La Compagnie de Provence has launched its third exclusive line of freshly scented home products, in partnership with Groupe GM. In 1990, two Marseille friends with a passion for design created La Compagnie de Provence, the first brand to breathe new life into and reinvent the traditional cubic bar of Marseille soap. Since then, while continuing to share its passion for the legendary Marseille soap and the natural riches of its region, the famous French cosmetics brand has been developing natural skincare products, enriched with high-quality, locally-produced plant oils.
Designed in the heart of Provence, the La Compagnie de Provence hotel line adopts a flagship fragrance from the "Extra Pure" collection: Bois d'Olivier. With its deliciously woody, sensual notes, La Compagnie de Provence adds a hint of fragrance to the emblematic scent of Provence, composed of at least 96 % of ingredients of natural origin.
The hospitality line includes shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion in 40 ml tubes, as well as scented soaps in 30 g and 50 g formats. In line with the Care About Earth GM Group's sustainability objectives, product tubes are manufactured at 90 % from plant materialswith recycled plastic. The new range also includes a 300ml Ecopump dispenser in recycled plastic with a bio-resin pump, for hair & body gel and liquid soap. The Ecopump is designed to deliver the exact amount of product needed to reduce waste, while cutting the amount of plastic used by a factor of 5.
Laurent Marchand, President of GM Group, said: " We are delighted with our second successful collaboration with La Compagnie de Provence. Nurtured by a deep sense of authenticity, tradition and the richness of nature, we believe this next collection of hospitality products is perfectly suited to the needs of the luxury hotels we work with. It also fully respects the values of our Care About Earth program.. "
In use, the products live up to their promises. Delicate fragrances and expected efficacy make for a pleasant experience.
Beiersdorf plans to build a state-of-the-art platform for the European market in Leipzig, in the immediate vicinity of its new production plant. Over the next few years, 170 million euros will be invested in this new center, in addition to the 220 million euros planned for the plant. This would be the company's largest single-site investment worldwide. To this end, Beiersdorf AG plans - subject to the decision of the Leipzig city council - to acquire the neighboring land in the Leipzig-Seehausen II industrial zone, which covers around 12.5 hectares. Beiersdorf intends to outsource the operational part of the business to specialized service providers. This will create around 400 additional jobs in Leipzig - in addition to the initial 200 jobs at the production center.
" With the combination of production site and hub, Beiersdorf wants to position itself optimally for the consumer habits and retail landscapes of the future and create the conditions for a state-of-the-art supply chain infrastructure in the heart of Europe.says Harald Emberger, Corporate Senior Vice President Supply Chain. Ln this context, the interaction between production and the hub offers unique development opportunities to provide our customers with totally new solutions. We would be delighted to be able to implement this project in the city of Leipzig, an attractive location with a skilled workforce and a good investment environment. "
Beiersdorf has set ambitious targets in its sustainability program Care Beyond Skin. For the new center, the company is aiming for CO2 and relevant sustainability certification. In addition, the facades and roofs will be greened, and photovoltaic modules installed on the buildings. A significant proportion of freight will be transported by rail.
Blood circulation gives life to the skin. Each vessel acts as a carrier of oxygen, nutrients and immune cells. They also regulate skin pressure and temperature.
As we all know, when circulation is optimal, skin looks strong, resistant and healthy. It's also clear that stimulating circulation, particularly through massage, improves skin radiance and texture. And women are not mistaken. A survey of almost 3,000 women in four countries showed that over 70 % of them believed that improving cutaneous blood circulation had an impact on the beauty of bare skin. Shiseido validated these insights scientifically before seeking to understand how to keep this circulation permanently afloat for ongoing skin benefits. Initial observations showed that good blood circulation significantly enhanced skin quality and its barrier function. Better still, there was a clear link between the vascular system and skin aging. These promising discoveries prompted the Japanese laboratory to devote a large part of its resources and energy to finding out more for over twenty years.
Here are its initial findings.
In 2000, the Lifeblood Research starts hand in hand with Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC), the fruit of collaboration with Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Hospital. With a particular focus on capillaries, the micro-vessels that are strategically located in the upper dermis, on the border with the epidermis, which they continuously irrigate.
The company's first focus was on abnormal blood vessels and their impact on skin quality. As early as 2002, Shiseido revealed the impact of UV rays on blood vessels. In excess, UV rays increase the production of VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor), a "signal" molecule that leads to the formation of new, abnormal capillaries associated with an accumulation of inflammatory cells. The latter lead to the release of enzymes such as elastase, which degrade supporting fibers. The result: signs of aging, including wrinkles, appear prematurely.
In 2009, the Lifeblood Research is continuing with a new partnership with Seoul University of Medicine, which will add to our knowledge in this field. The aim of this collaboration is to decipher the impact of the passage of time on the decline of blood vessels. We have learned that, from the age of forty onwards, blood vessels show more deterioration, linked to a drop in the TIE-2 receptors expressed on the surface of vascular walls and involved in their cohesion. This phenomenon leads to excessive leakage from these vessels, depriving the skin of essential nutrients.
In collaboration with the University of Ajou (South Korea), Shiseido is pushing back the frontiers of cosmetics in 2017. Lifeblood Research with new tools. OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) has enabled us to observe for the first time in vivo the entire vascular network of the dermis. This unprecedented approach highlights the link between UV radiation, alteration of the capillary network and the appearance of pigmentary disorders. Hyperproduction of VEGF-A is implicated, as it induces malformations in the network that increase the release of a factor activating melanin production.
Abnormal capillary network in pigmented areas
In 2018, thanks to a novel method that makes the skin transparent, researchers are able to observe the vascular network in 3D, its structure and organization, which have been badly damaged by UV rays. Pigmented areas show vessels organized anarchically, with numerous branches and an accumulation of macrophages suggesting the presence of inflammation. The same year, Shiseido observed in vivo age-related changes to the precious network, with a reduction in vessel density and diameter, leading to a slowdown in microcirculation.
Vascular network malformation in pigmented areas and accumulation of macrophages.
In 2019, the company is taking a closer look at the characteristics of healthy vessels, highlighting that the very quality and structure of vessels deteriorate with age: well-structured and organized in young skin, thinner, fragile and disorganized in mature skin. At the same time, Shiseido discovered the involvement of the molecule Integrinα5, a protein present in vascular walls, in the good health of capillaries and its positive impact on the production of dermal support fibers. Around healthy vessels, collagen is denser.
3D visualization of blood vessels in human skin.
20 years after the start of the Lifeblood ResearchIn 2020, Shiseido identified the link between blood vessels and skin elasticity, thanks in particular to two key factors: APJ and VE-Cadherin, both expressed in capillaries. When APJ levels are optimal, vessels appear strong and stable. VE-Cadherin, on the other hand, decreases with age, leading to thinner capillaries that impact skin elasticity.
Link between high APJ expression and stable, strong capillaries.
From research to concrete solutions for the skin
As scientific discoveries have punctuated the Lifeblood ResearchThe Shiseido laboratory drew inspiration from this and developed application solutions. In 2004, Shiseido identified a chlorella extract capable of limiting the formation of new abnormal vessels involved in the appearance of wrinkles.
Later, an extract of cinnamon bark, increases the amount of TIE-2 receptors to strengthen capillary structure and prevent leakage of essential elements.
To inhibit the production of VEGF-A, Shiseido has selected a flower extract, the Tormentillawhich blocks the formation of abnormal capillaries and the release of a factor that activates melanin production. Skin pigmentation is thus brought under control.
The company has also highlighted Ceraferment, a yeast extract, capable of increasing Integrinα5 expression to promote healthy capillaries and encourage optimal production of associated collagen. More recently, two plant treasures, the Houttuynia and Neem leaf extract were chosen for their ability to increase the expression of APJ sensors and VE-Cadherin, which reinforce capillary structure and stability.
By acting to maintain the health, strength and integrity of the skin's blood vessels, Shiseido aims to optimize the quality and beauty of the skin as a whole, from hydration to barrier function, from wrinkles to spots, from texture to radiance.
Croda International Plc announced today that it has become the third major chemical company in the world to commit to achieving net zero and to have a science-based target (Science Based Target) of 1m5°C.
95 % of manufactured products are based on ingredients and technologies from the chemical sector1. With high temperature processes, the sector is recognized as difficult to decarbonize, however, Croda is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in line with the most ambitious SBT pathway. The goal of this pathway is to limit the rise in global temperatures to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
In 2019, Croda CEO Steve Foots indicated the company's commitment to a 1.5°C scenario by signing " Business Ambition for 1.5°C "- the United Nations Global Compact call to action, which included a commitment to become a net zero organization by 2050. Since then, the company has been working to understand how it can achieve these ambitions through the development of decarbonization roadmaps across its manufacturing sites. Working with South Pole to develop its verified SBT goals, Croda has committed to reducing Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2 % from 2018 levels. The company will also reduce its upstream Scope 3 emissions by 13.5 % per collaboration within its supply chain.
Phil Ruxton, Chief Sustainability Officer of Croda, said, " Last year, we committed to being the most sustainable supplier of innovative ingredients; our SBT verification is a major step in this sustainability journey. We hope that by aligning ourselves with the 1.5°C trajectory, we can show others in our hard-to-decarbonize industry that this level of ambition to minimize the effects of climate change is achievable, and something we should all strive for. "
Continuing the development of its natural and committed beauty offering, Monoprix is strengthening its responsible positioning on naturalness, becoming the first retailer to create its own range of certified organic solid cosmetics made in France.
For a 100 % eco-friendly beauty & hygiene routine, Monoprix has enhanced its Monoprix Bio range with five essential solid products for a greener, more eco-responsible bathroom, in line with the new expectations and needs of its customers.
Solid soaps, deodorants, shampoos and toothpastes are Ecocert-certified and Cosmébio-labeled, with formulas containing at least 98 % of ingredients of natural origin, and packaged in recyclable ECO-packaging (paper, cardboard or metal box).
The special features of this range are its affordable price and reduced environmental impact.
Pierre Fabre is reshaping its industrial footprint in the eastern part of the Loiret region and is offering the 46 employees of its Château-Renard site the opportunity to join the Gien site, the group's main pharmaceutical production site.
Faced with structural under-activity at its Château-Renard site (Loiret), the Pierre Fabre Group presented a project to transfer activity and personnel to the site's staff representatives on July 21 morning.
A sample packaging activity in tubes that is no longer a priority
The Château-Renard site exclusively packages care tubes for the Eau Thermale Avène brand, including 50 % in the form of sample tubes. The production of these samples having been divided by three since 2017, the site's capacity is now only used up to 45%. The sample tubes have been voluntarily replaced by bags, which have the advantage of being better adapted to the needs of consumers and e-commerce for increasingly lighter and more compact formats.
A job offer in Gien for the 46 employees of the site
All employees will be offered mobility to the nearby pharmaceutical site in Gien, 40 kilometers away. Internal mobility positions will also be available at other Group sites for employees wishing to relocate to the southwest. Finally, assistance for external mobility is also planned to enable employees with a personal career plan to carry it out via specific measures and the support of a specialized firm. The HR teams and site managers are mobilized to inform, listen to and support employees, who will all be met individually by July 30.
Strengthening the Gien site
The Gien site, which produces medicines and oral hygiene products, is the group's main pharmaceutical production site. The arrival of employees from Château-Renard will bring new skills. Their integration will be facilitated by the proximity of the businesses, the implementation of appropriate training and specific mobility assistance.
A project with a positive impact on the environment
This transfer would also have the advantage of simplifying logistics flows. Bulk creams are currently transported from Avène to the Loiret, then the tubes are brought down to Muret (Haute-Garonne) where the group's logistics platform for dermo-cosmetic products is located. Under the project, the packaging of the tubes would be transferred mainly to the Avène site (Hérault). The project would save more than 1,000 tons of freight per year and thus reduce the Pierre Fabre Group's carbon footprint.
A desire to find a new future for the buildings on the Château-Renard site
All opportunities to convert the buildings will be studied in conjunction with the economic and institutional players in the area. The buildings are adapted to accommodate different types of industrial or logistics activities. Once the activities have been transferred, the site will continue to be maintained to allow for optimal conversion of the buildings.
Firmenich, specialist in fragrances and flavors, has launched a new range of pure, 100 % natural extracts obtained by a new extraction technology: its Firgood collection. Thanks to a patented process, Firmenich can process biomass never before used in the natural ingredients industry. Within the Naturals Together platform, Firgood extracts complete Firmenich's palette of natural ingredients for perfumery and flavors.
"This cutting-edge technology, which is extremely respectful of the environment, is a revolution for natural ingredients in our industry. It opens up new, hitherto unexplored creative territories.said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO of Firmenich. The development of our new industrial site in our center of excellence for natural ingredients in Grasse reinforces our leadership in natural products."
Firgood technology uses only the water contained in the biomass cells. Once heated by electromagnetic vibration, the water transports the odorant components, delivering the final pure extract.
The result of advances in sustainable extraction, this method is, according to Firmenich, more environmentally friendly than any other. Solvent-free, dry biomasses require only humidification, and the process's low energy consumption is an added advantage. What's more, the waste produced is clean and can easily be recycled, reinforcing the sustainable nature of this extraction method.
"We have successfully expanded from a laboratory and pilot plant to two industrial lines, delivering production capacity ranging from hundreds of kilograms to several tonnes of primary extracts, added Boet Brinkgreve, President of the Ingredients Division. Today, Firgood Pear, Firgood Ginger and Firgood Green Pepper have been added to the Firmenich ingredient palette. In the coming months, we will introduce 10 more ingredients, followed by a series of developments for fragrances and flavors."
These three ingredients enrich Firmenich's palette and contribute to the creation of new natural signatures that meet the expectations of its customers.
Firmenich builds its leadership in natural ingredients on three pillars: sustainable sourcing standards, certified ingredient collections with strong involvement at source, and innovation. Firgood technology supports the group's ambitions and accelerates the transition to ever more renewable carbon.
Firmenich has been a founding member of Grasse Expertise since 2017, the brand of excellence that aims to preserve the unique know-how of the Grasse region in France at every stage of fragrance and flavor production; from flower cultivation and ingredient extraction to scientific research and sourcing.
Marc-Antoine Barrois & Quentin Bisch (Givaudan), a story of alchemy... One is a couturier, the other a perfumer. They met in 2015 and immediately developed an extraordinary creative complicity. From the alchemy of this meeting and the values shared by these two designers, B683 was born in 2016. The name was inspired by the asteroid in Saint Exupery's Little Prince, and by the designer's date of birth, making it his own imaginary planet. It's a fragrance that blends leather and spice in a subtle, powerful and racy refinement. Launched in 2019, Ganymede is still leather, but in the image of the planet whose name it bears, it's a new elegance, fresh and mineral, just as timeless....In 2020, Ganymede received 3 awards from the Fragrance Foundation, in France, the UK and Russia.
The Stoelzle Masnières team is proud of this collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois, who chose the cubic 100 ml bottle for his 2 magnificent fragrances. A very pure case with fine, protruding edges, in total harmony with the designer's poetic universe. High-quality glass was used to achieve a perfect finish. For this complex decoration, Stoelzle décoration used a beautiful flat hot stamping technique.
Boticário has chosen Cosmogen's Squeeze'n Tint toLily Absolu Eau de Parfum Pincelandrevisits the gesture of perfume application. Its patented On/Off rotating closure system allows eau de parfum to be dispensed, closed and then applied. It stands out for its practicality, easy to carry in all circumstances, and the sensoriality it provides on application.
Squeeze'n Tint is made from recycled PP and PE. It is refillable.
Lily Absolu is made from Lirio de Grasse, grown at the Jardim do Boticário in Grasse. This special, delicate flower reveals a unique intensity. The light texture ensures rapid drying on the skin. As an eau de parfum, its higher concentration of essential oils and high-quality raw materials ensures long-lasting wear on the skin.
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