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Biesterfeld Spezialchemie: Salicylates and Chemicals with 3 alternative preservative blends

By Dorothea Michaelis

Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. , a partner of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, has launched three multi-functional preservative blends with the additive ethylhexylglycerin belonging to the Saliguard®-product portfolio keeping up with the current trend of paraben free preservatives. Saliguard® EHGP (INCI: Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol), a broad-spectrum preservative that works well against bacteria, yeast, mold and fungi, and is … Read more

Mintel: 90% of Brazilian inspired skin care products launched outside Brazil

By Angelika Meiss

Brazilian influence is resonating dramatically in the beauty and personal care category – and new research from Mintel reveals just how much influence it has. Indeed, only 10% of skin care launches inspired by Brazilian lifestyles and ingredients were actually released in Brazil, while 90% of Brazilian inspired products were launched outside Brazil. This influence … Read more

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MakeUP in New York: September 23d + 24th 2014 in Center 548

«THE» unavoidable appointment of the North American Make-Up industry is meeting up in New York. MakeUp in NewYork, an unique meeting around innovation, from formulation to packaging through accessories! On 23rd and 24th pf September, the « TOP » of the make-up industry professional is meeting up at the Center548, with 25 more exhibitors from … Read more

Evonik to expand its specialty silica capacities in Japan

By Angelika Meiss

Evonik Industries has announced an expansion of its specialty silica capacities in Japan through a holding in DSL Japan Co. Evonik holds 51 percent of shares in DSL, a joint venture with the Japanese Shionogi & Co. The expansion, with an investment volume in the single-digit million euro range, is scheduled to become operational in … Read more

BASF and RDTC develop sunscreen for people with albinism

By Angelika Meiss

Each year, 20,000 people in Tanzania fight the consequences of a congenital pigmentation disorder. Those affected have light-colored skin, hair and eyes, making them more susceptible to sunburn and putting them at increased risk of skin cancer. In the East African country at the equator one in every 2,500 inhabitants is a person with albinism. … Read more

AAK Personal Care team up with Mexican distributor

By Angelika Meiss

AAK Personal Care expands its global distributor network with ABA Mexico. “AAK Personal Care have signed a sole distributor agreement with ABA Mexico S.A. de C. V. The company fit into our distributor network since they too are specialized on bioactives and functional ingredients”, says Minna Dam, Global Director at AAK Personal Care. ABA was … Read more

Lubrizol Introduces New Innovations in Personal and Home Care at Sepawa.

The Lubrizol Corporation will introduce new product innovations at Sepawa in Fulda, Germany October 15-17. Attendees visiting Lubrizol stand 400a will have the opportunity to learn about new home care solutions for fabric, dish and surface care as well as our latest personal care innovations in Hair Care and Skin Care. In Home Care Lubrizol … Read more

HCP Packaging: Industrial Presence in Europe next year?

A turnover of 240 million dollars expected this year, up by more than 10% over last year has prompted an industrial presence scheduled for mid 2015 in Eastern Europe. Eddy Wu, CEO says; “Thanks to the support of our financial sponsor,TPG Capital, who is stating our common ambition to continue to work towards positioning HCP … Read more

CREMER Care appoints new Sales Manager DACH

Germany‐based CREMER OLEO has hired a new Sales Manager for the CREMER Care division with effect from August 18th, 2014. CREMER CARE is among the leading producers of Oleochemical Specialties for Cosmetic Applications and, with this move, wants to further strengthen its position in the Personal Caremarket. Anna Pistorius is taking over the responsibility for … Read more

Top Downloads September: COSSMA readers’ favorites

By Dorothea Michaelis

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Suppliers: Market Survey Ingredients 2014 >> Market data: Natural Cosmetics in Russia >> Events:  In-Cosmetics Brasil >> Formulation: Protective Styling with Argan Oil (BayerMaterialScience)   picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip September: Natural protection against skin aging

By Dorothea Michaelis

Alain Khaiat from Seers Consulting shows how, combining three natural extracts, presents a natural and yet effective approach to anti-ageing protection. This anti-ageing approach combines three natural extracts. COSSMA subscribers can download further Background information >> photo: Syda Productions, Shutterstock.com COS1408_14_khaiat_01.pdf

Lubrizol Introduces New Innovations at World Fabric and Home Care Conference

The Lubrizol Corporation will introduce two new product innovationsat the World Conference on Fabric and Home Care in Montreux, Switzerland October 6-9. Attendees visiting Lubrizol stand 207 will have the opportunity to learn first- hand how these and other home care solutions for fabric, dish and surface care can help them formulate with confidence TM.Noverite™ … Read more

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference 2014: Market in motion

By Angelika Meiss

In the first six months the market for natural and organic cosmetics achieved a growth exceeding 10 %. Only a few months prior to the Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference in Berlin (October 7-8, 2014) this development generates positive signals. The Trend Analysis of the Naturkosmetik Branchenmonitor (Natural and Organic Cosmetics Trade Monitor), published quarterly … Read more

2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards Dates Announced

Organic Monitor has announced details of its 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards. Entries are now open to the only awards dedicated to sustainability in the beauty industry. The deadline for award entries is 15th October, finalists will be notified by 31st October, and the winners announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris on 24th November. … Read more

Beauty&Care 2015: International Beauty Bridge between Europe, Asia and Middle East

Beauty&Care, the largest and most comprehensive beauty trade show in Eurasia, will run its 23rd edition from 12 to15 March 2015. Renowned for its high-quality standards, both in terms of represented brands and in terms of buyers visiting the event, Beauty&Care is organized by Fiera Milano Interteks in the very heart of Istanbul, the economical … Read more

ASCI releases guidelines for skin whitening products in India

By Dorothea Michaelis

Advertising industry self-regulator, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its final guidelines for the advertising of skin lightening and fairness products following industry and public feedback to a draft it had issued earlier. This, industry observers believe, could go a long way in correcting the communication issued by makers of a growing … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM Slovakia: For the 23d time in Trenčín

Exhibition company EXPO CENTER a.s. in Trenčín (Slovak Republic) is preparing the 23rd Internationale Trade Fair for Cosmetics – BEAUTY® FORUM SLOVAKIA, which will be held from 19th to 21th March 2015.  Because of approaching deadline applications (15.10.2014) we would like to invite a wide range of companies in cosmetic industry and offer them a … Read more

The 1st edition of Hair Forum Poland in September

Hair Forum Poland Fair 27-28.09.2014The 1st edition of Hair Forum Poland –  International Fair and Congress for Hair Professionals – will take place from the  27th till the 28th of September 2014 in MT POLSKA Trade & Conference Center. It will be held in parallel to Congress and International Trade Show BEAUTY FORUM & SPA … Read more

News Release: SPA LIFE 2014

SPA LIFE is a must-attend event for spa & wellness professionals providing an unparalleled combination of exposure to new product innovations; shared industry insights; extensive networking opportunities; and quality management education … plus greater convenience and outstanding value for money in just two days. This year the event takes place on Tues 18th & Wed … Read more

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