International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Brenntag, the global distributor of chemicals, has signed an agreement to acquire Parkoteks Kimya San from Turkey. The Istanbul based distribution company offers a wide range of specialty chemicals products with particular focus on the personal care industry. Established in 1989, Parkoteks has grown from strong foundations and benefits from long-term and exclusive partnerships with … Read more
The number of ethical labelling schemes is proliferating in the cosmetics industry. Growing consumer demand for eco-labelled products is behind this trend, however Organic Monitor questions the long term implications. Most label developments have been in the natural and organic cosmetics market. There are now over 30 symbols and labels that represent natural and organic … Read more
On September 9, 2015, CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG has signed an agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) about the sale of its entire industrial business consisting of the production sites in Witten and Wittenberge and its associated business activities in Hamburg. IOIC oleochemical division based in Malaysia is … Read more
The more changes there are in the market for natural and organic cosmetics, the more important it becomes for individual brands to set themselves apart. Therefore this year´s Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference* will focus on the topic of brand management and today´s consumer expectations concerning natural and organic cosmetics. The Conference is held October … Read more
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It is well known that the solar filters, when applied to the skin for a prolonged period of time and in large areas of the body, are absorbed and may cause adverse effects.
DERMAHYAL® SUN M is a new photostabilizing and photoprotective system developed by I.RA. Istituto Ricerche Applicate. This innovative raw material is a gel of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of biotechnological origin in which sun filters are included, reducing their skin contact and absorption.
Gattefossé group expands its presence in India through the establishment of a technical centre of excellence. This new facility reinforces the activity of its affiliate, Gattefossé India, run by Sunil Bambarkar. This new office and technical centre is officially inaugurated on 11th September, 2015 with the presence of Jacques Moyrand, Gattefossé group Chairman, Agit Singh, … Read more
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Valerie Bicard-Benhamou from Merck will give a presentation on “Claim substantiation: An Overview on the Most Recent Methods for Investigating Efficacy of Cosmetic Actives Ingredients” during SEPAWA congress in Fulda on Friday, 16th of October.
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, chose its inaugural Sustainability Dialog on September 2, 2015 to announce new company-wide commitments. These included a commitment to zero-deforestation, an increasing focus on value chain collaboration, and continuous improvement of product portfolio on all sustainability levels. Clariant’s major announcements at the event included: • Commitment to sustainable … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier in specialty chemicals, has granted its EcoTain sustainability label to its GlucoTain range of sugar-based surfactants for Personal Care formulations. The announcement at Clariant’s inaugural Sustainability Dialog in Frankfurt on September 2, 2015, follows a systematic, in-depth screening process using 36 criteria in all three sustainability dimensions: social, environmental and economic. … Read more
Givaudan has acquired 100% of the shares of Induchem Holding AG and its subsidiaries. Induchem’s portfolio of products is based on a wide range of functional active ingredients with proven efficacy results, as well as research expertise in fields such as biocatalysis, metagenomics, and biochemical synthesis. Induchem primarily operates from Volketswil, Switzerland, Toulouse, France and … Read more
One of the world’s leading polymer materials suppliers has a new identity. From September 1, 2015 Bayer MaterialScience is operating under the Covestro name. The company is now legally and economically independent, but will remain a 100 percent subsidiary of Bayer AG. Bayer wants to float Covestro on the stock market by mid-2016 at the … Read more
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In ancient times, the Egyptians, Greeks and Persians understood the benefits that oils give to the skin and hair. Consumers are now re-discovering the luxury and benefits of oils but are also looking for new textures and products that are easy to use and apply. Croda’s OleoCraftTM oil rheology modifiers can be used to combine … Read more
By increasing the production capacity of chelating agents at its site in Ludwigshafen, BASF is responding to the rapidly growing global demand for its chelating agents, such as the readily biodegradable Trilon M (methylglycinediacetic acid) for use in detergents and cleaners. Trilon M as alternative to phosphate Trilon M is a special high-performance alternative to … Read more
Currency neutral sales improved 4% led by double-digit growth in EAME and mid-single-digit improvement in Latin America. Fine Fragrances increased 2% led by double-digit performance in EAME. This strong growth more than offset softness in Latin America, where economic conditions, particularly in Brazil, have impacted discretionary spending. Consumer Fragrances grew 6% led by double-digit growth … Read more
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Floratech provides innovative botanical ingredients to formulators of stable, functional and quality cosmetic and personal care products worldwide. Floratech has grown naturally from the ground up. We started with a small jojoba oil mill in the Sonoran Desert. Over the past 40 years we have grown into a modern botanical derivative research and manufacturing center. … Read more
Innovation centers opened in South Africa and Singapore – New hair laboratory in Brazil – Local research & development strengthens the position of – Evonik in important growth markets
In its latest Opinion, the SCCS concluded that alpha-arbutin is safe at levels of up to 2% in face care products and up to 0.5% in body care products. In recent years arbutin has been the subject of safety discussion in the EU. Following the opinion on beta-arbutin, published in 2008 by the SCCS (SCCP/1158/08), … Read more
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Naturalness & sustainability is a trend which is still growing and going on. These days Sederma offers beside the effective peptides which are known to stimulate the repair mechanisms of the skin a wide range of naturally gained actives. Different sustainable methods are used for the retrieval of natural and effective raw materials like ethanolic … Read more
Major developments in green materials, sustainability metrics, ethical labels, and digital marketing will be featured in the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. The summit will be hosted at the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées on 21-23rd October. With cosmetic and ingredient firms under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impacts, sustainability metrics are gaining popularity. … Read more
Vantage Specialty Ingredients has acquired two new technologies for their product portfolio. Curoxyl and Curcylic, formerly offered by Essential Ingredients (Ei). Curoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP, is a patented, aqueous based, micronized benzoyl peroxide dispersion in the form of a gel. It can be the starting point for topically applied anti-acne creams, anti-acne wipes, face … Read more