International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
End users in the United States consider expensive purchases as an investment in their appearance and self-confidence. As a result, cosmetic products that apply novel solutions with premium pricing are well-accepted, which adds to healthy growth of the U.S. market for active ingredients. According to Kline’s Specialty Actives in Personal Care: Multi-regional Market Analysis and … Read more
Inolex do Brasil in São Paulo recently opened a Demo Center geared towards the promotion of safe and natural solutions in key areas that are shaping the next wave of consumer beauty products, including alternative preservation, silicone replacements and palm-free ingredients. The Demo Center, which introduced its first training sessions in July of this year, … Read more
Vantage has opened a new jojoba seed crushing facility located near its jojoba farm in Argentina. The construction of this facility further expands the company’s jojoba oil extraction capabilities, and re-affirms its commitment to being a reliable global supplier. It allows Vantage to continue meeting the fast-growing, worldwide customer demand for jojoba-based sustainable beauty ingredients. … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition to be staged at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand on 31 October -2 November 2017. Along with the second edition of BeautyForward trend forecast, Clariant will also showcase its line of natural active ingredients dedicated to … Read more
Kolb and STOCKMEIER Chemie tighten their partnership for the distribution of nonionic surfactants in Germany.
Actiscrub physical exfoliants from Lipotec offer a wide variety of naturally-sourced exfoliants to be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic microbeads. Read details in the article in COSSMA 7-8/2017. How exfoliants work Exfoliants are made from particles which scrub the skin through a mechanical action. This mechanical action helps to stimulate cell renewal … Read more
DreamScentz is a new patent-pending technology using the power of scent to optimise the quality of sleep. Based on the link between fragrance, positive mood states, and a proper night’s sleep, the company strives to thus provide solutions for people to sleep better across the world. In the company’s research on effects of odours on … Read more
Inolex expands its alternative preservation portfolio with the addtion of Lexgard O-LO to its Lexgard series. Lexgard-LO is a low odour alternative to caprylyl glycol and is ideal for beauty brands interested in alternative preservation targeting a consumer segment with odour-sensitivity. A multifunctional bacteriostatic agent, this ingredient can be used as an alternative to traditional … Read more
Clariant has announced progress towards satisfying the regulatory approval condition to closing its merger of equals with Huntsman Corporation. The United States Federal Trade Commission, which reviews the antitrust implications of certain business combinations, late yesterday delivered a second request for information to the parties relating to just two products − sodium isethionate, used in … Read more
Inolex has nominated Ann S. Plimpton Chair of the Board of Directors. In this role, she succeeds Conrad A. Plimpton, who has served for over 36 years as Chairman. Ann Plimpton’s formal appointment and installation as Chair will take place on August 30, 2017. The addition of Ann as Chair signals a continuation of strong … Read more
Scent & Care, a division of Symrise, recorded sales of € 638.2 million in the first half of the year (H1 2016: € 667.8 million). The slight decrease was due to the strong sales in the previous year and the sale of Pinova’s industrial activities at the end of 2016. Adjusted for the Pinova portfolio … Read more
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The global fragrance-only fragrance house, CPL Aromas, has launched a £1 million scientific research centre in Northamptonshire. The CPL Aromas Research & Development (R&D) Centre is situated in Ironstone Way, Brixworth, near Northampton. In addition to the Brixworth facility, the Group has created a similar R&D Centre in Indonesia, as part of a recent £2 … Read more
Inolex continues to build its global presence with increased lab capabilities and personnel additions in Guangzhou, China. The location is developing as a “Center of Excellence” and indicates a key market for Inolex’s growth particularly in alternative preservation solutions and natural ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry. A full-scale microbiology laboratory has been … Read more
Sabinsa Cosmetics, a division of the Sami Labs – Sabinsa Group, has been granted two new patents on novel cosmetic compositions, both developed from extensive research on combinations of the company’s branded ingredients. These most recent patents are likely to fuel the company’s rapid growth in the cosmetic industry given the high demand for sunscreen … Read more
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A novelty of a natural antioxidant for cosmetic formulations and fragrances StoppOx® ensures high stability and safety of your perfumes and fragrances, oils and active ingredients and extends the minimum shelf lifedecisively. StoppOx® is a world novel natural antioxidant blend for cosmetic formulas and fragrances. It delivers high performance like synthetic AO especially in preventing … Read more
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Natural solution for an ultra soft skin feel and the ultimate silicone touch Skin feel and texture of an emulsion or opaque gel are considerably improved by low dosages of SENSOCEL® bc 20 bamboo powder. SENSOCEL® bc 20 creates a silicone touch on a natural basis. Natural cosmetics are still gaining high importance. Globally formulators … Read more
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Inolex has established a new sales office in Paris, France. The location, with its team of technical product and client servicing experts, will focus on delivering the company’s portfolio of industry-leading ingredients particularly in Alternative Preservation solutions and safe, natural ingredients in the beauty and personal care industry. Anais Alemagna who has joined the company … Read more
Croda International, supplier of speciality chemicals has acquired Enza Biotech, a research enterprise established as a spin-out company from Lund University in Sweden. Enza Biotech was founded in 2012 by researchers at Lund University with the aim to develop the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry. Through this acquisition, Enza Biotech’s patented technology … Read more