International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the result of a two-year investment totaling around EUR 16 million, brought about through Clariant’s recently completed Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project. It … Read more
Dr. Tilmann Reuter talks about the most recent findings in the field of anti-ageing.
In her article in COSSMA 1-2/2013, Petra Anni Schmidt of CLR shows, with the help of a thermographic study and volunteer tests, that ProBarrier CLR, a suspension of wax-like particles, protects the skin from negative influences of the weather using a permanent but non-occlusive film and is characterised by a light, pleasant skin feel.photo: CLR
Angela Kleiner of Croda in her article in COSSMA 1-2/2013 explains why the Solaveil SpeXtra broad spectrum filters, as shown in the latest findings, not only meet the legal requirements with respect to UVB and UVA protection, but also offer protection against the HEV component of the light spectrum which also contributes to skin ageing. … Read more
How to obtain water-resistant sun protection products with sensorial benefitsIn his article in COSSMA 1-2/2013, Martin Krause from Bayer Material Science presents Baycusan C 1000, a polyurethane film former that, with its sun booster effect, facilitates high-SPF with low UV filter concentrations, and water-resistant sun protection products with sensorial benefits even for sensitive skin, while … Read more
The LexFilm film formers from Inolex are an economical option when it comes to suncare formulations. They not only form a protective film but are proven as waterproofers and serve as a solubiliser for crystalline UV filters. Hence apart from the oily UV filters no other ingredients are needed for the oily phase.photo: Daleen Loest, … Read more
The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 2,021 million, an increase of 8.4% in local currencies and of 10.3% in Swiss francs as the strong performance in the first six months continued into the second half of the year. Total sales for Fragrance compounds (Fine Fragrances and Consumer Products combined) increased by 10.3% in local … Read more
Lonza has adapted the management structure of the company to focus on its target markets and to improve the effectiveness of its worldwide organizational structure and operations. Effective immediately, the Management Committee will be newly renamed Executive Committee and will consist of five members: Richard Ridinger – CEO, Toralf Haag – CFO, Marc Funk – … Read more
In a new approach for tapping biomass as a sustainable raw material, scientists are reporting use of a Nobel-Prize-winning technology to transform plant “essential oils” — substances with the characteristic fragrance of the plant — into high-value ingredients for sunscreens, perfumes and other personal care products. The report on the approach, which could open up … Read more
Angela Kleiner, Marketing Manager at Croda and Sederma GmbH, points out the most important recent findings in the treatment of sensitive skin.
On the new schülke channel on YouTube you can find company videos as well as videos about various hygiene topics. In addition to the image there are training videos about proper cleanroom hygiene, such as e.g. cleaning of devices and equipment, and an explanation on the clean room zones, as well as to the basic … Read more
Studies have found that certain clothes can affect visual perception of a person’s weight, but few if any have investigated the effect of other senses on weight perception. Dr. Hirsch and his team initiated a test to see if perception of body weight could be affected by scent. Among the men tested, neither odor 1 … Read more
Evolva has entered into a collaboration agreement with Ajinomoto from Japan for the joint development of novel fermentation production routes for a natural functional ingredient for application in Personal Care. Ajinomoto Co is a supplier of amino acids. During the 3½ year collaboration, Ajinomoto Co will fund research and development activities at Evolva, focused initially … Read more
Brian Fox-Krawczyk, proprietor of Genealogy, talks about different strategies to win the “consumer terrorists” of today.
Stephan Dahm, Director International Marketing at Beiersdorf, explains why Beiersdorf entered the foot care market and points out what the 90 year old “Hansaplast” brand stands for.
Effective March 19, 2013, Lonza’s Joint Venture with Innovachem will come to an end. Lonza Personal Care will no longer be supplying the Liquiwax line of specialty esters. These products will then be offered by Croda.
The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant signed an agreement to acquire CRM International SAS, a French based manufacturer of natural ingredients for the personal care industry. The acquisition strengthens Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), which aims to accelerate sustainable, high performance solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of … Read more
Croda International, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired the assets of Innovachem, LLC of Cutchogue, NY. This acquisition adds Innovachem’s patented product portfolio to Croda’s already wide range of ingredients for the personal care industry. “Innovachem offers technologies to help further expand Croda’s offerings to the personal care market,” said Keith Layden, … Read more
Dr. Jörg Münzenberg, Manager Applied Technolgy at Evonik, presents the innovative Powder-to-Cream formulation concept
Further to the audit of the AB Certification company, Alban Muller has just been granted the fourth and latest peony, awarding the Excellence level of the Cosmetic Valley eco-responsible charter. Only three out of the sixty companies which have signed the charter, have reached this Excellence level. This award is the recognition of the actions … Read more