent Aerosol Forum in Paris, we spoke to L'Oreal's director of operations for packaging development, Isabelle Lepeltier, to find out what the big trends are in this area.

Published: 22-Mar-2011

As polypropylene prices are close to hitting all time highs, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke to packaging supplier MWV’s Barcelona plant manager Angel Fernandez-Carbonell about how the plant is keeping its costs and environmental footprint down.

Published: 22-Feb-2011

Following the phenomenal success of Puig's Paco Rabanne 1 Million fragrance, Olivier Boutaud, director of the company's production facility at Chartre, France, explains how production was ramped up to meet the demand.

Published: 10-Dec-2010

The market for point of sale display materials is a surprisingly vibrant category that faces the same challenges as any packaging cosmetics packaging company, explains Olivier Zoccheddu, from the company EZY PLV (Global Concept PLV).

Published: 30-Nov-2010

Unilever has just launched its very ambitious sustainable living plan, which includes a pledge to source all agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020. FoodNavigator.com speaks to VP of sustainability Karen Hamilton about how the company will go about this plan.

Published: 22-Nov-2010

In a month that has seen biodiversity under the microscope, CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke with Filipe Sabará, commercial director at Beraca, to get his views on how ingredients sourcing can help conservation and development efforts.

Published: 15-Nov-2010

The Beauty from Within conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, is only a week away and will uncover how you can get the most out of this emerging sector.

Published: 05-Oct-2010

In the first part of this nutricosmetics series, we explore why edible beauty is tipped for significant growth. But success will only be found if the products are associated with cosmetics brands and sold in selective distribution channels, according to Innovabio.

Published: 24-Aug-2010

An encapsulation technology that can be engineered to not release the capsules’ contents can be used to halt degradation of UV filters and increase SPF in organic sunscreens.

Published: 14-Jun-2010

Lionel Genix, marketing director at Dow Personal Care spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to outline how the company has redesigned its business strategy to focus on the customer, as well as outlining some of the company’s latest product launches.

Published: 03-Jun-2010