Minerals are sure values that offer many advantages for the formulator as well as for the consumer. Updated thanks to new formulation and packaging technologies, mineral cosmetics is now in the spotlight… and the theme of the 2017 edition of the U'cosmetics event.
Mineral resources have been used for thousands of years in cosmetics, in make-up of course, but also in masks, in wraps thanks to their richness in clay and mud. Minerals are also essential to the functioning of the skin and some researchers, doctors, professors or scientific directors are interested in them.
From the earth, the sea, precious stones or petrochemicals, these modern resources constitute a whole universe to discover or rediscover on March 16 in Guingamp.
Innovation being at the heart of U'Cosmetics, new products in terms of galenic and packaging offering better product efficiency will also be presented during the conference, organized in parallel with the student competition.
The competition
U'cosmetics is the first student competition on cosmetic formulation in France. It is open to any team of two to five students, from Bac +3 to Bac +5. The 2017 edition focuses on mineral cosmetics. The teams, coming from all over France and presenting different profiles (chemistry, cosmetology, formulation, marketing, design…) are called to compete in two categories : - Innovation formulation prize Two prizes will be awarded in this category; - Innovative concept award Innovation in one or more aspects (formulation, design, packaging, marketing). This award is open to files with or without formulated product.
The most creative team will receive the special Coup de Coeur prize, awarded by the organizing students.
On March 16, 2017, the ten teams selected will defend their project in four minutes and will exhibit their products or concepts, allowing professionals to discover innovative ideas.
The colloquium
The 8th edition of the U'cosmetics conference will be on the same theme of mineral cosmetics, in order to promote ancestral raw materials, abandon preconceived ideas on certain materials and discover new galenic products. On March 16, experts, professionals and representatives of the specialized press will gather around mineral cosmetics and its beauty and well-being virtues.
To go further - See the U'Cosmetics website .
