International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Air Liquide has acquired BiotechMarine by its subsidiary Seppic. A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made fromalgae for the global cosmetics industry. BiotechMarine created in 1988 is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and … Read more
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in-cosmetics – the leading international exhibition for personal care ingredients – is returning to Paris in 2013 (16-18 April). A record-breaking 600+ exhibitors are expected. New features include 2 brand new zones: “Fragrance in Cosmetics” and “Testing and Regulation” and an H₂O Trail to discover water-related innovation in personal care. The Educational Programme will boast … Read more
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) honored scientists from Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line with the Shaw Mudge Award for best paper presented at SCC‘s annual scientific meeting and technology showcase. Properties of cosmetic emulsions such as appearance, texture, sensory aspects, water resistance, high-temperature stability and overall robustness against critical additives depend on … Read more
Solvay closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Sunshield Chemicals Limited, an Indian surfactants producer, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. This acquisition enables Solvay’s Novecare business to accelerate its development in India for the home and personal care, agrochemicals, coatings and industrial markets. Emmanuel Butstraen, President of Novecare, explains. "This additional bolt-on … Read more
Shiseido succeeded for the first time in the world in developing a new technology of simple, quantitative and clear visualization for displaying the state of permeation of cosmetic ingredients through the skin*1 after applying cosmetics to the skin in terms of depth direction, which has been quite difficult to achieve up until now. This technology … Read more
Since its creation, 20 years ago, Greentech develops exchanges with various scientists in different disciplines and approaches. So, in 2008, to expand its understanding of physiology and more particularly of the skin, they created a congress specialized in cutaneous biology: the SPIM, the Skin Physiology International Meeting. This congress takes place every two years and … Read more
A broad range is a winning formula Are you a cosmetics manufacturer promoting your products mainly through beauty salons? Then the findings of the latest market research study entitled „Beauty and Cosmetics – a look at the future and development scenarios to 2015“ will be of major interest. The findings are presented in COSSMA by … Read more
Consumers over 45 years of age are growing in numbers and currently represent nearly 50% of the female UK population. The figures are similar for other western markets, where older consumers are the fastest growing demographic. So why do most cosmetics and toiletries brands act as if this group does not exist? Imogen Matthews, consultant … Read more
Givaudan partners with France Lavande + fragrant plants research organisation Lavender; its fresh, herbal fragrance is a familiar and reassuring pleasure that pervades every aspect of life, from prestige perfumery through personal care routines to home and fabric care products across the world. But in France, the blue-gold of Provence is threatened by bacteria known … Read more
It doesn‘t look very likely that in the short term there will be any success in establishing signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, as a worthwhile aim and an innovative trend.. So everything will be staying as it is: trying to keep looking young as long as possible is still the main priority. So anti-ageing … Read more
Symrise has won the German Sustainability Award 2012 in the “Germany’s Most Sustainable Initiatives” category due to its approach to the sustainable procurement of vanilla in Madagascar. Symrise works directly with more than 1,000 vanilla farmers in Madagascar, taking an active role in supporting village communities, while processing vanilla locally. The award underlines Symrise’s leadership … Read more
Beraca, manufacturer and supplier of natural ingredients from the Brazilian biodiversity, has partnered with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the French beauty giant L’Óréal to promote sustainable development in the Amazon region. The program is expected to last at least two years and to benefit over 300 families in 24 cities by … Read more
Matrixyl is the name of one of an anti-ageing active ingredient. The story of how this anti-ageing ingredient was born can be now be discovered on www.matrixylinside.com. This website is divided in 2 parts. One is dedicated to consumers with answers to frequently asked questions about Matrixyl and testimonials, in order to reinforce their interest. … Read more
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Brenntag GmbH is the German national subsidiary of Brenntag AG. As a world leader in the distribution of chemicals Brenntag AG, based in the company headquarters at Mülheim an der Ruhr, operates a global network with more than 400 locations in almost 70 countries. Brenntag is able to look back on almost 140 years of … Read more
A new Science and Technology Sensory Centre of Excellence, that brings together expertise in the evaluation and measurement of perfume benefits, has opened at Givaudan’s Ashford, UK site. “Odour evaluation is at the heart of our business,” said Michael Carlos, Head of the Fragrance Division. “This investment gives our scientists state-of-the-art facilities in which to … Read more
Univar Inc., a global chemical distributor, has added Germany, Spain, and Portugal to the scope of its agreement to distribute Dow’s specialty personal care ingredients in Europe. Univar has already started marketing and selling the full range of Dow’s legacy Rohm and Haas personal care specialty ingredients in the new territories. These include Acudyne hair … Read more
The global research organisation Frost & Sullivan honoured Rahn’s Celligent with the 2012 Europe Product Quality Leadership Award in biological active ingredient skin repair market. Each year this award is presented to a company that differentiates itself in terms of product performance, reliability, design, usability and perceived value within the industry. Frost & Sullivan’s Best … Read more
The global research organisation Frost & Sullivan honoured Rahn’s Celligent with the 2012 Europe Product Quality Leadership Award in biological active ingredient skin repair market. Each year this award is presented to a company that differentiates itself in terms of product performance, reliability, design, usability and perceived value within the industry. Frost & Sullivan’s Best … Read more
The BSB European Innovation Prize for cosmetics and natural products, are to be awarded for the eleventh time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K.. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in 2003, is supported by business and aims to promote the global … Read more
Im Rahmen der 35.BDIH Fachtagung am 27/28.11.2012 hat Greentech innovative Wirkstoffe gegen die 5 größten Herausforderungen in der Naturkosmetik vorgestellt. Im Fokus standen dabei die beiden Actives gegen Rosazea und gegen Pigmentflecken geweckt, da es sich um hochwirksame Wirkstoffe handelt, die für zertifizierte Naturkosmetik geeignet sind. • Anti Rosazea: Silidine OH Bei Rosacea führt die … Read more