International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Evonik now cooperates with the Colombian chemical company Disan in the Andean region. This new contract distributor for cosmetic products and services will take over support services for regional customers and key accounts in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, representing the full portfolio of the Personal Care Business Line of Evonik with the exception of silicones. … Read more
DSM Personal Care, a global provider of ingredients for beauty products, has chosen Euro Chemicals to serve as the new third-party distributor of the full range of DSM Personal Care products in the Philippines, effective from December 2015. The collaboration supports DSM’s aspiration to provide targeted personal care solutions in the Filipino market through a … Read more
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired a 30% share in Beraca Ingredientes Naturais, which assumed the Health & Personal Care Business of Sabará Químicos e Ingredientes S.A. Beraca is a player in natural and sustainable ingredients. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed. The two companies announced their intention to form … Read more
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The cold temperatures and harsh conditions of winter can wreak havoc on the skin.
Speciality ingredients distributor and manufacturer, Cornelius Group, examines the skincare products which help to avoid dryness and redness during the winter months and keep skin complexion radiant.
During the Winter skin sebum levels are reduced and Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) increases. Combined with a drop in skin moisturisation and elasticity, the result is dry, tight skin which requires intensive nourishment and a bit of tender, loving care.
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INCI NAME: Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine (and) Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Stearyl Alcohol (and) Lactic Acid.
Acquisition adds renewable ingredients to strengthen perfume creation capabilities
Ashland has fully integrated its research and development facilities across the globe to better support true-to-life consumer and clinical evaluations of its personal-care ingredient portfolio. Thus Ashland can measure the relative performance of its portfolio based on representative populations in major markets. “Moving clinical testing to the areas consumers will use our ingredients has been … Read more
Poland is one of the most dynamic cosmetics markets in Europe, with annual growth rates, to date, of three percent and a more than 100-year-old tradition of cosmetics production. The new CosmeticBusiness Poland, trade fair of the cosmetics supplying industry, which is to take place jointly with the HPCI CEE Exhibition and Conference Poland, established … Read more
Mibelle Biochemistry will be establishing its own Sales and Marketing division to service customers in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, their new customer-care center headed by Michael Birman, Commercial Director North America, will process orders, provide customer service support and coordinate US-based communications with the actives manufacturer based in Switzerland from January … Read more
Croda has unveiled new data addressing important African hair needs for healthier hair, anti-breakage, appropriate density, and ease of styling with its technology, Crodazoquat MCC, which delivers a complete multicultural conditioning solution for a broad range of hair types. This ingredient will help its customers overcome the challenges formulating for different ethnic hair types that … Read more
7,4861 cosmetics industry professionals from across Asia gathered in Bangkok from 3 – 5 November to source the latest ingredients at In-Cosmetics Asia as well as fragrances, testing, lab equipment and regulatory solutions as well as the latest trends driving consumer demand and impacting the industry in Asia. As well as a large pan-Asian audience, … Read more
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Actives for increasing skin hydration, for reducing wrinkles and for improving skin elasticity are much in demand. What if there would be one single active for all three claims? Sederma does have the solution – OPTIM HYAL™.
As of October 12, 2015, 83 oleochemical and 29 silicone based products of Evonik in Essen and Duisburg are complying with the Halāl requirements in accordance with the Islamic Law. The Ḥalāl Certificate is also accepted by JAKIM Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, MUIS Singapore, CICOT & HIT Thailand and other reputable Halāl authorities. "With this certification … Read more
Sales in the Scent & Care segment in the first nine months rose by 10 % to € 812.3 million (9M 2014: € 736.8 million). The main growth drivers were the aroma molecules and cosmetic ingredients business. At local currency, sales increased by 4 %. Scent & Care increased its EBITDA compared to the prior-year-period … Read more
LuxePack, the global packaging event broke records in terms of the number of exhibitors, the number of visitors, the number of launches and the international markets represented. The show attracted 8651 visitors – up 2% on last year – and with the opening of new exhibition spaces, 450 exhibitors – including 80 new exhibitors – … Read more
Candelilla wax (INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera) is the backbone of many stick formulations. It has a melting point of 68–73°C and forms remarkably hard oleogels with very small crystals. It provides high surface gloss and leads to shrinkage, which eases demolding. BUT what to do when it is not available? Due to very wet weather … Read more
INTERPOLYMER has been acquired by Zschimmer & Schwarz. By this transaction, INTERPOLYMER becomes part of a strong specialty chemicals manufacturer group while it’s legal presence in the market remains unchanged. Company founder, Norwin Wolff as well as Siegfried Gillich, Vice President Europe, see the acquisition as a sign of continuity: "With the family owned Zschimmer … Read more
20 years after the launch of CM-Glucan, Mibelle Biochemistry’s first active, the company invents a new version, CM-Glucan Forte.
At the occasion of in-cosmetics Asia 2015 Mibelle Biochemistry launched Vin-upLift, a fascinating active that instantly lifts the skin and reduces wrinkles. This natural ingredient is based on Swiss ice wine, a rare and very exclusive type of wine, which is made of naturally frozen grapes. For wine makers a risky procedure, as only the … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances, a g global creator of flavours, fragrances and cosmetic actives for consumer products, announced that its membership application for Together for Sustainability (TfS) has been finalized and accepted. IFF is the first flavours and fragrances company to join TfS and enters into a growing consortium of multi-national companies committed to ensuring … Read more