Azelis now distributes CareSil NuSil Technology

NuSil Technology LLC, the parent company of CareSil silicones for skin care, color cosmetics, and sun care; is now contracted with Azelis for the distribution of CareSil in France, Italy, Benelux, and Canada. Azelis is a global specialty chemical distributor and supplier for ingredients and application solutions. Like NuSil, Azelis offers technical expertise and regulatory … Read more

Croda’s provides interactive hair damage guide

Hair sustains damage in many ways and from various sources, often on a daily basis.  The side effects of damaged hair include frizz, breakage, dullness, lack of movement and hair that is difficult to comb and style.  Causes of hair damage fall into one of five categories: mechanical, chemical, environmental, thermal and aging.  Each of … Read more

Greentech with new cooperation in Madagascar

After South America, Peru and West Africa with Burkina Faso, Greentech begins a new cooperationwith Madagascar. Closely working with the University of Antsiranana Greentech has equipped the University with a complete research laboratory, specifically for the development of new cosmetic active compounds. This included all necessary equipment for plant extraction and analytical control of these … Read more

Peptides working together: A relief for sensitive skin

Lipotec’s specific peptides, Delisens and Telangyn, act on the alterations found in sensitive skin via different pathways. They reduce its symptoms while increasing cutaneous hydration, elasticity, firmness, softness and smoothness. Read more in the article in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: Konstantin Yuganov, Shutterstock.com

Probiotics for an improved complexion?

Probiotic supplementation may very well be useful in managing atopic dermatitis and dry skin.Discover here to what extent probiotic additives can help in the article by David Tropel of Biovitis/Greentech and Petra Schlegel of Greentech Germany in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: iStockphoto

Changing skin care routines and how CC creams contribute

It is no longer “new” news that CC cream, like its older sister BB cream, is gaining popularity worldwide. Its all-in-one promise attracts both busy multi-tasking women and smart beauty junkies constantly in search of a younger, softer and more even complexion, but also looking for greater value in skin care products. This article describes … Read more

Ingredients: Exciting options on the way

A very broad choice of Peruvian ingredients from Cobiosa, highly pure MicroSilver mirosilver from BioEpiderm, plant-based lipids from Bertin for interesting textures, environmentally-friendly anti-ageing actives from Soliance,  glutamate surfactants for a sustainable, mild skin cleanser from Schill&Seilacher, Ecocert conforming UV protection options from Sunjin, amino-acid based surfactants for mild skin cleansers from Sino Lion, multilayer … Read more

LUM GmbH: Call for application for Young Scientist Award 2014

Particle, Dispersion Characterization and Material Testing: LUM will award the Young Scientist Award during the International Workshop Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing 2014 in Berlin LUM GmbH is market leader in analytical instruments for direct and accelerated characterization of dispersions and particles. With the addition of another new instrument line, users can now characterize entire … Read more

Packaging for natural cosmetics: Advantages and disadvantages of biopolymers

These days more and more consumers expect not only that natural products themselves are organic and meet the demands of sustainability, but that this should also apply to the packaging. One approach here, with regard to plastic packaging, is the use of biopolymers as packaging material for natural cosmetics. Dr. Andrea Kühn of Wala Heilmittel, … Read more

SEPAWA 2013 celebrates its 60th anniversary in October

From October 9th to 11th in Fulda (Germany), the 60th SEPAWA e.V. congress is going to take place. The conference program of this year’s SEPAWA Congress and EDC Conference comprises again all aspects of the home, personal care and fragrance industries. Key speakers from universities, institutes and research companies present the latest developments and explain … Read more

Rinse-Off Products: Natural-based solutions

Ute Griesbach et al. from BASF’s Personal Care business explain the benefits of Plantaquat NC, a nature-based solution for the conditioner sector, Lamesoft OD, a nature-based micro-emulsion for rinse-off products, and Plantacare surfactants, the alkyl polyglucoside range for natural positioned and mild rinse-off products. photo: BASF

Emulsifiers: Natural ingredients with a sensory effect

Cloé Cibil Le Meudec from Clariant explains in her article in COSSMA magazine the benefits of Plantasens, a range of plant-based actives, multifunctional emulsifiers and a broad selection of emollients providing sensorial advantages and performance for natural cosmetics. A specially developed sensory profile helps formulators choose the most suitable emollient for the type of product being … Read more

Symrise’s Scent & Care division achieves sales increase of 12,5 % at local currency

The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more

Symrise’s Scent & Care division achieves sales increase of 12,5 % at local currency

The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more

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MakeUp in NewYork: 62 days left

On September 25th and 26th, from 10 am to 6 pm, MakeUp in NewYork will open its doors in the heart of Chelsea District in a brand new venue, the Center548, 548 W. 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011.From formulation, packaging to contract manufacturer, full-service, accessories, samples, come and discover what’s new and  hot on … Read more

Wheatoleo: Collaboration with NCD Ingredients

Wheatoleo, France and NCD Ingredients, Germany entered into a partnership regarding sales of green surfactants based on a patented green chemistry process and sustainable European sources of raw materials. The French production site with a bio refinery concept is unique in the world. NCD will handle marketing & sales of the Alkylpolypentosides (Appyclean) and biotech … Read more

Unilever to build new Indonesian palm oil processing plant

Unilever broke ground for its palm oil processing plant in the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in North Sumatera. The plant is operated by PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia, a subsidiary of Unilever NV and it will enable further traceability and segregation of sustainable palm oil to support Unilever’s business, accelerating the transformation of the … Read more

Sustainable Beauty Awards to Recognise Green Achievements

The first-ever awards dedicated to sustainability in the beauty industry have been launched by Organic Monitor. The inaugural Sustainable Beauty Awards has opened for nominations, with winners to be announced at an evening reception in Paris on October 21st. The aim of the awards is to give recognition to cosmetic and ingredient firms who are … Read more