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INOLEX Inc. New, Natural Emollients for Personal Care

INOLEX Inc.  has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber. The market for personal care esters is valued at over $500 million. The new succinate emollients are highly-versatile because of their sensory properties and outstanding ability to disperse pigments.  These fluids can be used in skin … Read more

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Kewpie: Hyabest® (S) LF-P: An Ideal Hyaluronic Acid for Skin-beauty Supplements

Since 1983,the Kewpie Corporation of Japan has been producing a wide range of Hyaluronic Acid products, along with its sodium salt. Through these efforts it has become one of the world’s leading producers, based on the products’ high degree of refinement and scientifically proven quality. Food grade Hyabest® (S) LF-P, developed specially for products that … Read more

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JFA Flock: Innovation is worth the effort

Ferdinand Fütterer, Managing Director at JFA Flock Applikationen GmbH, Germany, presents one of the most innovative companies working in flocking cosmetics applicators. JFA’s headquarters in Kuppenheim, Germany, near Baden-Baden, Germany, feature state-of-the-art production facilities. Mr. Fütterer points out the role of JFA as an international corporation working in the cosmetics industry. JFA provides the full … Read more

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Inolex Launches New, Natural Emollients for Personal Care Made with BioAmber Succinic Acid

Inolex, a leader in the development of innovative ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industries has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber. These succinate emollients have the highly appealing and differentiated sensory feel of silicone fluids, including feeling silky, powdery, light, dry and non-greasy … Read more

Seppic receives Pierre Potier Award

Seppic, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, is this year’s recipient of Pierre Potier Award for its Simulsol SL7 G innovation. The Pierre Potier Award singles out the innovations in the chemical industry that promote sustainable development. The Alkyl PolyGlucoside is a highly efficient bio-based hydrotrope* derived from natural plant sources. This product is … Read more

Sussex IMm buys North American cosmetic compact business from Albéa

Sussex IM, a provider of custom plastic injection molding solutions for multinational brand owners, has announced the purchase of the North American cosmetic compact business from the Albéa Group. The purchase includes reacquiring its internationally renowned Innovation Center, which offers customers innovation and product development expertise. In addition, it immediately gives SussexIM the autonomy to … Read more

Amway establishes Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Korea

Amway plans to establish an Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Seoul, South Korea, underscoring an increased global investment in research and development (R&D) and marketing strategies in China and southeast Asia. An extension of the company’s Growth Through Innovation business strategy, the center’s work is designed to bolster the position of Artistry, the prestige beauty … Read more

Powerful innovation management

Innovation and innovation management have been used as mantras by business leaders in all industries for a long time. But how can they be applied successfully? In spite of all the customer-focused approaches in today’s organizations, some do not even know who their customer is. This is why it is important to get out of … Read more

Peter Schäfer (IKW): The German Market for Personal Care and Cosmetics 2012

Peter Schäfer, Director General at IKW, talks about recent developments in the German market for personal care and cosmetics 2012. He points out why there was a decrease in turnover in the segments foot care and after- and pre shave products. Mr. Schäfer shows why there were significant increases in the shower and bath additives … Read more

Jenny Fleischer (Beiersdorf): Major characteristics of the new Nivea design

Jenny Fleischer, Global Head of Design Management at Beiersdorf, explains different aspecs of the packaging design relaunch for the "Nivea" brand. She explains why the company decided to change the design and where the inspiration for the new design came from. She also points out what is so special about the new flip top closure … Read more