Mibelle launches new hair protection and repair active

Hair is constantly exposed to a variety of stress factors. There is physical stress, such as blow drying as well as environmental stress factors like ROS, UV and pollution. In addition, there is chemical stress, which includes coloring and straightening. All of these different factors induce structural damage to the F-layer, the outermost protective layer … Read more

Eurofragance acquires Fragrance Design in the US

Eurofragance, a company specialising in fragrance design and creation, is entering the United States market by acquiring a majority shareholding in Fragrance Design, based in Atlanta (Georgia). Eurofragance, which already operates in the American market through a plant and creative centre in Mexico, is now entering the United States. Fragrance Design by Eurofragance will keep … Read more

CosmeticBusiness 2018 erstmalig in 4 Hallen

Die 14. Cosmetic Business, die vom 6. bis 7. Juni 2018 ausgerichtet wird, nutzt erstmalig alle vier Hallen des MOC München. Weitere Neuerungen sind der Ausstellungsbereich Colour Cosmetics und die Distributors Lounge. An der CosmeticBusiness nehmen dieses Jahr erneut über 400 Aussteller und vertretene Unternehmen teil. Lösungen für den kompletten Wertschöpfungsprozess der Kosmetikindustrie – vom … Read more

CosmeticBusiness 2018 for the first time in 4 halls

For the 14th CosmeticBusiness, scheduled for 6 to 7 June 2018, all four halls at the MOC Munich will be in use for the first time. Further new features include the Colour Cosmetics exhibition section and the Distributors Lounge.  Once again, this year over 400 exhibitors and represented companies will be taking part in CosmeticBusiness. … Read more

Clariant erweitert Anlagenkapazität in Mexiko

Clariant, ein weltweit tätiges Spezialchemieunternehmen, hat die Erweiterung ihrer Industrieanlage in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, abgeschlossen und steigert so die Produktionskapazität um etwa 15%. Durch diese Investition in die Anlagenerweiterung kann der Konzern Industrie- und Endverbraucher-Märkte nicht nur in Mexiko, sondern weltweit, besonders aber in Nord- und Lateinamerika besser bedienen. Das Expansionsprojekt in Coatzacoalcos wurde wie geplant … Read more

Clariant expands operations at its facility in Mexico

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, completed the project to expand its industrial facility in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, and increased production capacity by around 15 percent. This investment in the expansion of the plant was made to strengthen the group’s ability to serve industrial and consumer markets – not only in Mexico, but around the … Read more

IOI Oleo launches non-palm-based MCT

In an effort to go one step further in the production of natural and sustainable personal care ingredients, German based IOI Oleo have developed a quality of MCT that is 100% coconut-based. Reacting to an increasing demand for non-palm based raw materials in the Personal Care industry IOI Oleo is offering 3 new coconut-based qualities … Read more

Gareth Barker is DSM’s new President of DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients

DSM has appointed Gareth Barker is appointed President DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients as of 1 January 2018. Dr. Gareth Barker, a British national with a doctorate from Oxford University joined Roche/DSM in 1993. From then until 2012 he held a variety of commercial and marketing positions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Costa … Read more

Messe Frankfurt Middle East launches Beautyworld Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s vibrant beauty industry has been underlined by a new exhibition in Jeddah, offering global suppliers of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances a new pathway to the Middle East’s largest beauty and personal care market.  The launch of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 comes as consumer and professional spending on beauty and wellbeing continues … Read more

BASF and CTIBiotech: 3D human sebaceous glands technology for skin care

Sebaceous glands help the skin stay moist and protect it against external influences such as harsh weather, pollution, and microbial assaults: The oily or waxy matter that these microscopic, exocrine glands secrete – called sebum – lubricates and softens the skin and hair. At NYSCC Cosmetic Congress, BASF Care Creations and the Cell Therapy Research … Read more

16. BSB-Innovationsfachpreis: Anmeldeschluss 28.2.2018

Am 17. April 2018 wird der 16. europäische BSB-Innovationspreis für Kosmetik, Naturprodukte und deren chemische Rohstoffe sowie Verpackung vom unabhängigen BSB Beratungs- und Servicebüro Dr. Riedel in Amsterdam verliehen. Dieser von der Industrie unterstützte Preis, der vom BSB-Gründer Dr. Jan-H. Riedel 2003 ins Leben gerufen wurde, hat das Ziel, neuestes Wissen weltweit zu vermitteln. Der … Read more

A sleeping beauty: Cosmetics to fight sleep deprivation

Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation. "Beauty Sleep" is important Sleep deprivation has been called a “silent epidemic”, and the beauty industry is jumping in to help tackle this crisis. Bath … Read more

DSM acquires Amyris Brazilian Production Facility

DSM has acquired Amyris Brasil and has established a long-term manufacturing partnership for Amyris’s high-volume products. About DSM DSM delivers solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and … Read more

Kolb plant Kauf von Elementis

KLK hat bekannt gegeben, dass die hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft Kolb Distribution AG am 11. Dezember eine Vereinbarung mit Elementis plc unterzeichnet hat mit dem Ziel, Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN) in Delden (NL) zu akquirieren. Nach Abschluss der Konsultation mit den relevanten Sozialpartnern sowie vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung durch die zuständigen Behörden und dem Erfüllen weiterer Abschlussbedingungen, streben … Read more

Kolb intends to buy chemicals firm in Netherlands

KLK announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kolb Distribution AG had on December 11 entered into an agreement with Elementis plc to acquire Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN), located in Delden, the Netherlands. Completion of the sale, which is subject to completion of employee consultation processes, receipt of regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, is … Read more

DSM appoints Director Sustainability for Personal Care

DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit, one of the industry’s leading suppliers to the personal care, home care and fine fragrance markets, has appointed Gaelle Bathany as Director Sustainability for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. The company is committed to meeting sustainability challenges as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration … Read more

Potential for scalp care

Imogen Matthews explains why hair care is becoming an increasing focus for global beauty brands and is likely to lead to the expansion of existing consumer routines. She points out why many innovations originate from Asia and shows that consumers in Central America are more experimental with their hair care routines than European customers. Imogen … Read more

Food-Trendzutaten 2018 auch für Kosmetik interessant?

Auf der FiE (Food ingredients Europe) diese Woche, hat das Marktforschungsunternehmen Mintel die Trendzutaten 2018 im Foodbereich bekannt gegeben. Die Trendinhaltsstoffe im Foodbereich werden ja meist kurze Zeit später auch in Neuproduktkonzepte in der Kosmetik aufgegriffen. 14 Prozent aller Italiener, 38 Prozent der Polen, 35 Prozent der Deutschen und 21 Prozent der Spanier geben an, … Read more