In this episode, we kick off a three-part series diving into Kobo’s global trends shaping the beauty and cosmetics industry for 2025! Over the course of the series, we’ll dive into six key trends, and in this first episode, we focus on two: ‘Your Skin, Your Way’ and ‘Sun Goes 360.’ To break down each trend, we’re joined by special guests, including Erin McGovern from Kobo’s Marketing Department, who will offer an in-depth look at the two trends.

We also feature special formula spotlights that align with each trend! For ‘Sun Goes 360,’ Maria Garcia Alvarez from Kobo’s UK Applications Lab walks us through KSL-564-EU 360 Light Shield SPF, a sunscreen offering protection from UV, HEV, and IR rays. For ‘Your Skin, Your Way,’ Adriana Games from the Kobo US App Lab joins us to discuss the KFL-332B Ceramide Facial Moisturizer, a standout formula designed to nourish and protect the skin with liposome-encapsulated ceramides and other skin-loving ingredients.

Tune in for this essential episode as we start to uncover the latest industry trends and the innovative formulations driving them. Don’t miss it!

Special thanks to Erin, Maria, and Adriana for sharing their expertise and insights into these exciting trends. Stay tuned for Part 2 that will be airing in January, where we’ll dive into the two trends: ‘Brighten Your World’ and ‘Modern Nostalgia’!

Check out the links below to learn more about each formula mentioned and its ingredients!

· KFL-564-EU 360 Light Shield SPF: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KSL-564-EU.pdf

· KFL-332B Ceramide Facial Moisturizer: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KFL-332B.pdf

ABOUT US:

Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has five locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), France, Japan, Brazil, and UK and is represented globally by independent agents.

Learn more at: https://www.koboproductsinc.com

In this episode, we’re continuing our regulatory updates mini-series with a deep dive into the latest on MoCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act) and its impact on the U.S. beauty industry. Joined by David Lennarz, President of Business Development and Operations at Registrar Corp, we break down the key provisions of the new regulations, from ingredient transparency to reporting requirements, and explore how brands can stay compliant. We then shift gears to introduce Kobo’s Formula of the Month: KFL-348 Moisturizing Serum, a lightweight yet deeply hydrating formula. Claudia Harthaus, one of Kobo’s Application Lab Chemists, walks us through the standout ingredients, including Treme-HA®, Sunboost ATB, and LUSPLAN™ LV-G, explaining how they work together to keep your skin nourished and moisturized all season long. Don’t miss this essential episode on staying ahead of the regulatory curve and keeping your skin hydrated!

Special thanks to David Lennarz from Registrar Corp for sharing his insights on the latest MoCRA updates and their impact on the beauty industry. To stay informed and learn more, visit https://www.registrarcorp.com and follow their social media below for all the latest regulatory news!

·LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/registrar-corp

·YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RegistrarCorp-US

·Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegistrarCorp

·X: https://x.com/RegistrarCorp

·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registrar_corp

Check out the links below to learn more about the standout ingredients and how they work together in the Formula of the Month!

·KFL-348 Moisturizing Serum: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KFL-348.pdf

·Sunscreen Boosters: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SunBoosters.pdf

·Sodium Hyaluronate: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SodiumHyaluronate.pdf

ABOUT US:

Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has five locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), France, Japan, Brazil, and UK and is represented globally by independent agents.

Learn more at: https://www.koboproductsinc.com

Does "natural" mean sustainable? Is cruelty-free the same as vegan? Join us as we debunk these myths and clarify the true meanings of labels you find on your cosmetic products. In part two of our regulatory updates mini-series, we discuss cruelty-free, vegan, and natural claims with Kobo experts. Learn about the sourcing of sustainable palm oil, leading certifiers of cruelty-free products, and so much more! We'll also feature into some of our favorite natural & cruelty-free ingredients from Kobo's portfolio, such as the KPW-028B Setting Powder, YuraQ, and Sunboost ATB Natural.

Links:

Cosmos/Ecocert - https://koboproductsinc.com/Products_Categories.aspx?mPage=COSMOS/ECOCERT

Natural Origin Products - https://koboproductsinc.com/Products_Categories.aspx?mPage=Natural%20Origin%20Products

Kobo Values - https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/OurValues.aspx

FOTM literature:

www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-YuraQ-M15.pdf

www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-ASGP-Superdispersible-Natural-Treatment-February2022.pdf

www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-ASGPTreatment.pdf

www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SilicaShells.pdf

www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SunBoosters.pdf

In the first installment of our Regulatory mini-series, we'll dive deep into all things Blue Beauty. From examining biodegradability to debunking "reef safe" claims, we'll investigate this trend's growing impact on regulation and product formulation. For our Formula of the Month, we're featuring two formulations of our Powder Sensation Liquid Lip Color to show how you can use microplastic replacements to update your favorite formulas.

LINKS: https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Kobo-SMC.pdf https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-YuraQ-M15.pdf

Pigmentary-Dispersions-2024-V2 (koboproductsinc.com) Microspheres-US-V1-2024 (koboproductsinc.com) KoboBlur-2024-V2 (koboproductsinc.com) Kobo-SMC-2024-V1 (koboproductsinc.com)

The hair care cosmetic market includes any product that is designed to clean, treat, or condition the hair. In part two of our series on diversity in skin and hair care, we will discuss our own experiences with various products in this category, hair care routines, and the differences we’ve found worldwide in both hair types and hair characteristics. Kobo experts will also give their takes on major trends like silicone-free products and UV protection for hair. All this hair talk will lead straight into our Formula of the Month: Almond and Lavender nourishing hair conditioner, guaranteed to smooth (and soothe) the hair (and soul).

LINKS: https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SunBoosters.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Plandool.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-FumedSilicaGellants.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-KTZ-Pearls.pdf

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KHP-044-BR.pdf

Summer is heating up and sunshine (and sun burn) is more front of mind than ever. On this episode, we’re joined by Kobo skincare and sunscreen formulator, Wannapon (“Noey”) Prakobkich, for an in-depth breakdown of Kobo’s June Formula of the Month: KSL-542-AP Zinc Only Sunscreen for Asia Pacific. Tune in to learn how this mineral sunscreen, designed with the Asia and Pacific markets in mind, combines the power of multiple ZnO particle sizes for maximum coverage and minimum whitening.

No time to tune in? A full transcript of the episode is available for download below.

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Non-NanoZnO.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SunBoosters.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Koboguard5400.pdf

https://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Microspheres.pdf

Episode Transcript: https://koboproducts.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/NoFilterwithKoboPodcastEpisodeTranscripts/EfP7O6IaOkJCkJ2TeUk-XtcBlLsOqmF8XLwayRHXSYOxDg?e=7zCget

Introducing our two-part series celebrating diversity in skin and hair care across shades shades, characteristics, and global population needs. In the first installment, we are joined by special guest Dr. Camille A. Martin, PhD., from Seaspire Skincare. Together, we dive deep into some common skin conditions, including skin cancer, vitiligo, and hyperpigmentation, and Dr. Martin shares tips on how cosmetics can be used to prevent and mitigate the effects of these conditions. Tune in to be inspired and to learn how to better protect -- and appreciate -- your skin!

Mineral sunscreens utilize zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide to physically deflect UV rays, forming a protective barrier on the skin. While traditional mineral sunscreens often leave a thick white cast, Kobo offers nearly transparent formulas, catering to individuals with darker skin tones who have faced challenges in achieving seamless SPF application. This month, we’re featuring a formula that was created for that very purpose — and it was developed for use as a spray! Listen in as we interview one of Kobo’s Application Lab Specialists from Brazil on how to formulate a Mineral-Only Sunscreen Spray. This episode is packed with ingredients and manufacturing ideas to help you develop an effective, easy-to-use mineral sunscreen, just like our formula of the month. Don’t miss it!

Links:

Sunscreen Boosters

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-SunBoost-ATB.pdf

Esters

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-IkedaEsters.pdf

Gellants

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-FumedSilicaGellants.pdf

UV Attenuation Nano TiO2 Dispersions

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Nano-TiO-Dispersions.pdf

UV Attenuation Nano ZnO Dispersions

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Nano-ZnO-Dispersions.pdf

Microspheres

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Microspheres.pdf

Microsphere Complexes

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Kobo-SMC.pdf

Oil Phase Film Former

https://www.koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-Koboguard5400.pdf

ABOUT US:   

Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has five locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), France, Japan, Brazil and UK and is represented globally by independent agents.    

Learn more at: www.koboproductsinc.com