International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Merck, a global science and technology company, opened its new application laboratory for the Performance Materials business sector in Shanghai, China. The expanded Technology Application Network China (TANC) underscores the company’s leading position in pigments and functional materials. It marks the continuation of a 20-year commitment of supplying materials and application technology services to China … Read more
DSM and Nanjing Cosmos Chemical have established an exclusive strategic partnership to produce the UV filters Parsol Max and Parsol Shield. The collaboration enables DSM to offer the largest portfolio of UV filters in the world. It also ensures a competitive supply chain for these products as well as expansion capabilities sufficient to meet growing … Read more
Cosmetic claims are a complex topic. Which ones are legal and when do they go too far? Read more in our COSSMA interview with Dr Gerd Mildau, Head of the Cosmetics Central Laboratory, Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Karlsruhe, Germany. COSSMA: How did the product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest come to the conclusion that … Read more
According to physicist & mathematician Freeman Dyson “The great advances in science usually result from new tools rather than from new doctrines”. Givaudan Active Beauty has inaugurated in Pomacle, France, its new Skin Expertise Technical Center designed to further accelerate cosmetic research and development projects. This 100 square meters biology platform combines genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, … Read more
Symrise having achieved its sustainability goals ahead of schedule in 2016, the Holzminden-based company is setting itself ambitious goals once again in order to meet the demands of international climate researchers and to comply with the resolutions of the UN Climate Conference COP 21 in Paris. The Science Based Targets initiative by Carbon Disclosure Project … Read more
According to Anne Mette Olesen, AAK’s Chief Marketing Officer responsible for CSR, the company’s overall resource efficiency has improved significantly for a number of years and also in 2016. Energy consumption, calculated per produced unit, decreased by 6.1 percent despite a strategic decision to increase the production of highly refined products which, all other things … Read more
The presented facts about silicones attempt to balance a debate that focuses on exploiting the label ‘free from’ and on myths about the properties of cosmetic ingredients. Trend "Silicone-Free" The trend to market ‘silicone-free’ products is growing. But why is it that we suddenly want to replace tried and tested substances? After all, the truth … Read more
Iberchem’s new financial sponsor is Eurazeo, a European investment company. The transaction is set to benefit Iberchem in pursuing its expansion plan by enlarging its workforce as well as its R&D installations and production plant. It also strengthens the company’s will to extend its footprint in new markets, consolidate its operations on the existing ones … Read more
Drawing from her Cuban-American heritage, Elle Morris from the Clientist shares how beauty and the mindsets of racially diverse women are evolving in America. The Browning of America Beauty companies are trying to evolve their offerings as it is clear the average American consumer will no longer resemble the Western European beauty standard. By 2050, … Read more
At Cosmetic Business on the 21st and 22nd of June, more than 400 exhibitors and represented companies will be exhibiting their latest developments in the MOC Events Centre in Munich. Find out more in COSSMA’s preview article. Bomo Trendline: Duo Cosmetic Pen System Bomo Trendline, Hall 2, Stand C25, presents its Duo Cosmetic Pen System. … Read more
Strengthening hair is not the only hot topic in hair care. Find the latest ingredient solutions for this and other hair care issues in this article from COSSMA 6/2017. Fighting against dandruff, itching, dryness… Croda’s Apiscalp fights against dandruff, itching, dryness and hyperseborrhea to provide comfort to both an oily and dry scalp. Procapil supports … Read more
Novacap, a worldwide company in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, has acquired ID bio, a producer of natural ingredients for cosmetics. Novacap serves the cosmetics industry with essential ingredients used as preservatives, UV filters, exfoliants and fragrances. ID bio leverages its expertise in enzymatic extraction and purification to develop innovative active ingredients and botanical extracts. … Read more
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Lessonia appears as the European resource company for sheet masks, offering customized but also standard solution to answer to various brands projects, from selective to mass market. Materials: 20 different materials available for masks and eye patches: Non-woven, lyocell, bio cellulose, black oak charcoal, stretching, liace, hydrogel… Packaging: sachets, blisters, boxes, displays are available with … Read more
In what way do air pollutants damage the skin? And how can this be prevented? Meike Streker, Cosmetic Scientist, Consultant and Lecturer at University of Hamburg Cosmetics Sciences in Hamburg, Germany, gives details in her article in COSSMA 5/2017. 2010: First study on air pollution and skin quality Since Dr Andrea Vierkötter et al. published … Read more
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In the continuity of the Matrixyl® inside range, Matrixyl® Morphomics™ is a newly discovered anti-wrinkle matrikine® that took advantage of the latest scientific technologies and Sederma’s expertise in both peptide research and claim substantiation to offer the best in skin rejuvenation. Inspired by the diversity of collagen cross-linking in the human body tissues, Sederma R&D … Read more
Clariant and Huntsman have combined in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis1, the combination of both companies will create a global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise … Read more
Eurofragance, a specialist in fragrance design and creation, is captivating visitors at Beautyworld Middle East (BWME) in Dubai with " Scents∞ is a customised fragrance concept that has been developed for the perfumery, home and personal care sectors. Fragrances in this collection have been created by the perfumers Julia Rodriguez and Olaf Larsen. The fragrance … Read more
Givaudan laid the foundation for a new fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore, thus demonstrating their ongoing commitment to invest in high growth markets. Gilles Andrier, CEO, said: “This investment is another step towards achieving our 2020 strategy ambitions. Consumers in high growth markets are increasing their demand for encapsulation technologies for their favourite fragranced products. … Read more
The introductory session on May 12th featured new technologies. Mathias Bonmarin from ZHAW Winterthur showed that a new small and connected device can be used to measure human skin properties using transient temperature measurement. Jorgen Gade Hyldgaard, Hygade, explained how find alternative natural ingredients with the help of a technology based on solubility parametres. The … Read more
Interview | Beauty Forward II is the second edition of Clariant’s insights into trends, related consumer profiles and the company’s formulation inspirations, designed to help speed-to-market strategies and stay one step ahead of the competition.