International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Elevance Renewable Sciences, supplier of specialty chemicals from renewable feedstocks, partners with Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, of the Biesterfeld Group, as a new distributor for Elevance Clean solvent product line distribution to the household and industrial cleaning market in Europe. Biesterfeld will distribute the line in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and other European countries. The product line … Read more
Amyris, the industrial bioscience company, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to establish a cosmetic ingredients joint venture with Nikkol, a Japanese cosmetic specialty chemical provider. Nikkol is purchasing 50% of the Amyris Neossance business for up to $20 million in total. Amyris will receive $10 million of the purchase price upfront and the … Read more
In 2016, sales of cosmetics, toiletries and household care products increased by 1.7 percent since 2015. The per capita expenditure for these products also went up by 1.9 percent to 215 Euros*. Germany’s per capita expenditure on beauty and household care products is higher than Europe’s average expenditure. According to the estimate published by the … Read more
Sabo and Kaneka have announced their partnership for the Green Surfactant System “Sodium Surfactin”. After a successful collaboration to develop and co-patent the multifunctional Ingredient, Sabo Sol RF, Sabo and Kaneka will continue to work together in the research, development and production of products based on Sodium Surfactin. Sabo Sol RF is a patented innovation … Read more
CPL Aromas has appointed Eigenmann & Veronelli as its exclusive distributor for fragrances in the Italian market. In order to further facilitate this growth CPL Aromas has appointed Dr. Luca Ilorini as its fragrance sales specialist for Italy to be based at the Eigenmann & Veronelli offices in Milan. As a graduate of Pavia University … Read more
Allantoin, an ingredient for personal care applications, is manufactured at WeylChem Lamotte, part of WeylChem since 2014. WeylChem Lamotte has long-term experience regarding the synthetic production process for Allantoin and sold the product previously through a third party. From 2017 WeylChem Wiesbaden, part of the WeylChem Consumer Care business, will sell this product directly into … Read more
In the first nine months of 2016 the company’s improved business performance primarily stemmed from higher growth in Care Chemicals and Plastics & Coatings. In Care Chemicals, sales in local currency increased by 5 % to CHF 1 087 million. Care Chemicals delivered sales of CHF 337 million with a local currency sales growth of … Read more
Azelis Personal Care in the UK announces agreements with a number of new world class manufacturers, bringing an exciting selection of new quality products to the portfolio of speciality chemicals and raw materials. AGRANA is a leading manufacturer of starches for food and personal care. They are specialists in processing and refining top-quality agricultural raw … Read more
SGD Perfumery, global manufacturer of glass bottles for the perfumery and cosmetics’ industries, is changing its name to Verescence. Now independent, the company is solely focused on the perfumery and cosmetics. The new name with its French and prestigious sound reflects the company’s origins. The name combines the glass skills [Ver] and the [escent] suffix, … Read more
Innospec are delighted to announce the appointment of Manuchar as their distribution partners in the Middle East. “We believe Manuchar have key credentials to support our growth in this region. We are excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will open for us”, commented Ramzi Jouaneh, Sales Director for Personal Care, EMEA and AsPac. … Read more
Kinetik Technologies will be representing the German wax specialists on the US market. KahlWax is one of the leading specialists in natural waxes, such as beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax and many others. Since 1948, the family-owned company is refining and manufacturing waxes, functional ingredients, powders, and emulsions for customers of the cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, … Read more
DSM Personal Care opened its Asia Pacific Technical & Application Center in Shanghai. This center will develop product applications, provide technology services and create tailor-made solutions for cosmetic industry customers throughout China and Asia Pacific. With the help of state-of-the-art equipment for Research & Development and Application Technology, the center will enhance technical support and … Read more
As COSSMA’s preview selection shows, thrilling solutions of 450 exhibitors are waiting to be discovered at Luxe Pack 2016 in Monaco from September 21–23. Luxe Pack's Highlights 2016 In addition to packaging innovation, sustainable developments will be highlighted through the Luxe Pack in Green competition. Luxe Formulation is an opportunity for container-content interaction. Connect to … Read more
Making one’s own cosmetics? Yes, this is one of the latest trends in natural cosmetics; beyond this, what’s turning the cosmetics market greener? Beate Vogel and Elfriede Dambacher, organiser of the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference to be held in Berlin on Sep. 27th and 28th 2016, present the latest trends in their article … Read more
Givaudan’s Fragrance Division sales were CHF 1,132 million, an increase of 9.7% on a like-for-like basis and an increase of 10.7% in Swiss francs. Including Induchem, the growth was 11.0% in local currency. The sales of Induchem, which was acquired on 31 August 2015, amounted to CHF 13 million for the first half of 2016. … Read more
L’Oréal has submitted a firm offer to Rivadis Group for the acquisition of the Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and licence to use the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc brand. Based on this offer, the Rivadis Group has granted exclusive negotiation rights to L’Oréal. The Mont Blanc’s pure water is protected by a unique ecosystem. Naturally soothing and … Read more
What does it take to establish two new brands in the saturated beauty market? According to brand creator Siân Sutherland: answering a real need.Read more in COSSMA’s interview with Siân Sutherland, Co-Founder of Mama Mio and Brand Creator of Mio Skin Care in the UK. COSSMA: What triggered the idea of establishing a new brand … Read more
DKSH, the Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, and Total Specialties USA Inc., the American affiliate of Total S.A., a global oil and gas company, have signed a Distributor Sales agreement covering the US cosmetics and personal care markets. DKSH North America’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a Market Expansion Services provider and … Read more
3i Group, and funds managed by 3i, have sold Geka Holding GmbH, to Sulzer Ltd, a Swiss company, specialising in pumping solutions, rotating equipment services, and separation and mixing technology. Total proceeds of €178m to 3i and funds managed by 3i represent a 1.8x euro money multiple. Proceeds to 3i from today’s transaction will be … Read more
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