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Nov 20
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What is natural in the twenty first century?

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Ingredients Opinion, cosmetic products, Uncategorized

What is natural in the twenty first century? To me this is the key question the cosmetic industry faces today. “Natural” is very much a magic word for the general public, a green label that inspires trust and safety. However technology has evolved dramatically, affecting…

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Aug 26
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Formulating vegan cosmetics

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Product Development, Natural beauty tips

Am I mistaken or vegan is becoming as popular as organic? when I go to green trade shows I see exhibitors promoting the vegan concept growing like mushrooms. In fact there is an increase in demand in vegan cosmetics. As a cosmetic formulator I wonder about…

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Aug 12
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What are the startup costs for a cosmetic business today?

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Product Development, cosmetic products

This is probably the most common question I get asked. It is also a sign of how many people are thinking about developing their own beauty range. In fact DIY beauty products workshops are very trendy at the moment. These courses are ok in the…

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Jul 22
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Natural cosmetics packaging solutions

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Product Development

Developing a natural or organic cosmetic formulation is not just about delivering a pure cosmetic. It is also a green statement. The packaging with which you deliver your green statement is already half of the message, so if you have a completely natural beauty product or an organic one…

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Jul 10
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Cosmetic market trends

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Product Development, cosmetic products, Trendy natural ingredients

Many people within the cosmetic industry asks the question “what is next?” or “what is trendy?” Let’s have a look at a cosmetic market trends in relation to a few beauty products Face moisturisers In the UK this is a classic skin care item many women can…

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Jul 03
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Cosmetic product development

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Product Development

Cosmetic product development is a real maze, plenty of directions to take, every decision you take at the beginning has a domino effect on final results including costs. That is why before you enter the maze of cosmetics development you need to spend some time to…

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Jun 05
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Sustainable palm oil, growing green trend

By Barbara Olioso | Trendy natural ingredients

The RSPO (roundtable on sustainable palm oil) is meeting in London to discuss the labelling and traceability of sustainable palm oil, a growing green trend. The RSPO is an organization with a mission to produce the so much needed palm oil reducing the high environmental costs associated with its conventional production….

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May 21
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Paraben free cosmetic formulations

By Barbara Olioso | natural preservatives, Read the label, Workshops

The paraben free claim has become a green claim growing in popularity over the years. Consumers associate paraben free cosmetics with natural and organic cosmetics, therefore there is an increasing demand on cosmetic formulators to develop paraben free cosmetic formulations. Parabens have been the most common…

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May 15
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Affordable Natural Skincare: dream or reality?

By Barbara Olioso | cosmetic products, Read the label

I was reading an interesting article about the efficacy of cheap natural cosmetics. I have to say I have come across several examples lately so I decided it is time to write about affordable natural skincare. As a natural and organic cosmetic formulator i’m really surprised…

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May 08
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Organic fake tan: dream or reality?

By Barbara Olioso | Cosmetic Ingredients Opinion

The word organic is very reassuring, giving us a feeling of safety and health. So when it comes to artificially change the colour of our skin we love the thought of getting it with organic fake tan. But is it a reality or not? let’s…

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