International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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
DreamScentz is a new patent-pending technology using the power of scent to optimise the quality of sleep. Based on the link between fragrance, positive mood states, and a proper night’s sleep, the company strives to thus provide solutions for people to sleep better across the world. In the company’s research on effects of odours on … Read more
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
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
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
Scent & Care, a division of Symrise, recorded sales of € 638.2 million in the first half of the year (H1 2016: € 667.8 million). The slight decrease was due to the strong sales in the previous year and the sale of Pinova’s industrial activities at the end of 2016. Adjusted for the Pinova portfolio … Read more
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 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
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
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A novelty of a natural antioxidant for cosmetic formulations and fragrances StoppOx® ensures high stability and safety of your perfumes and fragrances, oils and active ingredients and extends the minimum shelf lifedecisively. StoppOx® is a world novel natural antioxidant blend for cosmetic formulas and fragrances. It delivers high performance like synthetic AO especially in preventing … Read more
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Natural solution for an ultra soft skin feel and the ultimate silicone touch Skin feel and texture of an emulsion or opaque gel are considerably improved by low dosages of SENSOCEL® bc 20 bamboo powder. SENSOCEL® bc 20 creates a silicone touch on a natural basis. Natural cosmetics are still gaining high importance. Globally formulators … Read more
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Bioinspired by natural skin lipids Discover Emulsiphos® – a PEG free anionic O/W emulsifier particularly suitable for sensitive skin attested by a clinical skin tolerability study. The molecular structure of Emulsiphos® promotes the ability to form lamellar liquid crystals similar to skin lipids. By their nature, the liquid crystalline structures of such emulsions do not … Read more
Inolex has established a new sales office in Paris, France. The location, with its team of technical product and client servicing experts, will focus on delivering the company’s portfolio of industry-leading ingredients particularly in Alternative Preservation solutions and safe, natural ingredients in the beauty and personal care industry. Anais Alemagna who has joined the company … Read more
Croda International, supplier of speciality chemicals has acquired Enza Biotech, a research enterprise established as a spin-out company from Lund University in Sweden. Enza Biotech was founded in 2012 by researchers at Lund University with the aim to develop the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry. Through this acquisition, Enza Biotech’s patented technology … Read more
Merck, a global science and technology company, opened its new application laboratory for the Performance Materials business sector in Shanghai, China. The expanded Technology Application Network China (TANC) underscores the company’s leading position in pigments and functional materials. It marks the continuation of a 20-year commitment of supplying materials and application technology services to China … Read more
DSM and Nanjing Cosmos Chemical have established an exclusive strategic partnership to produce the UV filters Parsol Max and Parsol Shield. The collaboration enables DSM to offer the largest portfolio of UV filters in the world. It also ensures a competitive supply chain for these products as well as expansion capabilities sufficient to meet growing … Read more
Cosmetic claims are a complex topic. Which ones are legal and when do they go too far? Read more in our COSSMA interview with Dr Gerd Mildau, Head of the Cosmetics Central Laboratory, Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Karlsruhe, Germany. COSSMA: How did the product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest come to the conclusion that … Read more
According to physicist & mathematician Freeman Dyson “The great advances in science usually result from new tools rather than from new doctrines”. Givaudan Active Beauty has inaugurated in Pomacle, France, its new Skin Expertise Technical Center designed to further accelerate cosmetic research and development projects. This 100 square meters biology platform combines genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, … Read more
Symrise having achieved its sustainability goals ahead of schedule in 2016, the Holzminden-based company is setting itself ambitious goals once again in order to meet the demands of international climate researchers and to comply with the resolutions of the UN Climate Conference COP 21 in Paris. The Science Based Targets initiative by Carbon Disclosure Project … Read more
According to Anne Mette Olesen, AAK’s Chief Marketing Officer responsible for CSR, the company’s overall resource efficiency has improved significantly for a number of years and also in 2016. Energy consumption, calculated per produced unit, decreased by 6.1 percent despite a strategic decision to increase the production of highly refined products which, all other things … Read more