International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Stephan Dahm, Director International Marketing at Beiersdorf, explains why Beiersdorf entered the foot care market and points out what the 90 year old “Hansaplast” brand stands for.
Effective March 19, 2013, Lonza’s Joint Venture with Innovachem will come to an end. Lonza Personal Care will no longer be supplying the Liquiwax line of specialty esters. These products will then be offered by Croda.
The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant signed an agreement to acquire CRM International SAS, a French based manufacturer of natural ingredients for the personal care industry. The acquisition strengthens Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), which aims to accelerate sustainable, high performance solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of … Read more
Merck being an innovation driven company presented a wealth of new products recently.
The explosive growth in sales of professional nail care products outshined resilient but modest growth rates in other cosmetics categories, posting over 25% increase globally in 2012, according to Kline’s exclusive Professional Nail Care: Global Market Brief. The report closely examines the latest products, key trends, and emerging technologies triggering growth on the professional nail … Read more
Among HCT’s most popular product offerings are its proprietary metal and ceramic thermal-tip applicators which are covered by patents and patent applications filed and granted in the U.S. (including U.S. Patent Nos. 7,883,287 and 8,292,535) and other jurisdictions throughout the world. Given the creative efforts and expense employed by HCT to develop these appealing products … Read more
Croda International, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired the assets of Innovachem, LLC of Cutchogue, NY. This acquisition adds Innovachem’s patented product portfolio to Croda’s already wide range of ingredients for the personal care industry. “Innovachem offers technologies to help further expand Croda’s offerings to the personal care market,” said Keith Layden, … Read more
L’Oréal inaugurated its new R&I Center to study Indian hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of Indian consumers. L’Oréal plans to invest a total of 140 million euros (Rs. 970 Crores) in India from 2011 to 2016. The R&I Center in India is the Group’s 6th R&I hub globally1. … Read more
Dr. Oliver Reich, Technical Manager Stabilizers at BASF, explains which parameters can make it difficult to achieve product stability.
The online auction includes a complete perfume filling line, labelling machines, vial row filler, laboratory equipment and commissioning plants. Closing: 24 January, Viewing: 22 January.Further Information: www.TroostwijkAuctions.com
Further to the audit of the AB Certification company, Alban Muller has just been granted the fourth and latest peony, awarding the Excellence level of the Cosmetic Valley eco-responsible charter. Only three out of the sixty companies which have signed the charter, have reached this Excellence level. This award is the recognition of the actions … Read more
Ileos, a supplier of packaging for the beauty & healthcare industries acquired Le Papillon, a company active in contract filling and samples for fragrance and cosmetics in the United States Ileos has taken a 100% stake in Le Papillon, a company specializing in full-service supplying, manufacturing of samples and promotional Gift Set. Le Papillon, established … Read more
Air Liquide has acquired BiotechMarine by its subsidiary Seppic. A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made fromalgae for the global cosmetics industry. BiotechMarine created in 1988 is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and … Read more
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in-cosmetics – the leading international exhibition for personal care ingredients – is returning to Paris in 2013 (16-18 April). A record-breaking 600+ exhibitors are expected. New features include 2 brand new zones: “Fragrance in Cosmetics” and “Testing and Regulation” and an H₂O Trail to discover water-related innovation in personal care. The Educational Programme will boast … Read more
Albéa, an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP, has completed the acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetics division, a leading producer of dispensing systems and make up packaging for the Cosmetics and Personal Care markets. The division operates 11 plants in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This follows Rexam’s announcement on July 3, 2012 on … Read more
Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. Have entered into a new licensing agreement with Parlux. With over 20 years experience in marketing and developing fragrance brands, the collaboration marks the beginning of a new direction for the Kenneth Cole fragrance business. “Kenneth Cole, the iconic New York brand, provides its consumers with a combination of intelligence, irreverence … Read more
Funds advised by Apax Partners have reached an agreement to sell LR Health & Beauty Systems (‘LR’) to a consortium. The consortium consists of private equity firms Bregal Capital and Quadriga Capital. LR markets cosmetics, personal hygiene products, dietary supplements, perfumes and jewellery through the direct sales channel. The transaction is subject to approval by … Read more
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) honored scientists from Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line with the Shaw Mudge Award for best paper presented at SCC‘s annual scientific meeting and technology showcase. Properties of cosmetic emulsions such as appearance, texture, sensory aspects, water resistance, high-temperature stability and overall robustness against critical additives depend on … Read more
Solvay closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Sunshield Chemicals Limited, an Indian surfactants producer, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. This acquisition enables Solvay’s Novecare business to accelerate its development in India for the home and personal care, agrochemicals, coatings and industrial markets. Emmanuel Butstraen, President of Novecare, explains. "This additional bolt-on … Read more
Inter Parfums has entered into a ten-year exclusive worldwide fragrance license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and fragrance-related products under the Alfred Dunhill Limited ("dunhill") brand. The agreement commences on April 3, 2013 and replaces a previous license agreement with Procter & Gamble that terminates on April 3, 2013. Inter Parfums will take over … Read more