Symrise has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, the French premium natural ingredients house for fragrances headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse region. Floral Concept now becomes part of Symrise’s Fragrance division. Following the July announcement, completion marks the next step in Symrise’s ONE Symrise strategy and … Read more
The company has appointed new CEO, Tiina Bensky, whose 20 years of experience in the beauty industry includes senior roles with brands like L’Oréal, Clarins, and Lumene. Bensky will lead the development of the company’s portfolio of natural, wood-based active ingredients derived from upcycled birch bark from Nordic forest industry side streams. www.innomost.com
La Rosée, a leading French natural cosmetics company, has selected Berry Global to co-develop an exclusive and innovative refillable stick for its popular best-selling déodorant. The pack needed to be watertight, offer convenience and ease of use for the consumer, and be aesthetically pleasing to maintain brand image. www.berryglobal.com
The company introduces Sunnyworld, a global concept created to recognize the importance of sunscreen as an essential element of the skincare routine. It is a set of prototypes that combines natural and synthetic functional ingredients like ‘Kelco-Care’ diutan gum, ‘November’ CS polymer, ‘Glucate’ SS emulsifier, ‘Carbopol’ Ultrez 30 polymer, ‘Hydramol’ TGL ester, ’Sunhancer’ Eco SPF … Read more
The company’s offers a new ‘Herbasol’ Plant Water product range, a versatile selection of plant waters optimised for cosmetic use. This product line embodies the full power of plant ingredients (100 % natural, high proportion of plant component, short INCI), and combines that with a transparent, odorless appearance that is easy to incorporate in a … Read more
Medicinal plants are an important ingredient for skin care. The following plants were chosen for Weleda’s Skin Food series one century ago: marigold (Calendula officinalis), camomile (Chamomilla recutita), wild pansy (Viola tricolor), and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). This article presents an anthroposophical understanding of this plant composition. Part one (published in COSSMA 4/2024) focused on marigold and carmomille, while this second part will highlight wild pansy and rosemary.
100% naturally derived, COSMOS conform, Bentone Hydroluxe 360, the new ingredient by Elementis, is a clay-based O/W emulsifier and stabiliser that offers an all-in-one solution for your next formulation challenge. The balanced composition of Bentone Hydroluxe 360 provides optimised formulation stability, excellent thermostability against high and low temperature challenges, superior suspension with a soft sensory … Read more
Sustainability has taken on new importance in the beauty industry in recent years as manufacturers seek to respond to growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical products, moving away from traditional sources often linked with environmental concerns. Biotechnologyenabled novel ingredients could meet the demand for sustainable solutions in personal care.
Previously known for rebalancing women’s intimate flora, Calybiota Bio reinforces its “well-being” focus with new results for the axillary flora! According to new studies, the prebiotic & microbiome-friendly active ingredient reduces VOCs. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are responsible for bad axillary odors. By reducing their production, Calybiota Bio acts in favor of an anti-odor effect. … Read more
Clariant is debuting CycloRetin, a natural skincare active. Found in prince ginseng, CycloRetin activates the benefits offered by retinol while being naturally gentle. It’s heterophyllin B molecule is a groundbreaking cyclic peptide that enhances skin matrix production, improving collagen and reducing signs of aging. With efficacy comparable to retinol and bakuchiol, CycloRetin supports youthful skin … Read more
Lipoid Kosmetik has achieved success at the 22nd annual BSB Innovation Awards in 2024. In the category of Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Actives, the latest product launch, BakuLipid, a blend of the plant-derived retinol alternative bakuchiol and unsaturated phospholipids, won the 3rd prize. Additionally, the new product PhytoSolve Astaxanthin secured the 3rd prize in the Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Functionals and … Read more
Pepha-Tight CB is DSM’s biotechnology innovation to harnesses the many benefits of lab-grown algae for healthy looking skin. Lab-grown alternatives like microalgae are the next frontier in Blue Beauty, going beyond green to meet demand for natural and sustainable personal care solutions without compromising on efficacy. This personal care ingredient delivers both immediate and longlasting … Read more
During in-cosmetics Global in Paris, BASF’s Personal Care business unit was awarded four times for innovative ingredients. The in-cosmetics Global Award in the category “Kenvue Trusted Science Award” went to BASF recognizing innovative and effective modern ingredients which consumers can count on everyday. At the same time the 2024 Innovation Prize by the German consulting … Read more
The demise of The Body Shop has come as a major surprise. The iconic brand was a trailblazer with its range of natural cosmetics and ethical endeavours. The business has gone into administration with 82 of its 197 UK stores closing. Parts of this international business have already been sold off. Others, like that in France, Belgium and the US have declared bankruptcy.
Simply adding organic ingredients to a formula doesn’t necessarily make them organic. These guidelines help to find out if a formulation truly can be seen as organic and what can be done to create more organic formulas from the start.
Roquette Beauté, introduces its new ingredient, Beauté by Roquette ST 320, INCI Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, to the cosmetics market. With Beauté by Roquette ST 320, Roquette Beauté meets the demand of consumers for natural-based cosmetic products, that combine efficacy and pleasurable sensorial experiences. As an easy-to-use thickener, it allows high flexibility in formulating stable cosmetics … Read more
In the ever-evolving cosmetic landscape, one ingredient has steadily gained prominence for its nourishing benefits and naturalness: shea butter. However, ethical sourcing of shea remains a challenge as millions of African women and their families depend on the industry for a living. A new project by Bremen-based oil supplier Henry Lamotte Oils focuses on ethical shea sourcing – improving the lives of African women while helping cosmetic companies achieve their sustainability goals.
Issue 04 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Clean & Organic:Trends in ingredients for natural cosmetics Manly: Myths and facts about men care Mindful:About the future of personal care Get an e-paper subscription Issue 04 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a powerful broad spectrum, citrus-based antimicrobial that can be used during product manufacturing to extend product shelf life and protect personal care formulations against microbial contamination. Professional Strength GSE possesses strong antiseptic, germicidal, antibacterial, fungicidal and anti-viral properties, and it also acts as an antioxidant. The extract is … Read more
The demanding cosmetic beauty trend for natural ingredients is growing and is perceived as the key to healthy and vibrant results. Propelling this trend forward, Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V. has introduced its “KSG-45 Alkyl Modified Silicone Elastomer Gel” in which alkyl-modified silicone is crosslinked with silicone. Most notably, the silicone elastomer gel is swollen with … Read more
