Ingredients | DN-Age, an anti-ageing active for hair care, protects the scalp and hair follicles from ageing. It decreases oxidative stress and markers of ageing in human hair follicle cells, slows down hair fibre greying and reduces hair thinning.
Formulations | Kim-Davy Hoeu from KDH Concepts explains what makes texture so important in skin care, to what extent texture can drive functionality and what to expect from cosmetic textures in future.
Ingredients | Anna Crovetto from Active Concepts presents a solution for protective cuticle regeneration and beyond the bond solutions for damaged hair: In line with synthetic biology, a self-assembling biomimetic neo-cuticle forms on the hair which protects from thermal styling and everyday stressors.
Dr Andrea Mitarotonda from Neal’s Yard Remedies assesses the current challenges in a formulator’s quest for the ideal cosmetic preservation. Read all the details in his COSSMA interview.
US-based effect pigment supplier Sandream Impact LLC and Biesterfeld Spezialchemie have signed a distribution agreement for the European cosmetic markets. As of now, the specialty chemicals distributor represents the US company in the German-speaking DACH region, Eastern Europe and Turkey. With more than 800 products, Sandream Impact’s portfolio comprises natural and synthetic mica, borosilicate glasses, … Read more
EcoVadis is an independent agency rating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies on a global basis. Lipoid Kosmetik obtained the Gold Status ranking of EcoVadis for the advanced CSR engagement for the third time in a row. Lipoid Kosmetik is in the top 1% of more than 40’000 suppliers that have been evaluated. The overall … Read more
Save the date for Cosmoprof Asia, the leading b2b event for the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The 23rd edition of Cosmoprof Asia will once again adopt the “1 Fair, 2 Venues” formula, bringing together the entire Asia-Pacific beauty industry in Hong Kong this November. From 13 to 15 November 2018, Cosmopack Asia, to … Read more
Omya, a global supplier of calcium carbonates, has developed a new generation of recrystallised mineral particles for use in decorative cosmetic applications. Using a patented technology, the company has created a novel mineral composition, branded under the Omyaskin name. The new advanced structure offers greater porosity and a larger surface area, which allows the particles … Read more
Mit Roland Altenburger kehrt nach 20 Jahren wieder ein Mitglied der Eigentümerfamilie in die Firmenleitung zurück. Jürg Koller, bisheriger CEO des Standortes Schweiz, verantwortet als Group CEO die weitere Wachstumsstrategie und Internationalisierung des Unternehmens. Roland Altenburger studierte Betriebswirtschaft an der Universität Zürich, bevor er während fünf Jahren in Frankfurt am Main als Unternehmensberater auf … Read more
Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, has completed the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées, a French fragrance creation house, from its current shareholders, Orfite and Expressions Parfumées’ management. Founded in Grasse in 1982, Expressions Parfumées is a pioneer of natural fragrance compounds and offers its NATCO range of perfumes designed to adapt to any … Read more
Givaudan completes acquisition of 40.5% of the shares in Naturex and confirms intention to launch cash tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares.
IFF and Frutarom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IFF will acquire Frutarom in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including the assumption of Frutarom’s net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, … Read more
Croda International Plc veröffentlichte kürzlich ihren neuen Wasser-in-Öl-Emulgator, Cithrol PGTL. Dieser Hochleistungs-Emulgator ist nicht nur zu 100% biobasiert, sondern auch eine hervorragende Alternative zu herkömmlichen PEG-basierten Systemen. Cithrol PGTL ermöglicht Formulierungen mit umfangreicher Textur und angenehmen sensorischen Eigenschaften. Dadurch lässt sich eine Vielzahl interessanter Formulierungen verwirklichen – einschließlich besonders leichter Emulsionen mit hoher innerer Phase, … Read more
Croda International Plc recently launched their latest water-in-oil emulsifier, Cithrol PGTL. Not only is this high-performance emulsifier 100% bio-based, it is also a great alternative to traditional PEG based systems. Recognising the desire of the consumer for formulations with great texture and sensory, Cithrol PGTL allows for the creation of a variety of unexpected formulation … Read more
Sabinsa Corporation announces that Dr Umar Jan has been named Resident Director of Sabinsa Europe. For over four years in his previous position as Prokurist and Technical Sales Manager for Sabinsa Europe, he handled the scientific aspects of sales, describing the company’s robust portfolio of proprietary, research-backed ingredients. Prior to joining Sabinsa, he spent 10 … Read more
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% ownership of SammiChem Co (“Sammi”), a distributor of personal care ingredients in South Korea. The company, that specialises in cosmetics, is located in Seoul and employs 17 employees, who will be joining the Azelis team. With this acquisition, Azelis establishes presence in South Korea and is … Read more
Ingredients | 20 years ago Nivea used Q10, an ingredient that fosters skin functions in several ways, for the first time. How does this anti-ageing ingredient work and what are the benefits when combined with creatine?
Roquette announced the launch of an innovative and dedicated offering of high-performing and natural-based specialties for the Cosmetics market.
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie weitet ihre Vertriebspartnerschaft mit Sytheon auf Deutschland, Russland und die BeNeLux-Länder aus. Damit stärkt der europäische Distributeur die bereits in Spanien bestehende Zusammenarbeit mit Sytheon und erweitert sein umfangreiches Produktportfolio um die patentierten und funktionellen Wirkstoffe für die Kosmetikindustrie. Das Portfolio fokussiert sich besonders auf von der Natur inspirierte, vorrangig öllösliche Wirkstoffe, die … Read more
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has extended its sales partnership with Sytheon to Germany, Russia and Benelux. As a result of the fruitful sales cooperation in Spain, Biesterfeld is strengthening its partnership with Sytheon in Europe and expanding its product portfolio by adding a unique range of proprietary and patented active ingredients for the cosmetics industry. The portfolio … Read more