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Today marks #WorldWaterDay, with this year focusing on the vital role of glaciers regulating the water cycle and even the earth’s temperature. According to UNESCO, more than 2 billion people may face water scarcity by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for water conservation. Melting glaciers exacerbate this concern, leading to rising sea levels and more unpredictability in weather and water supplies. Consumers are thus increasingly taking steps to more responsible consumption, including seeking #waterconscious products in #beauty.  #Waterless Beauty & Personal Care not only reduces the consumption of a precious resource - fresh water - but also enables new formulation possibilities not typically achievable with standard processes. This could translate as the foregoing of preservatives or even concentrating a product’s potency through the removal of filler water. Approaches like this could also lead to smaller packaging sizes, requiring less energy in shipping and contributing to the mitigation of rising temperatures and therefore the accelerated cycle of glaciers melting. Learn more about the water-conscious concepts made without freshwater created by our #IMCDBeautyAndPersonalCare technical team in Asia-Pacific: https://lnkd.in/gr-5E3YY

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ralf Kempf and Christene A. Smith, PhD from CHEManager International. Our conversation delved into IMCD Group's commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.   Over the past year, we've focused on evolving our approach—fine-tuning our sustainability initiatives and enhancing our digital capabilities. This includes implementing a comprehensive sustainability program and integrating advanced digital tools to boost efficiency. Our dedication to continuous improvement has led to the acquisition of 12 companies last year, expanding our global footprint and strengthening our partnerships. In today's unpredictable world, agility is key. We're committed to being the preferred partner for our principals and customers, adapting swiftly to changing circumstances. Thank you, Ralf and Christene, for the insightful discussion.

🌍 Expanding our technical footprint to grow more sustainable solutions 🌍 At IMCD, we are dedicated to driving innovation and more sustainability in the chemical industry with our ‘Sustainable Solutions’ programme. Our business case from Beauty Studio US highlights our collaboration with an emerging beauty brand to develop a dissolvable skin care system that minimises water usage, and packaging waste while delivering effective skincare. Discover how our teams are combining global expertise with local market insights: https://lnkd.in/dJWg-Tnx #IMCD #SustainableSolutions

How does UV exposure impact the skin microbiome? In our latest Trends Commentary, experts David Suissa and Rached Ismail explore the fascinating connection between UV rays, skin microbiome and skin ageing. ➡️ From strengthening the skin barrier to reducing inflammation, could restoring #SkinMicrobiome be the key to fight #photoageing? 📖 Read the full expert Q&A now! https://urlr.me/EpvFtP #ShapingTomorrowsBeauty #IMCD

Join us at in-cosmetics Global 2025 for a fascinating technical seminar about the biohacking in skincare! Maud Chapis, Global Marketing Director and Kathryn Davies, UK Technical Manager, will discuss how to improve the skin's intrinsic biological mechanisms, and how biohacking focuses on finding ways to slow down, or even reverse the effects of time! SAVE THE DATE! 📅 April 8th at 15:40 📍Theatre 2 Your journey to grasping biohacking skincare begins here! 🔗 Click here to know more about this seminar: https://2ly.link/24g8g #incosmeticsglobal #biohackingskincare

👩🏻🔬👨🏻🔬 How crucial is it to engage students in hands-on activities focused on STEM subjects? The #IMCDItaly team has been collaborating for years with partners who share the same vision and values. "Dentro le foreste STEM Lab," the project of Scuola Forestami supported by IMCD Italy, offers a concrete opportunity to foster a new awareness and sensitivity among younger generations. It aids in developing their ability to observe, analyse, and interpret the world around them, which is essential for scientific thinking.   🔬 But what do the teachers involved in the project think? Martina Palazzolo, a teacher at a school in Milan, highlights the significance of taking students out of the classroom and into real-world experiences. This approach transforms curiosity into discovery and theoretical knowledge into direct experience.   Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/erS5gWWA #IMCD #CreatingAWorldOfOpportunity #DentroLeForesteSTEMLab #Forestami Associazione Idea BDC School Comune di Milano Città metropolitana di Milano Fondazione di Comunità Milano Fondazione Comunitaria Ticino Olona Ente Filantropico Ente Parco Nord Milano

Evolving stronger, growing together. Last week IMCD published our full year results and our Integrated Report for 2024. Despite a challenging global landscape, we have consistently showcased the agility and strengths that drive our success, ensuring support for our customers and suppliers while achieving impressive results. Looking forward, our focus remains on creating long-term value for our customers, suppliers, employees, and investors.   Some highlights from 2024: ➡️10-year listing on Euronext ➡️IMCD’s first investor day in Milan ➡️Multiple industry awards ➡️Leadership programmes   I invite you check the report on our dedicated webpage and explore how IMCD is helping to shape a brighter, more sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/dhu4NvDt

🌙 The demand for sleep supplements is growing - discover how solutions meet consumer needs! With changing lifestyles, rising stress levels, and increased screen time, consumers are actively seeking effective sleep solutions. Up to 70 million people worldwide struggle with poor sleep, and 50% of those also experience mental health challenges. As a result, more and more consumers are turning to sleep aids—one in three people now use sleep supplements to improve their rest. To meet this growing demand, IMCD has developed three innovative concepts designed to support different aspects of sleep: 💤 The Sleep Well Gummy helps restore circadian rhythm with natural melatonin derived from pistachio in a delicious vegan format. 😴 For those looking to relax and wind down before bed, our Chill Out Sachet combines lemon balm and natural theanine from decaffeinated green tea in a comforting formulation. ✨ And for beauty-conscious consumers, our Beauty Sleep Chewable supports overnight rejuvenation with naturally derived melatonin and red orange extract. As sleep health continues to gain attention, the market is evolving with new trends and ingredients. What’s next for sleep supplements? Discover more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/d7DpRUyZ #SleepMatters #RestIsKey #SleepHealth #Wellness #IMCDNutraceuticals #IMCDPharmaceuticals 

🌍 We’re growing in the Middle East! IMCD is proud to announce the opening of its new Dubai offices, featuring two state-of-the-art Technical Centres dedicated to Coatings & Construction and Food & Nutrition. With our rapid growth in the region from just 5 employees in 2020 to over 100 in 2025, this expansion strengthens our commitment to providing customers with cutting-edge formulations, technical expertise, and market-driven solutions. These innovation hubs will help us collaborate even more closely with customers across the Middle East & Egypt, tackling formulation challenges and staying ahead of industry trends. 🎉 Exciting times ahead! Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/en7_M_VN #IMCD #Growth #MiddleEast #SpecialtyChemicals #TechnicalExperts #CreatingaWorldofOpportunity

We’ve proven the long-term efficacy of #MicrobialSolutions in our application laboratories.     But what are the safety considerations and the regulatory landscape surrounding microbial based cleaning products?    Find out all this and more in our upcoming webinar, Confidence in Microbial Cleaning.  Secure your place today and join Marina Pellegrino and Emma Saunders as they provide an expert deep dive into the safety considerations, risk management and regulatory landscape surrounding microbial based cleaning products in Europe. Register here 👉https://lnkd.in/exGBg69d #IMCDHomeCareAndIAndI #MicrobialCleaning #ElevatePerformance #CreatingAWorldOfOpportunity