International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Merck and Azelis have entered into a distribution agreement for cosmetic raw materials from Merck. According to the agreement, Merck will grant the marketing rights for its cosmetic raw materials in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to Azelis, a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer … Read more
Hair care products should do more than just clean the hair, they should also protect the hair and keep it healthy – despite the harmful effects of styling, UV radiation, perms, and frequent tinting or colouring. Fanelie Jaeglé of IMCD explains why the Vegetamide products with Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolized Protein (CDHP) from Seiwa Kasei have … Read more
Darshan Patwardhan, Global Technical Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, at BASF, talks about the challenges formulators have to face when it comes to formulating hair gels.
Registration of cosmetics productsWithin the Chinese cosmetics regulations, which are still being extensively formulated, it may very well be the case that, due to a particular situation, existing legislation is extended to include new rules. At the end of 2011, following extensive changes in the registration process for cosmetics products, further regulations were added. Mei … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Hair Care Trends: unabreviated Expert Statements of Agnus, Air Products, Greentech, LR International, Evonik, Zschimmer & Schwarz English Language Background Information for Nivea Pure & Natural >> IKW Market Data: Körperpflegemittel + Wasch- u. Reinigungsmittel z. Endverbraucherpreisen >> Product information Menard Medicated … Read more
Dr. Matthias Hauser presents two studies in which the skin penetration and occlusive properties of vegetable oils and paraffin oil were compared with the help of in vivo methods. All oils penetrate only into the upper layers of the stratum corneum, enhance moisture retention, allow the skin to breathe and do not clog the pores. … Read more
The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 1,833 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.8% in Swiss francs. After a good sales performance in the first half year, sales continued to show strong growth in the second half, helped by price increases. The growth was driven by a strong … Read more
A comparison of cosmetic oils Dr. Matthias Hauser presents two studies in which the skin penetration and occlusive properties of vegetable oils and paraffin oil were compared with the help of in vivo methods. All oils penetrate only into the upper layers of the stratum corneum, enhance moisture retention, allow the skin to breathe and … Read more
Air Products has acquired Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, a company active in the development of cosmetic actives and delivery systems for the European personal care industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rovi Cosmetics has 18 employees and provides targeted and differentiated delivery systems that enable personal care formulators’ performance and label claims in their … Read more
Ashland, a global supplier in specialty chemical solutions for consumer and industrial markets, completed its acquisition of privately owned International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. The purchase was an all-cash transaction for $3.2 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments for changes in net working capital and … Read more
Health and Beauty Trade Fairs offers its partners -in its capacity as a fair mediator between supply and demand- the security and competence of a worldwide leading brand through our top events. The service we offer and our philosophy are fully tailored to the needs of the fair participants. First class service and permanent investments … Read more
A unique active substance makes it possible Beiersdorf, working together with the company Exsemine, have isolated an extract with a particularly high arctiin content from the biologically cultivated Arctium lappa nuda. When included in a cosmetic formulation and applied on a regular basis, the burdock fruit extract achieves visible wrinkle reduction in vivo.photo: Beiersdorf
Considering the diverse needs and demands of today’s global market, for manufacturers to succeed it is essential to offer innovative products that combine perceivable performance, such as conditioning properties, repair effects and sensorial benefits. Formulators also need to take different hair types into consideration – Asian consumers, for example, have different needs from hair care … Read more
MeadWestvaco Corp. announced the startup of its’ expanded production capacity for the Melodie fragrance pump in the company’s Barcelona, Spain facility. With a multi-million Euro capital investment committed in 2011, MWV is doubling the plant’s capacity for the low profile Melodie pump. The company officially inaugurated the production line startup on Tuesday, January 31, during … Read more
DSM Nutritional Products have re-launched their bio-active ingredient Argan Oil for hair and skin care products – this time with organic certification from Ecocert* and NaTrue*. This 100%-natural ingredient has been demonstrated in tests to give hair a more silky shine than that offered by market-leading shampoo and conditioner formulations. photo: DSM
Making the Eucerin brand something you can experience up close – that is the mission of the world’s first Eucerin Skin Institute opening in an old post office building on Hamburg’s Stephansplatz on February 3rd, 2012. The Eucerin Skin Institute is different from traditional flagship stores, in that it’s much more than just a staging … Read more
Die Marke Eucerin hautnah erlebbar machen – das ist die Mission des weltweit ersten Eucerin Haut Instituts, das Beiersdorf am 3. Februar 2012 in der Alten Oberpostdirektion am Hamburger Stephansplatz eröffnet. Anders als in herkömmlichen Flagshipstores geht es im Eucerin Haut Institut jedoch um weit mehr als um die reine Inszenierung der Marke: Im Mittelpunkt … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product Information Deposilk™ Q1 Polymer (Air Products) Background Info: Die Geschichte der Mascara Market Survey: Service Providers Post Show Press Release Luxe Pack 2011 Formulation: Hand & Nail Treatment Winter Balance (Merck) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
The following formulation downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in 2011 January/February : Creams, Lotions, Exfoliants 100% Natural Skin Cream (Croda) Winter Skin Moisturizer (Evonik) Peppermint Foot Scrub (Protameen Chemicals) March: Sun Care Gentle Sparkling After Sun Lotion (Zschimmer & Schwarz) >> Sun Guard Broad Spectrum Sunscreen (Akzo Nobel) >> Sun Cream (Dow Corning)>> … Read more
Miriam Mateu from Lipotec presents Bodyfensine, a tripeptide, which prevents the invasion of harmful microorganisms by stimulating the natural line of defence between the skin and the environment. In vivo it decreases the presence of sebum, smoothing the texture and reducing skin redness, and reducing the presence of pimples in acneprone skin. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more