Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review May 2017 | Page 12

The Global
beauty spot
ExCeL London,
the host venue
for in-cosmetics
Global 2017
Back in London after 15 years, in-cosmetics Global 2017
was a great success for exhibitors and visitors alike. Colour
cosmetics, sustainability and natural ingredients were
among the biggest highlights.
O
ver three action-packed
Its Nordic Beauty natural ingredients were
Defending skin against sunlight
days, industry professionals launched at the show. Sourced from the DSM launched Pepha-Age, a sustainably
visited ExCeL London, in the forests and fi elds of Finland, these ingredients sourced extract produced using freshwater
UK, to connect with suppliers, are inspired by the traditional use of natural microalgae Scenedesmus rubescens,
learn about new ingredient launches and resources within the region. The star of the which has high resistance to sunlight.
attend educational seminars, workshops Nordic Beauty product range is peat – a The extract is produced in state-of-the-art
and tutorials. More than 100 countries were highly active biomass rich in humic and photo-bioreactors using a biotech process,
represented this year, with 72 percent of the fulvic acids. It is an ideal for face masks and and contains a unique mixture of amino
audience travelling from outside the UK. body treatments, while peat extract can be This reaffi rms in-cosmetics Global’s position used in various skin care applications.
as the world’s leading event for personal
care ingredients.
This year’s event saw 8 784 unique visitors
Other ingredients in the range include
pine bark, Birch sap and leaf extract,
and various berry extracts. To showcase
(pre-audit) from 105 countries meet with these ingredients in fi nished products, The
780 exhibitors. Innovation Company produced a range of
handmade bar soaps, which are perfect for
Sun, skin and colour innovations
The Innovation Company, represented in
the South African market.
The Innovation Company is also renowned
South Africa by Fourchem, wowed visitors for its sun care formulation and testing
with its golden stand and a long list of expertise. To showcase this, it presented two
innovative offerings showcased in stunning lipsticks formulated with a UV fi lter, bringing
applications. the benefi t of sun protection to lip care
Based on its novel Fifl ow BB61 ingredient,
products. This is also possible in a clear gloss
the company’s bubbling masks are format for men, and in coloured lip gloss
available in several variations with different for children.
properties. Fifl ow BB61 is a combination of
fully fl uorinated perfl uorocarbons, which
have the capacity to carry oxygen to
the skin.
BROADENING
HORIZONS
IN LONDON
Karen Coomber and Esna
Colyn at the Silab facility
in France in June 2014 on
their journey to upgrade the
Placecol skin care range.
Visiting in-cosmetics and
reconnecting with companies
like Silab and Rahn brought
back many memories for Colyn
of these impressive companies
AFTER THE JOURNEY to upgrade the Placecol
skin care range with Karen Coomber, the
brand’s original formulator, the newly launched
Placecol Illuminé skin care range won the 2016
The Nordic Beauty ingredients from
The Innovation Company showcased in
various applications, including bar soaps,
at in-cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Cosmetic Review/Symrise
New Product Competition.
Esna Colyn, Imbalie Beauty’s CEO, travelled
to in-cosmetics and had this to say about her
show experience: ‘I attended a workshop on
“the future of anti-ageing skin care” and learnt
that it takes fi ve to seven years to launch a
new active ingredient in the skin care industry.
Considering our journey of 24 months to
relaunch the Placecol skin care range, this
was actually much shorter than the norm. The
quality of the exhibition stands was of a very
high standard and most impressive. It was
great for me to learn about the new trends.
For organisations that want to be leading and
innovative, it is considered a must-attend
event. I am grateful that our group received the
opportunity to visit in-cosmetics and would like
to continue to attend annually.’
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