Latin America - Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging

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What was Belleza Y Salud all about in 2019?

We spoke to Marcela Sanchez, Belleza Y Salud project manager, to find out what was new and innovative about this year’s event, the 18th annual edition.

What is L’Oréal up to when it comes to sustainability in Brazil?

L’Oréal has consistently ranked among the most eco-friendly and sustainable of the multi-nationals beauty players, so we caught up with a leading decision maker at the company’s Brazil operations to find out what is going on there.

Belleza Y Salud 2019, in photos

This year's Belleza Y Salud saw a 10% increase in exhibitor numbers and the organizers were expecting a similar increase in visitors. Here we bring you some of the highlights in this photo gallery dedicated to the event.

Proof that the Amazon still offers plenty of scope for sustainable ingredients sourcing

In recent weeks media reports of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon have put a question mark over the sustainable sourcing of ingredients there, but here we reveal how some of the biggest players are continuing to deliver on their sustainability pledges.

Chemyunion eyes further expansion into Europe

Chemyunion has taken huge strides in recent years, expanding its main facilities in Sao Paulo, while also setting up a US headquarters in New Jersey, but now it is looking to Europe.

$“If we look at all ingredients that are going into cosmetic products, it’s just a tiny fraction coming from waste products and by-products,” says one expert (Getty Images)$

Overcoming hurdles: Cosmetics has a ‘massive opportunity’ to utilise waste ingredients

Food and agricultural side streams are extremely rich in components suitable for cosmetic applications, but a lack of extraction expertise, handling know-how and finance is holding back industry advances, say experts.