Vytrus Biotech, a company specialised in plant biotechnology-derived active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, has presented its latest research on plant exosomes for skin and hair care based on plant biotechnology at in-cosmetics Global in Paris and brings the concept of Exosomic Peptides to the cosmetics industry. Exosomes, also known as ectosomes or small extracellular vesicles (EVPs), are bounded by a lipid membrane and are naturally secreted by cells. Exosomes contain DNA, RNA, lipids, proteins, cytokines, transcription factor receptors, heat shock proteins, enzymes, antioxidants and ..read more

Visibilidad en el Punto de Venta (VPV), in its growth project, has recently incorporated two strategic people, who together with the Management will develop improvement plans for the growth of the company. Celine Boix will be the person attached to management. With a long experience as Sales and Marketing Director in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and perfumery sectors. Celine, will be dedicated to develop and implement Sales and Marketing strategies at international level, strengthening the national market. José Langarita, is the second incorporation and has been appointed Sales Manager and jo ..read more

As part of the in-cosmetics Global 2024 event, Quimivita participated with four new formulations in the Sensory Bar, inspired by the natural elements: fire, air, earth and water. The collection, called Holistic Harmony: Beauty inspired by nature, effectively links these elements with unique applications in cosmetics, seeking not only to influence the sensory aspect of the formulas, but also how their use evokes the pure essence of each element in the beauty routine. Quimivita has set another milestone of innovation this April, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve a rich and desirable s ..read more

Reig Jofre has published its financial results for 2023. The laboratory recorded sales of more than 315 million euros, 17% more than in 2022. The company indicates that this increase is also due to the manufacturing capacity provided by the new plant in Barcelona. The Catalan laboratory has obtained an EBITDA of 35 million euros, 15% more than the previous year, where the figure stood at 30.4 million euros. The consumer product division, Consumer Healthcare, accounted for 11% of sales with the FORTE PHARMA brand in the French, Belgian and Spanish markets and Reig Jofre's OTC products, which ac ..read more

Sales of facial care products in Spain are on the rise. As the latest Euromonitor report indicates, sales of Skin Care products have increased in value and volume in 2023 ..read more

After ten years of research, Beiersdorf has created an active ingredient that combats skin ageing and the formation of wrinkles induced by sugar. The company says that many scientific studies have shown that excessive sugar consumption is associated with various risk factors, but until now, it was not known that sugar had a negative impact on our skin and that it could be the cause of wrinkles. The German company explained that sugar weakens the skin's collagen and eastin fibres and causes a loss of elasticity and strength. The sugar itself in the process of glycation also changes its colour a ..read more

In 2023, the beauty sector proved remarkably resilient, growing by 6% despite economic uncertainties. The global beauty market is projected to reach US$580 billion by 2027. This steady growth underscores the strength and adaptability of the sector, which includes everything from skin care to fragrances. Even in the face of economic and demographic challenges, the beauty sector has managed to hold its own and also identify and capitalise on new growth opportunities. The commitment to sustainability has begun to pay off, attracting consumers who value environmental responsibility and corporate e ..read more

The Puig case continues and the rumours continue. As reported by media outlets such as La Vanguardia and the Europa Press news agency, Criteria plans to take a stake in the Catalan cosmetics group Puig when it is floated on the stock market on 3 May. Europa Press has explained that despite this interest, it is not yet known what percentage it could take in the group. The sources consulted by Europa Press have explained that all of Puig's institutional investors are currently evaluating the operation in depth and in detail. As the news agency explains, the order book has already been oversubscr ..read more

MartiDerm and its Body Care line is a body range with regenerating, moisturising and firming action. MartiDerm offers three products aimed at achieving a smoother, more even and toned dermis and visibly combating the effects of body ageing with a great cosmeticity that makes daily care a pleasurable experience. Exfoliating Body Scrub: triple action exfoliating cream specifically formulated to deeply cleanse, eliminate impurities and renew the outer layer of the epidermis. Its active ingredients facilitate the opening of the pore to descale and absorb the sebum retained within the follicle and ..read more

L'Oréal has presented its figures for the first quarter of the 2024 financial year. The French group reported a turnover of 11.245 billion euros, an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period last year, as published by the company itself. L'Oréal's revenues increased by 9.4%. L'Oréal also indicated that first-quarter sales generated a positive impact of 130 million euros due to improved IT systems in North America. The French group has broken down sales by segment and the one that has experienced the highest growth with more than 9% has been consumer products, exceeding 4.17 billion euros, a ..read more