International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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DianaPlantSciences spearheads the activities of Diana Group in biosciences with a unique expertise in the environmentallyfriendly production of natural ingredients from plant cell culture. True to its mission to deliver „Performance from Nature“, Diana-PlantSciences actively develops potent phytoactives and tailored organoleptic solutions to help its clients meet market demand while providing a sustainable sourcing respectful … Read more
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Sucragel from Alfa Chemicals, distributed by Impag, is a liquid emulsifier system of natural origin and is also a good thickener for all nonpolar lipids. The product range is based on sugar derivatives and makes the interesting properties of sugar esters available in a user-friendly form. Using Sucragel it is easy to produce highly viscous … Read more
A synergistic acquisition strengthening Unipex’s position in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Unipex, a leading Company in the field of innovative active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, announces today that it has acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a leading supplier of natural cosmetic functional ingredients, delivery systems, and active ingredients. This acquisition will expand the … Read more
Firmenich has inaugurated its new Natural Ingredients Innovation Center in Grasse, France. After 2 years of transformation, the Center in Grasse with its state of the art innovation labs, modernized extraction workshops, new capacities in the fields of molecular distillation and rectification, and several CO2 extractors is a solution for innovating in the field of … Read more
Lonza Group, a supplier to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries, and Arch Chemicals, a global biocides company providing solutions to destroy or to selectively inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which Lonza has agreed to commence a tender offer for 100 percent of … Read more
(Kopie 2) [Translate to english:] Rebecca Webster of Croda explains how the desired product performance of lipstick formulations can be achieved with the right specific ingredients.
UV radiation is one of the key responsible for hair proteins and lipids oxidation which degrade the hair causing a loss in strength, shine and color. Sunlight alters the amino acids of the cuticle more intensely than those of the cortex, because the outermost layers of the hair fibers receive more intense radiation. This alteration … Read more
Price increase of up to 10% Evonik Industries announced a price increasef up to 10 % for its ersonal care ingredients business, effective for all deliveries as of uly 1st, 2011. The price increase is prompted by higher cost of raw materials and feedstocks, as well as regulatory, energy, transportation and packaging cost drivers. As … Read more
DSM announces a new study demonstrating that free lutein has a 23% higher absorption than lutein esters According to a study published in June 2011 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, free lutein has a better bioavailability or absorption than lutein esters, enabling a higher utilization by the body. Lutein and zeaxanthin … Read more
Dr. Jörg Münzenberg of Evonik explains how moisture-rich products can be produced in powder form using the new Powder-to-Cream formulation concept. To the surprise of the consumer, the powder turns into a cream when applied! picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has agreed to sell its beverage and speciality closures business (“Closures”) to Berry Plastics for $360m in cash, subject to certain asset adjustments. Completion is expected in Q3 2011 and is conditional on regulatory approvals. The Closures business employs about 1,500 people and is focused … Read more
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has appointed Cesar Saez (35) as global Head of its Business Line Personal Care Industry. He brings over 10 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry and has an excellent track record of business development and growth achievements within the personal and home … Read more
The North American market for natural & organic personal care products is recovering from the financial crisis, with sales exceeding US $5 billion for the first time last year. Market growth stagnated in 2009, however healthy growth rates are resuming once again as consumer demand for natural products strengthens. In its new market analysis report, … Read more
Setalg has developed a peel-off mask which is said to be ready in a minute without calculating proportions and mixing to obtain a good peel-off texture. Calculating proportions, blending to obtain a good peel off texture are history: Squeeze, Mix and Apply ! In less than 1 minute, the mask is ready to use. You … Read more
Dr. William Johncock of Symrise, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, explains what ingredients are used to accommodate the latest global trends in sun care. picture: Symrise
Biodegradable Conditioning Agent with Great Performance Sustainability is a leading trend in the personal care industry as consumers and product developers alike search for more environmentally friendly products. As consumers consider, and are concerned about, the impact of their daily activities, from cleaning their homes to grooming rituals, demand is growing for products that provide … Read more
Greentech’s Happy Ageing concept shows how chronobiological science and an understanding of the physiology and behaviour of the human organism can be used in a targeted way when selecting actives for cosmetics products. After the age of about 40 the skin is able to lock in less moisture and so loses firmness. The first signs … Read more
The 2011 LVMH Recherche symposium will take place in London on October 27th 2011. It will focus on the latest areas of progress in anti-aging research and skin rejuvenation. Skin aging is a complex process and influences the deterioration of most aspects of our personal and social lives. Recent discoveries and rapid scientific advances in understanding … Read more
Induchem’s new comprehensive radiance concept – Switch on Beauty – involves products from all Induchem companies: natural bioactive complexes from Induchem, biotechnological actives from Libragen and the formulation concept from Temmentec. picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
In an interview with COSSMA Dr. Simone Presto of Eucerin gives us an overview of the latest scientific findings and the most significant trends in the sun care sector. For example, how the “think twice” rule should ensure that the user applies a really adequate amount of sun protection product. She also tells us about … Read more