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Verescence presents its Sustainability Report 2022-2023

Verescence, a global specialist in luxury bottles for the perfume and cosmetics industry, has published its 2022-2023 sustainability report, approved by the independent third-party organization KPMG. 

This sixth report highlights the progress made by Verescence in its fundamental pillars: People First, Act For Society and Eco Solutions, as part of its Glass made to last program. 

"Verescence's significant progress, illustrated in this sixth sustainability report, is only possible thanks to a solid governance and performance system.said Thomas Riou, CEO of Verescence. In 2022, our efforts were rewarded once again by EcoVadis, which awarded us a platinum medal, as well as by CDP, which awarded us a double 'A' for our leadership in climate action and water management." 

Here are a few highlights: 

  • Verescence has reduced its CO2 emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 20 % since 2017, and its 2019-2034 decarbonization plan has been approved by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative on the basis of the WB2C scenario.
  • Verescence recycles 98% of the water used in its industrial processes in a closed loop at its sites and has reduced its water withdrawals by 50% since 2017.
  • Verescence recycled 91% of its waste and produced 62% of its bottles from post-consumer recycled glass (PCR), demonstrating its commitment to a circular economy.
  • Verescence favors short supply chains, with 97% of purchases coming from local suppliers.
  • Verescence maintains a lost-time accident frequency rate of less than 5, 2.5 times lower than the industry average.
  • Verescence has achieved parity in hiring, with 52% women recruited, including in production, quality, moldmaking and maintenance.

Coverpla strengthens its presence in the Italian market with Reynaldi

Coverpla and its Italian division are involved in developing new fragrances for the Reynaldi house.

Founded by Dr. Reynaldi over 40 years ago, the Turin-based company has gradually established itself as a leader in its country for its cosmetics, orchestrating their complete development right through to formulation. Today, the company stands out for its commitment to nature and civil society.

A year ago, she decided to add Bois Tonic, Rose Taif, Blossom and Tiaré to her fragrance collection, making it "modern and elegant". 

Coverpla, partner to a customizable offer

The brand's brief was to modernize its lines of colognes and eaux de parfum in line with market trends. The idea was not only to create a sensory product, but also to offer the consumer a beautiful object to display in a bathroom, to give as a gift or to treat oneself. "We wanted a particularly elegant product whose pure, defined lines could appeal to both the Italian and foreign markets."

More than a standard offer, a service

For these four fragrances, the brand chose the 200 ml Elsa and 50 ml Laura bottles, both with matte black Vintage caps and silver-tinted pumps and pump covers. Coverpla advised on aesthetics and practiced its art of personalizing a product through mix & match of its component parts. For this development, the Vintage hood forms a common thread between the various references. Adding to the elegance is a deliberately uncluttered label.

FaiveleyTech magnifies the new Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil eau de toilette

Rochas recently unveiled its new Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil eau de toilette, a musky floral citrus that offers a journey to the Mediterranean Riviera.

A premium hood with a refined finish for a breath of modernity

For its luminous, fresh and contemporary new eau de toilette, Interparfums entrusted FaiveleyTech with the creation of the cap design.

FaiveleyTech is an international group of French origin, specializing in high value-added plastic injection molding for demanding, selective and/or normative markets in industry, beauty and health.

FaiveleyTech has designed a massive white single-injected sphere-shaped cap with ambitious dimensions, as a symbol of strength and movement.

A feat made possible by FaiveleyTech's Beauty BU's mastery of plastic injection, which gives the fragrance a soft, pleasant feel like the "cottony softness of white musks".

"The elegant soft-touch effect on the surface, with no finishing touches and discreet joint lines, completes the challenge set by the brand.explains Béryl Tomaschett, Key Account Manager at FaiveleyTech Orgelet.

The cap adapts to the capacity: 100 ml Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil.

Photo: © Rochas

Alter-Powders: an alternative to unwanted ingredients in formulations 

Since 2002, Lessonia's core business and expertise has been the design and manufacture of cosmetic ingredients. At a time when environmental awareness is on the rise, and consumers are keen to avoid using cosmetics containing decried ingredients, Lessonia offers new perspectives with a new range of functional ingredients. 

These plant-based ingredients are technical alternatives to criticized ingredients. For example, they offer alternatives to synthetic polymers, talc, surfactants and modified starches. 

To develop and manufacture this range, Lessonia is capitalizing on its industrial tools for transforming plant powders and on its formulation know-how. It's a strategic shift away from its core business of manufacturing exfoliating particles and micronized plant powders.

 This range is the result of an R&D project aimed at identifying the potential cosmetic applications of numerous white and colorless plant raw materials. One of the main objectives of this development was to propose plant-based solutions with no negative organoleptic impact in formulas. 

The Alter-Powders range is made up of six ingredients whose functions are to emulsify, thicken, gel...

Alter-Emulfaba is the first emulsifier on the market made exclusively from natural 100 % plant extracts, without chemical grafting. Easy to use with few incompatibilities, it enables the formulation of very white emulsions with a very soft, non-sticky, non-soap sensoriality. It is a powder emulsifier, based on plant extracts and gums, without chemical modification. This natural Cosmos-compliant functional ingredient is a plant-based alternative to the surfactants normally used in emulsions.

Alter-Thickbarley is a high-viscosity 100 % powder thickener of plant and natural origin, used to formulate thick, rich but non-greasy textures with a powdery effect. This natural Cosmos-compliant functional ingredient is an alternative to modified starches and synthetic polymers. It maintains perfect whiteness, even during heat treatment.

Alter-Gelijac is a 100% powdered gelling agent of plant and natural origin, enabling high viscosity and translucent gels to be obtained. This natural Cosmos-compliant functional ingredient is a plant-based alternative to xanthan gum, carbomers and synthetic polymers. It leaves a protective film on the skin and a pleasant sensation of freshness. It can be used hot or cold.

Alter-Gelitium is a 100% powdered gelling agent of plant and natural origin that can be used to formulate transparent aqueous gels or as a co-emulsifier or suspending agent. This natural Cosmos-compliant functional ingredient is a plant-based alternative to synthetic polymers.

Alter-Suspensilia is a 100% powdered suspension agent of plant and natural origin, made from Sterculia gum, the resin of the Sterculia tree. This natural Cosmos-compliant functional ingredient is an alternative to synthetic polymers. It has high suspending power and low viscosity.

Alter-Talcanioc, an ingredient to formulate a hydrophobic powder. This functional ingredient is a plant-based alternative to talc with the same hydrophobic properties. It is ideal for protecting the skin against moisture, and will be the perfect natural, plant-based ingredient to formulate baby powders, make-up or even be used as a touch-up agent.


Interview with Morgane Boucher, R&D Manager

Morgane Boucher RD- Ingredients - Product info

What problems encountered in cosmetic formulations motivated you to develop this range?

Many of the Inci used in our formulations are criticized for posing a health risk to consumers or having a negative impact on the environment. Talc, for example, has been banned in the USA. Lessonia aims to offer upcycled, natural and plant-based ingredients and raw materials to its customers. Our ambition has therefore been to respond to a more responsible and ethical demand by developing a range of natural, plant-based white powders that also meet the needs of formulators.

What are the special features of these alternative powders?

The alternative powders in the Alter-Powders range are natural, plant-based, Cosmos-compliant and Ok Chine. The powders are white or very light-colored and odorless. Bringing these two criteria together was very ambitious, and we're delighted to be able to offer these alternative natural ingredients.

In this range, is there an ingredient that required more constraints for its development?

Yes, especially for Alter-Suspensilia. At Lessonia, we manufacture our own micronized powders and exfoliating particles. It was therefore obvious for us to develop a natural gelling agent to keep our raw materials in suspension. Exfoliating particles can be dense and heavy, so a great deal of R&D went into developing a gelling agent to optimize the presence of these particles and keep them in suspension.

How long did it take you to develop this range?

We worked on the development of this new range for over a year. Alter-Powders is the result of extensive R&D work. In fact, we screened over 50 raw materials for our sourcing. The aim was to target the main property of each material. A great deal of work went into optimizing processes and combinations to obtain the most effective formulation of our ingredients for formulators. We put a lot of effort into this innovative project. Today, the whole team is proud to see this project come to fruition, and to present it at our trade shows and customer visits.

Aptar strengthens its business in Oyonnax

On July 12, Aptar inaugurated its new site dedicated to luxury packaging in Oyonnax, Ain. The new site reflects Aptar Beauty's strategic vision and the Group's strong roots in France.

Operational since early January 2023, Aptar's state-of-the-art, made-to-measure luxury beauty site in Oyonnax represents an investment of 42 million euros. It occupies a surface area of 25,000 m2 and employs 460 people. 

Previously spread over five sites, 80% of its production tools were relocated in record time. Aptar Beauty's aim is to consolidate its leading position in the prestige packaging market, and even better, to make Oyonnax the new cradle of made-to-measure luxury packaging.

By bringing together five sites in a single location, Aptar aims to strengthen its core business at Oyonnax, by improving its production processes and optimizing the industrial and operational performance of its production unit.

Thanks to cutting-edge technologies, unique technical skills and the professionalism of its staff, Aptar Beauty aims to meet its customers' expectations and deliver a wide range of increasingly innovative, technically sophisticated, personalized and high-end products.

A true showcase for the Group's know-how, the Oyonnax site offers agility, flexibility and operational efficiency to further consolidate the transatlantic group's industrial leadership.

With this new site, Aptar renews its social and local ambitions. By choosing France and "Made in France", Aptar, the largest private employer in the south of the Eure and the largest employer in the Oyonnax area, confirms its territorial roots and its desire to contribute to the influence of French know-how, as close as possible to its European partners and customers.

A site that respects environmental issues

This investment is in line with Aptar's vision of offering tailor-made solutions and services to its customers, and ensuring their excellence, thus contributing to the success of French brands with innovative packaging solutions, drawing on the unique local skills and expertise of the region's subcontractors and technical partners.

Aptar Oyonnax has teamed up with the developer "M PLUS M" to create an industrial site that blends into the natural environment and respects both people and the environment, in partnership with Ademe and Clévia (Eiffage Group) for a bold, high-performance building.

In line with Aptar's policy of environmental excellence, the transformation of the Oyonnax site meets the most stringent standards in the field, and aims to reduce the carbon impact of the entire sector.

This building saves 45 % of energy and reduces CO2 emissions by 58 %, thanks in particular to the recovery of waste heat and the end of inter-site transport.

The Aptar Oyonnax project is a technical challenge: it recovers all the waste heat from its internal processes to become virtually self-sufficient, has a new daylight detection system (Led/Advanced system) and an extra-white roof to reduce air-conditioning systems. All these improvements have enabled the site to obtain Leed v4 Silver level certification, the first French industrial site to do so, as well as the Biodivercity label for the preservation of species around the site.

This initiative is one of Aptar's major achievements in terms of eco-responsibility. Worldwide, Aptar operates ten ISCC Plus-certified sites, over 95 % of its electricity consumption comes from renewable resources, and over 60 % of its production sites avoid landfill waste. Aptar's focus on sustainability has been recognized by numerous external organizations, such as EcoVadis. Since 2021, the company has retained the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing Aptar among the top 1 % of companies rated in terms of CSR.


New collaboration with Guerlain: the Evolux pump

Terracotta Le Teint Guerlain Aptar- Ingredients - Market info

Aptar Beauty has collaborated with Guerlain to develop a high-performance yet luxurious pump for its new Terracotta Le Teint foundation.

The Evolux pump has undergone a series of rigorous tests with Aptar Beauty's applied sciences department to ensure optimum compatibility with Guerlain's innovative formula.

Designed for exceptional skincare and make-up formulas, easy to use and dressed in an elegant metal finish, the Evolux pump offers a truly high-end consumer experience.

The pump's high-tech "Alpha" motor, made without polyoxymethylene, preserves the formula's virtues by protecting it from any contact with metal.

According to Aptar Beauty, it is the only engine on the market perfectly adapted to the specificities of new-generation formulations such as Terracotta Le Teint, the first liquid powder launched by Guerlain. 

Manufactured in France at the Aptar Le Neubourg site, Evolux is finished in an anodized metal in the exact shade of Guerlain's signature gold.

The double G, the brand symbol, is finely engraved on the push-button - an elegant finish that complements the product's luxurious aesthetic.

Terracotta Le Teint was launched in March 2023. The Evolux pump also equips Guerlain's rejuvenating Parure Gold foundation, launched at the end of 2022.

Cosmetic 360 launches its Open Innovation 2023

The Open Innov service enables you to present an innovation project and exchange ideas with business experts from leading companies in the cosmetics industry.

These major companies have an open innovation policy, and are keen to develop innovation in the industry by making their expertise available to project developers.

Whether you're a public-sector researcher, an innovative project owner, a start-up, VSE, SME or ETI, This service enables you to present your innovations at all levels of maturity. By putting you in touch with one another, you can gauge interest in the subject, find out what's at stake for your company, set up a collaboration, work on direct implementation, develop your sales, and more.

The innovations presented can concern the entire cosmetics value chain: raw materials, measurement, testing, packaging, materials, formulation, industrialization, finished products, logistics, retail, etc.

Since 2015, over 1,400 projects have been submitted from 35 different countries, over 600 meetings have been organized. 

Details from Amandine Goubert, Cosmetic Valley R&I Manager

Pettenon Cosmetics selects Centric PLM to streamline product development 

Italian cosmetics brand Pettenon Cosmetics partners with Centric Software to fluidifier its collaboration, increase productivity and reduce time-to-market.

Italian group Pettenon Cosmetics Spa SB has selected Centric Software's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. 

Centric Software offre innovative business solutions designed for the planification, design, development, procurement and distribution of products - apparel, footwear, sports equipment, furniture, decorative accessories, beauty products, food and beverages, luxury goods... - capable of enabling companies to achieve their strategic and operational digital transformation objectives.

For over 70 years, Pettenon Cosmetics Spa SB has been developing high-end professional hair care products for the Italian and international markets. The group offers premium products, tailored to the specific needs of local markets and suitable for different hair types and natures. Pettenon Cosmetics has a sales network deployed in 91 countries, and every day manufactures some 170,000 references - shampoos, masks, coiffage care, hydrogen peroxide and other technical products.

Pettenon Cosmetics' ambition to make beauty sublime is rooted in an ethical and sustainable approach, expressed through cosmetic products designed to beautify their users. In 2021, Pettenon Cosmetics' commitment to responsible, sustainable and transparent actions was recognized by the Italian State, which awarded it the qualification of a company of general interest.

From the outset, Pettenon Cosmetics has owed its success to its commitment to three strategic pillars: innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development. In 2022, Pettenon Cosmetics has identified the need for a new digital solution to reinforce its competitive edge and the strength of the guiding pillars supporting its commitments.

"Teams were wasting precious time entering data by hand, opening the door to human error, says Giulio Pistolato, IT Manager at Pettenon Cosmetics SPA SB. We seized the opportunity to streamline our data and automate tasks with the aim of offloading our teams, improving our productivity and reducing our costs."

Following an intense process of analysis and evaluation of the different solutions on the market, Pettenon Cosmetics selected Centric PLM, Centric's PLM solution for cosmetics, skincare and fragrances afin to support its digital transformation objectives.

"We chose Centric PLM because it was able to meet all our needs, and because it's one of the best solutions in the industry, justifie Giulio Pistolato. The PLM repository common to all data and its ability to increase efficiency, reduce the risk of error and guarantee our compliance with safety and environmental standards will ultimately contribute to boosting the quality of our products and reducing our time-to-market."

Pettenon Cosmetics plans to deploy Centric PLM in several departments, including R&D, purchasing, logistics and IT. The PLM platform will host over fifty new product development projects. "Thanks to Centric PLM, we expect to be able to significantly consolidate our product development, adds Giulio Pistolato. With automation, we expect to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve product quality - all factors that will strengthen our competitiveness in the marketplace."

"The collaboration with the Centric Software team was extremely constructive, dynamic, and helped lay the foundations for growth."continues Giulio Pistolato.

"We are delighted with our partnership with Pettenon Cosmetics Spa SB.concludes Chris Groves, President and CEO of Centric Software. Our companies share the same values of innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Pettenon Cosmetics Spa SB, with a view to the long term."

Robertet accelerates natural start-ups

La Villa Blu, the Robertet Group's start-up gas pedal, opened its doors on March 21. This new center entirely dedicated to innovative projects in the natural products ecosystem was inaugurated on June 15, 2023.

Philippe Maubert, Chairman of the Robertet Group, inaugurated Villa Blu, the Group's start-up gas pedal, on June 15, 2023, in the presence of local elected officials.

Villa Blu's mission is to attract the most innovative young companies in the field of natural products. The gas pedal is based in Grasse, the historic birthplace of perfumery, at one of the Robertet group's three Grasse sites. The building housing the start-ups - which is one of Grasse's oldest perfumeries (the Charabot perfume house was bought by the group in 2007) - has, in addition to a reception level (rooftop), three levels of operations symbolizing the ascent of the start-ups, which will gradually climb them as the program progresses. "A way of visualizing the road travelled before being propelled towards independence, positive and sustainable impact and the conquest of their markets", says the Group.

The first five companies selected joined the gas pedal in March for an intensive six-month program. They can be supported for a further 18 months if they wish, and receive up to €100,000 in funding in exchange for a share in their capital. Every six months, five new companies will join Villa Blu. 

At Villa Blu, companies can get to know their market and their customers, refine their value proposition and launch their marketing, develop their sales, prepare and launch their fund-raising. To this end, the Robertet Group places its expertise, network and regulatory support at their disposal.

"The launch of the Robertet gas pedal is part of a long journey that the Group has been on since its origins. After sowing, harvesting, transforming, extracting and revealing the very best of nature, it now intends to unearth the most cutting-edge start-ups in the field of naturalness, whether or not their activity is related to their chosen fields: fragrances, flavours and natural extracts. One ambition: to renaturalize the world. And this adventure begins where it all began for Robertet".says the company.


A first class of five start-ups

Lao develops patented natural formulas based on hemp proteins (100 % natural and certified organic) for healthy hair and scalp.

Holite offers a beauty approach that combines dietary supplements and targeted topical treatments.

Farm3 designs aeroponic growth chambers enabling its customers to grow their plants all year round by controlling numerous parameters.

Coralai uses artificial intelligence to propose customized treatment protocols.

Pow! Foods manufactures and distributes vegetable protein-based meat substitutes for the flexitarian market.

Photos: © Robertet (via LinkedIn)

Natural skin care products to combat inflammation

Acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema... inflammatory skin disorders affect nearly 20 million people in France, who often search in vain for healthy, natural solutions to their problems.

Yasmin Laalej has created Slolie to help them find lasting relief from inflammation. The young brand offers a range of three natural, organic and responsible skincare products.

Natural, effective active ingredients

Slolie is a French brand whose mission is to make aromatherapy more accessible by offering skin care products based on dry vegetable oils, plant extracts and essential oils.

Formulated by a team of aromatologists, these products are composed of active ingredients carefully selected for their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, healing and regenerating actions.

Slolie skin care products are designed for anyone suffering from skin inflammations such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and dermatitis. They can also be used to reduce scars, redness and spots caused by these inflammations.

A skincare cream

Slolie's "Crème de soin essentielle" is a rich cream that combats all types of pimples, regulates skin reactions and regenerates the skin and skin barrier. This cream contains aloe vera, three dry, non-comedogenic organic plant oils (black cumin, jojoba and hazelnut) and five organic essential oils (sandalwood, geranium, rosewood, lavender and petit grain bigarade).

A serum 

Slolie's "Sérum très actif" is a natural 100 % serum composed of organic dry sesame and jojoba oils that nourish the skin, vanilla macerate that soothes it, and five organic essential oils that purify and repair tissues. It penetrates deep into the skin, leaving no greasy film, and gently rebalances skin prone to pimples and excess sebum.

Botanical water

A must-have for every routine, Slolie botanical water tones, soothes and purifies all skin types. Use as a spray just after cleansing, or at any time of day to soothe blemishes and redness. It combines three hydrolats: lemon balm, orange blossom and spearmint.

An eco-responsible approach

Slolie skincare products all contain over 99 % of ingredients of natural origin, and over 83 % of ingredients from organic farming. They are all made in France, using ingredients sourced from local farmers and elsewhere.

Slolie's suppliers grow their plants without GMOs or pesticides in eco-managed forests, giving the brand full traceability of its ingredients, from the plant to the final product.

The packaging is also eco-responsible: the containers are made of violet glass, 100 % recyclable, which naturally revitalizes the active ingredients, the labels are made from pure cellulose from eco-managed forests, and the ink is vegetable-based.

Finally, for every order, Slolie plants a tree thanks to its partnership with the Reforest'Action organization.

A brand on the move

Since its launch in 2021, Slolie has been a great success, with :

  • Over 3,000 customers seduced;
  • 10,000 subscribers on social networks;
  • More than 300 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 ;
  • More than 2,000 volunteers have tested the effectiveness of its skincare products;
  • Nearly 200 partner boutiques and pharmacies.

The founders of Slolie want to develop their range in a minimalist and responsible way. Their ambition is to make their brand the natural reference for relieving acne and eczema, reducing itching and redness, and fading scars.


Yasmin Laalej, co-founder of Slolie

For six years, Yasmin Laalej worked with companies on their digital strategies. In 2021, she left her job to found Slolie with her sister and partner Myriam Laalej.

This career change is linked to Yasmin's medical background. Suffering from acne and eczema for years, she discovered in 2017 that she had ulcerative colitis (UC), an autoimmune disease.

Yasmin asked around, trying to understand what was happening to her, and discovered that the common thread running through all her ailments was inflammation. So she decided to take the natural healing route.

She consulted specialists (naturopath, aromatologist, nutritionist, reflexologist and acupuncturist) and trained in naturopathy, which became a real passion: she devoured specialized books and online conferences. In the course of her research, she realized that it was difficult to find clear information on the protocols to follow and the products to use to relieve and heal her inflammations, as well as the side effects caused by drug treatment.

Thanks to professional advice, accumulated knowledge and natural products, Yasmin has finally succeeded in overcoming some of her ailments. Since 2020, she has been in total remission, with no more acne or eczema.

By talking to people close to her, Yasmin Laalej realized that many people were experiencing the same type of health problem as she was. She then created an Instagram account and a blog to share her experience, advice and anti-inflammatory recipes. Later, she conducted a wider study and founded Slolie in 2021 with her sister to make natural solutions more accessible.

Givaudan announces the death of master perfumer Olivier Pescheux 

It is with deep sadness and emotion that Givaudan announces the death of Olivier Pescheux, on July 10 in Paris, at the age of 57, after battling a long illness.

Born in Paris in 1966 and a graduate of Isipca, Olivier Pescheux began his career in 1990 when he joined Payan Bertrand in Bangkok. Returning to Paris in 1992, he put his talent to work for the Annick Goutal perfume house, before moving to Kao Corporation in 1993. He joined Givaudan in 1998, before returning in 2006 after a brief spell with Quest International. 

Known for his elegant, luminous olfactory style, Olivier is behind countless successes such as Eau Mohéli by Diptyque, Herod by Parfums de Marly and Explorer by Montblanc. His inexhaustible talent and creative versatility have earned him the rank of master perfumer.

Gilles Andrier, General Manager, said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Olivier Pescheux. He was not only the architect of many of the industry's most beautiful and iconic fragrances, but also a beloved person, devoted to his art and committed to mentoring the next generation of perfumers."

"Olivier liked to call himself a craftsman, and he really was, says Xavier Renard, Global Head of Fine Fragrances. His ability to transcend any material, to make any ingredient tell new stories, has made Olivier one of the most important and celebrated creative minds. He leaves us a prodigious amount of creations, and his brilliant personality will live on through his legacy."

Oriol Segui, Head of Fine Fragrances Europe, adds: "Olivier contributed enormously to shaping the perfumery of today and tomorrow. He was loved for his warm and friendly nature, his generosity and his boundless artistic sense. Olivier will be sorely missed."

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