Month: June 2024

Research starts with the need for effective solutions, hence the proposal by Albogroup. Designed for the hotel but also comfortable on the plane, solid amenities offer the ideal alternative.

Solid cosmetics on the move

Besides offering breathtaking views, the plane is a real necessity when time is short and distances are important. If the hold luggage is a bit of a cosmetics passepartout when travelling by plane, it does not prove to be as practical on short trips.

Reducing volume to optimise bag size is the golden rule when opting for the hand luggage solution. There is, however, the question mark over essential cosmetics to take on a trip. Lipstick, face creams, mascara but also shampoo and depilatory cream often risk being left behind.

Solids solve the problem of small journeys in the name of convenience, as anhydrous cosmetics overcome the constraints on the volume of liquids to be carried in the cabin. Concentrated, natural but above all with a low water content, solids are one of the preferred solutions for travellers.

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Aircraft Solid Cosmetics Regulation

Baggage weight restrictions are the only rule to be observed when transporting solid cosmetics items by air. Solid cosmetics prove particularly friendly to small dimensions. Just try the classic solid bar to realise this.

The Solid Revolution proposes a definitive solution to the classic limitations for liquids in the cabin. Liquids can travel in hand luggage, as long as they are in 100 mL containers and the total quantity does not exceed 10 pieces. Everything must be placed in the classic 20×20 centimetre sealed bag.

Generally, the problem does not arise when the quantities are the standard ones in the packaging of mascara or liquid lipstick. Things change for fluid creams and soaps; it takes a moment to exceed the permitted quantities. Solids play by the rules.

What solid cosmetics are allowed in hand luggage?

All, that is the advantage in choosing solid even when travelling. Airline baggage regulations do not place any restrictions on the type of cosmetic products. Whether shower gel, shampoo, conditioner or even depilatory cream, the limitation simply does not apply. The suitcase ceases to be a problem, solid cosmetics are regulation-proof.

Why choose solid cosmetics for air travel?

When practicality calls, the solid is always ready. This is the first reason that convinces travellers at all latitudes; solid cosmetics conquers the bogeyman of liquids in luggage once and for all.

If the idea of soaking dirty clothes is not at all appealing, solid cosmetics add the advantage of space-saving. For the same use, the solid needs much less volume. The average duration is at least three times longer, but the solid takes up half the space.

Plastic bottles are a distant memory, solid cosmetics can do without the bulky containers that tend to take up all the space in a suitcase. Considering the number of uses away from home, many break up the packet to carry only the amount needed. Solid cosmetics can therefore also travel in a simple sheet of recyclable paper or cardboard.

Although the solid requires some care in its use, the advantage of the choice lies in its composition. The ingredients are summed up in an INCI that is much more skin-friendly, precisely because it is based on natural oils.

Solid hotel cosmetics in solid form

The benefits are manifold, even when travelling. It is no coincidence that Albogroup offers the Solid.O Original line in a formula specifically designed for typical needs away from home. The 15-gram Solid Bar is the proposed solution to accommodate routines in practicality.

The design of the packet, which allows it to be fractionated, makes it gain in volume. The line is designed to cover the main needs of the hotel guest: it ranges from energising shower gel to moisturising shampoo. There is also room for a shower gel and revitalising shampoo mix.

The Solid.O Original proposals include the fortifying conditioner and the ultra-gentle conditioning shampoo, solutions to suit all hair types. Make-up remover and intimate cleanser extend the range of solid hotel cosmetics.

Thinking of people and respecting the environment are the cornerstones of a range destined to change the rules in hotel amenities. Innovative processes and nature enter into synergy to offer a product that guarantees performance without sacrificing the pure biology of the ingredients. The solid offering is synonymous with quality, a calling card for a welcome that respects the guest even when travelling.

The versatility and efficacy of our solid cosmetics perfectly meet the needs of frequent travellers, offering a practical response to restrictions on liquids on aeroplanes and maximising space in suitcases. At the same time, our formula significantly reduces plastic and water consumption, reaffirming our commitment to a more sustainable future.

With natural ingredients and a concentrated formula, Albogroup’s solid cosmetics prove that it is possible to combine practicality, effectiveness and environmental friendliness without compromise. These products are designed to be not only environmentally friendly but also highly functional, providing users with a superior beauty experience wherever they are.

Quality is essential and Albogroup believes in the solid cosmetics revolution. If before it was just the novelty, now solid shampoo is the star of the reception that counts. Here’s why.

What is solid cosmetics and how it differs from traditional products

There is a lot of talk about solid cosmetic products, and today talking about them is becoming a must. Think of a common liquid shampoo, almost completely deprived of its watery part, without artificial preservatives where the priority is natural ingredients.

Reality suggests that solid revolutionises the concept of traditional cosmetics for a more practical version of sustainable innovation. Why switch from liquid to solid shampoo? Solid has many advantages, all to be discovered.

Why choose solid cosmetics for your hotel or B&B?

Once the novelty, now solid cosmetics are the increasingly green alternative. Trends adapt to real needs, which is why more and more guests expect solid amenities for their beauty routine.

It is known that solid is not the latest fad. One only has to consider a few aspects of it to realise that the advantages are manifold. It is no coincidence that many of the large hotel chains are embracing the solid alternative; it is a revolution in habits and everyone must be ready.

The environmental benefits of solid cosmetics

The environmental factor is certainly one of the predominant motivations. Depriving cosmetics of the liquid component means finally doing away with plastic bottles. The damage from microplastics is visible in the flora and fauna of the seas, the oceanic islands of packaging are a legacy to be remedied.

Economy and durability

Respecting the environment is important; the solid alternative allows this to be achieved while optimising costs. The savings factor is certainly one of the strongest motivations, and it is no coincidence that solid brings with it an interesting convenience. Just make a simple comparison to appreciate the net gain: what is the average difference in durability?

The solid is a concentrate of cleansing ingredients. Unlike liquid, the same amount lasts at least three times longer. With the same frequency of use, the solid lasts longer. The costs of the solid are sometimes higher, but the real gain can be seen in the higher yield of the product.

Solid cosmetics: a practical choice for travellers

One only has to take liquid shampoo on a trip to feel the need for the solid. The classic travel bag is always a test case when it comes time to pack the beauty case, inevitably one finds oneself hoping that the liquid containers will not leak.

Then there is the weight factor, the liquid forces one to carry more water and less detergent product. Travelling by plane is then much easier when you carry the solid, the detergent can thus avoid the classic limitations that plague the transport of liquids. Practicality becomes a natural for a convenient choice.

Customisation of packaging and logos for third parties

While using solid packaging is more practical, it also opens up many options in customisation. The freer use of recyclable materials allows for a variety of solutions. One’s brand can travel on a recyclable paper or cardboard package but, why not, one could also resort to aluminium or wood.

Solid shampoo therefore proves to be versatile in its packaging design. Depending on the target use, the presentation can be adapted to the desired effect. Albogroup, not surprisingly, offers its own production lines, but also opens up the offer to customisation for the solid beauty routine. The customer can finally choose.

Solid Shampoo from Albogroup

The Solid.O line offers a solution designed to meet the need for convenience. The 100 gram solid bar formula integrates convenience with the all-natural qualities of the shampoo. The INCI is the result of the research behind it, resulting in an ingredient list that looks at naturalness.

Rice protein and panthenol are the stars of the shampoo, the result of a formula dedicated to respecting the hair. Argan oil, oat extract and panthenol are the active elements in the formula. The quality is noticeable from the first application.

The growing popularity of solid cosmetics in the hospitality industry

The success of a product is assessed when it becomes part of the routine in a natural way. This is what is happening with solid cosmetics; often the guest discovers it during a hotel stay.

Product quality is an excellent calling card, so it is no coincidence that the selection of amenities is a discriminating factor in the choice of accommodation. The solid is at the centre of a revolution that is convincing; to adhere to it is change and the start of a high level of hospitality.

The solid cosmetics revolution is a concrete response to the need for sustainability and quality. Solid cosmetics represent a significant step forward in reducing environmental impact, but also in their convenience and use of natural ingredients and anhydrous formulations.

This transformation extends from personal consumption to the hospitality sector, where Albogroup has been able to offer high quality products for hotels.

Choosing solid cosmetics contributes to a greener future, reducing waste and improving overall sustainability. The solid revolution is already underway, and every step towards the adoption of these products represents a concrete contribution to a better world. Choosing solid cosmetics means embracing positive change, for us and for the planet.

Not only for the new galenics but also for quality hotel amenities, Albogroup has always believed in the solid revolution. Here’s why.

Introduction to solid cosmetics: what are they?

The future is imagined in search of the new, solid cosmetics is explained by looking at the past. Things have changed since the soap bar was once part of the daily routine. The shape of a bar of soap has remained, but the content is new, all to be discovered.

The preconditions for a revolution in habits are not lacking, the last decades have extolled liquid cosmetics. Now it’s time for a change, you just have to get to know the solid to start trying it and realise that it will be the future. Was it enough to remove the water? No, the solid revolution is much more.

Environmental benefits of solid cosmetics

Estimated at 120 billion in units, the production of global cosmetics is running at significant figures. Just multiply this figure by the impact of traditional industry and you realise the huge footprint that liquid routine leaves on the environment. Air, water and earth take their toll. Knowing this serves to make a change.

A very low percentage of water characterises the solid, resulting in leaner transport and a higher concentration of useful product. This alone reduces the carbon footprint; solid cosmetics offers more but demands less in return. You produce it with less water, you also transport it with less volume. This is one of the many advantages.

Reducing waste: packaging and sustainable packaging

The big issues of the environment are nothing more than the sum of the small everyday problems. The classic plastic bottle of liquid is a nuisance both in the travel trolley and in the gym bag; it is unsafe to store but above all it takes up space for much else.

Perhaps more or less consciously, this is a description of what liquid packaging is doing to the environment with plastic islands with millennial disposal times. The solid is content with wrappers with a low environmental impact, even simple recyclable paper or cardboard is enough. Optimising is the key word; using solid means getting back to loving yourself and the environment.

Natural ingredients and anhydrous formulations

Whether it is an orientation dictated by marketing or the reversal of trends, the present is projected towards the spread of formulations with a low water content. This revolutionises galenicity in a positive sense, since reducing the liquid component is tantamount to drastically reducing the microbiological implications typical of liquid formulations.

Better preservation opens up the space for a much more natural INCI precisely because the solid does not need a particularly preservative component. Deprived of water, the environment is less friendly to microbiotic colonisation. This opens the field to the use of vegetable oils, which are essential for a return to the natural routine.

Challenges and opportunities for solid cosmetics

The current landscape sees the solid slightly relegated to a more niche area; this makes the solid alternative even more attractive in the conquest of new markets. In a sea of liquid offerings, the solid alternative introduces an element that is still able to attract attention to the brand.

It is no coincidence that the big names in the industry are showing a growing interest in solid; the cosmetics revolution now offers the maximum of opportunities. On supermarket shelves as well as among the amenities of the most exclusive hotels, the novelty introduces an alternative that appeals. Growth is only just beginning; solid holds exciting prospects.

The role of solid cosmetics in the future of beauty

Solid cosmetics are bringing about a real revolution in habits; perspectives are changing to interpret the steps of the daily beauty routine in a new way. Yes, the advantages in terms of sustainability and convenience are clear, but also convenience in the bag and naturalness in the formulations. There is, however, the change of scenario that the solid is preparing.

Although the current availability is not that great, the progressive growth will require a change of approach in the near future. The textures are far more respectful of the liquid alternative, the solid, however, also requires a little adaptation in how it is applied. Some extra care is added in storage, but the momentous gain seems convincing. Change is only just beginning.

Albogroup solid cosmetics for hotels

Decades of experience in the field is the starting point; reality has proven itself to be akin to solid cosmetics before anything else. The attachment to research and the winning bet have led to the Solid.O Original lines that the brand also dedicates to high-end accommodation.

The solid formula goes through the lines for shower and shampoo but also for intimate hygiene, shaving and make-up routines. The third-party choice places the manufacturer in the position of a leading partner on whom to rely for quality and service.

We firmly believe in the solid cosmetics revolution, motivated by a philosophy that looks to the future while rediscovering the wisdom of the past.

Solid cosmetics represent a return to a more sustainable and conscious way of taking care of oneself. They are the future of cosmetics, able to reduce environmental impact by requiring less water in production and not using plastic for packaging. Their anhydrous formula, free of artificial preservatives and rich in natural ingredients, offers advantages in terms of safety, quality and durability.

The adoption of solid cosmetics, both individually and in hotels, is a step towards a greener and more responsible future.

The challenge we face is great, but the opportunities are immense. The growing attention of consumers and big brands indicates that we are only at the beginning of a momentous transformation.

Focus on quality amenities and sensitivity to quality accommodation are the result of decades of experience; Albogroup believes in the power of choices. Here’s how the right ones make the difference.

Advantages and importance of the courtesy line in hotels

The customer must be pampered, the principle applies in luxury reception at every latitude. Bed comfort and maniacal hygiene are not to be missed; the careful selection of commodities is a way of demonstrating the quality of service.

Improving the customer experience

Making a difference means giving the brand a personal note. Looking at regular users of hospitality services, the quality of the stay is the note that lets the brand speak for itself. If customer satisfaction is the best calling card, raising the bar must be the target.

The classic instrument panel is pretty much the same for everyone, the degree of sensitivity can vary the experience in the living room. The courtesy line is an added value, as long as it offers quality.

Customer loyalty

Olfactory sensations are what is most closely linked to experiential memory, and it is no coincidence that simply recalling a scent is enough to relive the particular suggestion of a place. The choice of courtesy lines must take this very aspect into consideration.

Hospitality in a hotel turns into a true journey of the senses; enveloping the guest in attention means accompanying him or her on a journey of rest and relaxation. The tranquillity of the surroundings can be underlined by amenities that are up to the mark.

Sustainability

It is not enough to evoke nature without respecting it in concrete choices, cosmetics applied to hospitality now lives the moment of active engagement. Those who are used to travelling embrace the issues of global pollution more and more closely.

Reducing the carbon footprint, combating plastics and taking charge of a style that is finally more respectful are the themes at the centre. The courtesy lines go beyond the past of green washing to emphasise active engagement.

Solid cosmetics line for hotels – Albogroup

Condensing the elements of nature to make excellence, the solid line is the brand’s idea of high-end reception. It all stems from the need to offer an alternative that respects the customer and the environment.

Shower gels, shampoos and conditioners, shaving products, make-up and intimate hygiene are the main uses of the Solid.O Original line. Disposable design and a focus on practicality are the ingredients of the all-natural solution.

How to choose the best courtesy line for your hotel?

Customisation is the key to providing a service that lives up to one’s brand. Like a tailor-made suit, amenities offer the best if they are designed to the customer’s measure. The secret therefore lies in choice; standing out makes all the difference.

Knowing the needs of guests

Clustering the clientele is the most professional way to adjust the offer in a segmented manner. It is the customised approach that drives a feed that is increasingly tailored to the real needs of the guest. The tourist requires quite different attention than the executive customer.

Quality is the basic prerequisite, excellence is the prerogative of luxury brands. The study of formulations needs to be enriched by packaging that is up to the mark, the level rises.

Product Quality

More specific knowledge is the basis of the necessary preparation, providing quality means having full knowledge of what the customer uses. The INCI is the most important reference, the one on which to base the reliability of the choice.

The natural way rewards with results. Free of synthetic compounds, the best line is one that enhances the properties of the ingredients to support a routine in balance with the physiology of the skin. Solid lines have made giant strides in this direction.

Convenience and practicality

Increasing quality does not always burden costs, the key to matching lies in size. Raising service means focusing on the assortment of courtesy lines, quality lines convey attention in a more pleasant way.

Environmentally friendly and a panacea against waste, dispensers are an increasingly popular option. With a designer look and attractive colours, they offer an attractive solution. The disposable is the alternative that makes the hotel’s name travel, the design can offer more uses.

Customising the hotel courtesy line

The success of any service lies 40% in the choice adhering to the needs of the guest and 60% in the selection of the right implementation partner. The most effective way is therefore through the careful customisation of the offer.

A leading partner offers tailor-made service from product design; the choice must be based on solid certifications and experience in cosmetic production: certifications such as Cosmos can be a guarantee of this. The hotel of the future rests on solid foundations, that’s the secret.

The focus on amenities and sensitivity to accommodation quality is the result of decades of experience.

Amenities are a crucial aspect of enhancing the customer experience and building customer loyalty. Through careful selection of amenities, one can demonstrate the quality of the service offered, giving the brand a personal note that guests will remember.

In a context where sustainability is becoming more and more important, offering environmentally friendly products is not only an ethical choice, but also a way to meet growing customer expectations.

The hotellerie evolves towards sustainability of the toiletries line. Today, the price of green beauty has an average gap of 15% on basic lines and also implies a reduction in waste and lower operating costs.

Sustainability is often the basis for product innovation. As was the case in the skin change initiated by the Bergamo-based Albogroup. “We started from the awareness of a progressive shortage of water on the planet,” explains entrepreneur Danilo Bonassoli, ‘and during the period of the pandemic we came out with solid cosmetic products, anticipating a trend linked to the water shortage that is already affecting the planet. ’The Solid.o Original line uses only 14% water inside the product, compared to 80% of detergents in liquid form. “This brings a number of advantages,” explains Bonassoli, “because on the one hand we can do without plastic, as all lines are packaged in cardboard, but also in transport the volumes and weight are completely different. It’s all concentrated”.Of course, the company has not been able to cancel the production of liquid hotel soaps, but in just a few years the market for solids has gone from zero to 40 per cent of sales. And in fact Albogroup is expanding production, developing contacts between hotel chains and shipping companies, and even reaching the airport segment. The real crux is therefore to change people’s habits. “Hotel guests are used to liquids, and using a lump that looks like a bar of soap can be disorienting,” explains the entrepreneur, “so we have to give them a product that is as good as a liquid. That’s why the research went on and we developed two complete lines from shaving cream to intimate hygiene. We have also created a travel kit and for the hotel proposal we have developed a wooden base with a leaflet that carefully explains its use”. The question arises: is the consumer ready? “I would say no,” Bonassoli replies, “in other words, young people are very ready, they all use solid cosmetics, while if you talk to boomers the interest is very minimal. We are pushing communication and trying to convince hotels to try it, perhaps starting with a part of the rooms to see the reaction of customers; we have also made a video that can run on screens to raise awareness and educate on its use. I hope that ten years from now we can reverse the trend”.

Designed to meet the specific cleansing and care needs of children’s skin and hair and the fruit of historical research and experience in the hotel amenities sector, Beba Lena & Friends is the new cosmetics line dedicated to children. It is available in solid cosmetics and is composed of delicate products without using plastic and polluting the environment.

Beba Lena & Friends also proposes this hotel amenities line aimed at children: thanks to a simple and fun image and style, designed to arouse the curiosity of the youngest, it suggests care for the environment. Detergents and hydroalcoholic gel come in single-dose sachets enclosed in a colourful box.