International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The skin sensitization test called the human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT), jointly developed by Kao Corporation and Shiseido, was adopted as the globally recognized official test method, the OECD Test Guideline1. As the skin sensitization (cutaneous allergic reaction) is a complex mechanism of biological reactions, evaluation with alternative to animal testing had been regarded … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2016: Facial Care: Communicating for a younger complexionNew studies show that Cellynkage marine ingredient enhances crosstalk between keratinocytes and fibroblasts. This results in increased epidermal thickness, an improved microrelief, and a more uniform complexion. Júlia Comas, Cristina Davi, Elena Cañadas, Sandra Méndez and Raquel Delgado … Read more
Avantor™ Performance Materials and NuSil™ Technology LLC, both portfolio companies of New Mountain Capital LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to merge. This merger will create the global leader in ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology markets, as the demand for such materials grows due to technological advances, market expansion and the … Read more
Cargill announced that Tony Jaillot has joined the company to lead its ambitious personal care business as Global General Manager. Jaillot comes to Cargill with more than 20 years of experience in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Before joining Cargill he served in a number of leadership roles at personal care ingredient companies such … Read more
Albéa has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Scandolara Tub-Est s.r.o, which operates a laminate tubes facility in Levice, Slovakia. Scandolara Tub-Est serves global and regional brands across Europe, primarily in the oral care market. Its 130 people achieved sales of circa €20 million in 2015. The plant holds multiple ISO certifications. Thus, Albéa now … Read more
When renewable raw materials such as palm oil and palm kernel oil are used, the main focus is on economic, environmental and social impacts along the entire supply chain – from field to shelf. Small farms produce around 40 percent of the world’s palm and palm kernel oil. An important question for the oil producing … Read more
Coty Inc. announced a quarterly loss as charges associated with recent acquisitions more than offset improving sales in its fragrance business. The company has been aggressively hunting deals to improve its business and grow its footprint. Last year Coty said it would acquire much of Procter & Gamble ’s beauty business, including labels such as CoverGirl makeup, … Read more
Blueair, a world leader in air purifying solutions with acclaimed leading-edge filtration technologies and design, announced today it has been acquired by Unilever. Blueair founder Bengt Rittri said the acquisition will enable even more people to protect their health by using Blueair air purifiers to remove indoor airborne contaminants such as hazardous PM2.5 sooty particles, … Read more
The opportunity in the global cosmetic skin care market was pegged at US$127.1 bn in 2015. Expanding at a 5.1% CAGR from 2016 to 2024, the market is projected to be worth just over US$200 bn by the end of the forecast period. By type of product, the market is led by anti-aging products and … Read more
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Over the past five years, the cosmetic industry in the EU and worldwide has met with several legislative changes and compliance requirements. To help you find a comfortable routine that will minimize costs while staying effective and compliant with all regulations within the new legislative package, Fleming. has decided to organize the upcoming conference on … Read more
Scent & Care increased its sales by 22 % (local currency: 27 %) to € 667.8 million (H1 2015: € 546.5 million). The segment benefited in particular from high capacity utilization in its fragrance and cosmetic ingredients activities and from strong demand for menthol. Portfolio effects, such as the integration of Pinova, contributed € 110.5 … Read more
Hallstar, a specialty chemistry company based in Chicago, has acquired bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. Located in Montpellier, France, Oléos’s proprietary oleo eco-extraction technology produces 100 percent natural, sustainable and clinically proven bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications including anti-aging qualities, dark spot diminishment and skin whitening. “Oléos’s capabilities and technology will enhance Hallstar’s technology platform with … Read more
Innospec Inc. announced that it commits to acquiring the European Personal Care and Home Care business of Huntsman Corp. Based in Belgium with manufacturing sites in France, Italy and Spain, the business employs approximately 430 people and has sales revenue of around $230 million. The deal would significantly expand Innospec’s product line for foaming surfactants for … Read more
Making one’s own cosmetics? Yes, this is one of the latest trends in natural cosmetics; beyond this, what’s turning the cosmetics market greener? Beate Vogel and Elfriede Dambacher, organiser of the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference to be held in Berlin on Sep. 27th and 28th 2016, present the latest trends in their article … Read more
Additional Figure: A Typical Test Method Design for Long and Short-term Protection of Cosmetic Products on Skin Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Under Controlled Conditions.
Additional Information: Background information on innovations presented at In-Cosmetics 2016
Dr. Karl-Christian Gallert,Head of Cosmetics at Merck, presents Merck’s latest launches at In-Cosmetics, including Timiron® Halo White for trendy make-up highlights, new RonaCare® Essential Ingredients, comprehensive compendia, color forecast and marketing initiatives.
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 7-8/2016: The ingredients market is turning greenerFormulating organic products is a challenge. Belinda Carli from the IPCS, however, explains how to find easy solutions with an ever increasing choice of ‘green’ ingredients. New method for testing anti-pollution effectsA new validated clinical method evaluates the effects … Read more
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the United States for a cash purchase price of 1.2 billion US dollars. Founded in 2008 by Jamie Kern Lima and Paulo Lima and co-owned by TSG Consumer Partners, IT Cosmetics was developed with plastic surgeons … Read more
Coty’s Board of Directors has appointed Camillo Pane as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the closing of the merger of P&G Specialty Beauty into Coty, expected to occur in October 2016. Bart Becht, currently Interim CEO and Chairman of Coty, will continue to serve … Read more