In this week’s episode of Formula Friday: The Sound of Chemistry podcast Anna Wojkowski Application Scientist at INOLEX, teaches us how to formulate a clear hair balm.
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INOLEX: Edge Control

At its core Veganism is a way of living in which people exclude, as much as possible, all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty.

For the beauty industry Vegan/Veganism has become a product category

That has in recent years been position alongside but not separates from

‘Organic Beauty’ ‘Clean Beauty’ “Natural Beauty’ ‘Bio-based Beauty’ ’ Plant-Based Beauty’ “Sustainable beauty’

In this ever-so confusing ‘marketing mashup’ how will Vegan Beauty maintain its niche and preserve it’s ethical, health and environmental creational in the future?

This month’s panel

Anna Barker Head of Responsibility Business at The Fairtrade Foundation 

Katie Nguyen Technical Sales at Inolex 

Anna Brightman  Co-Founder at UpCircle Beauty 

Discuss how to FuTure Proof: Vegan Beauty

FuTure Proof: Vegan Beauty

It is estimated that somewhere between 4,000 and 6,000 tons of sunscreen enter the world's seas each year.
This devastates coral reefs and affects the fertility of marine life, ultimately negatively impacting human health.
How can the cosmetics industry reformulate sunscreen to do better for people and the planet?
This month
Sara Dudley, CEO of The Sunscreen Company 
Allard Marx, Founder, and CEO at Aethic 
Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director Beauty & Personal Care at Univar Solutions  
Mallory Huron, Senior Strategist Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops 
Discuss formulating future SPFs.

Circular Cosmetics: Sun Care

In an era of sustainability, the fragrance industry is making waves by turning to eco-friendly, circular solutions that captivate our senses and respect our planet. 

This month, with the help of my panel: 

Frances Shoemack, Founder & CEO at Abel, A New Zealand-based 100% natural fragrance house.

Nick Vaus, Partner and Creative Director at Free The Birds, a UK-based independent brand and communications agency.

We explore the innovations and inspirations behind this transformative movement.

Circular Cosmetics: Fragrance

Learn more about Genderless Beauty and other formulas from Univar Solutions’  No Boundaries campaign.

Univar Solutions: Smooth and Bounce Skin Cream

Univar Solutions: Stucco Matte Styling Clay

Univar Solutions: Protective Baby Diaper Rash Cream

Univar Solutions: Vitaplex 2-in-1 Hand & Hair Conditioner

In recent years, the beauty industry has recognised the importance of the skin microbiome, leading to innovative product developments and new marketing strategies.
 
Yet, as this area grows, the question remains: how will the industry ensure it respects and supports the natural plant ecosystems?
 
This month 
 
Harold Van der Hoeven, Director of Product Design and Development at CLR Berlin 
 
Elsa Jugman, Founder & CEO at HelloBiome 
 
Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops
 
Discuss the complexities of product development for the skin microbiome.

Circular Cosmetics: Skin Microbiome

We started this year by asking one crucial question: Is 'circularity' achievable in the cosmetics industry?
Throughout the year, with the help of industry experts, we've explored how companies integrate this concept into their operations.
This month, with the help of my panel
Richard Cope, Senior Trend Consultant at Mintel
Jessi Baker, Founder & CEO at Provenance
Jo Chidley, Founder at Reposit & Beauty Kitchen
We discuss the practical steps the industry can take to implement change.

Circular Cosmetics: Industry

The cosmetics industry is adapting to two significant yet seemingly conflicting social forces: the digital revolution and climate change. These forces reshape how products are created and brought to life through innovation.
In this episode, with the assistance of my panel,  
	•	Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops, a global trend forecasting agency.
	•	Rebecca Lidman, Head of Product at Maria Nila, a 100% vegan professional hair care brand from Sweden.
	•	Kailey Bradt, the founder of Susteau, a waterless hair care brand."

We will explore how companies are navigating these changes and what they mean for the future of hair care.

Creating Cosmetics: Hair Care

The big question we're addressing in 2024 is how we create cosmetics now—considering a potential political change on the horizon, the rise of global sustainability legislation, and a more hazard-driven approach to ingredient selection. The industry is on the cusp of significant transformation.

This month, with the help of my guests:

Arnita Wofford - Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator.

Dominika Minarovic and Elsie Rutterford, Co-Founders of BYBI Beauty, the natural, certified vegan, and cruelty-free skincare brand from London.

Dr. Carol Treasure, Founder & CEO at XCellR8, offering animal-free safety testing services for the cosmetic and chemical industries.

We will delve into these topics by addressing the challenges facing our industry while also highlighting the opportunities in this new era for skincare innovation.

Creating Cosmetics: Skin Care

The escalating climate crisis has elevated sun protection from a seasonal consideration to a daily necessity.

This presents boundless possibilities for innovation within the sun protection product market.

This month's panel:

Sara Dudley, CEO of The Sunscreen Company, and Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator, discuss how this pivotal industry challenge lies in balancing affordability and inclusivity with ease of application while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring profitability.

Creating Cosmetics: Sun Care

in-conversation with ... a business podcast from Global Cosmetics News is a panel discussion about interesting things with interesting people all whom just happen to have a connection with the cosmetics industry.

Hosted by Georgina Caldwell, Global Cosmetics News Editor who was joined in this episode by the following guest:

Lisa Gandolfi Director of Marketing at Inolex 

Heather Ducharme Global Sustainable Sourcing Assurance Manager at The Body Shop 

Lorraine Dallmeier Owner / Director  at Formula Botanica 

Amarjit Sahota Founder and President at Ecovia Intelligence

Palm Oil: What’s the alternative - Sponsored by INOLEX

in-conversation with … a business podcast from Global Cosmetics News is a panel discussion about interesting things with interesting people all whom just happen to have a connection with the cosmetics industry.

Hosted by Georgina Caldwell, Global Cosmetics News Editor who was joined in this episode by the following guest:

Christopher Davis International Director of Corporate Social Responsibility  at The Body Shop International

Richard Kirkman Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Veolia

Amarjit Sahota Founder and President at Ecovia Intelligence

Sustainable Beauty: re-thinking the supply chain

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