Did you know that around 1/3 of all food produced is either lost or wasted each year? Join us as we discuss the transformation of waste into powerful active ingredients for the personal care industry. 

Our host, Anna, sits down with Neven Ivic, Creative Marketing Director at Atanor 118, specialists in biotech-based active ingredients. Last month, Atanor launched a new green biotech brand called REPLANET®, blending upcycling or circular economy resources with new green biotech methods and processes to achieve the highest efficacy and naturally standards.

Neven shares the story behind the new brand, which types of problematic waste they're tackling, the processes they use to transform the waste, and the highly effective active ingredients they become. 

From residual water from olive oil production and residual oat milk paste, to coffee roasting by-products and seed waste, Atanor has been collaborating across industries to obtain this waste (unexploited gold) and turn it into premium skincare ingredients. 

Get to know the story behind REPLANET®, and the portfolio of active ingredients! 

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Join us as we go back to basics and break down the building blocks of a healthy daily skincare routine - from morning to evening. Our host, Anna, sits down with Charlotte Gronan, Product Manager at Stephenson, one of the leading personal care manufacturers of soaps, syndets and ingredients for cosmetics, skincare and hair care applications.

This topic is not only beneficial to brands and industry professionals who want to intimately integrate into the daily lives of consumers — it’s also a relatable and helpful topic that consumers are curious to understand from a professional perspective. 

Charlotte shares important insights around what makes a good daily skincare routine, why it’s important (from both a consumer and formulator perspective), breaking it down by step and sharing key ingredients to consider in formulations. 

Tune in now to nail your ideal daily skincare routine, or to understand what consumers are looking for when formulating for daily use.

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Join us as our host, Anna, sits down with Su Fen Cheong, Innovation Manager at Enkos Developments, and Dr. Barbara Olioso, Managing Director of The Green Chemist Consultancy, to debrief in-cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris -- the leading global event for cosmetics ingredients. They discuss surprising trends, highlights, standout ingredients and suppliers, and more.

Su Fen and Barbara were both heavily involved in the curation of the event. Su Fen was an award judge for the Best Active Ingredient category, and Barbara curated the educational programs for the Sustainability Zone. 

With both of their perspectives, this episode covers two very important pillars of the personal care industry: sustainability and innovation, illustrating where the industry currently stands in terms of sustainable innovation.

Whether you were able to attend the in-cosmetics Global event in-person this year or not, tune in to discover what's new in the cosmetics industry — as seen at the event! 

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Join us on this exciting episode as Lisa sits down with Mike Sohn, a seasoned professional in chemical and cosmetic regulatory affairs and trend spotting! As one of the distinguished judges at in-cosmetics Asia, Mike shares his firsthand insights into the cutting-edge innovations that caught his eye at the event.

In this episode, Mike provides valuable perspectives on striking the balance between creativity and ensuring compliance with regulations, to drive innovation while meeting industry standards. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a part of the panel of judges for in-cosmetics Asia, unraveling the intricacies of evaluating groundbreaking ingredients and the challenges faced in selecting the best!

Mike also shares his forecasts for the upcoming year, highlighting upcoming trends that are set to shape the beauty industry. Tune in and discover the delicate art of balancing brilliance in beauty formulation!

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Welcome to the very first episode of "Faces of the Beauty Industry", a Beauty Beat special interview series in which we put the personalities of the Personal Care industry in the spotlight. In this exclusive series we go beyond the surface, revealing the human voices, inspiration, and passions that shape the beauty world as we know it. Get ready for an insider's perspective as Yann Chilvers, co-founder of Covalo, discovers the remarkable personalities behind this vibrant industry.

In this episode, join us as we embark on a fragrant journey with the remarkable Richard Illi, a visionary entrepreneur who traded an heritage of vineyards for the enchanting world of fragrances.

Richard is not just the owner and CEO of Essencia, a renowned Swiss natural fragrance company; he's a passionate storyteller who has seamlessly woven his love for scents into the fabric of his life. Tune in as he shares the pivotal moments and challenges that led him to Essencia.

If you know anyone who would be a perfect fit for this intimate interview series, let us know! Email us at [email protected] and tell us why this person should be in the spotlight.

Will AI completely take over the world?

Well, maybe it won't be that drastic, but Pierre-Yves Morvan believes that AI has already completely transformed the 21st century and is now an integral part of our daily lives. The cosmetics industry is no exception here: AI can help us to go further more rapidly and more efficiently when it comes to beauty product development.

In this episode, Lisa and Pierre-Yves dive into the world of AI in the cosmetics industry. Pierre-Yves explains how AI technologies can be involved in different steps within the development of an active ingredient or finished cosmetic products.

Pierre-Yves is the R&D Director of CODIF. He holds a MA in Biochemistry and a PhD in Biology from the University of Rennes in France.

CODIF Technologie Naturelle is a French company, created in 1971. They develop and produce natural active ingredients for the cosmetics industry whilst actively using AI technologies.

Find CODIF on Covalo: https://covalo.com/company/codif

Today we step beyond the usual boundaries of The Beauty Beat as we delve into uncharted territory together with Kate Deacon. While we're typically immersed in the world of beauty and personal care, today's discussion is bound to inspire you to journey into the realm of home care.

At Covalo, we've always had a pulse on innovation, and our listed home care ingredients and services boast nearly 4k entries. Join us as we sit down with Kate to unravel the complexities of formulating eco-friendly home care products and uncover the surprising parallels — and differences! — between the beauty and home care industries.

Kate and Lisa explore the hurdles that arise when seeking the perfect ingredients, ensuring products uphold eco-friendly standards, and the intriguing role that packaging can play. So, if you've ever wondered how sustainability can be achieved in home care, or if you're seeking inspiration to expand your horizons, tune in to this episode.

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in-cosmetics Global, held in Barcelona this year from March 28-30, was a whirlwind of inspiration and new trends.

In this episode, our host Lisa is joined by Cathy Laporte and Lorna Radford to discuss the latest beauty industry trends and developments observed during the show, as well as their favorite moments from in-cosmetics Global. They also delve into Discover, an online platform created by in-cosmetics in collaboration with Covalo, which promises to revolutionize the way the beauty industry connects. Curious? Tune in!

Cathy Laporte is the Portfolio Director (in-cosmetics and Imbibe) at Reed Exhibitions, with over 20 years of industry experience.

Lorna Radford is the Managing Director at Enkos Developments Ltd., and Official Technical Advisor at in-cosmetics Global. She is also one of the judges for the in-cosmetics Global awards.

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While many consumers are increasingly seeking out cruelty-free beauty brands, the Chinese market's former mandatory animal testing requirements have presented a challenge for companies looking to expand their reach. But what if we told you it's possible to bring your cruelty-free beauty products to China?

In this episode of The Beauty Beat, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim from Leaping Bunny about how beauty brands can get their products certified cruelty-free. What's more, we discovered something truly mind-blowing: Leaping Bunny is helping beauty brands bring their products to the Chinese market without animal testing. This is a huge step forward for the industry and animal welfare.

Discover how to bring your cruelty-free beauty products to market with the Leaping Bunny certification.

PS. If you're looking for cruelty-free ingredients for your beauty products, why not use Covalo? With our search filters, you can filter by sustainability claim. Currently we list 1k+ ingredients categorized as cruelty-free.

Head over to Covalo.com to find the right beauty ingredient for you!

Formulating scalp care products can be tricky, because you'll want to avoid ingredients leaving residue. What are some beauty ingredients that benefit both scalp and hair?

In this episode, Lisa is joined by award-winning stylist Nikolai Krivolutski, to get to the roots of hair and scalp care (pardon the pun!).

They explore the emerging trend of the "skinification" of hair care, which refers to the holistic approach of treating the scalp with the same care as the skin of our faces. They discuss how beauty brands are introducing new products that target specific scalp concerns with ingredients traditionally found in skincare, such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides.

PS. If you're looking for hair or scalp care ingredients for your beauty products, why not use Covalo? With our search filters, you can filter by performance claims, including scalp care. Currently we have 1k+ scalp care related ingredients listed. Head over to Covalo.com to find the right beauty ingredient for you!

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