The former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is today being relaunched as Nouryon. The move follows the recent acquisition of the business by The Carlyle Group and GIC and marks the company’s transition to becoming an independent, global specialty chemicals leader. “Launching our new company is a significant milestone to add to our proud history and we … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, has entered a partnership with PT Martina Berto, Tbk (Martina Berto), a manufacturer of cosmetic products and herbal medicine based in Indonesia under the Martha Tilaar Group to get access to unique South East Asia plants and algae, with potential to explore and invent new sustainable solutions globally. … Read more
Hélène de Clermont-Gallerande from Chanel Parfums Beauté explains what ingredients to use for lipstick creation, how to create a glossy or matte lipstick and how to avoid the sweating phenomenon.
Established in 1978, Faber-Castell Cosmetics is a global private label cosmetic manufacturer focusing on colour cosmetics and nail care.This year’s 40th anniversary of Faber-Castell Cosmetics is an important milestone for this division which is part of a Group active in pencils and pens that dates back to 1761. In an interview Countess Mary Von Faber-Castell … Read more
Omya, a global supplier of calcium carbonates, has developed a new generation of recrystallised mineral particles for use in decorative cosmetic applications. Using a patented technology, the company has created a novel mineral composition, branded under the Omyaskin name. The new advanced structure offers greater porosity and a larger surface area, which allows the particles … Read more
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This year Covestro presents its sustainable solutions with biodegradable polymers and bio-based product line: Baycusan®eco. This new naturally derived ingredient line offers high-performance properties and acts as film forming agents for hair, sun/skin and makeup applications. Curious? Come and visit us at our booth #E100! Film formers and sensory additive for innovative & high-performance cosmetic … Read more
Seppic and Ecovia Renewables have entered into a partnership to develop and market high-performing, biobased and biodegradable polymers. Due to growing environmental awareness and increasing focus on health and wellness, consumers are looking more and more for natural and sustainable products. Seppic and Ecovia Renewables are partnering to offer high-performance and environmental-friendly ingredients to manufacturers … Read more
Events | What new findings were brought to light at the latest SCC’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase in New York? Dr Karl Lintner from Kal’Idées gives a concise synopsis of the key take-home messages.
The eyes are one of the first areas where age-related signs and tiredness become noticeable, with the appearance of eyebags and dark circles. Baggy eyes are mostly related to the ageing process itself. However, other factors such as gender, high body mass index and smoking also have an impact. Gender in particular is believed to … Read more
Shiseido Americas, the company’s consolidated subsidiary and regional headquarters for Americas, has acquired Giaran, an award winning, data driven company with technology in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, to transform the consumer experience and take personalised beauty to the next level. Founded in 2016 from a research lab spinoff within Synergetic Media Learning Laboratory (SMILE Lab) … Read more
Fujian Kuncai Material Technology and NCD Ingredients agreed to distribute effect pigments and fillers for the cosmetics industry in Germany and Austria. Thus, NCD Ingredients fulfills the goals of its growth strategy and expands its product portfolio. In the future NCD will proactively serve customers in both decorative cosmetics and personal care with more than … Read more
AmSilk, the supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers, and Interpolymer/Zschimmer & Schwarz, the Germany-based global polymer manufacturer, have strengthened their longtime cooperation with a strategic partnership. Interpolymer will take care of the production of the new hybrid polymer emulsion Silktran 5621 developed together with AmSilk. As part of the partnership, Interpolymer will manage its worldwide distribution … Read more
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Long-term protection with no sticky hands and no itchy skin? Our film former Baycusan® C 1004 allows formulating very water-resistant and sand-resistant emulsions. It combines safe and easy application with comfortable long-term protection – for children that enjoy beach and water all day long! Curious? Visit us at SEPAWA 18-20 October, booth A119! Covestro has … Read more
HCP – with the support of controlling shareholder Baring Private Equity Asia –has acquired a 100% stake in Rusi Cosmetic from Klaus Sindel and other asset-/share-holders. Rusi will provide the core HCP manufacturing platform in Europe and its commercial and operations functions will be fully and seamlessly integrated into HCP. Rusi’s President will report directly … Read more
Inolex expands its alternative preservation portfolio with the addtion of Lexgard O-LO to its Lexgard series. Lexgard-LO is a low odour alternative to caprylyl glycol and is ideal for beauty brands interested in alternative preservation targeting a consumer segment with odour-sensitivity. A multifunctional bacteriostatic agent, this ingredient can be used as an alternative to traditional … Read more
Croda International, supplier of speciality chemicals has acquired Enza Biotech, a research enterprise established as a spin-out company from Lund University in Sweden. Enza Biotech was founded in 2012 by researchers at Lund University with the aim to develop the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry. Through this acquisition, Enza Biotech’s patented technology … Read more
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High-pressure foam analysis: targeted enhancement of foam-aided methods for oil production With its High Pressure Foam Analyzer – HPFA KRÜSS GmbH is launching the world’s first measuring instrument for the simultaneous capture of foam height and foam structure under high pressure. The HPFA is intended primarily for the tertiary oil production sector, where foams boost … Read more
Elkem announces the integration of two Chinese entities into the Elkem group, as well as the renaming of Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones. As part of Elkem’s growth strategy the company assumes responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two plants have previously been owned … Read more
Forum Cosmeticum 2017, a joint event held by the Swiss SCC, the German DGK and the Austrian GÖCH, started on May 11 with a session focussing on anti-ageing. The keynote presentation by Collin Ewald (ETH) revealed the latest anti-ageing theories, concepts and molecular strategies to maintain collagens. He showed that repairing and regenerating the ECM … Read more
The selfie generation is helping to drive up sales of cosmetics, according to figures from IRI, a provider of big data and predictive analytics for retailers and suppliers. Driven by the desire to share images on social media, the trend for face sculpting or contouring, and for thick, flawless eyebrows has led to a huge … Read more
