International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Hair is constantly exposed to a variety of stress factors. There is physical stress, such as blow drying as well as environmental stress factors like ROS, UV and pollution. In addition, there is chemical stress, which includes coloring and straightening. All of these different factors induce structural damage to the F-layer, the outermost protective layer … Read more
Eurofragance, a company specialising in fragrance design and creation, is entering the United States market by acquiring a majority shareholding in Fragrance Design, based in Atlanta (Georgia). Eurofragance, which already operates in the American market through a plant and creative centre in Mexico, is now entering the United States. Fragrance Design by Eurofragance will keep … Read more
For the 14th CosmeticBusiness, scheduled for 6 to 7 June 2018, all four halls at the MOC Munich will be in use for the first time. Further new features include the Colour Cosmetics exhibition section and the Distributors Lounge. Once again, this year over 400 exhibitors and represented companies will be taking part in CosmeticBusiness. … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, completed the project to expand its industrial facility in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, and increased production capacity by around 15 percent. This investment in the expansion of the plant was made to strengthen the group’s ability to serve industrial and consumer markets – not only in Mexico, but around the … Read more
In an effort to go one step further in the production of natural and sustainable personal care ingredients, German based IOI Oleo have developed a quality of MCT that is 100% coconut-based. Reacting to an increasing demand for non-palm based raw materials in the Personal Care industry IOI Oleo is offering 3 new coconut-based qualities … Read more
DSM has appointed Gareth Barker is appointed President DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients as of 1 January 2018. Dr. Gareth Barker, a British national with a doctorate from Oxford University joined Roche/DSM in 1993. From then until 2012 he held a variety of commercial and marketing positions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Costa … Read more
Saudi’s vibrant beauty industry has been underlined by a new exhibition in Jeddah, offering global suppliers of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances a new pathway to the Middle East’s largest beauty and personal care market. The launch of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 comes as consumer and professional spending on beauty and wellbeing continues … Read more
Sebaceous glands help the skin stay moist and protect it against external influences such as harsh weather, pollution, and microbial assaults: The oily or waxy matter that these microscopic, exocrine glands secrete – called sebum – lubricates and softens the skin and hair. At NYSCC Cosmetic Congress, BASF Care Creations and the Cell Therapy Research … Read more
Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation. "Beauty Sleep" is important Sleep deprivation has been called a “silent epidemic”, and the beauty industry is jumping in to help tackle this crisis. Bath … Read more
DSM has acquired Amyris Brasil and has established a long-term manufacturing partnership for Amyris’s high-volume products. About DSM DSM delivers solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and … Read more
KLK announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kolb Distribution AG had on December 11 entered into an agreement with Elementis plc to acquire Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN), located in Delden, the Netherlands. Completion of the sale, which is subject to completion of employee consultation processes, receipt of regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, is … Read more
DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit, one of the industry’s leading suppliers to the personal care, home care and fine fragrance markets, has appointed Gaelle Bathany as Director Sustainability for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. The company is committed to meeting sustainability challenges as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration … Read more
Imogen Matthews explains why hair care is becoming an increasing focus for global beauty brands and is likely to lead to the expansion of existing consumer routines. She points out why many innovations originate from Asia and shows that consumers in Central America are more experimental with their hair care routines than European customers. Imogen … Read more
The eyes are one of the first areas where age-related signs and tiredness become noticeable, with the appearance of eyebags and dark circles. Baggy eyes are mostly related to the ageing process itself. However, other factors such as gender, high body mass index and smoking also have an impact. Gender in particular is believed to … Read more
AAK’s work in West Africa to promote the sustainable sourcing of shea, via the Kolo Nafaso direct sourcing program, has been recognized with a 2017 Sustainable Beauty Award. One of five categories, each reflecting a key aspect of sustainability, the Sustainability Pioneer Award honors an operator in the beauty industry that is a leader in … Read more
DSM, a manufacturer of UV filters globally under its heritage brand Parsol, has launched Sunscreen Optimizer. This formulation simulator enables sunscreen formulators to develop products more efficiently and to optimise existing formulations before going on to verify SPF performance in vivo. First presented at the Sunscreen Symposium in Florida on September 16, the tool is … Read more
β-endorphin and the sex hormone estrogen and testosterone play important roles in the skin tissue regeneration and cell proliferation. However, the synthesis of both molecules starts to decline in our 30s. The fact that they are also synthesized locally in the skin makes them a new and promising target in cosmetics. Densorphin – a novel … Read more
Depolluphane is a protection for the skin against urban pollution. It not only protects against environmental aggressors but also strengthens the skin to easily face the daily stress of urban life style. This defense system is based on organic cress sprout extract and a smart polysaccharide complex. The cress sprouts contain sulforaphane which is a … Read more
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