Functionals

Cosphatec: SEPAWA, Berlin is calling!

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Als führendes deutsches Unternehmen in der Produktion und im Verkauf von Rohstoffen für die Naturkosmetikindustrie, wird die Cosphatec GmbH wieder am SEPAWA Kongress teilnehmen. Dieses Jahr das erste Mal in Berlin, freuen wir uns auf die neue Location und erwarten spannende und vielversprechende Kundengespräche. Besuchen Sie uns gerne an unserem Stand A126/A127, der dieses Jahr … Read more

Inolex: New demo center in São Paulo

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Inolex do Brasil in São Paulo recently opened a Demo Center geared towards the promotion of safe and natural solutions in key areas that are shaping the next wave of consumer beauty products, including alternative preservation, silicone replacements and palm-free ingredients. The Demo Center, which introduced its first training sessions in July of this year, … Read more

Vantage expands global jojoba capabilities

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Vantage has opened a new jojoba seed crushing facility located near its jojoba farm in Argentina. The construction of this facility further expands the company’s jojoba oil extraction capabilities, and re-affirms its commitment to being a reliable global supplier. It allows Vantage to continue meeting the fast-growing, worldwide customer demand for jojoba-based sustainable beauty ingredients. … Read more

Clariant to present active to counteract blue light effects

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Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition to be staged at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand on 31 October -2 November 2017. Along with the second edition of BeautyForward trend forecast, Clariant will also showcase its line of natural active ingredients dedicated to … Read more

Formulations: Body Care

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This is our selection of formulations with a large variety of ideas for body care products. It is to serve you as a source of inspiration for new product development. You will find the full versions of these inspiring ideas from a broad range of suppliers at www.cossma.com. COS1709_27_Formulier.pdf

Feeling the power of nature

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Actiscrub physical exfoliants from Lipotec offer a wide variety of naturally-sourced exfoliants to be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic microbeads. Read details in the article in COSSMA 7-8/2017. How exfoliants work Exfoliants are made from particles which scrub the skin through a mechanical action. This mechanical action helps to stimulate cell renewal … Read more

Inolex launches new ingredient for alternative preservation

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Inolex expands its alternative preservation portfolio with the addtion of Lexgard O-LO to its Lexgard series. Lexgard-LO is a low odour alternative to caprylyl glycol and is ideal for beauty brands interested in alternative preservation targeting a consumer segment with odour-sensitivity. A multifunctional bacteriostatic agent, this ingredient can be used as an alternative to traditional … Read more

HuntsmanClariant moves forward

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Clariant has announced progress towards satisfying the regulatory approval condition to closing its merger of equals with Huntsman Corporation. The United States Federal Trade Commission, which reviews the antitrust implications of certain business combinations, late yesterday delivered a second request for information to the parties relating to just two products − sodium isethionate, used in … Read more

HuntsmanClariant-Merger kommt weiter voran

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Clariant hat über den Fortgang der notwendigen behördlichen Freigaben berichtet, die für den Abschluss der Fusion unter Gleichen mit der Huntsman Corporation nötig sind. Die US-amerikanische Kartellbehörde Federal Trade Commission (FTC), welche die kartellrechtlichen Auswirkungen beim Zusammenschluss bestimmter Geschäfte überprüft, hat gestern am späten Abend ein zweites Auskunftsersuchen an die Parteien betreffend lediglich zweier Produkte … Read more

Inolex appoints new chair of the board

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Inolex has nominated Ann S. Plimpton Chair of the Board of Directors. In this role, she succeeds Conrad A. Plimpton, who has served for over 36 years as Chairman. Ann Plimpton’s formal appointment and installation as Chair will take place on August 30, 2017. The addition of Ann as Chair signals a continuation of strong … Read more

2. Quartal: Merck stellt Weichen für zukünftiges Wachstum

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Merck, ein führendes Wissenschafts- und Technologieunternehmen, hat im 2. Quartal 2017 seinen Umsatz gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum gesteigert, indes sank das EBITDA vor Sondereinflüssen. Merck bestätigte nach den ersten sechs Monaten 2017 die Gewinnprognose. Merck bestätigt Gewinnprognose für 2017 Für das Gesamtjahr rechnet Merck weiterhin mit einem leichten bis moderaten organischen Anstieg der Umsatzerlöse gegenüber dem … Read more

CPL Aromas invests into R&D Centres

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The global fragrance-only fragrance house, CPL Aromas, has launched a £1 million scientific research centre in Northamptonshire. The CPL Aromas Research & Development (R&D) Centre is situated in Ironstone Way, Brixworth, near Northampton. In addition to the Brixworth facility, the Group has created a similar R&D Centre in Indonesia, as part of a recent £2 … Read more

Inolex adds new laboratory in China

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Inolex continues to build its global presence with increased lab capabilities and personnel additions in Guangzhou, China. The location is developing as a “Center of Excellence” and indicates a key market for Inolex’s growth particularly in alternative preservation solutions and natural ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry. A full-scale microbiology laboratory has been … Read more

New patents granted to Sabinsa’s cosmetics division in US and EU

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Sabinsa Cosmetics, a division of the Sami Labs – Sabinsa Group, has been granted two new patents on novel cosmetic compositions, both developed from extensive research on combinations of the company’s branded ingredients. These most recent patents are likely to fuel the company’s rapid growth in the cosmetic industry given the high demand for sunscreen … Read more