Avantor and Nusil Technology plan merger

Avantor™ Performance Materials and NuSil™ Technology LLC, both portfolio companies of New Mountain Capital LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to merge. This merger will create the global leader in ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology markets, as the demand for such materials grows due to technological advances, market expansion and the … Read more

Cargill appoints industry expert Tony Jaillot to continue its ambitious growth plans in the personal care market

Cargill announced that Tony Jaillot has joined the company to lead its ambitious personal care business as Global General Manager. Jaillot comes to Cargill with more than 20 years of experience in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Before joining Cargill he served in a number of leadership roles at personal care ingredient companies such … Read more

Henkel, BASF and Solidaridad support a sustainable palm oil industry

When renewable raw materials such as palm oil and palm kernel oil are used, the main focus is on economic, environmental and social impacts along the entire supply chain – from field to shelf. Small farms produce around 40 percent of the world’s palm and palm kernel oil. An important question for the oil producing … Read more

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Discover Sederma´s Cosmos approved actives

Won’t be long until COSMOS – The COSMetic Organic Standard comes fully into force in January 2017 This standard has been developed by several associations (BDIH, Germany; COSMEBIO & ECOCERT, France; ICEA, Italy and SOIL ASSOCIATION, UK) to determine common requirements and definitions for organic and/or natural cosmetics at European and international level. By the … Read more

Symrise: Scent & Care with 22 % sales increase in first half

Scent & Care increased its sales by 22 % (local currency: 27 %) to € 667.8 million (H1 2015: € 546.5 million). The segment benefited in particular from high capacity utilization in its fragrance and cosmetic ingredients activities and from strong demand for menthol. Portfolio effects, such as the integration of Pinova, contributed € 110.5 … Read more

Hallstar acquires Oléos

Hallstar, a specialty chemistry company based in Chicago, has acquired bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. Located in Montpellier, France, Oléos’s proprietary oleo eco-extraction technology produces 100 percent natural, sustainable and clinically proven bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications including anti-aging qualities, dark spot diminishment and skin whitening. “Oléos’s capabilities and technology will enhance Hallstar’s technology platform with … Read more

Princess Leia – The Cinnamon Buns Styler (Azelis)

Contains HONEYBEE MOISTURE COMPLEX:  Hydrating Honey Active for Soft Skin & Hair combines the benefits of quaternized honey with trimethylglycine (Betaine). The quaternization of honey makes it non-sticky and enhances its moisturizing efficacy. Betaine is an well-established including an ability to regular water in cells, stimulate cellular ATP production, promote collagen production and improve the … Read more

High VOC Volumizing Spray (Ashland)

Contains Advantage AC P Polymer which acts as an anti-static agent. Possesses film forming and binding properties. It provides a strong, long-lasting effect on hair. This copolymer has very good propellant tolerance and is ideal for use in aerosol spray systems. Cos1608_Ashland.pdf

Miracle Split End Mender Serum (Croda)

Need a miracle to fix your split ends? Apply this leave-on smoothing serum to the ends of your hair for split end repair and shine with a perceivable, long-lasting effect. Crodabond™ CSA seals lifted, damaged cuticles and repairs split ends with a long lasting, consumer-perceivable effect that will leave hair looking and feeling smoother. COS1608_Croda.pdf

Self-resurfacing hair jelly (DKSH)

Contains ExpertGel® EG 412 from the ExpertGel® range of polymers that behave as a liquid at ambient temperature and gelifies when the temperature increases. ExpertGel® EG 412 has a gelation temperature under 15°C and below 21°C. COS1608_DKSH.pdf

Crystal Shine Hair Therapy (Hallstar)

Indulge you hair with our Crystal Shine Hair Therapy! A simple spray onto your hair and they will recover their healthy and shiny  look. Liquid crystals created by Olivem® LV Flex take care of light feel and moisturizing while Biochemica® Argan Shine delivers  superior shine to the hair tresses, without silicones. COS1608_Hallstar.pdf