Refreshing Massage Butter (Naturochim)

This butter is altogether melting and refreshing thanks to the PREMIUM ORGANIC COCONUT BUTTER and allows a long playtime massage while keeping the formula stable. The NAT SUNFLOWER WAX is responsible for the stability of the formula. Combined with oils, it makes crystalline gel network at a low percentage. It does not alter the sensory … Read more

Smoothing Body Powder (AkzoNobel)

This body powder has an elegant and silky feel upon skin application. DRY-FLO® TS starch is an aluminum-free aesthetic modifier that improves spreadability and creates a smooth and powdery after-feel. TAPIOCA PURE starch is another type of aesthetic enhancer which provides a soft, cushioned skin feel. COS1605_ForAkzo.pdf

PEG-Free Apricot Cleansing Jam (Lubrizol)

This paraben-free shower gel has a thick jam-like texture and is formulated without PEG-modified surfactants. It contains botanical extract Actiphyte® of Apricot GL. Carbopol®* Aqua SF-2 polymer provides efficient thickening and suspension of exfoliating scrubs as well as good clarity at low pH. Merquat™* 550PR polymer imparts a smooth, velvety feel and reduces tightness of … Read more

Blush Me Pink (Lonza)

Blush Me Pink is a petal-pink stain that plants a kiss of see-through tint on cheeks and lips. Gel Base BSM PE guarantees that the color stays put and adds to the luxurious feel. Planell Oil ensures lip and cheek suppleness. This lightweight, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide sheer color as well as subtle, … Read more

Vantage Specialty Ingredients Acquires Resources of Nature, South Plainfield, NJ

Vantage Specialty Ingredients successfully completed the acquisition of the net assets of Resources of Nature LLC (http://resourcesofnature.com/). This acquisition brings new complimentary product lines for Vantage Personal Care such as active ingredients, treated powders, dispersions, specialty pigments, emulsifiers and sensory ingredients. Resources of Nature has several unique platforms of technology as well as a trend … Read more

Dow Corning completes investment in manufacturing site

Dow Corning has completed a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends. "Evolving global consumer preferences, specific customer requirements and differing regional expectations are driving innovation and global growth in beauty and … Read more

EU’s approval for zinc oxide

Zinc oxide has entered officially into Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Zinc oxide – in both its nano and non-nano form – is now approved for use as a UV filter in cosmetics in Europe. “UV radiation is responsible for various physiological effects in the skin. These include sunburn, premature appearance of wrinkles … Read more

Actives: Natural skin radiance

Priti Vaidyanathan from Samilabs and Ajax Mohamed from Sabinsa presents the proven skin-lightening and anti-ageing effects of the plant-based ingredient Artonox. Healthy and nourished skin can be suc-cessfully brought out with safe and effective natural products. Owing to their history of traditional use, natural extracts enriched with active phytonutrients are an ideal choice. Traditional knowledge … Read more