Functionals

PEG-Free Apricot Cleansing Jam (Lubrizol)

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This paraben-free shower gel has a thick jam-like texture and is formulated without PEG-modified surfactants. It contains botanical extract Actiphyte® of Apricot GL. Carbopol®* Aqua SF-2 polymer provides efficient thickening and suspension of exfoliating scrubs as well as good clarity at low pH. Merquat™* 550PR polymer imparts a smooth, velvety feel and reduces tightness of … Read more

Natural Deodorant without aluminum (Worlee)

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Natural Deodorant with Amiderm ER. Its original anti-urease action prevents urea degradation into ammonia when perspiration occurs. Amiderm ER therefore stabilises the pH of skin, thereby maintaining its natural protection, avoiding irritation and unpleasant odours. Cos1505_WorleeDeodorant.pdf

Blush Me Pink (Lonza)

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Blush Me Pink is a petal-pink stain that plants a kiss of see-through tint on cheeks and lips. Gel Base BSM PE guarantees that the color stays put and adds to the luxurious feel. Planell Oil ensures lip and cheek suppleness. This lightweight, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide sheer color as well as subtle, … Read more

Hair Conditioner Nature Meets Performance (BASF)

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Contains Plantaquat® NC, a high performance compound especially developed for the production of wco-friendly and natural certified conditioning products for hair care applications, and those which are intended to be labeled according to natural cosmetic standards. Cos1505_BASFNaturalHairConditioner.pdf

Vantage Specialty Ingredients Acquires Resources of Nature, South Plainfield, NJ

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Vantage Specialty Ingredients successfully completed the acquisition of the net assets of Resources of Nature LLC (http://resourcesofnature.com/). This acquisition brings new complimentary product lines for Vantage Personal Care such as active ingredients, treated powders, dispersions, specialty pigments, emulsifiers and sensory ingredients. Resources of Nature has several unique platforms of technology as well as a trend … Read more

Dow Corning completes investment in manufacturing site

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Dow Corning has completed a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends. "Evolving global consumer preferences, specific customer requirements and differing regional expectations are driving innovation and global growth in beauty and … Read more

EU’s approval for zinc oxide

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Zinc oxide has entered officially into Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Zinc oxide – in both its nano and non-nano form – is now approved for use as a UV filter in cosmetics in Europe. “UV radiation is responsible for various physiological effects in the skin. These include sunburn, premature appearance of wrinkles … Read more

Actives: Natural skin radiance

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Priti Vaidyanathan from Samilabs and Ajax Mohamed from Sabinsa presents the proven skin-lightening and anti-ageing effects of the plant-based ingredient Artonox. Healthy and nourished skin can be suc-cessfully brought out with safe and effective natural products. Owing to their history of traditional use, natural extracts enriched with active phytonutrients are an ideal choice. Traditional knowledge … Read more

Olvea Burkina Faso’s new plant

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In order to better meet the growing demands of the international cosmetics market, Olvea has built a new factory. The inauguration of the new plant took place in the presence of Stéphane Sanou, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, representing the President of Burkina Faso, as well as ambassadors from France, Denmark and the European … Read more

Azelis is Showa Denko’s new personal care distributor in Europe

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Showa Denko KK (SDK) has agreed with Azelis that the two parties form a business alliance to market SDK’s cosmetic raw materials in Europe, effective from 1 April 2016. The exclusive distributorship agreement enables Azelis to market SDK’s vitamin derivatives (APM, APPRÉCIER, TPNa), a slimming agent (Hi-Carnitine), and hair care products (DL-Cysteine, SPIERA) in Europe. … Read more

Protection from pollutants

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Alicia Giménez from Lipotec on how Pollushield* works against the effects of pollutants on the skin. There is increasing concern about the high level of environmental contamination all over the world, and people are increasingly aware of the deleterious effects of pollutants on the skin. In order to minimize these negative consequences, Pollushield functional ingredient … Read more