- advertising -
Home Blog Page 194

Natural biopeptides for an anti-aging effect

Composed of natural biopeptides purified to 95 %, obtained from the co-product of a super-fruit, the cranberry, Peptilium is, according to Silab, a global anti-aging active ingredient. Long-lasting and effective, it boosts radiance and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles.

Targeting all three skin compartments

Thanks to their richness and molecular diversity, the natural biopeptides making up Peptilium have the ability to act across several biological targets. The active ingredient thus acts on various skin compartments:

- reinforces the epidermal barrier function and boosts the complexion's radiance [1] ;

- it improves the quality of the dermal-epidermal junction and the dermal matrix, for an anti-wrinkle action [2] .

A targeted transcriptomic analysis carried out by Silab showed that, out of 34 genes involved in skin homeostasis, 76 % are deregulated during aging. Thanks to Peptilium , the expression of 81% of these deregulated genes is normalized.

Radiance booster and anti-wrinkle

As early as 21 days after application, Peptilium tested at 2 % in emulsion significantly improved parameters characteristic of complexion radiance in Caucasian (radiance: +12%; pink color: +17%) and Asian (luminosity: +6%; olive color: -5%) subjects.

Under the same conditions, Peptilium showed an anti-wrinkle effect on Caucasian (negative volume: -22%) and Asian (crow's feet wrinkle stage: -10%) volunteers. These radiance-boosting and anti-wrinkle effects intensified after 42 days of treatment, and were confirmed by a subjective evaluation: 100% of Caucasian and Asian volunteers felt that their fine lines and wrinkles had been reduced.

A comparative study conducted by Silab also shows that Peptilium is more intensely and rapidly effective than retinol, while being free of side effects.

Upcycling approach

Silab has turned its attention to a super-fruit, the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon). Used in traditional Amerindian medicine, this small red berry native to North America is now considered a health food worldwide.

As part of an upcycling approach, Silab has specifically selected one of its co-products, cranberry cake, for its high molecular potential. The company chose a supplier committed to cranberry practices (Vaccinium macrocarpon) sustainable development and has developed a specific in-house eco-extraction process to produce purified natural biopeptides at 95 %.

Peptilium (Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract) is a patented product available in aqueous solution (recommended dose: 0.5 to 2 %). This active ingredient has a natural origin content of 99 % (ISO 16128) and complies with international cosmetics regulations (Europe, USA, China, Japan, etc.).

[1] Tested at 0.5% on aged SILABSKIN ® RE reconstructed epidermis, Peptilium significantly restores proliferation (Ki-67 synthesis: +86 %) and keratinocyte differentiation (loricrin synthesis: +49%), two processes essential for barrier function renewal.

[2] Tested at 0.1% on aged fibroblasts, Peptilium significantly increases collagen I network production by 54%, thus helping to maintain functional organization of matrix fibers.

Cosmed will represent the cosmetics industry at the IUCN World Conservation Congress

Held every four years, the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, indigenous peoples, business and academia, with the aim of preserving the environment and using nature's solutions to meet the planet's current challenges.

IUCN and the French government are organizing the World Conservation Congress from September 3 to 11, 2021, in Marseille. This is a major event at which governments and regions identify future challenges and the directions to be taken by national and regional environmental policies. Some 100,000 participants are expected to attend the congress, which will be inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron on September 3.

Cosmed, as the trade association representing the French cosmetics industry, will be present at the inauguration by the French President.

The Cosmed stand will continue to represent the cosmetics industry throughout the congress.

Numerous exchanges are scheduled with NGOs to present and explain the efforts and commitments of cosmetics companies in favor of the environment.

An eco-friendly start to the new school year at Procos

Procos, a German manufacturer of packaging for major luxury brands, unveiled its revamped Yoga Light shipping box this summer.

Procos has signed a "Summer 2021" 100 % mono-material e-commerce box in the illuminating yellow pantone color of the year for this summer and back-to-school concept.

"We used our know-how in e-commerce packaging with a complete package consisting of an outer shipping box with its security closure and adhesive strips to ensure confidentiality (no logo on the outside) + an inner gift box with no magnets and no stickers + an all-paper shopping bag with woven handles."explains Stéphanie Havard, Director of Operations at Procos.

The Yoga Light is also a single material box with a specific material, 20 % lighter, paper ribbons on the inner flaps, and a Tencel ribbon on the tray to hold and present your items elegantly.

Accessories also accompany this summer concept with a mono-material shopping bag, using only Kraft paper, and a customizable gift card.

Procos will be present at Édition Spéciale By Luxe Pack, the meeting of the luxury packaging industry, which will be held in Paris, at the Carreau du Temple, on August 31 and September 1, 2021.

g.pivaudran continues its trials in recycled aluminum

"For several months now, clients have been asking us about concrete projects. A milestone has been reached with the brands. We are working to guarantee them reliable, quality and sustainable production.explains Marc Pivaudran, president of g.pivaudran, a French company, 100 % family-owned since 1948, which designs and manufactures custom-made and innovative aluminum objects for the worldwide perfume, cosmetics and spirits market.

Relying on years of experience and a mastered technology, the company continues its trials and tests for some customers the possibility of integrating recycled aluminum for specific products, but still very confidential.

With its aluminum suppliers, G. Pivaudran has engaged in reflections and regularly conducts comparative tests of materials, validates the aspects, the colors, the touch...

"We are testing a new grade of aluminum to achieve gloss and elasticity levels close to those offered by non-recycled aluminum. The other key issue is sourcing. We need to find a recycling channel capable of ensuring stable supplies in terms of quantity but also, and of course, quality.says Hervé Delaigue, sales and development director of g.pivaudran.

Eventually, the goal is to be able to offer brands solutions by integrating recycled aluminum into the stamped parts produced, without limiting the advanced transformation possibilities that this material offers.

On the occasion of its participation in the Édition Spéciale By Luxe Pack exhibition - the meeting of the luxury packaging actors which takes place in Paris, at the Carreau du Temple, on August 31 and September 1, 2021, g.pivaudran will present some first tracks on generic pieces all in aluminum.

Marc-Antoine Barrois and Quentin Bisch (Givaudan), a story of alchemy...

Marc-Antoine Barrois and Quentin Bisch (Givaudan), a story of alchemy...

One is a fashion designer, the other a perfumer. They met in 2015 and immediately a creative complicity was born. From the alchemy of this meeting and the values shared by these two designers, B683 was born in 2016. The name is inspired by the asteroid in Saint-Exupery's Little Prince and by the designer's birth date, which makes it his own imaginary planet. It is a fragrance that blends leather and spices "in a subtle, powerful and racy refinement". Ganymede is launched in 2019, it is still a leather but in the image of the planet whose name it bears, it is a new elegance, fresh and mineral, just as timeless ... In 2020, Ganymede received three awards from the Fragrance Foundation, in France, UK and Russia. 

The Stoelzle Masnières team is proud of this collaboration with Marc-Antoine Barrois, who chose the 100 ml cubic bottle for his two magnificent fragrances. A very pure case with fine protruding edges in total adequacy with the poetic universe of the creator. This high quality glass allowed for a perfect finish. For this complex decoration it is a very beautiful flat hot stamping signed Stoelzle decoration which was carried out.

Marc Antoine Barrois- Packaging - Product Info

Building on the success of his brand, which now has more than 200 points of sale worldwide, Marc-Antoine Barrois inaugurated his second Parisian boutique near the Palais Royal, at 13 Galerie Véro-Dodat (75001) on July 7.

Silab: new Platinum certification from EcoVadis for its CSR policy

For the second year running, Silab has been awarded the highest distinction of the EcoVadis platform: the Platinum medal.

With a score of 73/100 spread over four areas (environment, social and human rights, ethics, and responsible purchasing), Silab remains in the top % of companies rated best by EcoVadis with the Platinum medal. Xavier Gaillard, Chief Strategy Officer at Silab, comments: "Year after year, Silab strives to anchor its CSR policy in a process of continuous improvement. This strategy has paid off, since after four years of Gold certification, we moved up to Platinum last year, and are maintaining our Platinum status this year. These distinctions, which we are always honoured to receive, attest to the solidity and durability of our commitment, which is shared by all our employees."

To take this a step further, in addition to the annual report outlining its main sustainable achievements, the company has drawn up the Actively Caring program, which sets clear and ambitious objectives for the next five years in terms of sustainable development, structured around five essential pillars that apply to all levels of the business. Silab is actively committed to sustainable innovation, developing human potential, responsible sourcing, preserving the environment and supporting communities. Details of this program can be found on the company's website.

Tunisia publishes a technical standard specific to the oil of prickly pear

Today, organic prickly pear seed oil has become the spearhead of the new Tunisian cosmetics industry. In order to position Tunisia as a leader in this field, Tunisian institutions, with the support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), have published a technical standard for prickly pear seed oil. Tunisia has thus become the first and only country in the world to standardize the characteristics of this oil. This new standard will further encourage Tunisian exports in the cactus sector, which continue to show a clear upward trend despite the global economic crisis. 

Organic prickly pear seed oil has become the undisputed spearhead of the new Tunisian cosmetics industry. This precious anti-aging product is exported from Tunisia to all five continents, and sells for hundreds of dinars a liter. In order to position Tunisia as a leading country in the production of prickly pear seed oil, and to guarantee optimum standardized quality for this highly prized cosmetic product, the National Institute for Standardization and Industrial Property (Innorpi Tunisie) has published the Tunisian standard for prickly pear seed oil under code NT:118.152 (2021). Tunisia has thus become the first and only country in the world to standardize the characteristics of this precious oil, reflecting the importance the country attaches to this strategic sector. 

Work on preparing the standard began 2.5 years ago, thanks to a public-private collaboration that saw the participation of several stakeholders such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the Association nationale du développement du cactus (Anadec Tunisie), which since 2018 has brought together companies in the sector and was behind the request to prepare the standard. The process of developing the standard was supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as part of the Pampat project funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco).

The standard sets out the technical specifications as well as the quality and composition criteria for Tunisian prickly pear seed oil. This official reference determines the limit values for each physico-chemical parameter, enabling Tunisian operators to ensure the required quality and guarantee product conformity. 

This new standard will certainly contribute to the development of the sector's exports. According to a survey carried out by UNIDO, international sales account for around half the turnover of Tunisian cactus processing companies, and have shown a clear upward trend even during the year 2020, which was marked by the global economic crisis. 

Indeed, the sector continues to be on a roll. The number of cactus processing companies has risen from five in 2014 to 42 in 2020 across the country. 

The great success of the industry's flagship product, prickly pear seed oil, is due to its many dermatological benefits. This beauty elixir is rich in Omega 6 and vitamin E. In fact, clinical studies carried out in 2020 by Onudi have confirmed that certified organic Tunisian prickly pear seed oil is a genuine beauty elixir, with anti-spot, anti-dark circle, anti-wrinkle and firming effects.

The clinical studies took place over a 28-day period in a renowned international laboratory and involved a population of women aged between 45 and 65, who applied the protocol to determine the efficacy of Tunisian oil. A total of 97 % of the volunteers who followed the protocol for applying the oil during the clinical study confirmed their satisfaction with the product's characteristics and efficacy, and expressed their intention to continue using it.

Clinical studies and the Tunisian standard for prickly pear seed oil will enable Tunisian operators to better seize opportunities in foreign countries. According to Onudi, all these signals point to a bright future for the product spearheading the new Tunisian cosmetics industry, and confirm that the potential of this nascent sector is far from yet being tapped. 

Alba Science joins Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins has announced the completion of the acquisition of Alba Science as part of its long-term strategy to develop and strengthen its capabilities in cosmetics and personal care testing.

"We are responding to growing demand for clinical studies by adapting our approach to expansion through acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investments," says the company.

The acquisition of Eurofins fits in with its 2021 strategy in a number of ways: by expanding existing capabilities, enabling the company to offer more clinical studies, sensory analysis and evaluation, gaining access to a large UK panelist database and customized imaging system, and getting closer to local and regional customers. The Scottish company is headquartered in Edinburgh and employs 23 people.

This acquisition will enable Eurofins to further consolidate its position in the global cosmetics testing market.

Judith Russell, Managing Director of Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Limited, said: "We are delighted to welcome Alba Science to the Eurofins team. This acquisition will enable us to expand our capabilities in the UK and is an excellent complement to the existing clinical network."

Marie Reynolds, Managing Director of Alba Science, commented, "Alba Science Ltd is delighted to become part of the Eurofins family, which will facilitate our ability to grow, providing high-level analytical services to our valued customer base with increased capacity and geographic expansion."

The company will henceforth be known as "Eurofins Alba".

A new range of PET and RPET packaging for the personal care market

To meet the hygiene and beauty market's constant demand for innovation, Acti Pack is expanding its product range with new eco-designed shapes and solutions.

Acti Pack, which has been specializing in the manufacture of PET jars and bottles for almost 30 years, generates almost 65 % of its sales in the European hygiene-beauty market.

Present in most French and European supermarkets, Acti Pack's wide choice of standard models and numerous customized developments also enable it to support cosmetics brands in the packaging of their products.

Its range of PET jars and bottles, with over 150 standard models, is adapted to the sector's many applications, including shampoos, shower gels, micellar waters, cleansing gels, hair styling gels, sun care products, skincare creams, bath salts and more.

To support its customers' eco-design initiatives and facilitate access to its recycled-material packaging, the company is making its standard range of "Next" bottles, incorporating 50 % of recycled PET material, available from one pallet.

Launched in 2015, this cylindrical-shaped series has met with great success. It is currently available from 100 ml to 1000 ml in standard screw ring offering numerous closure solutions such as service, bi- or mono-color caps, or the use of pumps and sprays to meet a wide range of cosmetic applications. Given the success of this range, Acti Pack has just launched a new line of PET jars based on the same "Next" design, offering customers a complementary shape. Available in sizes ranging from 100 ml to 250 ml in Twist off 63 rings, the development of these jars involved a partnership with sister company Loire Plastic Industrie, to offer a stackable jar + cap assembly using the standard "Step" cap.

This range covers solid and viscous hygiene-beauty applications such as styling gels, care creams, bath salts, etc.

Easily customized by transparent or opaque coloring, and decoratable by silk-screen printing or labeling, "Next" jars and bottles should easily find their place in packaging for a variety of cosmetic products.

New tottle bottle models have also been launched in recent months: "Stylys" 200 ml and "Canada" 200 ml and 250 ml complete Acti Pack's latest PET bottle innovations.

All Acti Pack PET models are 100 % recyclable, and can incorporate recycled material of between 25 % and 100 % in the final jar or bottle.

Acti Pack and its Axium Packaging Group subsidiaries will be presenting their latest innovations at PCI Days (Warsaw, Poland), September 8-9, Luxe Pack Monaco, September 27-29, and Fachpack (Nuremberg, Germany).

Eco-design solutions from the partnership between Texen and Roctool

Just over a year ago, Texen and Roctool signed a collaboration agreement to jointly support Texen customers in their ecological transition through a complementary value proposition. Today, the collaboration is intensifying as part of a proactive approach. Texen has just launched its first production run and is investing more heavily in new Roctool production systems under its BESST* Transform brand. 

At the origin of this non-exclusive partnership, the two players are committed to clearly identified strategic challenges. On the one hand, Texen, whose mission is to transform matter into experience in a virtuous way; on the other, Roctool, whose technological innovation offers real opportunities in the transformation and sublimation of new-generation materials.

Delivering on market commitments

Following the installation of the first Roctool equipment in 2020, Texen is stepping up deployment of the technology across its French industrial estate. Several of its production lines are now equipped with new Roctool systems. With the aim of offering a co-development force to its customers, the Texen lab, equipped since early 2021, thus offers resources that can address the intersecting challenges of sustainable design, competitiveness and Brand Equity. 

In just one year, this partnership approach has resulted in the first ultra-premium development in 100 % recycled resin, the first step towards an iconic make-up range for which the brand has chosen PCR resins.

*BESST: Beauty + Experience + Sensation + Surface by Texen

Our last issue

Listen to us!

Newsletter