INGREDIENTS PLUS

🎉 Things got touchy—but in the best way possible! 🎉 At the recent ASCC workshops for NSW and QLD, we dove deep into the wonderful world of emollients. A massive thank you to the ASCC and our brilliant presenters for delivering such a mosaic of sensory experiences. From natural oils to luscious butters, and from satin esters to velvety silicones, we got hands-on with the many textures that are shaping skincare. It was more than just a learning session—it was playtime for the skin! 💆♀️ #ASCC #Emollients

🍸 Team bonding with a twist at the Millsheds Distillery in the Southern Highlands. Applying our senses to learn about the intricacies behind some of the world's most beloved spirits. From juniper berries to unique botanicals, it was fascinating diving into the science and artistry. And also a nice occasion to strengthen our teamwork & enhance creativity. Cheers to new insights and a refreshing way to connect! 🥂

🏎️ Fresh from the roar of Bathurst 1000—shoutout to the Chiko Team for setting a record pace! However, ever wonder about all that revved up wear and tear? A UK study shows that a staggering 52% of road pollution comes from tyres and brakes, contributing to the microplastic crisis! As the mini-particles become air-borne, they can cause respiratory, gastro, cardiovascular, and skin issues. City pollution is no different, leading to premature aging—wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and a sallow appearance. Fortunately more anti-pollution skin care cleansers & serums are coming to the fore - packed with gentle exfoliants, Vitamins, resveratrol, clays, charcoal, probiotics and more to combat tyred skin. 💆♀️ #SkinCare #PollutionProtection #Microplastics

Are people choosing furry babies over human ones?🐶🐱 📊ABS stats indicate half of Sydney’s council areas harbour more dogs than children now. And, Animal Medicines Australia reports the 14% boom in pets since Covid has created a new normal - for both the inner and outer suburbs. This provides a nice bonanza for pet care (shampoos, conditioners, supplements) & other pampering products. It’s a similar story with cats. 🧴 🍼 In the human corner, our birthrate remains in steady decline – slipping below 1.57 per woman. Perhaps there’s a growing fear that babies impact more on one’s time, energy, finances, freedom & planet. Still, beauty care brands continue to grow as more of us double down on self-care over day-care. So swings & round-a-bouts: there's room for both. 🐾 https://lnkd.in/gh8iAwtm

🚨News just in from McKinsey. The global beauty retail market surged 10% to $446 billion! Pretty impressive as many other sectors like apparel struggle to keep up. Admittedly, most of the growth was price-fueled. 🔍 In Australasia, the market rose 9% with just 3% of the growth coming from volume. As inflation cools, things will ease to 5% per year across most skincare, haircare, makeup, and fragrance segments. 💄Surprisingly, there’s a mix of consumers trading up and down. However, more growth is expected in the luxury brands. This aligns to the “lipstick effect” when people seek small luxuries through tough times. 🛍️Also interesting to see specialty beauty stores making a comeback as younger consumers enjoy testing and comparing products without the help of a store associate. That said, online channels still dominate. https://lnkd.in/gWvHrhaH

🌞 What a glorious spring day at the Canada Bay Club for the ASCC NSW Industry Day! 💐 Such a great turnout with sprightly presentations and displays (plus some fab drinks & munchies 🍹🍴). Huge kudos to the organizing committee! 👏 We had a blast showing off our goodies—exciting exfoliating agents from Greenphyt, memorable moisturizing bases from KCI, and some fancy formulations from the Multi-Verse ✨. Also loved presenting our new actives as we gear up for summer! After all, spring is in the hair! 💇♂️🌸 #ASCCIndustryDay #SpringVibes #HairCare

🤩Looking forward to the ASCC NSW Industry Day happening this Wednesday, September 18th at the Canada Bay Club, Five Dock. It's the final one for 2024, so making it count! The Ingredients plus team will host a lofty display table and our marketer Erik Gyzen will feature in a lively speaking spot: Spring is in the hair!🎤🌸💇♀️ ✍🏼 There’s still time to spring into action & register. Can't wait to catch up again! https://lnkd.in/eyJ2X7jg #ASCCIndustryDay #cosmeticchemists

🌟 TikTok may get a bad rap at times, but it looks like 'skinfluencers' might be having a positive impact on skin cancer rates in Australia. It’s remarkable to see that seven of the world's top 10 skinfluencers are actually medical professionals and reaching an audience of 45 million! 👩⚕️📊 They're creating content to educate the public on essential skincare practices — from the importance of sunscreen to busting common myths and promoting sun-safe habits (hint: don’t try making sunscreens in your kitchen!). Leading the charge is Aussie skinfluencer Jayde Taylor, a standout advocate making waves in skincare awareness. Good on her! 👏 #Skinfluencers #SunSafety #SkincareEducation #TikTokImpact

👜 After 8 years at Ingredients Plus, our prized product manager Nancy Bahari is embarking on new adventures. She’s been just terrific with our amazing principals and customers in the health and nutrition sector. 💔Nancy will be sorely missed, but leaves behind a supportive team of close friends and colleagues who will always cherish the memories and the lasting impact she has made. 🍽️ So not quite a last supper, but a vibrant celebration of the rich flavours of Lebanese cuisine—there's nothing like great food to toast to new beginnings! Looks like hummus where the heart is :)

🎉 We’ve Reached a Milestone! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for helping us hit 2,000 followers on our LinkedIn Company Page! Your support and engagement mean the world to us. We know your time is valuable, and with so many channels to choose from, we're truly grateful you’ve chosen to connect with us. Here’s to continuing this journey together and achieving even greater milestones ahead! 🚀