International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The Munich-based Wacker Group has expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site. With the new expansion stage, which came on stream in early January, the company is meeting the rising global demand for specialty fluids and silicone emulsions in the coatings, paper, textile, cosmetics and personal care industries. Functional silicone … Read more
Croda, a global speciality chemical company, re-launched of www.solaveil.com with new content and fresher design. Fundamental in supporting their Solaveil Physical Shield campaign to educate consumers about the importance of UV protection, the new website has been designed to provide a seamless experience on multiple platforms and is available in five different languages. With research … Read more
· Third effect pigment in the jewel series from Merck· Intense blue with the elegant brilliance of lapis lazuli· For glamorous eye shadows and nail polishes Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced today that it has introduced a new effect pigment for the cosmetics industry: Ronastar® Lapis Jewel. With its elegant blue, intense … Read more
Univar, a global chemical distributor, has expanded its long-standing European distribution agreement for The Dow Chemical Company’s Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France. Univar France is now marketing and selling the full range of Dow’s legacy Amerchol personal care specialty ingredients in the country, including: Ucare, Softcat and EcoSmooth Conditioning Polymers, Ucon Fluids, … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances, launched a new branding initiative based on the company’s 126-year legacy and ongoing commitment to discovery and pioneering firsts. As part of the corporate rebrand, the company unveiled a new website, purpose statement, visual identity and refreshed tone of voice, all of which will help to spotlight its vision, imagination and … Read more
Under the motto “A day with our best suppliers” the NIVEA manufacturer Beiersdorf opened the gates of its Research & Development for the first time in November as part of an internal fair for three longstanding strategic partners in the area of functional raw materials. The event was the kickoff of the new open innovation … Read more
Croda, manufacturer of speciality chemical ingredients enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has opened the expanded alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island in Singapore. The nearly £18 million capital investment will more than double the capacity at the site. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Dr. Nick Challoner, President of Croda Asia Pacific and the guest-of-honour, … Read more
Evonik now cooperates with the Colombian chemical company Disan in the Andean region. This new contract distributor for cosmetic products and services will take over support services for regional customers and key accounts in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, representing the full portfolio of the Personal Care Business Line of Evonik with the exception of silicones. … Read more
DSM Personal Care, a global provider of ingredients for beauty products, has chosen Euro Chemicals to serve as the new third-party distributor of the full range of DSM Personal Care products in the Philippines, effective from December 2015. The collaboration supports DSM’s aspiration to provide targeted personal care solutions in the Filipino market through a … Read more
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired a 30% share in Beraca Ingredientes Naturais, which assumed the Health & Personal Care Business of Sabará Químicos e Ingredientes S.A. Beraca is a player in natural and sustainable ingredients. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed. The two companies announced their intention to form … Read more
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The cold temperatures and harsh conditions of winter can wreak havoc on the skin.
Speciality ingredients distributor and manufacturer, Cornelius Group, examines the skincare products which help to avoid dryness and redness during the winter months and keep skin complexion radiant.
During the Winter skin sebum levels are reduced and Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) increases. Combined with a drop in skin moisturisation and elasticity, the result is dry, tight skin which requires intensive nourishment and a bit of tender, loving care.
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INCI NAME: Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine (and) Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Stearyl Alcohol (and) Lactic Acid.
Acquisition adds renewable ingredients to strengthen perfume creation capabilities
Ashland has fully integrated its research and development facilities across the globe to better support true-to-life consumer and clinical evaluations of its personal-care ingredient portfolio. Thus Ashland can measure the relative performance of its portfolio based on representative populations in major markets. “Moving clinical testing to the areas consumers will use our ingredients has been … Read more
Poland is one of the most dynamic cosmetics markets in Europe, with annual growth rates, to date, of three percent and a more than 100-year-old tradition of cosmetics production. The new CosmeticBusiness Poland, trade fair of the cosmetics supplying industry, which is to take place jointly with the HPCI CEE Exhibition and Conference Poland, established … Read more
Mibelle Biochemistry will be establishing its own Sales and Marketing division to service customers in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, their new customer-care center headed by Michael Birman, Commercial Director North America, will process orders, provide customer service support and coordinate US-based communications with the actives manufacturer based in Switzerland from January … Read more
Croda has unveiled new data addressing important African hair needs for healthier hair, anti-breakage, appropriate density, and ease of styling with its technology, Crodazoquat MCC, which delivers a complete multicultural conditioning solution for a broad range of hair types. This ingredient will help its customers overcome the challenges formulating for different ethnic hair types that … Read more
7,4861 cosmetics industry professionals from across Asia gathered in Bangkok from 3 – 5 November to source the latest ingredients at In-Cosmetics Asia as well as fragrances, testing, lab equipment and regulatory solutions as well as the latest trends driving consumer demand and impacting the industry in Asia. As well as a large pan-Asian audience, … Read more
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Actives for increasing skin hydration, for reducing wrinkles and for improving skin elasticity are much in demand. What if there would be one single active for all three claims? Sederma does have the solution – OPTIM HYAL™.
As of October 12, 2015, 83 oleochemical and 29 silicone based products of Evonik in Essen and Duisburg are complying with the Halāl requirements in accordance with the Islamic Law. The Ḥalāl Certificate is also accepted by JAKIM Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, MUIS Singapore, CICOT & HIT Thailand and other reputable Halāl authorities. "With this certification … Read more