International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
HCP – with the support of controlling shareholder Baring Private Equity Asia –has acquired a 100% stake in Rusi Cosmetic from Klaus Sindel and other asset-/share-holders. Rusi will provide the core HCP manufacturing platform in Europe and its commercial and operations functions will be fully and seamlessly integrated into HCP. Rusi’s President will report directly … Read more
Vantage has opened a new jojoba seed crushing facility located near its jojoba farm in Argentina. The construction of this facility further expands the company’s jojoba oil extraction capabilities, and re-affirms its commitment to being a reliable global supplier. It allows Vantage to continue meeting the fast-growing, worldwide customer demand for jojoba-based sustainable beauty ingredients. … Read more
The COSSMA market survey "Packaging Providers for the Personal Care & Home Care industry" will be published in November 2017.. In order to ensure that your company is featured , just complete the form on the COSSMA website by Sep 29 at the very latest. It goes without saying that your Basic Entry in the editorial … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2017 Epigenetics are key to new anti-ageing strategiesConsumers expect flash effects with instant perception of efficacy. Elena Cañadas from Lipotec explains that epigenetics is the key to infinite new possibilities for anti-ageing strategies. Blue light: Sun protection comes indoorsDSM presents new insights on blue light … Read more
The market for the sale of prestige beauty products in the UK reported an increase of £60 million in the six-month period January 2017 to end of June 2017 according to the NPD Group, a global information company. The total prestige beauty market was valued at £1,013 million from January 2017 to end of June … Read more
Kolb and STOCKMEIER Chemie tighten their partnership for the distribution of nonionic surfactants in Germany.
DreamScentz is a new patent-pending technology using the power of scent to optimise the quality of sleep. Based on the link between fragrance, positive mood states, and a proper night’s sleep, the company strives to thus provide solutions for people to sleep better across the world. In the company’s research on effects of odours on … Read more
Inolex expands its alternative preservation portfolio with the addtion of Lexgard O-LO to its Lexgard series. Lexgard-LO is a low odour alternative to caprylyl glycol and is ideal for beauty brands interested in alternative preservation targeting a consumer segment with odour-sensitivity. A multifunctional bacteriostatic agent, this ingredient can be used as an alternative to traditional … Read more
The UK market for natural & organic personal care products has been growing at a healthy rate. A new report by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor) shows sales revenues have increased by almost 30% since 2012. Natural hair care are the most popular products, with the market share now at 5 percent of … Read more
Clariant has announced progress towards satisfying the regulatory approval condition to closing its merger of equals with Huntsman Corporation. The United States Federal Trade Commission, which reviews the antitrust implications of certain business combinations, late yesterday delivered a second request for information to the parties relating to just two products − sodium isethionate, used in … Read more
Inolex has nominated Ann S. Plimpton Chair of the Board of Directors. In this role, she succeeds Conrad A. Plimpton, who has served for over 36 years as Chairman. Ann Plimpton’s formal appointment and installation as Chair will take place on August 30, 2017. The addition of Ann as Chair signals a continuation of strong … Read more
The RPC Design team has completed construction on a purpose-built foam modelling studio that will enable its designers to rapidly make mock-ups of packs in order to test and modify them before release. Based at RPC Rushden, the team has been successfully making 3D printed models for some time, but until now, printing costs and … Read more
ADF (Aerosol Dispensing Forum) and PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design) has revealed its shortlist for its Innovations Awards. The Innovation Awards, now in its second year, recognise outstanding achievements and encourage the industry to push the boundaries with technological and creative innovations in aerosol, dispensing, personal care and cosmetic packaging. The final winners … Read more
Scent & Care, a division of Symrise, recorded sales of € 638.2 million in the first half of the year (H1 2016: € 667.8 million). The slight decrease was due to the strong sales in the previous year and the sale of Pinova’s industrial activities at the end of 2016. Adjusted for the Pinova portfolio … Read more
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The global fragrance-only fragrance house, CPL Aromas, has launched a £1 million scientific research centre in Northamptonshire. The CPL Aromas Research & Development (R&D) Centre is situated in Ironstone Way, Brixworth, near Northampton. In addition to the Brixworth facility, the Group has created a similar R&D Centre in Indonesia, as part of a recent £2 … Read more
Inolex continues to build its global presence with increased lab capabilities and personnel additions in Guangzhou, China. The location is developing as a “Center of Excellence” and indicates a key market for Inolex’s growth particularly in alternative preservation solutions and natural ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry. A full-scale microbiology laboratory has been … Read more
Sabinsa Cosmetics, a division of the Sami Labs – Sabinsa Group, has been granted two new patents on novel cosmetic compositions, both developed from extensive research on combinations of the company’s branded ingredients. These most recent patents are likely to fuel the company’s rapid growth in the cosmetic industry given the high demand for sunscreen … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 7-8/2017 Natural Cosmetics: Market of the futureThe organic cosmetics market is experiencing rapid changes. What does this imply for future strategies? The 10th edition of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference, held in Berlin September 26-27, 2017, will provide answers. The quest for a perfect … Read more
Inolex has established a new sales office in Paris, France. The location, with its team of technical product and client servicing experts, will focus on delivering the company’s portfolio of industry-leading ingredients particularly in Alternative Preservation solutions and safe, natural ingredients in the beauty and personal care industry. Anais Alemagna who has joined the company … Read more