International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Germany based Dr. Straetmans GmbH re-launches its website with new design and new contents Following an exclusive fotoshooting with female and male models and exotic plants, Dr.Straetmans is launching a new website with a new design. The general motif of the new design is a fusion of human beauty and the aesthetics of natural resources … Read more
Angela Kleiner of Croda and Sederma presents the latest trends in UV filters and summarises the current position with regard to the, at times controversial, use of nano-ingredients in sun protection products. In particular she points out that the term “nano-material” has not yet been finally and precisely defined, and there is as yet no … Read more
Dr. Silke Granzow of Mann & Schröder describes inm her article in COSSMA 5/2012 the points to observe if you want your cosmetics advertising to avoid falling foul of the legislation covering medicines or pharmaceuticals, or possibly the biocidal products directive, as well as what to note in the tighter attention being paid to the matter … Read more
Kay Schwabe (Technical Consultant for Mani) et al. explain the way that Ceraparts work. This new type of carrier system slowly releases lipophilic actives and also biomimetic matrix components such as ceramides and phytosterols, which are precisely released into the target area and provide immediate physical skin care, even in the case of very demanding … Read more
On April 18th, during the In-Cosmetics exhibition in Barcelona, a total of 15 BSB innovation awards were made for finished products and ingredients at a gathering in the Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the BSB Innovation Awards. The BSB special awards, presented by Dr. Jan Riedel went to … Read more
Elfriede Dambacher, publisher of the "Natural Cosmetics Yearbook" (Naturkosmetik Jahrbuch 2012), outlines the challenges that the natural cosmetics market faces in Germany. With total sales of 815 million Euros in 2011 natural cosmetics in Germany enjoyed a market share of 6.5 percent. This makes the sector once again the biggest in Europe, and after the … Read more
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) is beta testing its 2-Box Indoor Air Dispersion Model software, an alternative method for assessing inhalation exposure to fragrance materials. RIFM Database subscribers can download the model for individual use by selecting “Tools and Models” from the RIFM Database home page and then selecting the model for … Read more
Kerstin Dornhöfer of Merck presents the company’s extended range of new special effect pigments and functional fillers for use in cosmetic products which will be shown at the In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. photo: fotolia.de
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More than 530 companies, of which more than 50 are new exhibitors, present from April 17th to April 19th, their ranges of cosmetic ingredients and services. There are more than 50 new products at this year’s In-Cosmetics, held at the Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona. As in previous years new developments for natural cosmetics … Read more
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Ideal ingredient for suncare formulationThe sunscreen products are probably the most difficult cosmetics to formulate. In addition to complying with international legislation rather strict, the formulator must counteract the instabilities induced by organic and physical filters. For the suncare application, the Dekanex FG is a great alternative thanks to its multi-benefits: it allows to achieve … Read more
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Omya will distribute KCC Silicones in Switzerland and Austria, opening up a whole range of new business opportunities for both companies. KCC will leverage Omya’s leading excellence in specialty chemicals, whilst Omya gains the support of one of the world’s fastest growing primary silicone manufacturers, with great ambitions for expansion over the coming years. “With … Read more
The claims, as well as the products, that we see and hear about from the cosmetics and home care sectors are an accurate reflection of current social trends. Angela Kleiner, marketing manager at Croda GmbH, shows how these trends manifest themselves and how, today and in the future, what type of product positioning will help … Read more
What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. photo: Udo … Read more
Paul France, Vice President Open Innovation at MeadWestVaco (MWV) explains how “Open Innovation” and “Crowd Sourcing” changed the innovation process.
NaTrue (The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association) combined its annual membership assembly with an Open Session to discuss Fragrance Allergens – Fear vs. Facts? Moritz Aebersold, NaTrue President, pointed out to what extent the December 2011 SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) opinion on fragrance allergens is a challenge to the natural and organic … Read more
IMCD Group has acquired all shares of Jan Dekker International, a highly reputable distributor of personal care and food ingredients. Headquartered in Wormerveer, the Netherlands, Jan Dekker has 64 staff and sales offices in France, Germany, Poland, UK and Spain. In addition, it runs two laboratories, one in The Netherlands and one in France. The … Read more
Cremer Oleo, Europe’s manufacturer of oleochemical speciality esters, assumed control of the operations of the Witten facilities from the Sasol Group on 1.3.2012. The MCT oils under the brand names CremerCoor and Miglyol find widespread use in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics segments. Cremer Oleo has achieved a unique position as the world’s only manufacturer … Read more
Takasago has decided to invest in the Indian market and establish a production facility in an industrial complex in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian flavoring and fragrance market is expected to experience a high level of growth, in the area of beverage and confection flavoring, fragrances used for cosmetics and toiletries. With the new location, … Read more
Frutarom, Israel, expanded its new, environment-friendly algae plant in the Negev desert to answer increasing demands for Alguard, the company’s natural and sustainable “skin-active shield” ingredient derived from red microalgae polysaccharides. The new plant is capable of producing more than 10 tons of purified polysaccharide solution per year — more than 30% production growth compared … Read more