International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
During this year’s annual congress of SEPAWA, Evonik has been honoured with the SEPAWA Innovation Award 2016. The jury rewarded the outstanding cleaning properties and the excellent ecological profile of the Rewoferm biosurfactant. The winner in the surfactant category is an exceptionally mild surfactant to the skin. At the same time, the sophorolipid is readily … Read more
Evonik has identified active ingredients for cosmetic products that help combat stress-related skin problems which are now being presented under the title "De-stress your skin." Environmental influences as well as physical and emotional stress can stress out the skin. If the load is too heavy, or continues for too long, the concentration of stress hormones … Read more
O.Berk Company has acquired the assets of VPI Packaging and its complete line of capabilities and products for the Personal Care market to broaden the company’s capabilities. VPI will transition its customers and supplier relationships to O.Berk. The company will integrate and offer VPI’s Personal Care products through existing sales channels and sales force specialists. … Read more
This year, the 5th edition of SPIM, gathered close to 150 scientists of 20 different nationalities from 4 continents: Europe, Asia, America (North and South) and Africa. The SPIM, a biennial event dedicated to advances in skin research, is organised by the Greentech company Foundation and provides an opportunity for renowned scientists and young researchers … Read more
Pinolumin is a novel neurocosmetic active from the wood of Swiss stone pine. This is a long living alpine tree that grows at very high altitudes and in spite of the extremely harsh conditions can live up to 1200 years. Swiss stone pine contains a resveratrol-like molecule called pinosylvin. Pinosylvin has shown to neutralize free … Read more
Seppic has won the top prize for the most innovative functional ingredient at the In-Cosmetics Asia 2016 trade show, for Emogreen, a range of alternative emollients to silicone oils that are natural, biodegradable, and appealing to the touch. This award was bestowed by a panel of cosmetics experts. It recognizes a functional ingredient offering a … Read more
Sabo and Kaneka have announced their partnership for the Green Surfactant System “Sodium Surfactin”. After a successful collaboration to develop and co-patent the multifunctional Ingredient, Sabo Sol RF, Sabo and Kaneka will continue to work together in the research, development and production of products based on Sodium Surfactin. Sabo Sol RF is a patented innovation … Read more
The market for the sale of prestige beauty products reported impressive growth post-Brexit, according to the NPD Group Inc., a global information company. Sales of prestige beauty products grew twice as fast, at 6% in the three months following the UK referendum to leave the European Union (July to September 2016) compared to just 3% … Read more
CPL Aromas has appointed Eigenmann & Veronelli as its exclusive distributor for fragrances in the Italian market. In order to further facilitate this growth CPL Aromas has appointed Dr. Luca Ilorini as its fragrance sales specialist for Italy to be based at the Eigenmann & Veronelli offices in Milan. As a graduate of Pavia University … Read more
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award honors the development of a novel active or functional ingredient that combines innovative science and product features, demonstrating benefits to manufacturers and end-users when compared with existing ingredients. On November 04, 2016, the awards ceremony took place in the show’s innovation zone at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok. BRONZE went to … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 12/2016: Hair repair from the inside Two new low molecular weight proteins are capable of penetrating the cortex of hair to reduce damage caused by environmental, mechanical and chemical stressors. Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic Marketing Europe Hair Care at BASF, gives details in her … Read more
UK Packaging company Collcap and Quadpack have merged. The combined group which retains the Quadpack name is now a leading presence in Europe for the manufacture and supply of packaging solutions to the beauty industry. The two companies bet on their respective complementary strengths to grow as a leading presence in Europe for the manufacture … Read more
Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the marine environment represents the highest percentage of living biosphere on our planet and is full of examples of survival and regeneration as organisms adapt to their surroundings and varying climatic conditions. Reproducing these unique properties provides a natural and sustainable source of benefits for skin care. Based … Read more
Cutest Systems are pleased to announce that they have acquired Reading Clinical Research (RCR Aspect Ltd) as part of ongoing business growth and expansion. RCR Aspect is a CRO specialising in human volunteer studies for beauty care, medical devices and pharmaceutical products and this acquisition will strengthen the portfolio of services that Cutest Systems can … Read more
Allantoin, an ingredient for personal care applications, is manufactured at WeylChem Lamotte, part of WeylChem since 2014. WeylChem Lamotte has long-term experience regarding the synthetic production process for Allantoin and sold the product previously through a third party. From 2017 WeylChem Wiesbaden, part of the WeylChem Consumer Care business, will sell this product directly into … Read more
With its expertise in biotechnology (fermentation and enzyme biocatalysis), fine chemicals and plant extraction technologies, the Solabia Group has decided to acquire Algues & Mer, a company created in 1994 with its head office in Ouessant (Brittany, France). The island of Ouessant is classified as a biosphere reserve of the Iroise Sea by UNESCO and … Read more
Are boys really such strangers to care products as is often claimed? And what differences are there when it comes to the use of the products? In an in-depth psychological-representative study* on behalf of the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW), it became clear that boys have caught up a lot in terms … Read more
Shiseido won the Poster Award at the IFSCC*1 Congress 2016, held from October 30 to November 2, 2016 in Orlando, USA. At the IFSCC researchers share their latest findings in the field of cosmetic science. Among the total of approximately 420 papers (about 70 podium presentation papers and about 350 poster presentation papers), the research … Read more
30 to 40% of the female population suffer from hair loss. It often starts after menopause but can also be premature hair loss due to styling, dyeing, stress, unbalanced diet, … It takes the form of a diffuse alopecia over the mid-frontal scalp. The active ingredient Procapil has proved its efficacy over time in supporting … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has entered into an agreement to acquire Fragrance Resources. Founded in 1987, Fragrance Resources is a privately-held, family-owned fragrance company. For almost 30 years, it has distinguished itself with exceptional creative talent and quality service to faster-growing regional customers. The company has facilities in Germany, North America, France, and China. … Read more