NCD to distribute Kuncai’s effect pigments and fillers

Fujian Kuncai Material Technology and NCD Ingredients agreed to distribute effect pigments and fillers for the cosmetics industry in Germany and Austria. Thus, NCD Ingredients fulfills the goals of its growth strategy and expands its product portfolio. In the future NCD will proactively serve customers in both decorative cosmetics and personal care with more than … Read more

Azelis to distribute Lipotec’s Active Organics in Europe

Lipotec and the global distributor Azelis are partnering to bring Active Organics inspired by nature, the brand of botanical extracts and ingredients, to the European market.   Active Organics inspired by nature provides a variety of natural extracts and ingredients from around the world with a commitment to sustainability. The appropriate selection and retrieval of each … Read more

Anti-Ageing: Dream or reality?

Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck from the University of Marburg explains to what extent innovative formulations, smart carriers and instrumental cosmetics can help to slow down the ageing process. In this article, you will learn how life expectancy developed, what causes ageing and what actives you should use when formulating anti-ageing products. You will get … Read more

Clariant opens new personal care laboratory in Japan

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, has opened a new laboratory in Tokyo dedicated to supporting Japan’s Personal Care industry. Located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TIRI) in Tokyo’s central business district, the new laboratory offers local customers easy access to technical facilities and expertise to boost their research and development … Read more

AmSilk and Interpolymer announce production and distribution partnership

AmSilk, the supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers, and Interpolymer/Zschimmer & Schwarz, the Germany-based global polymer manufacturer, have strengthened their longtime cooperation with a strategic partnership. Interpolymer will take care of the production of the new hybrid polymer emulsion Silktran 5621 developed together with AmSilk. As part of the partnership, Interpolymer will manage its worldwide distribution … Read more

Inolex: IeS Labo appoints new director

Olivier Khuu has joined IeS Labo, Inolex Provence new Director. He takes over the role from Pierre Cappanera, who is retiring after co-founding IeS Labo in 1986. Maria-Paz Zuniga, who co-founded the business with him, will continue in her role as Director. “Olivier brings decades of experience in the cosmetic and beauty care industry and … Read more

Clariant and Huntsman abandon planned merger of equals

Clariant and Huntsman Corporation have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals. The decision was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Clariant and Huntsman. Both CEOs remain convinced that the proposed merger of equals as agreed to on May 21, 2017, would have been in the long-term best interests of all of their … Read more

Sustainable Beauty Award: Finalists announced

The finalists for the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor). Over 100 international entries were received this year, from operators in various sectors of the beauty industry. The finalists for each award category are listed in alphabetical order. The Sustainability Pioneer Award is given to an … Read more

Get in style – how to develop modern hair styling

Martina Heldermann from KahlWax explains why traditional waxes and more modern solutions are both good choices for hair styling formulations. In this article, you will learn about the drawbacks you have to face when formulating hair gels with polymers. You will find out about the benefits of hair creams, fibres, clays, pastes, muds, and putties and … Read more

Merck: Award for Advanced Light Protection concept

Merck received the Sepawa Innovation Award 2017 for its Advanced Light Protection concept. This concept is in line with the latest findings on the sunlight-induced mechanisms of skin damage and skin ageing. Furthermore, it meets the needs of the cosmetics industry for light protection solutions that can be easily incorporated into formulations and offers customers … Read more

Evonik presents new solutions at SEPAWA

At this year’s SEPAWA Congress Evonik presents an especially broad assortment of ingredients for cleaning agents and cosmetics. In addition to novel products developed as a result of in-house research, the expanded portfolio is also due to the acquisition of multiple companies.  From October 18-20, Evonik will be present at the congress in Berlin at … Read more

Gattefossé and Cytoo investigate effects of screen-emitted light on skin

Artificial visible light is everywhere in our modern life. Our mode of social communication confronts us with screens of all kinds and their use is on the rise. In order to discover the potential consequences of such an environment on skin health, Gattefossé initiated a two-year investigation with Cytoo to determine the direct effects of … Read more

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SiLiglit®, SiLiglam® – Glittering your world

In the area of colour cosmetics and packaging glitter has been an important recipe component for shimmering and brilliant effects. The SiLiglam and SiLiglit brand stands for effect glitters from Sigmund Lindner GmbH. Unlike conventional types of glitter, all SiLiglam types are based on a unique production process. With conventional types of glitter, a film-like … Read more

Sepawa Congress: New encounters in Berlin

What new products will be presented at this year’s SEPAWA in Berlin on 18–20 October? Find out more in COSSMA’s exclusive preview. This year’s 64th SEPAWA Congress will take place in Berlin for the first time. The show will take place at the Estrel Congress & Exhibition Center Berlin. 350 suppliers in the cosmetics and … Read more

Evonik opens site in France’s Cosmetic Valley

At the end of September, Evonik celebrated the opening of the new site for its Evonik Advanced Botanicals subsidiary in Tours (France). Now part of the Personal Care Business Line, the new subsidiary was created in 2016 when Evonik acquired experts in biotechnological production of plant-based active ingredients, French start-up, Alkion Biopharma SAS. As a … Read more

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Covestro: Beach-friendly Sun Protection with Baycusan®

Long-term protection with no sticky hands and no itchy skin? Our film former Baycusan® C 1004 allows formulating very water-resistant and sand-resistant emulsions. It combines safe and easy application with comfortable long-term protection – for children that enjoy beach and water all day long! Curious? Visit us at SEPAWA 18-20 October, booth A119! Covestro has … Read more

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HerbaShield® URB – The Natural Solution to Pollution

The constant exposure to air pollutants is a major threat for skin health. A promising anti-pollution strategy is the activation of the body’s own detoxification machinery, as this is more efficient than the mere application of antioxidants. HerbaShield URB is Lipoid Kosmetik’s new active that enhances the body’s endogenous detoxification system and thereby substantially reduces … Read more