International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
European distributor of raw materials for the pharmaceutical, dietary, food, feed, cosmetics and perfumery industries for 30 years, Quimdis has strengthened its presence in one of the main markets in Europe with the opening of a new branch in Germany. Present in France (headquarter in Levallois and industrial site in Grasse), Italy, Spain, Morocco and … Read more
Fragrances | Industry experts give inside information about current and future fragrance trends.
AkzoNobel today announces the sale of 100% of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion. This transaction creates two focused and high performing businesses – Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals – as part of its strategy announced in April 2017. The transaction is expected … Read more
Product development | Marrying natural ingredients with technologically is gaining in importance and as is the impact of digital on beauty routines.
CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH is delighted to announce that it obtained the EFfCI Certification for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetic Ingredients, Standard 2017. Dr. Stefan Borchert, President and CEO of CLR: "The GMP certification reinforces the sustained development of CLR’s integrated management system, which already encompassed our quality management (ISO 9001:2015), … Read more
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Croda International Plc recently launched their hair care ingredient Kereffect SD. This innovative hair straightening active adds to a longline of personal care ingredients and aims to embrace Style Diversity through offering a solution suitable for all hair types. The addition of Kereffect SD to a hair treatment containing sodium sulphite has been proven to … Read more
Events | What new findings were brought to light at the latest SCC’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase in New York? Dr Karl Lintner from Kal’Idées gives a concise synopsis of the key take-home messages.
Cosmetic & personal care application dominated the demand in the farnesene and accounted for over 35% of the total demand in 2015. Farnesene derived squalene, through biotechnological route, is used as a useful ingredient in anti-ageing and moisturizing cream formulations. Strong cosmetics growth expected from Europe and Asia Pacific market may promote farnesene demand and … Read more
Belinda Carli from IPCS explains the differences between the many types of micro-capsules and how to pick the right material for each application. She points out that micro-capsules are often used for visual and other benefits and shows why the different types of filling for micro-capsules are an important issue. Micro-capsules: For visual and other … Read more
Kolb Distribution, wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), acquired Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN). Elementis Specialties Netherlands is now wholly owned by Kolb and renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties B.V.. KLK Kolb Specialties manufactures surfactants and further specialties and will expand the existing Kolb business portfolio in terms of product range and market … Read more
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Selfies and photos for all our social media profiles are now an everyday part of our lives. We all want to look radiant and flawless, but not shiny. The combination of two lotus flowers, the blue and pink ones, is the secret to remove excess oil, leave the skin more radiant and without shine and … Read more
Especially since anti-pollution cosmetics have become a focal point in the development of facial care products, perfecting the skin-cleansing routine has gained tremendously in importance. Our large variety of skin cleansing formulations will show you what ingredients to choose. COS1803_35_Formulier.pdf
Michael J. Fevola, Ph.D., joins the company’s senior ranks as Vice President leading the company’s global research and development functions. “The addition of Mike enables accelerated pathways to commercialization for new products, which is critical as we continue to innovate in our fast-moving industry. Mike’s passion for green chemistry is a perfect fit with the … Read more
Natural calcium carbonates are not only a suitable alternative to polyethylene beads in cosmetics and toiletries, but also a versatile option in emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Ana Castellano Gassó of Omya presents calcium carbonate as an alternative and points out that the cleansing effect and the consistency are adjustable by the quantity used. Replacing microplastics is … Read more
Starting January the 1st, 2018, Dr. Matthias Seemann was appointed chief executive officer of KahlWax. The former CEO Ulrich Huntenburg retired from his position on December the 31st of last year and joined the advisory board. Dr. Seemann entered the company back in July 2017 as additional managing director to support the Management Board. He … Read more
Heike Störmer-Kuk from SpringPool presents today’s most striking trends in textures: lacklustre and tactile on the one hand and light and rich on the other hand. Störmer-Kuk points out why textures are gaining more importance. She explains how consumers will influence textures for cosmetics and gives an outlook on the future of cosmetic textures. Textures … Read more
DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit, one of the industry’s leading suppliers to personal care, home care and fine fragrance markets, today announces the appointment of Mrs. Parand Salmassinia as Global Vice President of Commercial Management and Key Accounts for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients, with effect from 01 January 2018. Mrs. Salmassinia … Read more
What are the pros and cons of plastic and metal aerosol cans? Dr Nora Schiemann, Consultant for Technopolis Group on the evaluation of the European Aerosol Dispensers Directive on request of the European Commission, explains in her article in COSSMA. She points out why plastic aerosols are on the rise and clarifies the common myths … Read more
A host of new initiatives unveiled ahead of this year’s event in Amsterdam from 17-19 April In-cosmetics Global will land in Amsterdam this April for the first time in a decade, bringing with it hundreds of the most innovative personal care ingredients and an in-depth education programme featuring some of the world’s leading analysts, formulation … Read more
This year’s first ingredients show Cosmetagora was the launch pad for a large number of new anti-ageing and other helpful ingredients, study results and formulation concepts. This January, 175 exhibitors showed their latest ingredients developments to 4,700 predominantly French visitors, 500 more than in 2017. There were 20 more exhibitors than in the previous year. … Read more