BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN: Come to the Beauty Professional Meeting in February 2012

Do you want to contact the leading Spanish brands in the aesthetics? This is your opportunity to do networking and business with them. You have an appointment! On 25th and 26th of February 2012 in pavilion 4 of Feria Valencia, we celebrate the second edition of the aesthetic professional trade fair BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN.We organize … Read more

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Attend Cosmetic Date in Expoquimia

The leading event for the chemistry sector in southern Europe (Expoquimia) will launch Cosmetic Date, a new event for all the players in the industrial cosmetics sector. With the most prestigious international experts, CosmeticDate will be the best platform for the sector to exchange and share knowledge. From November 15-17, 2011 in Barcelona (Spain).Your code: … Read more

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Luxe Pack in Green Prize: Who will be rewarded this year?

LUXE PACK MONACO 2011, the world’s reference exhibition dedicated to luxury packaging solutions effectively supports luxury brands in their search for solutions to reduce environmental impact. Thus, the exhibition offers its visitors, Luxe Pack in green displays and Prize. The "LUXE PACK IN GREEN" exhibition space and prize, unveiling and awarding one among new products … Read more

Colour Cosmetics: Castor oil alternative for lipstick formulas

Martina Heldermann from Inolex presents test results indicating that the complex polyester LexFeel 700 is an oxidatively stable alternative to castor oil for colour cosmetics, which also outperforms castor oil replacement chemistries on the market today. In addition, the polyester was proven to be as efficient as castor oil in dispersing pigments when formulating thixotropic … Read more

Top Downloads September: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Formulation: Anti-Aging Face Fluid (O/W) (CLR) >> Mild Surfactants: References, Charts & Diagrams >> Product informationen: Luran® (SAN) (BASF) >> Background: Mouth odor and its treatment >> Ingredients: Kahlemulsion BE 820 (Kahl) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

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Corpack introduces: The »Allegra« Line for Color Cosmetics!

The components of the »Allegra« Line emit a cool, modern image, fitting to our times. The attractive appearance obtains an added point of distinction, simultaneous curves, found on the lid and the base, giving it a nice feel when held in the hand.  The shape, along with the appropriate color selection, and various decoration possibilities, … Read more

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European Cosmetic Forum by C.H.Erbslöh Life Sciences: Closing date September 15th

öhSkin and hair care of the next generation under the aspects of Effectiveness – Tolerance – Responsibility are the topics of the 1st European Cosmetic Forum, hosted by C.H.Erbslöh in Duesseldorf on September 29, 2011. Lectures will be given a. o. on the following subjects: Influence of the emulsion basis on penetration and bioavailability Reduction … Read more

Australian Haircare company recalls straightening product

Haircare Australia, a company that provides products to more than 5500 hairdressers across the country, has recalled 158 bottles of ”Brazilian Blowout” after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission discovered its high formaldehyde content. Less than half of the bottles – just 77 – have been retrieved. ACCC documents revealed the commission was concerned because … Read more

Download Tip September: The first sweeties with a deodorant action

Alpi, the Bulgarian manufacturer of sweets and candies, has launched a range of candies that give natural body odours a rose-scented fragrance. This unusual concept – the Perfume Candy “Deo” – just had to be awarded our Star of the Month. picture: Alpi/ Mintel

DKSH has acquired specialty chemicals distributor Tiger Chemicals

DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services Group with a focus on Asia Pacific, has acquired the specialty chemicals distributor Tiger Chemicals Company. As an integrated part of DKSH’s Business Unit erformance Materials, the company will operate under the DKSH brand. With this transaction, Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, gains access to several hundred … Read more

Charles Tennant & Company Forms Joint Venture with ESSA Technologies

Charles Tennant & Company (Canada) Ltd, a division of the UK-based Tennant Group of Companies, has formed a joint venture with ESSA Technologies (US) LLC, as part of its focus on strategically developing new and innovative ingredients for the personal care, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The joint venture is a strategic alliance of ESSA Technologies’ … Read more

PROXI Body Wash Receives Editors’ Pick Award From Progressive Grocer Magazine

Recognized as a Standout New Product of the Past 12 Months PROXI(R) Body Wash was chosen as an Editors’ Pick by Progressive Grocer Magazine. Every year, Progressive Grocer, a leading grocery trade publication, names the standout consumer products from the past 12 months. Judging is based on several criteria including innovation, functionality and value. PROXI … Read more

Ashland Inc. completes ISP acquisition

Ashland, a specialty chemical solutions provider, has acquired International Specialty Products (ISP), a specialty chemical manufacturer of functional ingredients and technologies for $3.2bn. As part of this acquisition, ISP will be merged into Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients commercial unit and the combined unit will be known as Ashland Specialty Ingredients. Ashland chairman and CEO James … Read more

Sabinsa: Orling’s Boswellin Trademark declared invalid

In Sabinsa’s defense of the company’s Intellectual Property portfolio, the company has successfully invalidated the trademark Boswellin which was owned by Orling in Czech Republic. Sabinsa is now the sole owner of the Boswellin trademark in the European Union, of which the Czech Republic is a member.  The Czech Patent Office in the matter of … Read more

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Schwan Cosmetics: The Art of Beauty comes to the Big Apple

Inspiration engineered" is our motto, emphasising the extensive range of high-tech, cutting-edge products, which is distinguished by the fusion of our modern techniques with the expertise derived from our heritage. Colours and textures, state-of-the-art packaging and application systems, original appearance and design – the variety of creative opportunities is endless and can cater to even … Read more

Amore Pacific acquires Annick Goutal

Amorepacific’s overseas holding company,AGO (Amore Pacific Global Operations)has entered into a deal to buy 100% stake in the luxury French perfume brand Annick Goutal to strengthen perfume brand portfolio and the image of Amorepacific’s existing brands through acquisitionof the luxury brand as well as to expand the perfume business in Asia, especially in Japan and … Read more