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COSMOFACTORY

Every Tuesday on the CosmoFactory podcast: Discover the latest innovations along the cosmetics and personal care supply chain. Hear thought-provoking conversations with top beauty industry experts from around the world. Learn about next-level solutions and find inspiration to turn your own ideas into industry-changing innovations. A PRODUCTION OF Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna CosmoFactory is the first podcast from Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna—the most important beauty trade show in the world

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23:48

Strategic R&D Partnerships, featuring Proya Cosmetics...

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2026/01/27

An international network of scientific experts, academic and corporate partners, and cosmetic industry connectors are valuable assets for any brand with global aspirations. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about the vision, strategy, and science behind one of today’s rapidly rising cosmetic companies. Our guest is Lieve Declercq, Chief Scientific Advisor and Vice President of the European Innovation Center at Proya Cosmetics. China-based Proya Cosmetics is the country’s

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19:50

Donkey Milk as a Signature Ingredient, featuring Woo...

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2026/01/20

In the age of cosmetic industry transparency, ingredient sourcing and traceability are at least ascompelling as brand story. This is true for leading-edge biotech innovations, time-tested naturals, andeverything in between.This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover the past, present, and future of skincare madewith donkey milk. Our guest is Yoon Tak Ok, Global Sales Manager at Woo & Joo Inc. The Korea-basedcompany established a ranch in that country, developed a proprietary

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20:42

Preservation Ingredients of Today and Tomorrow,...

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2026/01/13

Cosmetic preservative systems are continually advancing. To help cosmetic scientists ensure the safety and integrity of the products they create, ingredient makers today are modulating polarity and identifying new modes of action to create cosmetic preservative systems that meet formulator needs, regulatory guidelines, and beauty consumer expectations. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about preservative solutions—both classic and modern. Our guest is Pascal Yvon, General

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27:44

Biotech Beauty Knowledge Capture, featuring Geltor...

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2026/01/06

Sourcing and designing cosmetic ingredients with biotechnology presents a tremendous opportunity to realize next-level efficacy, traceability, originality, etc. We are only at the beginning of biotech, but thanks to pioneering suppliers, our industry already has a practical history of learnings to draw on as we innovate for the future. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we look at biotech ingredient development with the benefit of hindsight. Our guest is Alex Lorestani, Co-Founder and

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28:51

Creating Better Makeup, featuring Intercos Group...

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2025/12/30

This episode is a popular selection from the archive, and a good conversation to revisit while the CosmoFactory team is on Winter Break. (original air date October 01, 2024) We will be back with more informative and inspiring episodes at the start of 2026. In the meantime, enjoy this and other episodes from the archive—which you can find here: https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/events/special-projects/cosmofactory/ Color cosmetic product performance is as in demand as skincare efficacy. To meet

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28:24

Cosmetic Brush Design and Manufacturing, featuring...

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2025/12/23

This episode is a favorite from the archive, and a good conversation to revisit while the CosmoFactory team is on Winter Break. (original air date July 23, 2024) We will be back with more informative and inspiring episodes at the start of 2026. In the meantime, enjoy this and other episodes from the archive—which you can find here: https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/events/special-projects/cosmofactory/ It takes both hands-on craftsmanship and automated manufacturing processes to create quality

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25:51

Smart Follower and Market Entry Strategy, featuring...

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2025/12/16

As companies around the world compete for consumer dollars, business strategists are combining new capabilities with traditional tactics to innovate product, create brand momentum, and position the companies they work with for sustained growth. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we find out about business development strategy. Our guest is Omar Touma, Director of Business Development at Beesline International. The beauty and personal care brand, based in Lebanon, was established in 1993

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24:26

Nanofiber Science and Product Application, featuring...

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2025/12/09

Beauty product manufacturers create sizable innovations from the tiniest of technologies. One good example of this: designing next-generation cosmetic product formats with nanofiber materials. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about nanofibers from our guest Doctor Laura Frazier, Chief Scientist at TaikiUSA, the company is a branch of Taiki Group (headquartered in Japan) which specializes in product application tools and technologies, including nanofiber sheet masks and

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23:45

Menopause Brand Creation, featuring Womaness...

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2025/12/02

Building a brand, helping create a category, reaching a previously underserved consumer—none of these is an easy task. Yet contemporary menopause care brands are taking on all of these challenges. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider the risks and rewards of creating an OTC brand for the generation-spanning demographic of menopause consumers. Our guest is Sally Mueller, Co-Founder and CEO of Womaness. The US-based wellness brand was founded in 2020 with an ambition to

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18:47

Molecular Farming for Cosmetics, featuring VelozBio...

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2025/11/25

Biofactories are driving growth in the cosmetic ingredient development sector. And molecular farming technologies are among the newer platforms that companies around the world are leveraging to produce sought-after molecules with applications in skincare, hair care, etc. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn more about genomic biotechnology and how suppliers are using plants to produce ingredients in new ways. Our guests are Laura Margarita López, Co-Founder and Chief Technology

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18:46

Investing in the Future of Beauty & Tech, featuring...

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2025/11/18

Investor dollars play an important role in the innovation economy. Yet finding and nurturing founders who can imagine and iterate on the tech platforms, business models, and product development strategies that will help the cosmetics industry advance is a skills unto itself. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore the world of venture capital. Our guest is Odile Roujol, Founder of Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures. Based in California (US), Fab Ventures fosters community building

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22:28

Studying Cosmetic Chemistry, featuring Spelman...

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2025/11/11

Education is the foundation of innovation. As cosmetic science becomes more sophisticated and industry regulations more rigorous, the schools where students learn about beauty, biology, chemistry, and material science are more vital to the future success of our industry than ever. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about cosmetic science education. Our guest is Dr. Leyte Winfield, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Cosmetic Science Program at Spelman College

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24:00

Plant-Based Beauty, featuring Native Extracts CEO...

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2025/11/04

Natural, botanical cosmetic ingredients are getting as much attention from consumers, brands, and researchers as are ingredients from any other origin. Which is why suppliers are investing in the popularity and potential of plant extracts. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about sourcing, processing, and studying botanical extracts for use in cosmetic, personal care, and even nutraceutical product formulations. Our guest is Lisa Carroll, CEO of Native Extracts, an

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22:32

Forest-Origin Ingredients, featuring Lignopure Chief...

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2025/10/28

Sustainable ingredient solutions are instrumental in the development of new sunscreen and light-protection skincare products. Which is why suppliers are finding value in rescued, renewable materials that make industry more sustainable and sun care more effective. This week on the CosmoFactory podcase, we learn about lignin, a complex natural polymer with SPF – boosting benefits. Our guest is Daniela Arango, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Lignopure. The Hamburg, Germany – based

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23:37

An Antifragile Theory of Beauty, featuring...

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2025/10/21

In the world of finance, ‘antifragile’ is commonly used to describe companies that thrive amid uncertainty and stress. Endurance often stands as proof of antifragility. Does this then mean that in the cosmetics industry, time-tested skincare ingredients are inherently reliable, effective, and safe? This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider the antifragile framework and what it could mean for beauty brands and for the beauty ingredient supply chain. Our guest is Linda Dempah,

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22:50

The Rapid Product Pipeline Model, featuring Essence...

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2025/10/14

New product launches engage the consumer market and power industry growth. To maintain momentum, dynamic brands create seasonal collections, cross-industry collaborations, product texture innovations, and more. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover how a fast-paced, segment-specific product launch calendar can drive brand impact. Our guest is Isabelle Tambue, Global Director of Essence, a Germany-based brand launched in 2002. Essence specializes in decorative cosmetics at

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24:42

Product Traceability, featuring Temera Sustainability...

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2025/10/07

All along the cosmetics and fragrance value chain, tagging technologies like RFID, block chain, and QR codes are being used to create a digital product passport (DPP)—a data-rich bridge between manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore the world of track-and-trace and how this technology supports supply chain transparency, compliance, sustainability, and consumer connectivity. Our guest is María Fernánda Hernandez Franco,

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25:28

NAD+ and Skin Longevity, featuring New Frontier Bio...

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2025/09/30

NAD+ and Skin Longevity, featuring New Frontier Bio Co-Founder and Associate Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Anna Mandinova The anti-ageing beauty market is changing in response to consumer expectations and scientific progress. Skin biologists working in the cosmetics sector as well as medical professionals are studying ingredients that promise to optimize cell function and change what’s possible with both topical treatments and beauty supplements. This week on the

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21:16

Reconfiguring the Packaging Supply Chain, featuring...

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2025/09/23

One thing is certain in the beauty packaging sourcing business today: uncertainty. Yet in the face of market disruption, suppliers, distributors, and brands are adapting—creating solutions and finding opportunities that ensure the supply chain remains dependable and responsive. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we find out how fluctuating tariffs are changing the way suppliers and beauty makers do business. Our guest is Brandon Frank, CEO of Pacific Packaging Components, a US-based

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19:26

Safety and Efficacy Testing, featuring Genemarkers...

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2025/09/16

Biomarker analysis provides cosmetics industry suppliers and manufacturers with useful data that supports innovation in both raw materials and finished products. In recent years, this data has furthered our industry’s knowledge of why and how products deliver results. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about molecular testing for protein or gene expression and what this science can tell us about product efficacy and mechanisms of actions. Our guest is Jocelyn Kearsley, Senior

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