Functionals

BDIH: Rohstoffworkshop und Kosmetikfachtagung im November

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Am 27.11. und 28.11.2012 veranstaltet der BDIH seine 35. Kosmetiktagung. Für die Fachtagung am 28.11.2012 wurden Themen aus den Bereichen Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Recht und Marketing zusammengestellt. Bereits der erste Programmpunkt bietet mit seinem Workshopcharakter und der Livevorstellung des CPNP-Portals der Europäischen Kommission Gelegenheit, Praxisprobleme mit dem zuständigen Mitarbeiter des Bundesamts für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit zu … Read more

Ashland opens new Care Specialties Technical Center in Mumbai

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Ashland Specialty Ingredients dedicated a new Care Specialties Technical Center in Mumbai, India, to better support producers of personal and home care products in India and Southeast Asia. The facility at Jaswanti Landmark, located in the heart of Mumbai, will serve as a focal point for the research and development (R&D) work Ashland conducts on … Read more

Sederma’s Legance receives Frost & Sullivan’s Product Innovation Award

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Sederma has been awarded by Frost & Sullivan with the 2012 European New Product Innovation Award for its product Legance, anti-ageing for leg care. This Award, based on Frost & Sullivan’s unique Team Research methodology, highlights the achievements of companies who deliver best practices in their respective industries. The selection of this Award comes through … Read more

Organic Monitor Summit highlights key sustainable development areas in Latin America

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The premier Latin American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit came to a successful close last week, bringing together over 160 executives from the cosmetics & related industries. The summit highlighted key areas for sustainable development in the regional cosmetics industry: translate high awareness of green issues into demand for sustainable products, address social impacts, … Read more

3-in-1 solution for the skin

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Soliance has developed the oligosaccharide Hydreïs, aimed at restoring the skin’s barrier function. This active ingredient, tested in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo, is intended to be a 3-in-1 solution for skin rehydration, restructure and repair. Read more in COSSMA 10/2012 photo: Soliance

3-in-1-Lösung für die Haut

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Das von Soliance entwickelte Oligosaccharid Hydreïs zielt auf die Wiederherstellung der Barrierefunktion der Haut ab. Der in vitro, ex vivo und in vivo getestete Wirkstoff ist als 3-in-1-Lösung für die Hydration, Restrukturierung und Reparatur der Haut konzipiert. Lesen Sie mehr in COSSMA 10/2012! Foto: Soliance

Alternatives to silicones

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Finding alternatives to the benefits offered by the versatility of silicones is a challenge. Martina Heldermann shows that the Ecocert certified, all natural, LexFeel N series, thanks to their multifunctional properties, can be used as cost-effective alternatives to Dimethicones and Cyclomethicones with convincing sensorial properties. photo: Corrado, Shutterstock.com

Alternativen zu Silikonen

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Es ist eine Herausforderung, Alternativen zu den vielseitigen Silikonen zu finden, die vergleichbare Vorzüge aufweisen. Martina Heldermann zeigt in ihrem Artikel in COSSMA 9/2012, dass die natürliche und Ecocert-zertifizierte LexFeel-N-Serie dank ihrer überzeugenden sensorischen Eigenschaften durchaus als kosteneffektiver Ersatz für Di- und Cylcomethicone dienen kann. Foto: Corrado, Shutterstock.com

In-Cosmetics 2013 heralds return of Lifetime Achievement Award

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In-cosmetics, the tradeshow featuring personal care ingredients, has announced the return of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award has been established to recognise and honour outstanding individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the industry, while at the same time earning the respect and admiration of professional colleagues. This is the second … Read more

BSB European Innovation Prize: Deadline for applications ends 28 September 2012

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The BSB European Innovation Prize for cosmetics were awarded for the tenth time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K.., in the section “household” the prizes will be awarded for the second time. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in 2003, is supported … Read more

BSB-Innovationsfachpreis Haushalt und I&I 2012: Einreichungsdeadline am 28.9.2012

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Die Deadline für die Zusendung von Nominierungen ist der 28. September 2012. Der BSB- Innovationsfachpreis wurde im Bereich Kosmetik dieses Jahr zum zehnten Mal vergeben. Dieser europäische Innovationspreis für chemische Rohstoffe und Kosmetik wurde 2003 ins Leben gerufen, um die weltweite Verbreitung von Wissen und Innovation zu unterstützen. Im Bereich „Haushalt“ wird der Preis zum … Read more

Relief for sensitive skin

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Lipotec’s hexapeptide Delisens, designed for use on sensitive skin, diminishes PAR-2-induced release of pro-inflammatory mediators, attenuating neurogenic inflammation and relieving itching in sensitive skin. It also helps to restore the damaged barrier function, preventing further inflammation. Read more in the article in COSSMA 9/2012. photo: YuliaPodlesnova, Shutterstock.com

Indena to distribute DKSH’s personal care portfolio in China

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Indena, producer of active principles derived from plants used in the pharmaceutical, health-food, and cosmetics industry, and DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a specialty chemicals distributor and Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, announced that Indena’s personal care ingredients will be distributed in China. The agreement between DKSH and Indena is part … Read more

Programm available: SEPAWA/EDC Congress 2012

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Two months before starting, the organizers of the 59th SEPAWA/EDC Congress, to be held in Fulda from 23rd until 25th October 2012, present a comprehensive program. The cooperation of both specialist associations, SEPAWA and GDCh, with the collaboration of the DGK ensures high-level contributions to the issues of cosmetics and cleanliness. 184 booths provide information … Read more