Looking back at the elegant and artistic cosmetics containers produced since the time of Ancient Egypt and throughout the ages, it is easy to see that the design of the vessels and the aesthetic of the materials with which they …
Judging a formulation by its cover
Cosmetic purchases are as much emotional as they are rational. The initial impression left by the packaging can determine which formulation customers are drawn to in a store. Before ever encountering a formulation, a customer interacts with the packaging. From …
Trees of Life – Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Protection
When today our industry is sourcing a natural ingredient it has to consider doing it within a sustainable development framework. Sustainable development considers the economy, social equity and the environment as its main pillars. Also called “triple bottom line”, those …
Seaweeds – Cosmetic Applications
The ocean bioflora is rich in plants producing molecules essential for their survival that can be useful to protect our skin.
Seaweeds are an amazing source of natural molecules for both nutrition and topical use. They are rich sources of …