in-cosmetics, the meeting point and learning hub for the personal care development community worldwide, has joined forces with Covalo, a comprehensive search platform connecting beauty brands and suppliers. Together, they have created Discover: an innovative online platform that will transform the way visitors and exhibitors can find their best business…

Founded in Japan in 1931, Iwase Cosfa has more than 90 years of experience in the distribution of cosmetic ingredients. Their ingredients are unique with high added value and will contribute to the creation of innovative formulas. Iwase Cosfa is committed to provide personalized monitoring and advice to all their…

You’ve created a vegan beauty product and want to let the world know. How do you get your beauty products vegan-certified? Veganism is gaining momentum as consumers are becoming more and more aware of their impact on the environment and the welfare of animals. Not only is veganism taking over the food industry: according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global vegan cosmetics market size is expected to…

The pandemic changed a lot about how consumers interact with the world. Wellness has always been at the forefront of cosmetics and beauty, but a greater demand for wellness products amid the chaos of the global health crisis expanded that demand to new places. …

With easy access to shopping options on social media platforms like Instagram, brands are able to integrate their shopping experiences with technology in even greater ways than ever before. …

Analysis by in-Cosmetics Asia and Covalo reveals the categories gaining traction in the personal care market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with hair care ingredients taking the lead. Popular ingredient searches in APAC region Findings show that hair care is the most searched for category, with 55% of APAC professionals searching for relevant applications and active…

Carbon dioxide is as much part of our lives as oxygen and water are. It is an important greenhouse gas that helps trap heat in our atmosphere; without it, our planet would be too cold to live on. However, an increase in CO2 concentrations is causing average global temperatures to…

L’Oréal Groupe, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble are among the 36 cosmetic giants behind this new environmental impact assessing system for beauty goods. Initially announced September 2021, the purpose of the EcoBeautyScore Consortium is to enable consumers to make sustainable choices with clear, transparent, and comparable information about the environmental…

The purpose of the program is to ensure human and environmental safety, to build trust throughout the supply chain with third-party verified transparency, and to help suppliers proactively stay ahead of regulations and trends. At the time of publishing, Covalo already lists fourteen ingredients with the SAFER certification. …