Sensient Technologies snaps up Biolie

US personal care ingredient maker Sensient Technologies has acquired Biolie, a French raw materials manufacturer specializing in white biotechnology.

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Other News

Global product launches revealed at PCHi 2025

Some of the world’s leading personal care ingredient manufacturers have unveiled global product launches at PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) 2025 in Guangzhou, China.

Barentz appoints Esther Veninga as CFO

Dutch speciality ingredients distributor Barentz has appointed Esther Veninga as chief financial officer (CFO) and as a member of the board, effective 1 May.

Eurofragance appoints Joan Pere Jiménez CEO

Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance has appointed Joan Pere Jiménez as its chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026.

IFF reveals rebranded corporate website

IFF has unveiled its redesigned corporate website, which the New York-based ingredients maker says marks a significant leap in scale, performance and commitment to top-tier digital experiences.

Swiss SCC airs guide to energy efficient cosmetics production

The Swiss Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has published guidelines for energy-optimised development and production of cosmetic products.

Roquette Beauté opens Shanghai expertise centre

French cosmetic ingredients maker Roquette Beauté has opened a centre of excellence in Shanghai that aims to serve as a hub for co-creation and partnership opportunities within the Chinese cosmetics market.

Ingredient News

Seppic reveals glimpse of formulation collection

Seppic has taken the wraps off ‘The Beauty Box office movie hit’, a collection of formulations to be showcased in April at in-cosmetics Global 2025.

Symrise ices advanced cooling substance for oral care

Symrise has launched Optacool Fuji, an advanced ingredient designed to elevate the sensory experience of oral care products.

China upholds Symrise multifunctional ingredient patent

China’s patent office has upheld the validity of Symrise’s SymSave H multifunctional, antioxidant, and product protectant enhancer ingredient technology.

Kerry signs up LBB Specialties for US, Canada distribution

Irish outfit Kerry Group has signed up LBB Specialties to distribute personal care ingredients in North America.

Features

Natural ingredients: why nature knows best

Consumers, especially Generation Z, are looking for transparent, open brands who are truthful to the very core. These sustainable, green, traceable, upcycled and respectful to the environment brands are thriving. Clare Goodwin of Infinity Ingredients explores the best of what Mother Nature has to offer for suitably sustainable cosmetics

Mexican blend of tradition and innovation

Bioingre Bioingredients Research and Esperis have joined forces to develop an active ingredient that blends modern advanced technology with the ancient wisdom of indigenous Mexican plants, thereby honouring centuries-old traditions while promoting innovation in modern skin and hair care

Dual emulsifier and encapsulation system

Today’s consumers seek natural ingredients that are gentle, yet just as luxurious on the skin as synthetic alternatives. In recognition of these demands, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant has spent the last five years developing a solution that both simplifies the formulator’s task and meets these multifaceted expectations. The result is a...

Biomimetic hydroxyapatite for deodorant

Italian cosmetic actives maker Kalichem documents the benefits of its biomimetic hydroxyapatite ingredient, Deohap Dry (main active and excipients INCI: Calcium/ Magnesium/Zinc Hydroxyapatite, clay minerals, zinc PCA), as a solution for sweat and odour control, offering good performance and versatility across various cosmetic applications

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