International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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Omya will distribute KCC Silicones in Switzerland and Austria, opening up a whole range of new business opportunities for both companies. KCC will leverage Omya’s leading excellence in specialty chemicals, whilst Omya gains the support of one of the world’s fastest growing primary silicone manufacturers, with great ambitions for expansion over the coming years. “With … Read more
The claims, as well as the products, that we see and hear about from the cosmetics and home care sectors are an accurate reflection of current social trends. Angela Kleiner, marketing manager at Croda GmbH, shows how these trends manifest themselves and how, today and in the future, what type of product positioning will help … Read more
What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. photo: Udo … Read more
NaTrue (The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association) combined its annual membership assembly with an Open Session to discuss Fragrance Allergens – Fear vs. Facts? Moritz Aebersold, NaTrue President, pointed out to what extent the December 2011 SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) opinion on fragrance allergens is a challenge to the natural and organic … Read more
IMCD Group has acquired all shares of Jan Dekker International, a highly reputable distributor of personal care and food ingredients. Headquartered in Wormerveer, the Netherlands, Jan Dekker has 64 staff and sales offices in France, Germany, Poland, UK and Spain. In addition, it runs two laboratories, one in The Netherlands and one in France. The … Read more
Cremer Oleo, Europe’s manufacturer of oleochemical speciality esters, assumed control of the operations of the Witten facilities from the Sasol Group on 1.3.2012. The MCT oils under the brand names CremerCoor and Miglyol find widespread use in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics segments. Cremer Oleo has achieved a unique position as the world’s only manufacturer … Read more
Takasago has decided to invest in the Indian market and establish a production facility in an industrial complex in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian flavoring and fragrance market is expected to experience a high level of growth, in the area of beverage and confection flavoring, fragrances used for cosmetics and toiletries. With the new location, … Read more
We are more and more often seeing cosmetic products entering the market and proudly announcing which traditional ingredients are no longer included. When does it make sense to replace controversial ingredients, and when does it not? photo: Frei Öl
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials expands its manufacturing facility and application development center in Chennai, India. Spanning more than 15 acres, the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2009, focuses on manufacturing high-end specialty silicones to serve the growing needs of customers in India, the Middle East and … Read more
Dr. Silke Granzow puts forward some different types of marketing claims and explains when, and how, a claim must be justified in line with the requirements of the cosmetics directive. photo: Foto: Tatiana Shebelova, flickr.com
As part of its growth strategy, Symrise AG is focusing on emerging markets and rapidly growing market segments in 2012. In this context the Company recently finalized two acquisitions and a strategic partnership. Symrise purchased the Brazilian activities of fragrance manufacturer Belmay and will transfer these to its own site. Symrise is also strengthening its … Read more
Merck and Azelis have entered into a distribution agreement for cosmetic raw materials from Merck. According to the agreement, Merck will grant the marketing rights for its cosmetic raw materials in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to Azelis, a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer … Read more
Hair care products should do more than just clean the hair, they should also protect the hair and keep it healthy – despite the harmful effects of styling, UV radiation, perms, and frequent tinting or colouring. Fanelie Jaeglé of IMCD explains why the Vegetamide products with Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolized Protein (CDHP) from Seiwa Kasei have … Read more
A comparison of cosmetic oils Dr. Matthias Hauser presents two studies in which the skin penetration and occlusive properties of vegetable oils and paraffin oil were compared with the help of in vivo methods. All oils penetrate only into the upper layers of the stratum corneum, enhance moisture retention, allow the skin to breathe and … Read more
Air Products has acquired Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, a company active in the development of cosmetic actives and delivery systems for the European personal care industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rovi Cosmetics has 18 employees and provides targeted and differentiated delivery systems that enable personal care formulators’ performance and label claims in their … Read more
Ashland, a global supplier in specialty chemical solutions for consumer and industrial markets, completed its acquisition of privately owned International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. The purchase was an all-cash transaction for $3.2 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments for changes in net working capital and … Read more
A unique active substance makes it possible Beiersdorf, working together with the company Exsemine, have isolated an extract with a particularly high arctiin content from the biologically cultivated Arctium lappa nuda. When included in a cosmetic formulation and applied on a regular basis, the burdock fruit extract achieves visible wrinkle reduction in vivo.photo: Beiersdorf
Considering the diverse needs and demands of today’s global market, for manufacturers to succeed it is essential to offer innovative products that combine perceivable performance, such as conditioning properties, repair effects and sensorial benefits. Formulators also need to take different hair types into consideration – Asian consumers, for example, have different needs from hair care … Read more
DSM Nutritional Products have re-launched their bio-active ingredient Argan Oil for hair and skin care products – this time with organic certification from Ecocert* and NaTrue*. This 100%-natural ingredient has been demonstrated in tests to give hair a more silky shine than that offered by market-leading shampoo and conditioner formulations. photo: DSM
The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamins. In 1912, a scientist named Casimir Funk coined the term “vitamins” to describe bioactive substances essential for human and animal health. In the years that followed, a series of scientific breakthroughs were made that identified 13 vitamins and explored many of their functions … Read more