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Beauty/Cosmetic/Skincare Trends The number of attendees at skincare/cosmetic ingredient -raw suppliers trade shows has noticeably been growing since we've been covering this industry. Big and small independent companies alike-looking for the next ingredient to make their products stand out in a crowded marketplace...were strolling the aisles-and packed  the trend forecasting seminars at the go round of In-Cosmetics. Highlights: Waterless products have been around for awhile- our first LUSH bars' of shampoo/conditioner + popular bath bomb buys at one of their first stores -in Vancouver,  British Columbia-was about 24 years ago. Now fresh drinking water (and the lack there of ) -and the industries that suck it up-are well known. Using less of this precious commodity- along with less non-recyclable-eco packaging-were two standout trends we hope become completely mainstream in the skincare/beauty/cosmetics productions. A top pick for cool new 'thing'- at the ...

Suppliers' Day SUNSCREENS Nature inspired science to renew and protect the human body's biggest organ... was the dominant theme for skincare ingredient companies. As big users of physical sunblocks (a laymen's term)-we noticed quite a few enhanced zinc oxide and titanium oxide -aka inorganic ingredients-amped up with "actives" Mineral sunscreens- notably are  tested and labelled correctly - for all the different global requirements (like FDA Category 1 Sunscreens) . The big deal breakthroughs: environmentally safer, added protection vs blue light + infrared rays, non-irritating, and imo-better efficacy- longer lasting (our experience)-than toxic chemical equivalents and formulations. (Cue the power of  the EWG ). AND physical sunblocks don't leave a white pasty film-making them suitable for more skin tones...and aren't as pricey vs those nasty chemical sunscreens-anymore. NEWer Ingredients: KOBO 's - four in one multi-purpose sunscreen ...