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I have just watched an informative webinar on the up-and-coming personal care trends of 2021, by a well-known chemical distributer in the cosmetic sector, covering everything from intimate care products to retro-chic product trends, interpreting a recent Mintel Consumer Report for the personal care sector.  The whole presentation was really to help cosmetic skincare formulators get to grips with what consumers will be looking to spend our money on in the next 12 months. One of the key trends that was identified, and given some commentary in the meeting is the current trend in DIY skincare, and the minimalist

Environmental concerns about plastic waste have become a pressing issue, especially over the last 10 years. There have been government backed initiatives to modernise every-day use of plastics from reducing the waste from single-use disposable coffee cups, to charging a fee for plastic carrier bags when grocery shopping. It is widely accepted that the cosmetics industry contributes a massive amount of plastic to the worlds waste. In a 2019 Forbes article, the consumer end of the packaging industry, including personal care product containers, was shown to generate $25 billion per year in sales worldwide.  This is a staggering number

A common question I’m often asked by people who are thinking of whether to start making their own cosmetic skincare is, why?  With the large number of cosmetic skincare products and beauty brands that fill the shelves of every beauty store, pharmacy and grocery shop across the globe, it is a good question. Here are 3 reasons why we think you should make your own skincare. Let’s look at each of these in a little more detail: Create specific, bespoke skincare products that work for you & your clients The number one, most important reason! By learning how to create your