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May 02

New Ways with Solid Bars

By Barbara Olioso Formulations, Sustainability, Trends

As plastic pollution is a growing concern, solid cosmetics make good sense. The most common format is solid bars, a.which re not only on the rise in hair care but also in many more cosmetic applications. What are the advantages and where are possible pitfalls…

Feb 10

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Sustainability at the time of COVID 19

By Barbara Olioso Sustainability, Trends

The pandemic is affecting sustainability in cosmetics in a variety of ways, in different parts of the world, including disruption to the supply chains. Despite the disruption there are growing sustainability related trends in finished products and initiatives by retailers to help conscious consumers navigating…

May 15

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Ecolabels

By Barbara Olioso Formulations, Sustainability, Trends

Cosmetic ecolabels are super trendy because consumers desire for natural and organic cosmetics is growing. However there are a lot of grey areas in relation to green cosmetics claims and consumers do not have the skills to distinguish what is really natural and what is…

Nov 20

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What is natural in the twenty first century?

By Barbara Olioso Ingredients, Trends

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…

Jul 10

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Cosmetic market trends

By Barbara Olioso Formulations, Trends

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…

May 15

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Affordable Natural Skincare: dream or reality?

By Barbara Olioso Trends

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…

Apr 28

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Natural nail varnish: dream or reality?

By Barbara Olioso Trends

Nail varnish is very trendy at the moment, being on a budget and great fun. You can combine the nail varnish colour and style with your clothes or mood. When I use it makes me feel really playful. Nail design has also now become an experiential form of art with no equals. Given the…

Mar 26

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Natural solutions for blackheads and acne prone skin

By Barbara Olioso Trends

Blackheads are like the undesired fruit your skin produces when its pores get clogged trapping sebum in. Dead skin cells block the pore, sebum builds up getting oxidised at the same time and developing the characteristic hard black top and yellow /grey body or comedone.…

Mar 10

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Cosmetics reverse formulation

By Barbara Olioso Trends

After receiving so many queries about cosmetics reverse formulation I decided it is time to write about it. Some people approached me to talk about how to research the formulation of a cosmetic product they really like to use it as a starting platform for…

Jan 31

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DIY Beauty products: how safe are they?

By Barbara Olioso Trends

I know many women have the natural instinct of mixing beauty potions, but how safe are DIY beauty products made in the kitchen? I ask myself this question because I see more and more companies offering cream bases to add essential oils and various extracts,…

Trends

New Ways with Solid Bars

Sustainability at the time of COVID 19

Ecolabels

What is natural in the twenty first century?

Cosmetic market trends

Affordable Natural Skincare: dream or reality?

Natural nail varnish: dream or reality?

Natural solutions for blackheads and acne prone skin

Cosmetics reverse formulation

DIY Beauty products: how safe are they?

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