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Coveco: eco-efficient washing pilot plant for the cosmetics industry

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site-industries-cosmetiques Stainless steel industrial piping system with valves, gauges, motors and blue wires in a modern plant, probably used for manufacturing or processing liquids.

Since 2025, Ibbeo Cosmétiques has been operating a pilot washing plant for the reuse of glass, metal and plastic cosmetics packaging.

Ibbeo Cosmétiques presents Coveco, a collective solution for washing and reusing cosmetics packaging. The project brings together a multi-technology washing technology called Coveclean and peripheral equipment to ensure direct reuse of containers on production lines.

Coveco solution

Since 2025, the first pilot plant has been operational in France, housing Coveclean's innovative multi-technology washing equipment combining detergents, aspersion and ultrasound. Coveco processes multi-material (glass, metal and plastic), multi-form and multi-cosmetic galenic packaging.

Tests carried out in 2024/2025 with some twenty European cosmetics brands focused on washing quality and unit traceability, in line with the microbiological and procedural requirements of European cosmetics regulations.

Towards eco-efficient washing

The Coveco project began with an analysis and feasibility phase. Assistance from Ademe and Citeo supported the first phase, which focused on life-cycle analysis and the feasibility of washing and reusing glass cosmetic bottles and jars. Phase 2 focused on collective and independent washing projects up to 2024, including trials and R&D experimentation. The project places eco-efficient packaging washing at the heart of a reuse dynamic to meet regulatory requirements and the AGEC law.

EpiSnow and PhytoSpherix Hair, two active ingredients targeting skin and hair longevity

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site-industries-cosmetiques Two ears of yellow corn, their kernels partially exposed, grow on a green corn plant. The image has a circular, blurred border effect.

Mibelle Biochemistry presents two active ingredients for the cosmetics market: EpiSnow, a biotech active ingredient designed to reduce the biological age of skin cells, and PhytoSpherix Hair, a plant-based glycogen formulated to replenish follicle energy and support hair density.

EpiSnow is described as a biotechnology active inspired by the survival strategies of snow algae and designed to intervene on seven key markers of skin aging. The company states that the active aims to reduce the biological age of cells, prevent cellular senescence and restore a more even skin tone.

Claimed actions on skin cells

EpiSnow improves cellular metabolism and supports the skin's epigenetic health, contributing to long-lasting skin vitality. The active ingredient protects the skin from premature aging processes.

Plant glycogen for hair growth

PhytoSpherix Hair is presented as a glycogen extracted from a special non-GMO variety of corn. The text states that this glycogen provides targeted energy to the follicles, replenishes the hair's energy reserves and promotes increased follicular activity.

The company describes the effects observed on growth and appearance: accelerated growth, denser, stronger-looking hair. PhytoSpherix Hair claims an energizing mechanism specific to hair growth performance.

Mibelle Biochemistry presented these active ingredients at in-cosmetics Global 2026.

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Aesthetic trends 2026: naturalness, sustainability and AI

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site-industries-cosmetiques Split image: The left side shows a woman receiving a facial skin analysis using a digital camera; the right side shows a person receiving a cosmetic injection in the lips. The text provides survey data on attitudes and trends in beauty care.

The report presented by PerfectCorp combines a survey of 300 consumers and Spate data to map out 2026 expectations in aesthetics: sustainability, natural results and AI visualization. These elements highlight preferences for skin prevention, transparency and pre-treatment confidence.

Broad adoption and key figures

80 % of respondents are in favor of treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers and advanced skin procedures. In the sample, 45 % say they have already had a procedure, and 44 % are seriously considering one. However, a third of those surveyed regret having undergone a procedure.

Research and behavior: prevention and micro-interventions

Spate reports an increase in research on the «ageing management» 151.6 % year-on-year. Interest in «micro-injections» increased by 859.7 % over the same period, reflecting a search for discrete results. The report highlights a growing preference for preventive care, skin health and subtle improvements rather than radical transformations.

AI visualization appears to be a confidence-booster: 84 % feel that AI-generated insights into procedures such as Botox and filler injections would boost their confidence before trying a treatment, and 87 % feel that AI visualization would improve their trust in a practitioner.

Alice Chang, founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. emphasizes the role of skin analysis and AI simulation technologies for consultations: *«As aesthetic treatments become increasingly integrated into modern beauty and wellness routines, consumers are looking for personalized guidance, natural results and greater certainty before making a decision.»

The skin analysis and AI simulation APIs are presented as easy to integrate and scalable, designed for medical-aesthetic centers, clinics, dermatologists and skin care professionals to offer personalized consultations and realistic simulations.

The report combines survey and data from Google searches, TikTok views and Instagram posts via the Spate index, providing a measure of online interest in observed aesthetic trends.

IFF presents two synthetic ingredients for perfumery at SIMPPAR

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site-industries-cosmetiques A blue glass bottle stands next to a vertical stack of apple, pear, banana, strawberry and fig slices, garnished with mint leaves and rose petals, on a white background.

Two ingredients - Pomarina and Orionide Oliffac - will be on display at SIMPPAR on May 26-27 in Grasse, targeting fruity and musky profiles and regulatory and biodegradability requirements.

Pomarina and Orionide Oliffac will be shown on the stand IFF (E5) at the SIMPPAR trade show, May 26-27 in Grasse. Pomarina offers a fruity profile with high diffusion, while Orionide Oliffac aims for a cleaner, biodegradable musky character.

Pomarina: fruity profile, formulation stability

Pomarina is described as offering a «fresh, juicy and highly diffusive».» with notes of apple, pear, banana, strawberry and natural fig facets, and high impact at low dosage. The composition is presented without identified allergens, which would enrich the top and heart notes, enhance shine and hold, and ensure stability in water-based systems.

Orionide Oliffac: modernized musk and biodegradability

Orionide Oliffac is described as a soft, creamy, luminous musk base, composed of 88 % of rapidly biodegradable ingredients. The product offers a clean profile, with subtle floral notes and a light animalic signature, with low-dose efficacy and cost/performance positioning presented as an alternative to traditional musks such as Galaxolide.

The presentation at SIMPPAR coincides with the joint exhibition of new natural innovations from LMR by IFF, and is part of the Oliffacs portfolio of ready-to-use bases for olfactory construction.

Skin Interfaces: Decoding the Living Network at the SFC Symposium

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site-industries-cosmetiques A woman with long black hair looks at the camera against a vibrant, abstract blue background. The text reads: "International Symposium. Skin and interfaces: Decoding the living network.

On December 8 and 9, 2026, the French Society of Cosmetology is organizing the 2026 edition of its International Symposium in Paris and online, focusing on the theme «Skin Interfaces: Decoding the Living Network». Researchers have until July 15, 2026 to submit an abstract; the SFC plans to select and honor a young doctoral or post-doctoral student.

For its 20ᵉ edition, the International Symposium of the Société Française de Cosmétologie is focusing on the skin, considered as «a living communication network» and skin interfaces, described in the «Skin Interfaces: Decoding the Living Network». The event will bring together researchers, industrialists and international experts on the scientific mutations targeted by this edition.

The scientific pillars

The program is built around five pillars set out by the organizer:

1. Tissue interfaces and the dialogue between host and microbiota
2. The scalp-hair ecosystem
3. The skin-brain axis and the contribution of neuroscience
4. Nature as a partner
5. Digital and augmented interfaces

Format, program and selection of interventions

The edition adopts a hybrid format: face-to-face at Cinéma Pathé Alésia (73 avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris 14ᵉ) and remote via dedicated online access. The program takes place over two days, entirely in English. It includes keynotes (30-minute plenary lectures), scientific sessions (15-minute presentations selected by a scientific jury for their relevance, innovative character and contribution to cosmetology) and time for exchanges: each session is followed by a question-and-answer session with participants. The event has a capacity of 220 participants.

A call for abstracts is open, with a deadline for receipt set for July 15, 2026. In addition, the SFC plans to offer «a platform for one of our young talents, selected from among the best scientific submissions».» to honor a young doctoral or post-doctoral student.

Every year, the International Symposium brings together over 200 researchers, scientists, industrialists, startups, service providers and students to share and network on technological advances and research results in cosmetology.

For the record, the format of the sessions and their selection by a scientific jury are set out in the organization documentation: 30-minute keynotes, 15-minute sessions and systematic exchanges with the audience.

Natursol BioSeven: biodegradable cationic polymer for rinse-off formulations

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site-industries-cosmetiques A green pump bottle surrounded by white foam sits on a bed of long green leaves, with other bottles partially hidden among the leaves on a dark textured background.

SNF presents Natursol Bioseven, a biodegradable cationic polymer for foaming hair and body formulations, introduced at in-cosmetics 2026 and designed for integration into existing wash bases.

SNF presented Natursol Bioseven at in-cosmetics 2026. The product is presented as a new-generation cationic polymer developed for foaming rinse-off applications, in particular shampoos and shower gels.

Positioning and environmental profile

Natursol Bioseven is presented as an alternative to the polyquaterniums used in shampoos and shower gels.

The polymer achieves a biodegradability level of over 60 % in 28 days according to OECD 301F, a parameter mentioned as relevant for raw material selection.

The substance is patent-protected and has been developed to meet today's formulation constraints, notably compatibility with a wide range of surfactant systems and robustness to industrial process conditions.

Functional properties and formulation compatibility

Designed for foaming systems, Natursol Bioseven delivers the functional benefits cited for hair and skin applications: improved detangling, especially on fine hair, without build-up.

On the skin, the polymer contributes to a soft feel after rinsing.

It supports the formation of fine, dense and stable foam.

The polymer can be incorporated into a variety of cleansing bases (shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers) and has good tolerance to pH variations and electrolytes, making it easy to integrate into existing formulations.

Natursol Bioseven is a liquid, cold-processable solution designed to be intuitive to use and compatible with standard manufacturing processes.

Innovative Beauty Group unveils X+Y = beauty at PLMA Amsterdam

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site-industries-cosmetiques A blue-eyed person applies a pink under-eye gel patch to her face. The background is light blue and the text "x+y=beauty" is displayed across the image.

At PLMA 2026, Innovative Beauty Group will be presenting X+Y= beauty, a retail range developed in conjunction with IBG's Beauty Intelligence department, aimed at European distributors and comprising some forty references.

At PLMA 2026 in Amsterdam, Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) will present X+Y = beauty, its new retail brand designed for European retailers. The range has been developed in conjunction with IBG's Beauty Intelligence department, and will be on show at the IBG stand, Stand 8.D05, on May 19 and 20, 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.

Introducing the X+Y = beauty range

IBG describes X+Y = beauty as «.« a fun, vitamin-packed new range for a daily routine that's accessible to everyone. » The line incorporates consumer trends and expectations from social networks, and includes some forty SKUs. The displays are ready-to-use, combining playful products with a value proposition, « which makes it easy to launch, easy to buy ». Recommended retail prices range from €1.49 to €4.99.

Distribution, formulas and calendar

Distribution is targeted within the European Union. Discussions are underway with retailers, pharmacies, drugstores and online stores. X+Y = beauty will be available in the fourth quarter of 2026, in time for the festive season. The products are made with vegan formulas and focus on natural ingredients.

Cosmed rolls out seven regional Biodiversity&Cosmetics meetings

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site-industries-cosmetiques Logo with the text "Stratégie nationale BIODIVERSITÉ 2030" in turquoise and yellow, surrounded by a rounded diamond.

Cosmed is deploying a structured operational mechanism at regional level: seven regional Biodiversity&Cosmetics Meetings, organized in partnership with the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), the French General Commission for Sustainable Development (CGDD) and the French General Directorate for Enterprise (DGE).

Cosmed, a federation of small and medium-sized businesses and ETIs in the cosmetics sector, is organizing seven regional Biodiversity&Cosmetics Meetings in 2026. The meetings are organized by Cosmed's regional Cosmetopôles, in partnership with the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), the French General Commission for Sustainable Development (CGDD) and the French General Directorate for Enterprise (DGE).

Biodiversity&Cosmetics regional meetings

The scheme will include seven regional days devoted to themes linked to the cosmetics industry's impact on and dependence on biodiversity. The days aim to « transform biodiversity issues into concrete actions for SMEs and accelerate the transition to action »according to the association.

Three regional stages announced:

  • May 21, 2026 - Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur: «Biodiversity Raw Materials» - topics to be announced: assessment of dependence on natural resources in the raw materials portfolio; levers for action to secure supplies while helping to preserve ecosystems; opportunities offered by co-products.
  • May 28, 2026 - Grand Ouest: «Packaging Biodiversity» - topics announced: solutions to reduce the footprint of packaging on ecosystems; supplier commitment; innovations in bio-based materials.
  • June 9, 2026 - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: «Biodiversity Water» - topics announced: understanding the industry's water footprint; tools for measuring, reducing and compensating for pressures on water resources.

Each regional day focuses on a specific theme, with the aim of ’ educating companies about biodiversity impacts and dependencies »from« identify existing best practices, obstacles encountered and solutions that can be mobilized »and« building an ecosystem of committed players ".

All of this work - a summary of the regional Biodiversity Days, an inventory of practices, identified levers for action and initial sectoral trajectories - will form the subject of a deliverable that will be officially submitted to the Ministry of the Environment at the end of 2026.

At the same time, Cosmed is participating in an inter-institutional working group led by the OFB, the CGDD and the DGE, with a three-pronged objective: to take stock of existing initiatives; to diagnose action levers specific to the cosmetics sector; and to draw up impact-reduction trajectories.

Roquette launches four new solutions to enhance texture and sensory performance

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site-industries-cosmetiques A group of skincare and cosmetics products, including a lotion pump bottle, stick foundation, lip balm, colored capsules, flower petals, and gel and cream balls, set against a pale pink background.

Roquette announces Beauté by Roquette DS 700 and three premium alginates unveiled at in-cosmetics Global 2026.

Roquette introduces four new references to its Beauté by Roquette portfolio: a starch-based softgel capsule technology, Beauté by Roquette DS 700, and three marine-derived alginates, Beauté by Roquette AG 215, AG 219 and AG 291.

A premium range of marine alginates

Beauté by Roquette AG 215, AG 219 and AG 291 are a selection of premium alginates derived from renewable brown algae. Easily biodegradable, they are supported by recognized responsible sourcing programs. Beauty by Roquette alginates offer a wide range of gelling behaviors, from viscous or elastic gels to firmer structures with good shape retention, giving formulators the flexibility to design creative textures and differentiating consumer experiences.

In practice, Beauté by Roquette AG 215 is particularly suited to gel and stick formats; Beauté by Roquette AG 219 provides suspension properties; and Beauté by Roquette AG 291 stands out as a viscosifier. The three alginates also provide a fresh effect and a very light, smooth skin feel. According to the company, they can also bring a high level of freshness and transparency to formulations.

Dual-impact innovation for protection and performance from the inside out

Beauté by Roquette DS 700 is presented as an advanced, ready-to-use, vegan softgel capsule technology for customizable premium packaging. It enables brands to create distinctive single-dose capsules by adapting their shape, size and color, while delivering premium cosmetic formulas. Starch-based and biodegradable, Beauté by Roquette DS 700 is described as an animal-free alternative to gelatin capsules, helping to preserve sensitive active ingredients and formulas.

The company is also positioning Beauté by Roquette DS 700 as a high-performance film-former for cosmetics, offering 100 % water resistance in sun and make-up applications.

Bormioli Luigi launches Linea, a standard bottle with straight lines

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site-industries-cosmetiques A clear, rectangular glass bottle with a small threaded neck at the top, set vertically on a reflective white surface. The bottle is empty, with smooth, flat surfaces.
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To meet the evolving demands of its customers and respond to the strong growth of niche fragrances in Europe and worldwide, Bormioli Luigi is revamping its catalog, favoring models whose simple shapes give free rein to personalization through decoration. After Edge in 2025, here's Linéa, beautifully cut in a rectangle shape.

As niche perfumery continues to grow around the world, young brands are looking for products that are both standard and high quality, whose design they can adopt and stand out with their own unique decor. With this in mind, Bormioli Luigi has redesigned its product collection ready-to-go by selecting models with clean, easy-to-appropriate shapes. The catalog now includes new straight shapes, cut from thick glass for an assertive premium look.

Straight lines

After Edge, launched in 2025, with its cubic shape, here's Linéa, designed as a rectangle that's wider than it is tall. Its first sign of differentiation lies in its sharp edges, which are particularly delicate to industrialize. The distribution of the glass follows the shape of the bottle, creating depth and an elegant interplay of volumes. For this creation, Bormioli Luigi made no concessions on the quality and weight of the glass, which is comparable to that of custom-made products. What's more, Linéa can be made with 15 % of recycled glass. Initially available in a single 100-ml format, it features a screw ring (SNI15) for refillability and easy recycling.

When decor makes all the difference

Edge and Linéa have been designed to accept all forms of decoration (lacquering, hot stamping, silk-screening, sublimation, etc.), and particularly Inside interior lacquering, which emphasizes the thickness and elegant distribution of the glass. To anticipate brand demand, the Parma decoration workshop has a special machine dedicated to interior lacquering in small quantities. In a few months' time, the Bormioli Luigi collection will welcome new models, this time aimed at the travel retail.

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