All Personal Care articles – Page 11
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ArticleCombining accessibility and aesthetics with packaging typefaces
Brand design agency Lewis Moberly recently worked with Tropic Skincare to develop a new script typeface for packaging intended to be accessible to dyslexic and neurodiverse consumers. Emily Fox, creative director at Lewis Moberly, talks us through the development of Susie’s Script and how to balance accessibility with brand aesthetics.
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ArticleP&G launches shampoo bars with paper-based packaging for European haircare portfolio
P&G brands Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Herbal Essences, and Aussie will now offer shampoo and conditioner bars in a volume equivalent to two 250ml liquid bottles, which will be packaged in recyclable FSC-certified paper boxes.
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ArticleEmballator launches mono-material tubes for small doses
Emballator Tectubes has introduced a series of six mono-material PE or aluminium tubes made with green electricity, which are aimed at small dose applications of medicines and cosmetics.
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ArticlePersonalised skincare for Clinique customers via NFC link
Cosmetics manufacturer Clinique is using near field communication (NFC) technology to connect its products to the Internet of Things in a campaign running across 35 countries.
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ArticleNeopac reduces sleeve wall, cap and shoulder thickness for material-saving new tube
Hoffmann Neopac has introduced Eco-Stripped Tube, which combines a reduced sleeve wall thickness with a comparable materials reduction in the shoulder and cap to offer 30% less virgin plastic content overall.
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ArticleJOHNSON’S Baby launches refill cartons for existing baby toiletry bottles
JOHNSON’S Baby has announced the launch of new paper-based refill cartons for existing plastic bottles of its Baby Shampoo, Bedtime Bath, and Top-to-Toe Wash toiletry products.
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ArticleBerry develops metal-free, 100% polyolefin dispenser with RecyClass credentials
Berry Global has developed a 2cc dispenser made from 100% polyolefin with no metal parts, which the company says makes it recyclable when paired with PET bottles where appropriate facilities exist.
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ArticleWhat role are reusables playing in making period care more sustainable?
Alec Mills, co-founder of DAME, sets out the company’s mission to bring sustainable period care solutions into the mainstream with self-sanitising reusable applicators, reusable pads, and a convenient subscription service for tampons.
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ArticlePET aerosol container launched by Sidel
Sidel has launched PressureSAFE, a PET aerosol container suitable for home and personal care products, which is approved for recycling in traditional PET streams and reportedly offers a lower carbon footprint than aluminium alternatives.
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ArticleCould liquid coatings be the key to making packaging easier to use and recycle?
LiquiGlide’s liquid coatings can prevent residual waste on the packaging of viscous products that are difficult to fully dispense – both optimising the amount of product available and helping to ensure the pack is ready for recycling. Dan Rippy, CBO at LiquiGlide, discusses the potential of this technology, as well as what the company’s recent partnership with Colgate means for its plans to scale the solution across multiple applications.
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ArticleAptar and PureCycle reach ‘testing milestone’ with Ultra-Pure Recycled plastic for hinged closures
Aptar says it has been able to convert a prototype material containing PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) plastic into multiple colours of hinged closures with performances similar to conventional resin.
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ArticleLenor ditches opaque bottles and implements digital watermarking to improve recyclability
Procter and Gamble’s Lenor brand recently announced two important sustainability updates. It has transitioned away from opaque bottles to shrink-sleeved transparent ones, and integrated digital watermaking in a bid to simplify the sorting and recycling process.
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ArticleL’OCCITANE launches 100% recycled PP refill tub
L’OCCITANE en Provence has partnered with VPI on a new refill tub for its Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream made from 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP).
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ArticleEmballator launches new tube range for intimate treatment applications
Emballator has revealed a new series of monomaterial tubes with integrated applicators for internal and external treatments, developed with a focus on women consumers.
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ArticleL’Oréal and Texen develop caps for cosmetic packaging made from 100% recycled PP
L’Oréal has partnered with Texen on a cap for Biotherm’s new skincare collection made from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP) that can be adapted for different container shapes and uses hot stamping to avoid the need for protective varnishes.
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ArticleBerry Global and PYLOTE unveil ‘first-to-market’ multidose eye dropper with antimicrobial protection
Berry Global has collaborated with PYLOTE on an ophthalmic dropper with certified antimicrobial technology, which the companies say will reduce plastic waste by allowing for multiple doses to be administered from one pack while enhancing patient safety.
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ArticleAEROBAL records slight drop in demand for aluminium aerosol cans in 2021
According to AEROBAL, global shipments to its members declined by 1.2% in 2021, which it mainly attributes to reduced demand in Europe. The industry remains concerned about supply chain tensions, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global markets.
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ArticleRedesign with emphasis on efficacy for Unilever deodorant brand
Echo has worked with Rexona, which is owned by Unilever, on a packaging redesign for its anti-perspirant and deodorant ranges with a focus on communicating efficacy and maintaining brand identity across the UK and US markets.
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ArticleThe refillable mascara solution closing the loop on cosmetic packaging
We spoke with Shannon Goldberg, founder of Izzy, about the refillable mascara tube that can be returned, cleaned, and reused as part of the company’s aim to foster a closed-loop model for beauty products.
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ArticleHenkel brand relaunch offers more inclusive design and bottles with recycled plastic
Henkel’s Schwarzkopf brand will relaunch its Schauma range from February 2022 with a bottle redesign that allows for clearer and more personal communication with the consumer, as well as lighter bottle bodies containing at least 50% recycled plastic.