International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Lonza Group, a global supplier to the life science industries, announced that LG Acquisition Corp., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Lonza, has extended the expiration date for its previously announced tender offer for 100 percent of the outstanding shares of common stock of Arch Chemicals. The tender offer is at a price of USD … Read more
The biggest beauty trade exhibition of Central-Eastern Europe called BEAUTY FORUM – 10th Beauty Hair & Spa will take place on 5th-6th November in the SYMA Event Centre in Budapest. Last year in the 8000 sq.m exhibition hall almost 150 exhibiting companies and 500 brands presented their latest products, developments and trends. The companies and … Read more
The Cosmetics/Toiletries business sector posted a substantial increase in organic sales of 5.4 percent in the second quarter, continuing the sequence of very good performances in recent periods. Once again, the rate of growth outstripped that of the relevant markets and volumes experienced a significant rise. Driven by strong innovations, the business sector succeeded in … Read more
Dr. Edgar Endlein of KahlWax tells us, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, about the latest product developments, and talks about the trends that will impact on the market in the future. photo: Kahl Wax
Douglas perfumeries sales rose 0.5 percent to 1.47 billion EUR and as much as 1.9 percent on a like-for-like basis. The trend in Germany was especially gratifying with a rise of 4.7 percent (+4.6 percent like-for-like) to 771.0 million EUR. Douglas perfumeries sales abroad were 702.1 million EUR. This represented a decline of 3.7 percent, … Read more
Scent & Care generated sales of € 409.5 million in the first half of the year (previous year: € 411.9 million). The division’s sales remained largely stable even in comparison to the strong catch-up effect that characterized the previous year and despite the divestment of less profitable businesses. At local currency sales slightly rose by … Read more
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Expoquimia is back in 2011, the leading event for the chemistry sector in southern Europe. The trade show will take place 14 – 18 November 2011 in the Gran Via Exhibition Centre in Barcelona. This edition will be putting an emphasis on the scientific side of chemicals with an ambitious programme of conferences, seminars and … Read more
Local currency sales in the second quarter declined two percent against a record 23 percent comparable in the prior year period. Fine Fragrance & Beauty Care results were challenged by a very strong year-ago comparison of 37 percent, as net new business was more than offset by volume declines. Functional Fragrance grew slightly supported by … Read more
Harald van der Hoeven from CLR shows how Phytosan K can fortify the epidermal skin cells by helping their natural defence against UV light, by decelerating photo-ageing and by boosting the dermal fibroblasts. photo: CLR
Axel Grimm of BASF presents plastics and special effect pigments that give cosmetics packaging interesting functional, visual, and even tactile effects. photo: BASF
Sirona Biochem Corp, biotechnology company specializing in carbohydrate chemistry technology, including the development of diabetes and obesity therapeutics, cosmeceuticals and biological ingredients, announced today it has identified a novel depigmenting agent for use as a skin lightener in creams and other cosmetics products. "The development of this depigmenting agent marks the start of Sirona Biochem’s … Read more
There are of course lots of modern surfactants, but products such as sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) can, on sensitive skin, cause problems. Amino acid-based surfactants on the other hand have been shown to be skin-friendly even when used on a daily basis. Martina Spiegel presents the findings of skin irritation tests, efficacy tests and consumer … Read more
BASF SE and Purac, a subsidiary of CSM nv, today announce the start of negotiations to form a joint venture for the production of bio-based succinic acid. The companies have been conducting research under a joint development agreement on bio-based succinic acid since 2009. The complementary strengths in fermentation and downstream processing led to the … Read more
The simultaneous launch of three stores in Mumbai sets the tone for our ambitious expansion plans in India. The men in Mumbai don’t stand a chance! FACES COSMETICS, the International makeup, skincare and personal accessories brand from Canada is all set to storm Mumbai. Hot on the heels of its stupendous success in Pune and … Read more
In an interview with COSSMA Dr. Simone Presto of Eucerin gives us an overview of the latest scientific findings and the most significant trends in the sun care sector. For example, how the “think twice” rule should ensure that the user applies a really adequate amount of sun protection product. She also tells us about … Read more
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IMCD Malaysia opens IMCD Personal Care Application Laboratory Asia Pacific in Glenmarie Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia which will service the customers in Asia-Pacific. Mr. Piet van der Slikke, IMCD Group’s CEO, says about the event: “We regard penetration of research & development crucial for business growth. Our customers value the support we give in solving … Read more
A synergistic acquisition strengthening Unipex’s position in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Unipex, a leading Company in the field of innovative active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, announces today that it has acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a leading supplier of natural cosmetic functional ingredients, delivery systems, and active ingredients. This acquisition will expand the … Read more
Firmenich has inaugurated its new Natural Ingredients Innovation Center in Grasse, France. After 2 years of transformation, the Center in Grasse with its state of the art innovation labs, modernized extraction workshops, new capacities in the fields of molecular distillation and rectification, and several CO2 extractors is a solution for innovating in the field of … Read more
Organic Monitor’s first Asia-Pacific edition of its Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will take place in Hong Kong on 7-8th November. Natural & organic beauty is chosen as the primary focus of the summit because research shows the Asian region is lagging in terms of production and consumption of these products. Although the continent has over 3.5 … Read more