International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Croda International, supplier of speciality chemicals has acquired Enza Biotech, a research enterprise established as a spin-out company from Lund University in Sweden. Enza Biotech was founded in 2012 by researchers at Lund University with the aim to develop the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry. Through this acquisition, Enza Biotech’s patented technology … Read more
Merck, a global science and technology company, opened its new application laboratory for the Performance Materials business sector in Shanghai, China. The expanded Technology Application Network China (TANC) underscores the company’s leading position in pigments and functional materials. It marks the continuation of a 20-year commitment of supplying materials and application technology services to China … Read more
The opening of a new production hall at RPC Bramlage Velky Meder in Slovakia will provide enhanced support for the Bramlage division’s customers in Eastern and Southern Europe. The 2700m2 area, which has doubled the size of the injection moulding production area, and the installation of new injection moulding equipment and assembly lines – an … Read more
DSM and Nanjing Cosmos Chemical have established an exclusive strategic partnership to produce the UV filters Parsol Max and Parsol Shield. The collaboration enables DSM to offer the largest portfolio of UV filters in the world. It also ensures a competitive supply chain for these products as well as expansion capabilities sufficient to meet growing … Read more
Wala Heilmittel’s new laboratory building provides laboratory and office space for Quality Control, Analytical Development & Research and Batch Release. 120 employees work here to fine-tune analysis methodologies and assess the raw materials used in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products and Wala Medicines. With room for 180 employees, the new building features an organic form … Read more
Cosmetic claims are a complex topic. Which ones are legal and when do they go too far? Read more in our COSSMA interview with Dr Gerd Mildau, Head of the Cosmetics Central Laboratory, Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Karlsruhe, Germany. COSSMA: How did the product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest come to the conclusion that … Read more
One focus of the 10th edition of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference from September 26-27, 2017 will be featuring the Asian market among a broad range of other topics. Pacific Asia is, after Europe, the second largest market for cosmetics, a market particularly characterized by its dynamics. In the spotlight of the beauty boom not … Read more
Symrise having achieved its sustainability goals ahead of schedule in 2016, the Holzminden-based company is setting itself ambitious goals once again in order to meet the demands of international climate researchers and to comply with the resolutions of the UN Climate Conference COP 21 in Paris. The Science Based Targets initiative by Carbon Disclosure Project … Read more
According to Anne Mette Olesen, AAK’s Chief Marketing Officer responsible for CSR, the company’s overall resource efficiency has improved significantly for a number of years and also in 2016. Energy consumption, calculated per produced unit, decreased by 6.1 percent despite a strategic decision to increase the production of highly refined products which, all other things … Read more
Iberchem’s new financial sponsor is Eurazeo, a European investment company. The transaction is set to benefit Iberchem in pursuing its expansion plan by enlarging its workforce as well as its R&D installations and production plant. It also strengthens the company’s will to extend its footprint in new markets, consolidate its operations on the existing ones … Read more
Drawing from her Cuban-American heritage, Elle Morris from the Clientist shares how beauty and the mindsets of racially diverse women are evolving in America. The Browning of America Beauty companies are trying to evolve their offerings as it is clear the average American consumer will no longer resemble the Western European beauty standard. By 2050, … Read more
Elkem announces the integration of two Chinese entities into the Elkem group, as well as the renaming of Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones. As part of Elkem’s growth strategy the company assumes responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two plants have previously been owned … Read more
Keystone Industries, the global manufacturing leader in nail coatings, proudly announces its acquisition of Make Up My Cosmetics (MUMC), a renowned full-service provider of custom cosmetic formulations and packaging. The acquisition expands Keystone’s portfolio of beauty products as Keystone strives to offer one-stop shopping to its beauty partners and their brands. MUMC, located in San … Read more
Tu-Plast Tubeproducing, the Hungarian subsidiary of the tube and tin manufacturer Hoffmann Neopac, will be known as Neopac Hungary from 1 July 2017 onwards. The Hungarian company has belonged to the Swiss business, Hoffmann Neopac, since 2005 and was independently run up until a few years ago. CEO Mark Aegler about the name change, “in … Read more
The Autofill Dropper developed and manufactured in Virospack facilities has won The Best Innovation in Packaging of this year’s Make Up in Paris. This dropper for a precise formula in-take with a premium closure control described by the company as the first real Autofill Bulb Dropper is a push button dropper with a bulb inside … Read more
L’Oréal sigend the contract for the sale of The Body Shop to Natura. The proposed sale is subject to clearance by anti-trust authorities notably in Brazil and in the United States, and expected to close during 2017. About L’Oréal L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 100 years. With its unique international portfolio of … Read more
Lumson has signed an agreement to acquire Leoplast. The approval of an agreement between Lumson Spa and Dr Graziano Reggiani, sole owner of Leoplast, announce, leading to the gradual integration of Leoplast into Lumson Group. The operation will generate significant investments to strengthen Leoplast’s production capacity and support on its development in international markets as … Read more
Estée Lauder has invested in Deciem, a growing, vertically integrated multi-brand company, driven by a consumer-centric focus that is already impacting the world of beauty. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Deciem was founded in 2013 in Toronto, Ontario by Brandon Truaxe, who leads the company alongside Co-CEO Nicola Kilner. With its own laboratory, … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 6/2017 Hair Care: Meeting the challenges of textured hairWhat makes the target group of consumers seeking solutions for texturised hair so special? And what formulations can be offered to unleash a remarkable market potential? Ryan Smith, Global Strategic Marketing Manager Hair Care; Beth Johnson, Asso-ciate … Read more
NATRUE hosted a highly successful Members Assembly on 30 May 2017 to update members of its latest achievements in the world of Natural & Organic Cosmetics (NOC) and to celebrate this 10th Anniversary. NATRUE welcomed over 50 people to its annual Members Assembly in Brussels, including Members, NATRUE label users, journalists and other stakeholders. The … Read more