COSMOFACTORY

Natural, botanical cosmetic ingredients are getting as much attention from consumers, brands, and researchers as are ingredients from any other origin. Which is why suppliers are investing in the popularity and potential of plant extracts. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about sourcing, processing, and studying botanical extracts for use in cosmetic, personal care, and even nutraceutical product formulation...

Sustainable ingredient solutions are instrumental in the development of new sunscreen and light-protection skincare products. Which is why suppliers are finding value in rescued, renewable materials that make industry more sustainable and sun care more effective. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcase, we learn about lignin, a complex natural polymer with SPF – boosting benefits. Our guest is Daniela Arango, Chief Product ...

In the world of finance, ‘antifragile’ is commonly used to describe companies that thrive amid uncertainty and stress. Endurance often stands as proof of antifragility. Does this then mean that in the cosmetics industry, time-tested skincare ingredients are inherently reliable, effective, and safe?

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider the antifragile framework and what it could mean for beauty brands and for ...

New product launches engage the consumer market and power industry growth. To maintain momentum, dynamic brands create seasonal collections, cross-industry collaborations, product texture innovations, and more.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover how a fast-paced, segment-specific product launch calendar can drive brand impact. Our guest is Isabelle Tambue, Global Director of Essence, a Germany-based brand l...

All along the cosmetics and fragrance value chain, tagging technologies like RFID, block chain, and QR codes are being used to create a digital product passport (DPP)—a data-rich bridge between manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore the world of track-and-trace and how this technology supports supply chain transparency, compliance, sustainability, and consum...

NAD+ and Skin Longevity, featuring New Frontier Bio Co-Founder and Associate Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Anna Mandinova

The anti-ageing beauty market is changing in response to consumer expectations and scientific progress. Skin biologists working in the cosmetics sector as well as medical professionals are studying ingredients that promise to optimize cell function and change what’s possible wit...

One thing is certain in the beauty packaging sourcing business today: uncertainty. Yet in the face of market disruption, suppliers, distributors, and brands are adapting—creating solutions and finding opportunities that ensure the supply chain remains dependable and responsive.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we find out how fluctuating tariffs are changing the way suppliers and beauty makers do business. Our guest ...

Biomarker analysis provides cosmetics industry suppliers and manufacturers with useful data that supports innovation in both raw materials and finished products. In recent years, this data has furthered our industry’s knowledge of why and how products deliver results. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about molecular testing for protein or gene expression and what this science can tell us about product effica...

Personal care and cosmetic launches account for the majority of products that mention menopause on the label.* But experts agree that there is much more to learn about this life transition and much more to be done to adequately serve the menopausal consumer. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about the menopausal market opportunity that exists for beauty industry suppliers, brands, and retailers. Our guest is ...

Cosmetic and personal care packaging is not only function and fashionable; it describes the product, the brand, and the user experience through thoughtfully curated visual and tactile details—which is why we see a reflection of cultural trends in beauty packaging design.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore a selection of forward-facing cosmetic packaging design trends. Our guest is Andrea Ucchino, Design Dire...

Every day, creative commercial photography helps sell beauty products. What if that same artistic approach to marketing could be used to educate and motivate consumers to actively participate in the sustainable beauty economy?

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover the power of artivism—where art meets activism—to influence public opinion and involve consumers in environmental sustainability efforts. Our guest ...

Scientific knowledge of the human skin microbiome is advancing every day. Newly published research that incorporates pre-industrialized populations reminds us that for as much as we know about the species and functions of the microbes that cover our skin, we have infinitely more to learn. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about microbiome research that looks beyond the built environment and adds to our unders...

In the fast-paced cosmetics and personal care industry, a subset of brands and consumers are intentionally slowing down. With a focus on high value rather than high volumes, the slow beauty movement asks us to rethink the precedent of always-be-buying culture.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about an emerging opportunity for brands and beauty lovers alike. Our guest is Katie Becker, freelance beauty writer ...

Aluminum and stainless steel are readily recycled materials. These metals are valuable commodities; and they are often easier to identify and sort than other materials. As our industry searches for sustainable packaging solutions, some beauty makers are striving to close the loop with metal.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn more about the potential of classic metal materials and the importance of thoughtful ...

Some of today’s pioneering beauty brand founders are not only measuring success differently but are also hoping to inspire industry change by recalibrating consumer expectations, retailer requirements, and the scope of sustainability.

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about the strategy and integrity behind a founder-led brand that is promising consumers effective, efficient, premium skincare. Our guest is Pau...

Cosmetic ingredient makers, product manufacturers, and brands are using AI technologies to visualize, analyze, and simulate data—clinical data, consumer perception data, and everything in between. Today, advanced AI innovations are even able to anonymize facial data and generate predictive average results. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn how machine vision and generative AI are being used to facilitate ing...

With the help of AI, our industry is becoming more transparent. And platform-powered solutions are changing the way that cosmetic ingredient makers, contract manufacturers, and beauty brands gather information and make decisions. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we step into a new era of cosmetic industry creativity and innovation. Our guest is Karen Ho, Co-Founder and CEO of Gravel AI, a London, England – based ind...

Skin treatment and skin diagnostic devices are more effective and popular than ever. Does building these technologies into beauty product packaging make them a more accessible for at-home consumer use?

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider the practicalities of tech-enhanced cosmetic packaging. Our guest is Alain Dijkstra, CEO of Nuon, a subsidiary of China-based light therapy and medical device maker Kaiyan M...

Quality and exclusivity are the defining characteristics of luxury. As beauty consumer values shift, so to do the product, packaging, and promotional attributes that signal luxury. 

This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about the challenges and changes that are shaping luxury brand strategy today. Our guest is Dawn Hilarczyk, Chief Operating Officer at Borghese Inc., a legacy skincare brand based in the US. Founde...