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Following the path to transparency
At this year’s in-cosmetics, BASF’s Colors & Effects brand is going to inform visitors about its transparent natural mica supply chain when presenting the effect pigment Cloisonné Vibrant Raspberry.
In the video documentary
‘Transparency – The truth about mica’ the clean beauty cosmetics company, Beautycounter, shows the challenging path to establish transparency within the global mica supply chain and their efforts to improve global working conditions. While in the global supply chain the origin of the raw material can hardly be traced back to its source, the Colors & Effects brand, as one of the leading suppliers of mica- based effect pigments for the cosmetics market, obtains 100% of the mica used from its wholly owned mine in Hartwell, Georgia, US. “The engagement for ethically sourced mica reflects
Expansion for device company
Beauty-tech firm, Cutitronics, has announced the expansion of its team with four new hires ahead of its global product launch.
The University of
a movement in the market. Ingredients are entering the spotlight, as beauty consumers become more educated and curious about what is in their products,” says Erin Turner, business development manager and sales lead, pigments for cosmetics at Colors & Effects and adds: “Being cited as a model for mica mining is a great appreciation of our commitment to fair and safe working
conditions, and the additional environmental efforts we take in our mining process. We are delighted that these practices are recognised by our cosmetics industry partners and that ingredient transparency for mica increases in relevancy,” Colors & Effects will present Cloisonné Vibrant Raspberry and the fully transparent natural mica supply chain in Barcelona at in-cosmetics Global.
Formulation concept for young skin
Codif Technologie Naturelle has developed a new formulation concept that is an all-in-one, playful and food- inspired product offering, and is an ideal texture for 20-year-old skin.
Being 20 in 2020 means being aware of the importance of choosing products good for
the skin and for the planet, to return to what is essential and to reduce consumption thanks to multifunctional cosmetics. The BB Protective Whipped Mousse from Codif is part of a duo that focuses on two essential actions for skin health: Cleanse & Protect. Formulated with an organic
Distribution agreement
Active Concepts has announced their distribution partnership in Japan with Summit Cosmetics Corporation. Formal distribution began on 1 January 2020.
Summit Cosmetics
Corporation was established in 2019 by Sumitomo Corporation to specialise in
PERSONAL CARE EUROPE
cosmetic ingredient distribution (100% owned by Sumitomo Corporation). Sumitomo Corporation is a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company with 135 locations (Japan: 22, Overseas: 113) in 66 countries and regions. Summit Cosmetics Corporation will represent Active Concepts’ full portfolio of
cosmetic and personal care technologies. Active Concepts says that the cooperation with their new distribution partner will strengthen relationships with key accounts and expand sales, as Summit Cosmetics Corporation has key credentials to support their growth in Japan.
Artemisia extract (Raykami) with antioxidant and anti-ageing properties, this mousse also provides energy and hydration thanks to vegetable taurine extract (Early Boost). Finally, it includes a marine postbiotic (EPS Seapur) which acts on the balance of microbiota to treat skin imperfections.
Strathclyde spin-out has bolstered its in-house capabilities by recruiting engineers from some of Scotland’s most innovative sectors, including the space industry. The additional specialists will further refine Cutitronics’ technology, which includes a suite of digital device-led platform technologies, and an accompanying mobile app. The system allows consumers to analyse their skin in real-time and achieve their desired skin care results.
The new team members will fill highly technical roles created to support the company’s ambitious growth aspirations and future-proof the technology. They will bring the total headcount of the company since its inception in 2014 to 19.
The new appointments
are: Ignacio Rubio Gomez - embedded software engineer; Daniel Lennon - senior mechanical project engineer; Sarah Shields - mechanical project engineer; Jim Doyle - senior electronics design engineer.
Founded by Dr David Heath in 2014, Cutitronics combines med-tech know- how with an in-depth understanding of the cosmetics industry. The company unveiled the first working prototype for its Cutitron technology and accompanying software at in-cosmetics Global in April 2019.
April 2020
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