​​Toronto, Canada – The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster, a Cluster for the Canadian cosmetics industry, is excited to announce its upcoming symposium on Roadblocks to Sustainability for Cosmetics. The symposium will be held on October 20th, at 10:00 am in the city of Bordeaux. This symposium will bring together experts from various fields to discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating a more sustainable cosmetics industry.

​I have had a life long fascination with France and its history. Working with French Cosmetic Cluster, Cosmetic Valley on the Global Cosmetic Cluster allowed me to learn about the history of the industry. French cosmetics have a long and storied history that dates back centuries. From early perfumes and beauty treatments used by the aristocracy to the development of modern skincare products we know and love to this day. Recently the Cosmetic Valley announced  a new campaign called FRANCE CARES FOR YOUR SKIN.
 
This new campaign is based around the notion of "care". This is a long-term foundation that establishes the industry in a mission of common good, and that connects to the five founding pillars addressed by COSMETIC VALLEY in the book "Manifesto of the Cosmetics of the 21st Century [1]:
 

• Universal utility
• Human well-being
• Responsibility towards the living
• Freedom
• Scientific progress

Let's explore the history of cosmetics in France and learn about the amazing Cosmetic Valley. 

The use of cosmetics in France dates back to the Middle Ages, when wealthy nobles would adorn themselves with fragrances made from various herbs and spices. These fragrances were often used to mask unpleasant odors, as bathing was not a common practice at the time.
 
By the 16th century, French perfumers had developed a reputation for creating some of the finest fragrances in the world. The creation of Eau de Cologne by the Italian perfumer Giovanni Maria Farina in 1709 further cemented France's reputation as a leader in the perfume industry. [2]

The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster has developed new courses to help cosmetic industry professionals learn more about the industry and help advance their careers. Take our 1 on 1 live digital courses. Pay and book your time with the link provided. These courses are perfect for

• Spa Professionals/Estheticians
• Makeup Artists
• Cosmetic Brand Entrepreneurs
• Cosmetic Sales and Marketing Specialists
• Cosmetic Chemists
• Students

Get to know the cosmetic industry, receive business or career support. Once you finish the course you can take a test and get an achievement certificate of completion. ​

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Canada is a well known hub for new and exciting startups and the cosmetic industry is no different. ​We had a quick chat with Chevon Riley,  the founder of NORM about his story and tips for success. 

We started our business out of the UofT startup incubator called "The Hub". I'm passionate about natural and organic products because my grandparents made products using natural ingredients and that became the NORM for me. Our customers have claimed that our Almond Balm has helped them manage their eczema and dry skin conditions as it leaves a non greasy finish when compared to other products on the market. Our biggest challenge is having a mentor in the cosmetic space. NORM​ offers a variety of products for different ethnic groups, ages, genders, and purposes. Our customers benefit from our transparency, and the knowledge that we stand for the same things they do: health, sustainability, and general kindness towards our planet and those that inhabit it. Our designs and packaging attempt to be as clear and as transparent as possible. Furthermore, our social platforms sustain our commercial objectives by providing a space to communicate openly about health- related issues and natural ingredients; this way we provide back stories about the ingredients we use. By keeping our formulas simple and not complex, we provide our customers with effective natural products at less cost than our direct competitors.

​My future plans for the business is to grow our company as the NORM for Canada. Find out more about Norm.

Join us at our first event of the year - We wanted to start the year off with a focus on innovation and trends. Explore the various new creations in ingredients, packaging, services, and marketing. 

The focus of the event will be on the following;
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• Beauty On A Budget
• Sustainability In 2023
• Health Is Wealth 
• Body Is Your Temple
• Fragrance Reimagined 
• Start-Up Stories

We will start the evening with a showcase of innovations. We will have some first-hand accounts of startups and their tips on the journey to success. Come and join us for an evening of networking and knowledge.
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We have enjoyed working on many different projects with all our partners from around the globe. This year marked another year of the ChemBox Project. The ChemBox was an opportunity to connect suppliers with product developers and provide ingredients to help further the development of new formulations.

 Another exciting project that we continued was to help companies to accelerate their business. This will be one of our main focuses in 2023. We have revamped the program which will allow companies a faster and more efficient way to get access to fast track a way to the cosmetic market.

 As always we are going to be having events throughout the year. Starting on January 31st, we are having our Cosmetic Innovation Night in Toronto. This will be an evening event that will focus on cosmetic innovations to help kick-start ideas for product development and branding. 

As in previous years, we will be attending the InCosmetics Global Show which will be held in Barcelona, Spain. This is always a fantastic opportunity for formulators and suppliers to learn about the industry. 

This year the Cosmetic 360 Show will be on October 18 19th cosmetic 360 show in Paris. This is part of Cosmetic Week which features our Global Cluster Day as well as our general assembly. We have another event in October that is quite new and we will share information in the coming weeks. This will be the sustainability and tech conference that we are organizing with some of our cluster partners. The focus of the evening will be on the sustainability aspects of the cosmetic industry and how the tech industry can help accelerate and provide solutions for some of the challenges that we face.

We hope you join us this year and we look forward to a wonderful year ahead. 
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​The beauty industry has grown to be worth 500 Billion USD. It is an industry full of opportunity but also full of competition. There are many companies that can benefit from the use of technology to further their business. Experience how the Metaverse is full of opportunities for the cosmetic industry. This webinar will be for Ingredients Suppliers, Packaging Companies and Beauty Brands. We will focus on how to incorporate digital strategies that incorporate AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality) and XR (Mixed Reality) which falls under the category of immersive technology for digital strategy. 

What the Webinar Will Cover 

I) Why does storytelling sell, especially in the beauty industry?
Definition of storytelling
Impact on the brain and the hormones
Examples specific to the beauty industry

II) Overview of the new technologies for digital strategy and storytelling
What is AR?
What is VR?
What is XR?
What is the Metaverse?

III) Examples of campaigns using these technologies and if applicable results obtained.

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