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in-cosmetics Global 2024 wraps up biggest exhibitor

event yet

n-cosmetics Global, the showcase ence and sustainability to technological beyond 2024.’ He highlighted that
for the global cosmetic and personal advancement, artificial intelligence (AI), despite challenges, the personal care
icare ingredients industry, held in market intelligence, and beyond. ingredients market remains sizeable, at
Paris from April 16-18, reported record ~$35-bn with moderated growth stem-
attendance of almost 12,400 visitor Over 90 Technical Seminars shared ming from China. Looking ahead, he
from over 117 countries taking in scientific findings and offered inspira- outlined that key trends and drivers will
offerings from over 1,000 exhibitors – tion for new product formulations. Ses- include multi-functionality, naturality,
an increase of 14.8% and 13.1% on sions were hosted by leading experts sensory experience, and sustainability
2023, respectively. from the Little Soap Company, Active with significant growth opportunities
Concepts, Croda, Centric Software, expected in India and Africa.
Sponsored by KSM-66 Ashwa- MérieuxNutriSciences, dsm-firmenich,
gandha, the event served as a launch MyMicrobiome, plus more. Innovation Zone – showcasing the
pad for the industry – spanning well- innovations for tomorrow
known giants, start-ups, and SMEs – to Leading suppliers Lucas Meyer The Innovation Zone, sponsored by
showcase novel ingredients just intro- Cosmetics, Nouryon, Ashland, Lubrizol Ashland, in partnership with Mintel,
duced or expected to be launched in the Life Science, Dow, plus many others saw a record-breaking showcase of 198
next few months. guided R&D and lab staff from cosmetic new and recently launched active and
and contract manufacturers, private functional ingredients from the likes
A place to learn, connect and explore labels, and indie brands through new of LipoTrue, Mibelle Biochemistry,
The event’s core pillars – science, and innovative formulation techniques, Provital, Biodiversité, Laboratories
sustainability, and innovation – were from water-in-oil emulsions and Expanscience, Colonial Chemical Inc.,
reflected in the show’s dedicated confe- pigmented products, to customised Eurofragance SLU, Givaudan Active
rence theatres, which offered live semi- all-natural serums and bio-based alter- Beauty, Hallstar Beauty, and more.
nars, interactive workshops, Q&As, and natives to traditional emulsifiers. Each ingredient was entered into the
panels across the three days. Specialists in-cosmetics Global Innovation Zone Best
from Mintel, Pierre Fabre, Mibelle Bio- $35-bn market for ingredients Active Ingredient Award and Innova-
chemistry, The Green Chemist Consul- Nikola Matic, Vice President of tion Zone Best Functional Ingredient
tancy, Kline, Euromonitor International, Chemicals Market Research at Kline & Award 2024.
Lubrizol Life Science and many more, Co., provided insights into ‘The personal
touched on topics from cosmetic sci- care ingredients market and its trajectory Scooping the Gold award for the

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