AAK receives the 2017 sustainability pioneer award

AAK’s work in West Africa to promote the sustainable sourcing of shea, via the Kolo Nafaso direct sourcing program, has been recognized with a 2017 Sustainable Beauty Award. One of five categories, each reflecting a key aspect of sustainability, the Sustainability Pioneer Award honors an operator in the beauty industry that is a leader in … Read more

DSM: New online simulation tool for sun protection formulators

DSM, a manufacturer of UV filters globally under its heritage brand Parsol, has launched Sunscreen Optimizer. This formulation simulator enables sunscreen formulators to develop products more efficiently and to optimise existing formulations before going on to verify SPF performance in vivo. First presented at the Sunscreen Symposium in Florida on September 16, the tool is … Read more

Novel anti-aging approach

β-endorphin and the sex hormone estrogen and testosterone play important roles in the skin tissue regeneration and cell proliferation. However, the synthesis of both molecules starts to decline in our 30s. The fact that they are also synthesized locally in the skin makes them a new and promising target in cosmetics. Densorphin – a novel … Read more

Active for two lines of protection from pollution

Depolluphane is a protection for the skin against urban pollution. It not only protects against environmental aggressors but also strengthens the skin to easily face the daily stress of urban life style. This defense system is based on organic cress sprout extract and a smart polysaccharide complex. The cress sprouts contain sulforaphane which is a … Read more

NCD to distribute Kuncai’s effect pigments and fillers

Fujian Kuncai Material Technology and NCD Ingredients agreed to distribute effect pigments and fillers for the cosmetics industry in Germany and Austria. Thus, NCD Ingredients fulfills the goals of its growth strategy and expands its product portfolio. In the future NCD will proactively serve customers in both decorative cosmetics and personal care with more than … Read more

NCD vertreibt Kuncais Effektpigmente und Füllstoffe

Fujian Kuncai Material Technology hat NCD Ingredients den Vertrieb von Effektpigmenten und Füllstoffen für die Länder Deutschland und Österreich im Bereich Kosmetik übertragen. Dazu zählen im Bereich dekorative Kosmetik und Personal Care mehr als 200 Effektpigmente und Füllstoffe. Kuncai ist Hersteller von Effektpigmenten in Asien mit Sitz in Fuqing, im Süden der chinesischen Provinz Fujian. … Read more

Symrise: Scent & Care mit 3,3 % Umsatzplus

Die Division Scent & Care von Symrise erzielte in den ersten neun Monaten einen organischen Umsatzanstieg von 3,3 %. Im dritten Quartal beschleunigte sich das organische Wachstum sogar auf 7,7 %. Unter Berücksichtigung des Verkaufs der Pinova lag der Umsatz des Segments nach neun Monaten mit 960,1 Mio. € (9M 2016: 997,2 Mio. €) erwartungsgemäß … Read more

Anti-Ageing: Dream or reality?

Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck from the University of Marburg explains to what extent innovative formulations, smart carriers and instrumental cosmetics can help to slow down the ageing process. In this article, you will learn how life expectancy developed, what causes ageing and what actives you should use when formulating anti-ageing products. You will get … Read more

Formulation: Sprays & More

This month you will find a broad selection of sprays, foams and gels for different personal care categories ranging from hair care to skin and body care to colour cosmetics and sun care. COS1711_28_Form.pdf

Clariant opens new personal care laboratory in Japan

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, has opened a new laboratory in Tokyo dedicated to supporting Japan’s Personal Care industry. Located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TIRI) in Tokyo’s central business district, the new laboratory offers local customers easy access to technical facilities and expertise to boost their research and development … Read more

Inolex: IeS Labo appoints new director

Olivier Khuu has joined IeS Labo, Inolex Provence new Director. He takes over the role from Pierre Cappanera, who is retiring after co-founding IeS Labo in 1986. Maria-Paz Zuniga, who co-founded the business with him, will continue in her role as Director. “Olivier brings decades of experience in the cosmetic and beauty care industry and … Read more

Clariant und Huntsman: Fusion unter Gleichen abgesagt

Clariant und Huntsman haben ihren geplanten Zusammenschluss unter Gleichen in gegenseitigem Einvernehmen beendet. Die Verwaltungsräte von Clariant und Huntsman genehmigten die Entscheidung einstimmig. In einer gemeinsamen Erklärung sagten die CEOs beider Unternehmen, dass sie zwar weiterhin davon überzeugt sind, dass der am 21. Mai 2017 vereinbarte Zusammenschluss unter Gleichen langfristig im besten Interesse aller Aktionäre … Read more

Clariant and Huntsman abandon planned merger of equals

Clariant and Huntsman Corporation have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals. The decision was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Clariant and Huntsman. Both CEOs remain convinced that the proposed merger of equals as agreed to on May 21, 2017, would have been in the long-term best interests of all of their … Read more

Sustainable Beauty Award: Finalists announced

The finalists for the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor). Over 100 international entries were received this year, from operators in various sectors of the beauty industry. The finalists for each award category are listed in alphabetical order. The Sustainability Pioneer Award is given to an … Read more

Merck: Award for Advanced Light Protection concept

Merck received the Sepawa Innovation Award 2017 for its Advanced Light Protection concept. This concept is in line with the latest findings on the sunlight-induced mechanisms of skin damage and skin ageing. Furthermore, it meets the needs of the cosmetics industry for light protection solutions that can be easily incorporated into formulations and offers customers … Read more