AkzoNobel: Intended acquisition of BASF’s Industrial Coatings business
AkzoNobel to strengthen Performance Coatings business with intended acquisition of BASF’s Industrial Coatings business
Ingredients
Clariant: Care Chemicals sales rise by 4 %
In 2015, in Care Chemicals sales in local currencies were up 4 %, reaching CHF 1.445 billion. Adjusted for the portfolio change, on a like-for-like basis, growth in local currency was 6 % year-on-year. Fourth quarter 2015 Care Chemicals reported sales of CHF 370 million up only 3 % in local currencies impacted by a … Read more
Formulation: Revitalizing Sensations Shower and Shave (Akzo Nobel)
Smooth Sensations Shower and Shave is the ideal 2-in-1 body wash and shave gel. This multi-functional system provides gentle cleansing and silky-smooth shaving in one simple step. As a body wash, the formulation features ELFAN® AT 84G surfactant as the basis of a mild, yet effective surfactant system. HYDROVANCE® moisturizing agent conditions skin without leaving … Read more
Formulation: Easi Rinse Facial Polish (Alfa Chemicals)
A thick transparent facial exfoliator which instantly transforms into a milk as soon as water is added making it easy to wash off, leaving the skin soft and hydrated. COS1603_ForAlfa1.pdf
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in-cosmetics 2016: inspiring the next generation of personal care products
Leading personal care ingredients event returns to Paris from 12-14 April 2016 Having achieved consistent growth over the last decade, the global market for cosmetics and personal care products shows no signs of abating. According to estimates, its value is expected to reach US$500bn by 2020 – growth of between 3.5 and 4.5 percent every … Read more
Four guaranteed ingredients for baby care
Baby care products have to be safe. Sederma has now performed all the required toxicological tests on four selected active ingredients: Aqualance, NG Shea Unsaponifiable, Venuceane and Hairspa. In addition to these safety data the cosmetovigilance data of these products have been available on the market for 10 years. Adapted to the immature baby’s skin, … Read more
Biesterfeld: Bettina Heick named as Marketing Manager Cosmetics
Bettina Heick, 36, has been appointed as Marketing Manager for the Cosmetics division at Biesterfeld Spezialchemie. In this position, she will be responsible for the strategic and technical development of international cosmetics activities. Bettina Heick, a business graduate, received a “Diploma of Cosmetic Science” from the Society of Cosmetic Scientists two years ago. She joined … Read more
Mini-factory for personalised skin care
After a detailed skin profiling, SuperFlex, a modular mini-factory, manufactures personalised and environmentally-friendly skin care products on the spot at low cost. The detailed skin profiling comprises measuring TEWL (transepidermal water loss), viscoelasticity, sebum content, skin surface pH value, skin colouration and skin humidity. Dr Lars Rüther, Head of Laboratory, at Dermatest, Münster, Germany, explains … Read more
Greentech: UV-bodyguard for epidermal stem cells
With a 4-step approach, the active ingredient Soliberine from Greentech protects against ageing and photoageing effects and protects the dermis components from UV-induced oxidative stress. COS1602_Greentech.pdf
Mintel Database: Sun Care Products
Mintel-Experts present innovative Sun Care products from the new products database:Never Miss a Spot Self Tanner Body Mist Light, Day Essence Gel UV SPF 50+/PA++++, UV Sun Fluid SPF 50+/PA+++, Mineral UV Serum Milk SPF 50+/PA++++, Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 PA++++ and UVA & UVB Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 COS1602_26_Mintel.pdf
Impag: Inspiring with passion
In an interview with COSSMA, Remo Bernardi, CEO of Impag, not only points out 2016’s hottest personal care trends. He also explains in this interview what strategy to expect from the company in the future. COS1602_56_Impag.pdf
Colour Cosmetics Formulations by Covestro
With 2014 sales of EUR 11.7 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. With Baycusan®, Covestro offers a product range liquid-aqueous dispersion and liquid alcoholic solutions based … Read more
Sun care: US with a gap in UVA protection
Uli Osterwalder, Senior Marketing Manager Sun Care from BASF, talks about regional regulatory differences in the field of UV filters, efficient UVA und UVB filters, global formulation trends and the latest global skin cancer statistics. COS1602_16_OsterwaldSun.pdf
Powerful protection from air pollution
Air pollution causes skin ageing. Here we outline the importance of the proteasome to avoid premature ageing caused by air pollutants. Stefan Hettwer, PhD, R&D Manager Cosmetic Actives at Rahn, Switzerlands, presents new solutions for cosmetics. COS1602_RahnReferences.pdf
Formulations Facial Care & Colour Cosmetics
This time our selection of formulations not only tackles facial care but also comprises colour cosmetics. Normally we do not find much choice when it comes to formulations for men. However, Zchimmer & Schwarz’s Triple Action Shaving Power Lotion for Men approaches a regular guideline formulation in a creative fashion. This PEG-free light lotion can … Read more
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VENUCEANE™ – Protection against UV- and IR-induced free radicals
Nowadays it is recognized that a high amount of the harmful effects to skin are due to molecular species known as “free radicals” or radical oxygen species (ROS). As this leads to a premature ageing of the skin the demand for antioxidant agents is getting more and more important. The necessity to protect oneself against … Read more
Azelis: New position for Dr. Daniela Weisheit
Dr Daniela Weisheit has been appointed as Regional Business Manager Personal Care for the DACH region. She joined in April 2010 as Sales Manager DACH. Azelis Personal Care is a leading distributor for innovative ingredients and inventive application solutions in personal care, cosmetics, fragrance and fragrance ingredients.
Cosmetagora: Croda’s Ice Cream Emulsion scoops new prize
Croda won the Cosmetagora Coup de Coeur formulation award for 2016 organised by the French Cosmetic Society in Paris in January 2016. The formulation theme was Surprise Us and Croda impressed the judges with its Ice Cream Emulsion which provides a unique appealing visual texture, a light and cooling sensation during application and prolongs skin … Read more
Gattefosse: Azelis new distributor in Turkey
Gattefossé has appointed Azelis as their new distributor for Personal Care in Turkey, effective 1st January 2016. Azelis has a longstanding relationship with Gattefossé for both Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals, supported by joint formulation and development work. Thanks to this strong partnership, our mandate has now been extended from Russia, Poland, CEE and Balkans, to … Read more
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Cornelius examines new oils for the face, hair and body
When choosing cosmetics, consumers are looking for products that are multi- purpose and deliver greater value, whether that is improving skin texture, volumising hair or simply offering improved convenience. One of the huge hits of 2015 was Clarins Lip Oil, containing hazelnut and jojoba oils for their softening and nourishing properties, as well as two … Read more