International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
We are more and more often seeing cosmetic products entering the market and proudly announcing which traditional ingredients are no longer included. When does it make sense to replace controversial ingredients, and when does it not? photo: Frei Öl
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials expands its manufacturing facility and application development center in Chennai, India. Spanning more than 15 acres, the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2009, focuses on manufacturing high-end specialty silicones to serve the growing needs of customers in India, the Middle East and … Read more
Dr. Silke Granzow puts forward some different types of marketing claims and explains when, and how, a claim must be justified in line with the requirements of the cosmetics directive. photo: Foto: Tatiana Shebelova, flickr.com
As part of its growth strategy, Symrise AG is focusing on emerging markets and rapidly growing market segments in 2012. In this context the Company recently finalized two acquisitions and a strategic partnership. Symrise purchased the Brazilian activities of fragrance manufacturer Belmay and will transfer these to its own site. Symrise is also strengthening its … Read more
Merck and Azelis have entered into a distribution agreement for cosmetic raw materials from Merck. According to the agreement, Merck will grant the marketing rights for its cosmetic raw materials in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway to Azelis, a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer … Read more
Hair care products should do more than just clean the hair, they should also protect the hair and keep it healthy – despite the harmful effects of styling, UV radiation, perms, and frequent tinting or colouring. Fanelie Jaeglé of IMCD explains why the Vegetamide products with Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolized Protein (CDHP) from Seiwa Kasei have … Read more
The Fragrance Division recorded sales of CHF 1,833 million, an increase of 4.7% in local currencies and a decline of 7.8% in Swiss francs. After a good sales performance in the first half year, sales continued to show strong growth in the second half, helped by price increases. The growth was driven by a strong … Read more
A comparison of cosmetic oils Dr. Matthias Hauser presents two studies in which the skin penetration and occlusive properties of vegetable oils and paraffin oil were compared with the help of in vivo methods. All oils penetrate only into the upper layers of the stratum corneum, enhance moisture retention, allow the skin to breathe and … Read more
Air Products has acquired Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, a company active in the development of cosmetic actives and delivery systems for the European personal care industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rovi Cosmetics has 18 employees and provides targeted and differentiated delivery systems that enable personal care formulators’ performance and label claims in their … Read more
Ashland, a global supplier in specialty chemical solutions for consumer and industrial markets, completed its acquisition of privately owned International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. The purchase was an all-cash transaction for $3.2 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments for changes in net working capital and … Read more
A unique active substance makes it possible Beiersdorf, working together with the company Exsemine, have isolated an extract with a particularly high arctiin content from the biologically cultivated Arctium lappa nuda. When included in a cosmetic formulation and applied on a regular basis, the burdock fruit extract achieves visible wrinkle reduction in vivo.photo: Beiersdorf
Considering the diverse needs and demands of today’s global market, for manufacturers to succeed it is essential to offer innovative products that combine perceivable performance, such as conditioning properties, repair effects and sensorial benefits. Formulators also need to take different hair types into consideration – Asian consumers, for example, have different needs from hair care … Read more
DSM Nutritional Products have re-launched their bio-active ingredient Argan Oil for hair and skin care products – this time with organic certification from Ecocert* and NaTrue*. This 100%-natural ingredient has been demonstrated in tests to give hair a more silky shine than that offered by market-leading shampoo and conditioner formulations. photo: DSM
The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamins. In 1912, a scientist named Casimir Funk coined the term “vitamins” to describe bioactive substances essential for human and animal health. In the years that followed, a series of scientific breakthroughs were made that identified 13 vitamins and explored many of their functions … Read more
International Workshop Dispersion Analysis organized by LUM in Berlin from 1-2 March Nanoparticles and convenience goods, having nothing in common at first sight, are subject to the same physical principles with respect to the characterization of their separation behaviour during production, storage and application. Magnetic particles or carbon nanotubes are not stored and applied as … Read more
Eastman Chemical has decided to appoint Safic-Alcan as distributor for its Cosmetic, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical range of products for Europe (except : Switzerland, Baltics and Finland). Under the agreement Safic-Alcan will offer Eastman AQ polymers, Eastman GEM 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, Eastman SAIB, Eastman Triacetin, Eastman CA/CAB/CAP, Foral hydrogenated rosins, Foralyn hydrogenated rosin esters, Regalite hydrocarbon … Read more
Simon Duffy is the founder of Bulldog Natural Skincare, the UK’s first and largest natural skin care brand for men.
AkzoNobel has completed its acquisition of China’s leading specialty surfactant producer, Boxing Oleochemicals. Boxing is a supplier of nitrile amines and derivatives, which are used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications including fabric softeners, asphalt additives, and hair conditioners. Based in the province of Shandong, Boxing had revenues of approximately €100 million in … Read more
“Powder-To-Cream” formulation concept
Lonza has been awarded with the Gold Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award for its ReGeniStem Red Rice at the In-Cosmetics Asia. This sustainable anti-aging active, derived from a meristematic culture of Himalayan Red Rice, finds application in skin care products. In vitro testing showed that the functionality of the ingredient comes from its ability to … Read more