Revista Industria Cosméstica - Número 31

Since its foundation in 2014, the Beauty Cluster has become the largest Spanish cluster for cosmetics, perfumery, and personal care. The Beauty Cluster is a private association with over 230 companies and 3,000 professionals participating in around a hundred annual initiatives focused on innovation, internationalisation, training, networking, and digital transformation. The association works with dynamism, generosity, integrity, and transparency to promote collaboration and enhance the sustainable development and competitiveness of the beauty sector’s value chain. The Beauty Cluster, the world’s only Gold Label accredited beauty cluster, is also the founder of the first business training entity specialising in beauty, the Beauty Business School. Additionally, it promotes projects such as the Digital Beauty Awards and Next in Beauty magazine. For the tenth consecutive edition, the Beauty Cluster is organising the Spanish pavilion at in- cosmetics Global. In this edition, which will again take place in Paris, over 40 Spanish companies will exhibit. The cluster will also organise a series of activities to connect its associates with the members of Global Cosmetics Cluster - the international network of cosmetics sector associations that the cluster co-founded with Cosmetic Valley and other international clusters. Visit them at booth 2G52. ADParticles is a technological Spanish company whose mission is to provide advanced mineral filters for inclusive, safe, and sustainable full spectrum protection, prevention, and colour solutions. ADP Cosmetics aims to revolutionise the skincare industry by offering innovative, sustainable, and multifunctional mineral filters in a single ingredient. They are committed to the values of sustainability, health, and technology, which are at the core of everything they do. Their mineral filters, developed using cutting-edge CoSmart technology, provide full-spectrum protection while minimising environmental impact. With a focus on sustainability and health, their products are designed to protect and prevent skin damage, ensuring both efficacy and safety. At in-cosmetics Global 2024 the company will unveil its latest innovation: enhance UZ, a line of Zinc mineral filters. This innovative release includes two subcategories. The first provides a variety of colour options or an invisible effect, offering endless possibilities for coverage and skin tones. The second subcategory features Zn Mineral Filters combined with active ingredients such as Argan or Nicinamide, creating an exclusive and premium line called Advanced. The goal with this new launch is to improve their ability to protect and prevent while also caring for the planet. Additionally, they will announce the new corporate campaign, ‘Look After Yourself, Look After Your World,’ which reflects their dedication to personal and environmental well-being. Visit them at booth 2H50. The AITEX research and innovation centre concentrates on applied research, technological innovation, advanced technical laboratory services, certifications, and technical training for companies. With over 37 years as a benchmark textile technology centre in Spain and Europe, it has recently expanded its focus to include the Spanish cosmetics sector. AITEX offers a comprehensive service to the cosmetics industry, covering laboratories for product characterization, quality control, and certification in accordance with international norms and standards. Additionally, AITEX conducts applied research projects to develop innovative products with added value. The company also provides national legislative advice and export guides. Currently, the centre is working on projects that cover the entire value chain, from the search for new active ingredients to the study and development of new formulations. The R&D department is constantly expanding and adapting to market needs, generating new solutions based on the following research areas: Efficacy studies to support the claims of new cosmetic products and ingredients. Formulation and stabilisation of natural active ingredients to replace the agents responsible for the generation of microplastics. Extraction of active compounds from organic and/or agri-food waste. Study of the biosynthesis of ferments using enzymes and microorganisms to obtain active compounds with improved properties for the cosmetics and nutricosmetics market. Visit them at booth 2H59. 36 INDUSTRIA COSMÉTICA 031 PRIMAVERA 2024 in-cosmetics