Martina Heldermann of Inolex shows in her article in COSSMA 3/2001 how, by the clever use of commonly found alternatives, safe and “preservative free” formulations can be developed. picture: Jeanette Dietl, Fotolia.com
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Over the last two decades the number of silicone compounds offered to personal care formulators has drastically increased. Tony O’Lenick and Andrew O’Lenick from Siltech describe the advantages of alkyl silicones in their article in COSSMA 3/2011. picture: Darphin
Torsten Krohn, Sabrina Baumgart and Katharina Redeker, explain in their article in COSSMA 3/2011 how, by using the right pigment wetting agent, the production of pigment dispersions is optimised and made more sustainable. picture: Zschimmer & Schwarz
Certification systems for natural cosmetics are the result of extended discussions involving numerous different institutions and organisations – and so the requirements of the different certification systems are equally diverse. The most important, often amazingly different, requirements of the established certification bodies offering a seal of approval are detailed by Dr. Wilfried Petersen, Managing Director … Read more
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Glycoin Extremium® is a powerful ingredient based on nature’s own survival strategies that contains a high level of the pure extremolyte 2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosylglycerin. Extremolytes are known as stress protection molecules, found in extremophilic microorganisms which survive under extreme and harsh natural conditions. BenefitsThanks to the expert survival techniques of extremolytes, we are now able to give … Read more
What are the major trends that will have a significant impact on the future hair care market? This is a question that industry experts from Arch, Cornelius, Croda, Dow Corning, Indena, Sederma and Waitaki can best answer. They also point to some ingredients that can effectively respond to these trends. COSSMA subscribers can download detailed … Read more
Rhodia invests in its cyclopentanone production unit and confirms its position in the fragrance markets. Cyclopentanone is a key intermediate in the production of methyl di-hydrojasmonate (MDJ) and the source of a jasmine floral note with a fresh lemon scent widely used in fine fragrances. This major investment at the Melle facility is aimed at … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Formulation: Gentle Sparkling After Sun Lotion (Zschimmer & Schwarz) >> IKW Market data: Body Care Market Germany >> Ingredient listing "A selection of striking hair care ingredients" >> Literature references: Safety evaluation for natural ingredients >> Product information: dermofeel® sensolv (Dr. Straetmans) >> … Read more
9 years after its Ecocert certification for Organic ingredients, Greentech received the NaTrue certification in 2011. NaTrue is an international non-profit association, with the goal of promoting and protecting natural skin care. For more than 18 years, Greentech has been developing and producing active ingredients from plants, algae, micro-algae and biotechnology in the cosmetic and … Read more
Azelis, a pan-European specialty chemicals distributor, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S&D Group Limited, a specialist supplier of raw materials and ingredients to the pharmaceutical, food, personal care and performance chemicals industries. The acquisition of S&D Group is strategically important as it will significantly strengthen the Azelis Life Science business (Pharma, Food & … Read more
Croda International is on the shortlist for the category of Company of the Year award for the Financial Times PLC Awards. Croda was recognized in the nomination for its completion of a restructuring program, rising sales volumes, change in sales mix and record profits in both consumer care and industrial specialties. In addition, Croda’s global … Read more
Lipotec has established, Lipotec Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary for the Australian and New Zealand markets, in line with company’ strategy to build direct in-house distribution and in accordance with the growing customer area demands. Based in Sydney and effective immediately Lipotec Pty. Ltd will assume responsibility on an exclusive basis for the distribution of Lipotec’s … Read more
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Exhibit at COSMETICS JAPAN, Asia’s most powerful exhibition for cosmetics R&D and Product Planning!From June 29th – July 1st 2011, COSMETICS JAPAN will gather all the products/services for COSMETICS R&D and Product Planning, such as Ingredients/Additives, OEM/ODM, Containers/Packaging, Testing Services and Laboratory Devices. Launched with HUGE success in 2010 with 66,750* professional visitors, it has … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product informationen: Skinceuticals Range (L’Oréal) Literature references: Quality management for Private Label Background: Abstract of Article on Skin Delivery Systems in „Skin Pharmacology and Physiology“ Vol. No. 5, 2010 Market data: Global Personal Care Ingredients (Kline) Formulation: 100% Natural Skin Cream (Croda) … Read more
Protein hydrolysates still offer a wide spectrum of action for numerous applications in skin and hair products, based on new, and long-established, studies. Ute Griesbach and her colleagues at Cognis show how new techniques allow a much more precise description and characterisation of the substances and methods of efficacy testing and proof. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more
The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, has acquired BioChemica International (www.biochemica.com), a supplier of exotic butters and oils for use in personal care products. The acquisition represents a strong move into the burgeoning natural and organic personal care products market. The industry recorded $3.8 billion in sales in 2009, boasting a 14 percent … Read more
Nalco has sold its Performance Products Group (PPG) to The Lubrizol Corporation for $166 million. "Our personal care business is more product oriented than service oriented and not a strategic fit with our emphasis on providing sustainability services for industrial water, energy and air applications," said Nalco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Erik Fyrwald. … Read more
The thorny subject of sustainable fragrances is the focus of Organic Monitor’s upcoming Natural Cosmetics Masterclass. Taking place in Paris on 2nd March, the Masterclass aims to unravel some of the major technical & formulation issues associated with sustainable fragrances. Although there is considerable interest in sustainable fragrances, Organic Monitor finds the adoption rate remains … Read more
The Alban Muller Group merges three of its entities Alban Muller International, Alban Muller Industrie and Adonis to form a single one company under the name of Alban Muller International. While keeping its sites of Vincennes and Montreuil, near Paris, Alban Muller International has decided to set up its head office in Fontenay-sur-Eure, near Chartres, … Read more
On January 1st, Pfeiffer Consulting handed over parts of its business activity to the start-up branch Pfeiffer Consulting, LLC. With this step forward, the international offer of service and consulting in the fields of safety and quality of cosmetic products is extended. Manufacturers of cosmetics products in the US or Europe with bilateral trade can … Read more