International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
As a supplier of cosmetics active ingredients, one of the fastest growing segments of the cosmetics ingredient market, Seppic has unveiled Wesource, a dedicated brand to gather all its cosmetics actives from plant-based chemistry, marine biotechnologies and botanical extraction. Wesource embodies the richness and diversity of Seppic cosmetic active ingredients and meets the needs expressed … Read more
In-Cosmetics 2018: Greentech presents glow boosters Greentech will present a variety of actives that perfectly serve this demand. In order to achieve a radiant glow, the skin needs to be healthy and must be able to fight all external aggressors. The company will show multiple ways to achieve this, based on the individual skin problems. … Read more
Ingredients | Dr Nora Schiemann from IMCD explains that holistic sun care requires not only sunscreens, SPF boosters, actives for protection against UV damage and the effects of UV, protection against infrared light but also water and salt water resistance, emollients and film formers, moisturisers and actives for skin cleansing.
Are you looking for inspiration? Then this selection of formulations for facial care & colour cosmetics, covering concepts for a broad variety of product categories, is just right for you. COS1802_37_Formulier.pdf
Sabic has acquired a 24.99% stake in Clariant, a global supplier in specialty chemicals. The acquisition of these stakes, which were previously held by White Tale and 40 North, makes Sabic the largest Clariant shareholder. As is customary in the industry, Clariant was informed of Sabic’s intention to acquire the shares prior to the transaction. … Read more
With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical … Read more
Hair is constantly exposed to a variety of stress factors. There is physical stress, such as blow drying as well as environmental stress factors like ROS, UV and pollution. In addition, there is chemical stress, which includes coloring and straightening. All of these different factors induce structural damage to the F-layer, the outermost protective layer … Read more
Interview | Dr William Johncock from Symrise talks about the latest findings in sun care and explains what solutions there are to meet them.
Eurofragance, a company specialising in fragrance design and creation, is entering the United States market by acquiring a majority shareholding in Fragrance Design, based in Atlanta (Georgia). Eurofragance, which already operates in the American market through a plant and creative centre in Mexico, is now entering the United States. Fragrance Design by Eurofragance will keep … Read more
For the 14th CosmeticBusiness, scheduled for 6 to 7 June 2018, all four halls at the MOC Munich will be in use for the first time. Further new features include the Colour Cosmetics exhibition section and the Distributors Lounge. Once again, this year over 400 exhibitors and represented companies will be taking part in CosmeticBusiness. … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, completed the project to expand its industrial facility in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, and increased production capacity by around 15 percent. This investment in the expansion of the plant was made to strengthen the group’s ability to serve industrial and consumer markets – not only in Mexico, but around the … Read more
In an effort to go one step further in the production of natural and sustainable personal care ingredients, German based IOI Oleo have developed a quality of MCT that is 100% coconut-based. Reacting to an increasing demand for non-palm based raw materials in the Personal Care industry IOI Oleo is offering 3 new coconut-based qualities … Read more
DSM has appointed Gareth Barker is appointed President DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients as of 1 January 2018. Dr. Gareth Barker, a British national with a doctorate from Oxford University joined Roche/DSM in 1993. From then until 2012 he held a variety of commercial and marketing positions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Costa … Read more
Saudi’s vibrant beauty industry has been underlined by a new exhibition in Jeddah, offering global suppliers of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances a new pathway to the Middle East’s largest beauty and personal care market. The launch of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 comes as consumer and professional spending on beauty and wellbeing continues … Read more
Sebaceous glands help the skin stay moist and protect it against external influences such as harsh weather, pollution, and microbial assaults: The oily or waxy matter that these microscopic, exocrine glands secrete – called sebum – lubricates and softens the skin and hair. At NYSCC Cosmetic Congress, BASF Care Creations and the Cell Therapy Research … Read more
Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation. "Beauty Sleep" is important Sleep deprivation has been called a “silent epidemic”, and the beauty industry is jumping in to help tackle this crisis. Bath … Read more
DSM has acquired Amyris Brasil and has established a long-term manufacturing partnership for Amyris’s high-volume products. About DSM DSM delivers solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and … Read more
KLK announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kolb Distribution AG had on December 11 entered into an agreement with Elementis plc to acquire Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN), located in Delden, the Netherlands. Completion of the sale, which is subject to completion of employee consultation processes, receipt of regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, is … Read more
DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit, one of the industry’s leading suppliers to the personal care, home care and fine fragrance markets, has appointed Gaelle Bathany as Director Sustainability for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. The company is committed to meeting sustainability challenges as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration … Read more
