Cosmetagora: Croda’s Ice Cream Emulsion scoops new prize

Croda won the Cosmetagora Coup de Coeur formulation award for 2016 organised by the French Cosmetic Society in Paris in January 2016. The formulation theme was Surprise Us and Croda impressed the judges with its Ice Cream Emulsion which provides a unique appealing visual texture, a light and cooling sensation during application and prolongs skin … Read more

Gattefosse: Azelis new distributor in Turkey

Gattefossé has appointed Azelis as their new distributor for Personal Care in Turkey, effective 1st January 2016. Azelis has a longstanding relationship with Gattefossé for both Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals, supported by joint formulation and development work. Thanks to this strong partnership, our mandate has now been extended from Russia, Poland, CEE and Balkans, to … Read more

Download-Tip February: Sustainable cosmetic ingredients from olive fruit oil process

Olifeel ingredients from Brasca help rebalance the original protec-tive film of the skin, thanks to their biomimetic properties with intercellular lipid matrix and se-bum. What is more, these ingredi-ents are obtained from by-products of olive with the help of a new eco-sustainable patented technology. photo: www.billionphotos.com, Shutterstock.com

H&M: Launching “Concious” eco-friendly beauty line

H&M is rolling out a new line of skin, body, and hair products with organic ingredients to complement its long-running, eco-friendly clothing line, Conscious Collection. The products are all free of GMOS, parabens, silicon, synthetic perfumes, and dyes. Nylon reports that the new beauty collection spans 30 products, which range in price from $7 to … Read more

Top Downloads February: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Hair & Scalp – Care promises a bright future (DSM) Background: Market Survey Service Providers 2016 References: Hyaluronic acid gels (Experchem) Formulation: True Emulsion Shower Bamboo Body Scrub (Zschimmer & Schwarz) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Wacker: More production capacity for silicone fluids

The Munich-based Wacker Group has expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site. With the new expansion stage, which came on stream in early January, the company is meeting the rising global demand for specialty fluids and silicone emulsions in the coatings, paper, textile, cosmetics and personal care industries. Functional silicone … Read more

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna presents the 2016 Edition

Cosmopack is Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna’s “show within the show” and benefits hugely from its partnership with the most influential beauty trade fair, where all the sectors of the industry are brought together under one roof. The 49th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the leading international observatory on beauty trends scheduled in Bologna from the 18th … Read more

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Glass dropper bottles from Virospack

Glass dropper bottle – is the perfect package for cosmetic brands which produce delicate formulae, being the perfect applicator for liquid and fluid solutions. Thanks to recent collaboration with a new partner, Virospack increases its standards with two models of 30ml moulded glass bottles, Slim and Wide.  These two new formats are high quality and … Read more

Model Group acquires P-WELL GmbH, Altenberge, Germany

 Weinfelden/TG – Through its directly held subsidiary, cardboard and corrugated board packaging solutions company Model Holding AG has acquired 100% of the P-WELL Group, which specialises in the production and sale of corrugated board formats and packaging. P-WELL GmbH has branches in Berka Werra (Thuringia), Bad Bentheim (Lower Saxony), Altenberge (North Rhine-Westphalia), Ochtendung (Rhineland-Palatinate) and … Read more

Croda re-launches Solaveil Website to educate consumers

Croda, a global speciality chemical company, re-launched of www.solaveil.com with new content and fresher design. Fundamental in supporting their Solaveil Physical Shield campaign to educate consumers about the importance of UV protection, the new website has been designed to provide a seamless experience on multiple platforms and is available in five different languages. With research … Read more

L’Oréal launches wearable UV detection patch

At the Consumer Electronics Show, L’Oréal unveiled My UV Patch, the first-ever stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection. The new technology arrives at a time when sun exposure has become a major health issue, with 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers being associated with exposure to … Read more

Merck launches Ronastar® Lapis Jewel – For Sparkling Deep Blue Cosmetics

· Third effect pigment in the jewel series from Merck· Intense blue with the elegant brilliance of lapis lazuli· For glamorous eye shadows and nail polishes Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced today that it has introduced a new effect pigment for the cosmetics industry: Ronastar® Lapis Jewel. With its elegant blue, intense … Read more

neochem ― A new member of the Alantana Group

On the 23.12.2015, the president of the Alantana Group, Olten (Switzerland), Dr. Alfred Betschart and Mr. Marcus Mausberg, who to date has been the managing partner of neochem GmbH, Menden (Germany) issued/are issuing a joint statement regarding the positive conclusion of mutual talks concerning the complete takeover of neochem by the Alantana Group.

Univar extends distribution agreement for Dow into France

Univar, a global chemical distributor, has expanded its long-standing European distribution agreement for The Dow Chemical Company’s Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France. Univar France is now marketing and selling the full range of Dow’s legacy Amerchol personal care specialty ingredients in the country, including:              Ucare, Softcat and EcoSmooth Conditioning Polymers, Ucon Fluids, … Read more

IFF launches new corporate brand

International Flavors & Fragrances, launched a new branding initiative based on the company’s 126-year legacy and ongoing commitment to discovery and pioneering firsts. As part of the corporate rebrand, the company unveiled a new website, purpose statement, visual identity and refreshed tone of voice, all of which will help to spotlight its vision, imagination and … Read more

Beiersdorf: Open Innovation Fair for strategic partners

Under the motto “A day with our best suppliers” the NIVEA manufacturer Beiersdorf opened the gates of its Research & Development for the first time in November as part of an internal fair for three longstanding strategic partners in the area of functional raw materials. The event was the kickoff of the new open innovation … Read more

Croda expands Singapore facility

Croda, manufacturer of speciality chemical ingredients enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has opened the expanded alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island in Singapore. The nearly £18 million capital investment will more than double the capacity at the site. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Dr. Nick Challoner, President of Croda Asia Pacific and the guest-of-honour, … Read more

Top Downloads 2016: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following formulation downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in 2016: December: Curl me up Hair Mousse (Covestro) November: Anti-Ageing Day Care (Greentech) October: Extra Mild Clear Shower Gel (AkzoNobel) September: FrizzFight Cream (Bayer/Covestro) July/August: Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Bayer) June: Hair Conditioner Nature Meets Performance (BASF) May: Moisturizing Hair Mask (CLR) … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM CHENNAI – special all-inclusive offer available!

Chennai, home to a large number of beauty salons and salon chains in the country will host India’s 1st B2B Trade Fair for Beauty Products, Cosmetics, Salon Accessories, Wellness Products and Equipment on 25 –26 January 2016 at the Chennai Trade Centre. The initiative aims to bring together manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, distributors, service providers, training … Read more