International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
BioLeaders Corp., an innovative South Korean company committed to supplying products related to solid science and clinical data, announced its close co-operation with the Swiss based RAHN-Group for the distribution within Europe. The two cosmetic ingredients Gamma-Oligo and Gamma-MAX replace the formerly known products AquaMAX LM and AquaMAX HM represented by CP Kelco. Gamma-Oligo and … Read more
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Showa Denko KK (SDK) has agreed with Azelis that the two parties form a business alliance to market SDK’s cosmetic raw materials in Europe, effective from 1 April 2016. The exclusive distributorship agreement enables Azelis to market SDK’s vitamin derivatives (APM, APPRÉCIER, TPNa), a slimming agent (Hi-Carnitine), and hair care products (DL-Cysteine, SPIERA) in Europe. … Read more
According to Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal, the group grew in all our divisions and geographic zones: the Consumer Products Division accelerated at the start of the year, recording its best quarter for almost three years. Across the geographic zones, North America is confirming its dynamism, Western Europe remains solid and … Read more
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Evonik Industries takes over the start-up Alkion Biopharma SAS, headquartered in Evry (France). Alkion specializes in the development of biotechnological active ingredients for the cosmetics industry and was founded as a spin-off of the Imperial College London in 2011. Evonik is purchasing this company to expand the portfolio of the Personal Care Business Line in … Read more
IMCD N.V., a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor, opens an office in Tokyo, Japan. This opening marks the latest of a succession of steps that IMCD has taken to build a stronghold in Asia-Pacific. Mr. Shunsaku Kubo is appointed Managing Director IMCD Japan effective 1 April 2016. Mr. Kubo holds a Bachelor degree … Read more
The 49th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide saw the participation on the opening day by Ivan Scalfarotto, of the Italian Government. The Ministry of Economic Development has included Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna between the "Fair of international interest" to be promoted and supported thanks to the collaboration with ITA-Italian Trade Agency. "The real novelty of Cosmoprof,” said … Read more
L’Oréal Paris and Image Metrics have entered into a new phase of their partnership regarding the augmented reality app Makeup Genius. Launched in 2014, to critical acclaim, Makeup Genius is a mirror that relies on innovative technology – developed by Image Metrics. Makeup Genius is an app which can monitor each user’s unique facial features … Read more
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW) publishes the youth study “Youth undisguised” – self-perception and self-esteem of adolescents, conducted by Rheingold Salon. Young people are generally longing for security; 77% do so. 83% are eager to have a stable family and for 52% friendships are in general more important than “dates” and … Read more
Higher expenditures and an increasing number of consumers provided a 10 % increase in turnover for the green beauty market in Germany. With a turnover of 1,1 billion Euros and a market share of 8,3 %, the German market is sending a strong message for 2015 as well. However, the cosmetics market is undergoing changes. … Read more
Skin care products created specifically for one person: they’re truly customised, but still an exception. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist and Trend Watcher from Hint Creative Consultancy, puts the customisation trend into perspective. photo: Stable, Shutterstock.com COS1602_36_Customize.pdf
With a 4-step approach, the active ingredient Soliberine from Greentech protects against ageing and photoageing effects and protects the dermis components from UV-induced oxidative stress. photo: Oleg Gawriloff COS1602_20_Greentech_01.pdf
Gattefossé has appointed Azelis as their new distributor for Personal Care in Turkey, effective 1st January 2016. Azelis has a longstanding relationship with Gattefossé for both Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals, supported by joint formulation and development work. Thanks to this strong partnership, our mandate has now been extended from Russia, Poland, CEE and Balkans, to … Read more
H&M is rolling out a new line of skin, body, and hair products with organic ingredients to complement its long-running, eco-friendly clothing line, Conscious Collection. The products are all free of GMOS, parabens, silicon, synthetic perfumes, and dyes. Nylon reports that the new beauty collection spans 30 products, which range in price from $7 to … Read more
The Munich-based Wacker Group has expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site. With the new expansion stage, which came on stream in early January, the company is meeting the rising global demand for specialty fluids and silicone emulsions in the coatings, paper, textile, cosmetics and personal care industries. Functional silicone … Read more
Univar, a global chemical distributor, has expanded its long-standing European distribution agreement for The Dow Chemical Company’s Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France. Univar France is now marketing and selling the full range of Dow’s legacy Amerchol personal care specialty ingredients in the country, including: Ucare, Softcat and EcoSmooth Conditioning Polymers, Ucon Fluids, … Read more
Croda, manufacturer of speciality chemical ingredients enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has opened the expanded alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island in Singapore. The nearly £18 million capital investment will more than double the capacity at the site. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Dr. Nick Challoner, President of Croda Asia Pacific and the guest-of-honour, … Read more
Evonik now cooperates with the Colombian chemical company Disan in the Andean region. This new contract distributor for cosmetic products and services will take over support services for regional customers and key accounts in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, representing the full portfolio of the Personal Care Business Line of Evonik with the exception of silicones. … Read more
Strength of Nature, a global company in the $700-million ethnic hair care industry, has acquired the brands Motions, Just for Me, Consort and Groom & Clean brands from Unilever. Strength of Nature also acquired the TCB brand’s business in Africa, making the company full owner of TCB. "The Motions, Just for Me, Consort, Groom & … Read more