The Beauty Beat

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.

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.

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.

You've created a vegan beauty product and want to let the world know. How do you go about getting that vegan certification?

There is rising concern about the impact of beauty products on the environment. Following this, we're glad to see more and more beauty brands and suppliers focus on sustainability. However, sourcing of beauty ingredients still frequently happens in areas that are particularly affected by climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. Enter regenerative sourcing: by being one step ahead of sustainability, it is a way of giving back and actively contributing to a better world.

Unrealistic beauty standards can affect mental health and wellbeing, but since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we're seeing a shift towards more positive ways of thinking about our bodies and appearances. Skincare routines are becoming an act of self-care. Makeup can bring much-needed stress relief, increase self-esteem and self-worth. 

Have you always dreamed of launching your own beauty brand, but not sure where to begin and what to expect? In this episode, Lisa talks to small beauty brand owners Dalia and Kezzia, owners of Daliabotanique and Leoniebotanics respectively. 

Listen to their journeys, some of the challenges they faced, and advice they would give to anyone starting their own beauty brand. 

Whether you’re a big or small beauty brand, regulatory and compliance topics are critical topics that can be complicated to navigate but are critical to ensuring a smooth product launch plan. Overlooking one step or doing something incorrectly could send you on a re-formulation loop that results in lost time and extra costs.

Even if most brands delegate this work to an in-house regulatory team, contract manufacturers, or an external agency, it’s important for anyone working within the beauty industry across all professions to understand the important points within the regulatory and compliance space. That’s because regulatory and compliance touches upon all aspects of beauty product development, from R&D topics like testing and ingredient selection to marketing topics like packaging artwork and claims.