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CosmeticBusiness 2026 goes international and doubles down on sustainability
On June 10 and 11, the Munich event will bring together stakeholders from across the supply chain, from ingredients to packaging, including contract manufacturing.
23 hours ago
Accelerated digitalisation and expected sustainability in beauty retail
A study by Essec/Cosmetic Valley (January 2026) shows that social commerce, which has reached maturity in Asia, is being held back in France due to fears of fraud.
Apr 6


Ejove Laboratory promotes Canarian lavender
The Spanish perfume and cosmetics manufacturer based in the Canary Islands has announced the completion of the "Cosmética Canaria" project, carried out in collaboration with IES Faro de Maspalomas and the Polytechnic Institute of Las Palmas.
Apr 5
SH(E)ARE: L’Occitane structures the shea supply chain
L’Occitane en Provence, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is launching a programme to secure the future of shea in West Africa. Based on three pillars – value chain, governance, and forestry – SH(E)ARE (SHea Action for Regenerative Ecosystems) combines tool modernisation, local cooperation, and a forest management plan.
Apr 5
L’Oréal selects 13 sustainable start-ups
The beauty giant has selected the first 13 start-ups and SMEs for its sustainable programme ʺL'AcceleratORʺ, backed by €100 m over five years and run in partnership with CISL (University of Cambridge).
Apr 5


ÄIO: First tonne of yeast-based oil
The Estonian biotech company has produced its first large-scale batch of one tonne of encapsulated oil, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional oils used in cosmetics and food. Derived from an innovative precision fermentation process that valorises industrial waste, this production marks a 300-fold increase in its capacity.
Jan 23
AAK's ethical shea butter
The company has obtained FairWild certification for its Kolo Nafaso programme, a first for wild-harvested shea butter.
Jan 23
BASF joins UEBT
Beauty Care Solutions France, the German chemical company’s division has become a member of the responsible sourcing association.
Jan 23
Geno decarbonises Nylon-6 and surfactants
The bio-manufacturing expert has announced two significant breakthroughs. Genomatica (Geno) has joined forces with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialisation of its Nylon-6.
Jan 23


Symrise: Digital innovation and climate commitment
At COP30 in Belém, the German company launched Houston, a digital platform co-developed with CO2 AI, which enables the precise and efficient measurement of product- and corporate-level carbon footprints in real time.
Jan 23


Rahn measures the water footprint of its ingredients
The supplier is committed to eco-responsible and transparent manufacturing by calculating the PWF (Product Water Footprint) for two plants, Myrothamnus flabellifolia and Ilex paraguariensis.
Jan 23


CAPUA 1880 – Roots in the future
Italian company Capua 1880, a worldwide reference in the extraction of natural citrus ingredients, has become a Certified B Corporation®, marking a new phase in its 140-year journey.
Jan 11


Mary Kay publishes its 2025 sustainability report
The American direct-selling brand reviews its 2024 achievements and outlines its commitments for 2030.
Jan 2


Refillables: Untapped potential despite barriers
Despite their environmental advantages, refillable cosmetics, a segment currently dominated by hygiene products, are struggling to gain traction in France.
Jan 2
L'Oréal launches an accelerator to innovate sustainably
The cosmetics giant has issued the first call for applications for its Sustainable Innovation Accelerator.
Jan 2
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