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Candiani opts for the eco-friendly Surlyn PC 2000 REN

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G. Candiani integrates Surlyn PC 2000 REN into its premium cream jars, marking an eco-responsible turning point in the cosmetics industry.

Italian company G. Candiani, specializing in cosmetics packaging, adopts Surlyn PC 2000 REN from Dow, a bio-circular resin used for its new top-of-the-range cream pots. This choice is part of an eco-responsible approach, without compromising the aesthetic quality expected by major brands.

Design and sustainability at the heart of innovation

Surlyn PC 2000 REN retains its strengths, including crystal-clear transparency and luxurious shine, while being derived from bio-circular resources such as used cooking oils. « We now offer an eco-responsible alternative with the same performance. »explains Carlo Candiani, the company's managing director.

Innovative solutions for the future

With this integration, Candiani joins other industry leaders who place sustainability at the heart of their strategy. « Dow's commitment to the circular economy is based on a strong conviction: innovation is the key to reducing our environmental impact. »says Dow's Imran Munshi.

Aptar Beauty wins the «Inclusive Designer» label for its packaging

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Aptar Beauty recently became the first beauty packaging supplier to receive the «Concepteur Inclusif» label from APF France Handicap, confirming its commitment to universally accessible design.

Aptar Beauty was honored with the «Inclusive Designer» label last October, a mark recognizing the company's commitment to inclusive design. This distinction makes Aptar the first player in the beauty sector to actively integrate the principles of inclusive design into its products, working closely with entities such as APF France handicap's TechLab.

Working together to promote inclusiveness

Aptar Beauty hasn't just adopted principles of inclusivity; it has integrated them at the source of its creative processes. In partnership with TechLab, the company conducts ideation workshops to test new packaging prototypes. This collaborative approach helps identify the improvements needed to optimize the user experience, comments Marie Jacquemin, global manager of consumer innovation at Aptar Beauty: « Inclusive design is at the heart of our innovation strategy. In partnership with APF France handicap, we integrate the principles of universal design into our design processes to develop solutions that are accessible to all. "

Aptar's commitment to inclusiveness is also reflected in its corporate culture, as Marcia Thomas, Global Head of Diversity at AptarGroup points out: « For Aptar, inclusive innovation is not just a goal, it's a state of mind. By integrating the principles of universal design into our corporate culture, we empower our teams to create meaningful solutions that reflect the diversity of our global community. "

This recognition cements Aptar Beauty's position in the beauty sector, highlighting not only its packaging innovation, but also its deep commitment to a more empathetic and accessible approach to design.

Techniplast unveils Refill Station 2.0 at Luxepack Monaco

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[Techniplast](www.techniplast.com) presents the Refill Station 2.0, an innovative filling solution, at Luxepack Monaco 2025. This device is part of a circular economy approach, meeting the requirements of the AGEC law.

At Luxepack Monaco 2025, specialist French industrial group Techniplast presented its latest innovation, the Refill Station 2.0. This filling station has been designed to meet the needs of brands and retailers in terms of user experience and environmental impact. The Refill Station 2.0 is specially designed to offer exceptional ease of use, thanks to its digital display that enables perfume bottles to be refilled with a single click.

A shift towards a circular economy

Driven by the directives of the AGEC law, which promotes the transformation towards a circular economy, the Refill Station 2.0 offers a series of advanced technical features. It is compatible with all perfume brands, whether crimped or unscrewable pumps, and guarantees precise dosing to +/- 1.5 %. Thanks to the exclusive use of glass carboys, it preserves fragrance quality while avoiding the need for rinsing between fillings.

Technology and innovation

Equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth connection capabilities, the station not only transmits legal information concerning fragrances, but also tracks statistical filling data, integrating enhanced traceability thanks to a QRCode affixed to the 500 ml carboys. « This patented innovation, manufactured in France, is designed to offer an ultra-premium filling service. »says the company.

Vytrus Biotech invests 3.5 million euros in new plant

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Vytrus Biotech reinforces its production capacity with a 3.5 million euro investment in a new plant in Terrassa. This expansion project is designed to meet the growing demand for its natural active ingredients in the cosmetics sector.

Vytrus Biotech, specialized in active ingredients derived from plant biotechnology for the cosmetics industry, has announced a strategic investment to create a new production plant in Terrassa, Spain. Scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2026, the 3.5 million euro initiative will strengthen the company's industrial structure with a 1,600 m² plant, while meeting the growing international demand for natural ingredients for cosmetics.

International expansion and growth

In this first phase of expansion, Vytrus plans to triple its production capacity to meet the growing expectations of its international customers. This initiative is in line with the company's growth strategy, which aims to consolidate its position as an international reference in biotechnology applied to cosmetics. The company is also focusing on innovation and sustainability to generate value for its shareholders and customers.

The financing of this expansion is based on a balanced structure, with 50 % from own resources and 50 % from long-term bank financing, thus ensuring a prudent financial profile.

Against a backdrop of strong growth, Vytrus Biotech recorded a 75 % increase in sales in the first half of 2025 compared with 2024, with sales of 4.38 million euros. This performance was driven by rigorous cost management and a marked increase in its international presence in several regions, notably Asia-Pacific, where sales were strong.

Finally, thanks to this investment and development strategy, Vytrus expects to achieve sales of 12 million euros and EBITDA of 5 million euros by 2027, in line with its strategic plan.

Alter-Thickhair: a new natural, upcycled hair densifier made in France

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The Breton manufacturer Lessonia presents Alter-Thickhair, a plant-based ingredient designed to densify hair. Made from fibers derived from oud wood, this new product is a natural, sustainable and vegan alternative to traditional fibers such as nylon, cotton or keratin.

Meeting the expectations of a changing market

Faced with the problems of hair density loss linked to stress, hormonal variations or diet, demand for natural, effective solutions is growing. At the same time, formulations are increasingly oriented towards responsible ingredients, without compromising performance.

This is the background to Alter-Thickhair, designed to meet both the environmental challenges and the efficiency needs of hair care brands.

A reused raw material: oud wood

Traditionally used in perfumery, oud wood reveals a new use here. Lessonia uses the residues from the distillation of its essential oil to create an upcycled hair fiber, through a grinding and micronization process carried out at its Saint-Thonan plant in Brittany.

Natural electrostatic fixation

The resulting fibers have a positive charge that interacts with the hair's naturally negative charge. This electrostatic adhesion mechanism ensures even distribution, long-lasting hold without residue or transfer, and a natural look.

An ingredient that can be adapted to your needs

Available in two standard shades (Natural and Brown), Alter-Thickhair can be customized to meet the requirements of formulators and brands.

Key features

  • Instant densifying effect
  • Light, soft, non-sticky texture
  • Long-lasting hold
  • 100 % natural, vegan, microplastic-free
  • Made in France from upcycled materials

«With Alter-Thickhair, we give a second life to a precious and rare raw material used in perfumery. It's an innovation that combines durability and visible effectiveness. The effect is incredible as soon as you apply it, explains Marion Lagadec, Lessonia's Marketing Manager.

Yves Rocher: international expansion and new experience in Asia

Yves Rocher strengthens its global presence with an expansion project in Asia. The brand relies on innovation and a unique integrated model.

Yves Rocher is pursuing its growth strategy by focusing on three key areas: strengthening its French base, omnichannel development and ambitious expansion in Asia. In France, the renovation of more than half of the 600 stores is planned by 2029, accompanied by the consolidation of its digital strategy via its online platform bringing together more than 80 partner brands.

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We are entering a new phase of growth, at a time when the beauty industry is transforming itself. »explains Guillaume Darrousez, General Manager of Yves Rocher.

Asian expansion and product innovation

Internationally, Yves Rocher is preparing to roll out in eight Asian markets by 2026, including South Korea and Japan, with a strategy integrating innovation and digital presence, notably via TikTok Shop. A pilot test in Thailand will introduce a new retail concept, designed to enrich the customer experience through personalized advice and product experimentation. The brand is also targeting the Indian market, banking on the effectiveness of its plant-based cosmetics.

Dermo-botanical leadership and sustainable commitment

With nearly 8 million customers in France and 20 million worldwide, Yves Rocher reinforces its leadership by leveraging 65 years of dermo-botanical expertise. The brand remains true to its “from plant to skin” model, emphasizing its commitments to biodiversity and reducing its environmental footprint. Present in over 90 countries, the family-owned company continues to promote naturalness and French production as pillars of its global strategy.

With this international expansion, Yves Rocher is positioning itself to become a benchmark for responsible, natural beauty, both in France and abroad. This ambitious gamble sets out a growth trajectory in which innovation and respect for the environment meet the expectations of a rapidly changing market.

New advances in biotechnology at in-cosmetics Asia 2025

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In-cosmetics Asia 2025 highlights biotechnological innovations in the personal care sector, as the market continues to grow in Asia-Pacific.

Focus on biotechnology

The in-cosmetics Asia 2025 event, scheduled to take place in Bangkok from November 4 to 6, will feature biotechnology as its central theme. Designed to be the Asia-Pacific region's leading trade show for personal care ingredients, it will feature 37 innovations from a diverse range of countries including Japan, China and Italy. According to Sarah Gibson, event director, «the focus on biotech beauty represents a step forward for the market. Consumers are increasingly demanding natural, sustainable forms.». This demonstration includes formulas developed by renowned companies such as BASF, Azelis and dsm-firmenich.

Innovations on display

Among the expected innovations, Azelis will present products such as 360 Hair Repair & Shield cream serum, using biotechnological peptides to revitalize hair, and advanced sun protection with SUN-sitive Biome Sun Dew SPF50+ PA++++. For its part, BASF will be contributing biofermentation innovations, including Yogurt - Do a Favor on Skin, a lightweight sunscreen enriched with exosomal postbiotics, offering optimized protection against UV rays. Japan's Matsumoto Trading Co. will unveil Dewy Enchanting Lip & Cheek, a multifunctional make-up based on GeoFuse-moist, derived from a natural 100% origin. In addition, Malaysia-based Davos Life Science offers Luscious Lip Jelly, a hybrid make-up and skincare product.

Event participants will have the opportunity to preview these products before they reach the market. The event will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Bitec) and will run parallel to Cosmex, offering extensive coverage of cosmetic manufacturing and packaging technologies.

Cosmetic 360: video review

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The latest edition of Cosmetic 360 came to a close with a host of new products discovered while wandering the aisles of the 260 exhibitors or rewarded by the Awards presented by a jury of professionals (including Industries Cosmétiques has been part of it from the outset). If you weren't among the 5,800 visitors to this year's event, here's a video recap.

Solabia

Nextdot

My beacon

Technature

Byome Labs

Greentech

Cosmetopack

Brain Impact Neuroscience

Microfactory

Sparxell

Aïna Queiroz

New visual hair analysis capabilities from Dia-Stron

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Dia-Stron enhances its offer with visual hair analysis capabilities to reinforce the substantiation of hair product claims.

Dia-Stron, a specialist in testing the properties of hair fibers, recently announced the addition of new visual analysis skills to its catalog of global services. This addition enables manufacturers to accurately support product performance and claim validity through advanced testing methods.

Innovative technologies from Bossa Nova Vision

The technologies employed come from Bossa Nova Vision, its American subsidiary, known for its sophisticated equipment. These new techniques are used to assess various visual aspects of hair, such as shine, volume, color and resilience to tangling. Rebecca Lunn, Applications Manager at Dia-Stron, underlines the importance of these advances: « Claims supported by robust scientific data are essential for building consumer confidence and offering a competitive edge in the marketplace. "

These services are particularly suited to testing on different hair types and treatment protocols, making them invaluable for the product development stages and final validation of performance claims by manufacturers of raw ingredients, finished products and hair appliances.

Horace chooses recycled packaging for a responsible gesture

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Men's skincare brand Horace has adopted the recycled PET stick developed by Cosmogen for its new lip balm, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable beauty.

The Horace brand recently selected the 100 % PET PCR stick, designed by Cosmogen, to package its latest lip balm. This strategic choice is part of a wider initiative to promote environmentally-friendly packaging solutions. The stick is adorned in black with a selective varnish, combining aesthetics with functionality while reaffirming the brand's ecological commitment.

Customizable, sustainable solutions

With a capacity of 3.7 g, the stick integrates a customizable offer, whether PET or r-PET monomaterial, and adapts to a variety of products, from waxes to sunscreens. Cosmogen extends this range with compacts, brushes and kabukis, enabling cosmetics brands to create coherent, sustainable lines. As Cosmogen's «Innovation & Development» department emphasizes, the company is pursuing its mission of responsible innovation for sustainable beauty that respects both people and the environment.

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