Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

18/12/2025

Looking back at our top moments from 2025! These were the posts that truly resonated with our social media community. Thank you for engaging, sharing, and being part of the SA Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review network this year. Your support drives our passion for delivering industry-leading content.

✨ The P&C Review team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous 2026! ✨

09/12/2025

Ever wondered how deodorant packaging can actually help the environment?

Amcor Packaging just launched their Shadow roll-on packaging that combines sustainability with beautiful design! They've solved the old problem of eco-packaging looking bland and economical.

Smart packaging features:

-Up to 60% recycled content
-Lightweight design using less plastic
-Customisable colours and extensive labelling space
-Leak-proof and durable protection ♻️

The best part? Brands get over 40 packaging options from 10ml to 100ml, so they can scale sustainably, whether they're boutique or global. This is how the beauty industry moves towards environmental responsibility without sacrificing quality.

What sustainable packaging innovations impress you most?
Read about Amcor's complete Shadow roll-on solution: https://brnw.ch/21wYcIc

08/12/2025

Ever wondered how a French company becomes essential to China's pharmaceutical boom?

Gattefossé just celebrated 20 years in China with a major Shanghai facility upgrade! They've grown alongside China's transformation from trend follower to global innovation leader that now produces 30% of the world's new drug molecules.

Key expansion highlights:

60% larger Technical Centre in Shanghai
Advanced pharmaceutical and personal care labs
Partnerships with top Chinese universities
Regional hub for all of Asia 🇨🇳
CEO Eduardo De Purgly emphasised their commitment to China's future as an innovation centre. The timing makes sense - China invests over $30 billion annually in R&D and leads the global beauty market.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wYavR

04/12/2025

Ever wondered how medications reach South African pharmacies efficiently?

Bidvest International Logistics just opened their new pharmaceutical warehouse near O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. They've upgraded from traditional storage to create better healthcare logistics across SA.

What makes this warehouse effective:

SAHPRA accredited for all medicine categories
TAPA A certified for security standards
Temperature-controlled storage for medication safety
Strategic airport location for faster distribution 📦
This consolidation approach means reduced costs and fewer delays for healthcare access.

What healthcare improvements do you think SA needs most? 👇
Read about BIL's warehouse strategy: https://brnw.ch/21wY592

26/11/2025

🌱 A major recycling milestone for the Western Cape

Cape Town is now home to Africa's most advanced bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, turning plastic waste into rPET, which can be used in packaging for your favourite beauty and health products! 🧴✨

Here's what's hot about this R200 million Extrupet facility:
🔄 It adds 15 000t of rPET to the SA market, annually
📊 Boosts SA's recycling rate from 76% to even higher
🏭 Creates food-grade plastic that's good enough for cosmetics
🌍 Keeping thousands of tonnes of plastic out of our oceans

From discarded cooldrink and water bottles to premium cosmetic packaging – this is the circular economy in action!

Read it here👇link in the comments...

25/11/2025

🧪 The beauty industry continues evolving with skincare-makeup hybrids
💄 Rimmel London's new lip product demonstrates how mass-market brands are embracing premium ingredients
✨ This trend reflects changing consumer expectations in beauty

We're seeing traditional cosmetics brands integrating serious skincare ingredients like squalane, peptides, and hyaluronic acid into colour products. This isn't just about luxury brands anymore - mass-market companies are following suit.

The shift makes sense from a consumer perspective. People want their makeup to do more than just look good - they expect skincare benefits too. Products that moisturise, condition, and improve texture whilst providing colour meet this demand.

It's interesting how this challenges traditional beauty categories. Is it skincare? Is it makeup? The answer is increasingly "both," and brands are responding accordingly.

The clinical testing approach (with user satisfaction data) shows how seriously companies are taking the efficacy of these hybrid formulations.

Learn more about beauty industry ingredient trends here 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wXO4B

24/11/2025

🏥 South Africa's first locally manufactured cholera vaccine enters clinical trials
💉 Biovac has moved from distributor to developer and manufacturer
🌍 This supports building Africa's health independence

Trials at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital have international backing from the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi attended the launch.

With cholera affecting vulnerable communities and global vaccine shortages, local production makes practical sense. If successful, rollout could begin by 2028.

Learn more about this healthcare development here 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wXLYG

21/11/2025

🐕 Important update for South Africa's pet food industry! New regulations are coming, and you need to be prepared.

Join us on Wednesday, 26 November at 2:00 PM for an exclusive webinar with the experts who actually write these regulations:

• Dominique Kuhlmann from PFISA
• Sonto Mlambo - Regulatory Technical Advisor

We'll cover new compliance requirements, sustainable packaging rules, and natural ingredient regulations that will affect how you do business.

Don't get caught unprepared—spaces are limited and this information isn't available anywhere else.

Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wXI7y

21/11/2025

We love seeing businesses that truly walk the talk!
Natchem CC doesn't just talk about community – they live it through initiatives like Mandela Day projects and staff outreach programmes. Their core values of authenticity, collaboration, and community engagement shine through everything they do.

Plus, they're making sustainable beauty accessible to Southern African manufacturers with eco-friendly actives and packaging solutions that don't compromise on quality! 🌱

Discover more about this values-driven company ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wXI52

21/11/2025

Ever wondered what's really in your shampoo and body wash? 🤔

The beauty world is buzzing about 1,4-Dioxane elimination in formulations. Brands are moving away from traditional sulfates due to new safety regulations and consumer demand for cleaner formulations.

Industry supplier, AECI Specialty Chemicals now offers a sulfate-free alternative that gives you all the luxurious foam and cleaning power you love – without the concerns. It's called NANSA® LSS 70.

This is what the future of clean beauty looks like, and it's happening right here in South Africa.

Discover the science behind cleaner beauty ingredients – link in comments! 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wXHCr

19/11/2025

🤔 Here's a problem the laundry industry has been wrestling with...
Consumers want concentrated products (less plastic, smaller storage), effective low-temperature cleaning (lower energy bills), and quick wash cycles (busy lifestyles). But creating formulations that tick all these boxes whilst being environmentally responsible? That's been the challenge.

Clariant's approach with TexCare One Terra is interesting because they've tackled it from the polymer angle. Instead of juggling multiple ingredients, they've developed one that handles soil release, cleaning enhancement, and brightness maintenance together.

The result? Manufacturers can create those convenient small capsules everyone likes, they work effectively in cold water, and it's biodegradable with renewable ingredients.

Sometimes the best solutions come from completely rethinking the chemistry rather than just tweaking existing formulations.

Discover how this technology works here 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wXCSJ

TexCare One Terra offers high-performance, biodegradable polymer technology for compact laundry detergents, ensuring eco-friendly cleaning at low temperatures.

18/11/2025

🌿 Skincare formulation is getting more thoughtful
🧪 The rise of prebiotic ingredients in everyday products shows how the industry is evolving
💡 SKNLOGIC's new micellar water demonstrates this trend towards microbiome-conscious beauty

What's interesting about this direction:
🔬 Micellar technology advancing beyond basic makeup removal
🌱 Prebiotic ingredients becoming mainstream (not just in supplements!)
💧 Focus on supporting the skin's natural barrier function
🎯 Alcohol-free formulations for sensitive skin are growing
⚖️ Balancing effective cleansing with gentleness

The beauty industry's shift towards supporting skin health rather than just surface concerns is fascinating. We're seeing more brands consider how products interact with the skin's natural ecosystem.

This gentle yet effective approach seems to be resonating with consumers seeking skin-friendly solutions.

Learn more about this formulation trend here 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wXADU

Prebiotic Micellar Water gently cleanses and nurtures sensitive skin with aloe vera, cucumber, and prebiotics for a healthy glow.