Numerous actions are planned within the framework of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability drawn up by the European Commission. Some of them will soon have direct implications for the cosmetics sector, notably for the management of endocrine disruptors. During the Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors, organised by the European Commission on 21 and 22 September 2021, Cristina de Avila, Head of Unit, Sustainable Chemicals at DG Environment and Petra Leroy Cadova, Policy Officer in the Bioeconomy, Chemicals and Cosmetics Unit of DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, came to detail them.

The Cosmetic 360 tradeshow, organized by the Cosmetic Valley and dedicated to cosmetic innovation, is one of the industry’s key events. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 edition was replaced by a digital version. The physical show is back at the Carrousel du Louvre, on October 13 and 14. The opportunity for CosmeticOBS to talk with Soline Godet, Deputy General Manager of Cosmetic Valley’s Enterprises and Territories and Franckie Béchereau, Deputy General Manager of Cosmetic Valley’s Europe and International Division, and to review the new version of the event.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, but it’s not easy to live with. CeraVe, a dermocosmetic brand of the L’Oréal group, has conducted a new study to identify the moods of acne sufferers. CeraVe’s objective is to succeed in normalizing this pathology and help people take better care of their skin on a daily basis.

Comforting as the cold weather approaches, it is a real ray of sunshine that envelops us in its almost suave softness. Its powdery facets with their vintage side explain in part its success, as well as its locavore culture (it is very present in the South of France) which allows perfumes to " get an ecological drive ".

This year, the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will discuss the evolution of sustainability issues in the cosmetics industry. What environmental and social issues are taking priority during the pandemic? How can the industry move towards circular beauty? How should cosmetic formulations & packaging adapt for a greener future? Such questions will be addressed in this European edition, hosted online on 25-28th October 2021.