Givaudan takes actives gold at in-cosmetics Asia

Givaudan Active Beauty won the best active ingredient gold award for Neuroglow at the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand.

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US ingredient maker Hallstar acquires compatriot Sytheon

US speciality chemical manufacturer Hallstar has acquired compatriot skin care actives maker Sytheon for an undisclosed sum.

ECHA study finds banned chemicals in 6% of cosmetics

A pilot project by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has found that 6% of cosmetic products inspected between November 2023 and April 2024 in 13 European Economic Area (EEA) countries contained banned substances.

30% of beauty product ingredients ‘in the grey’ - report

Thirty per cent of beauty and personal care product ingredients lack thorough safety data, according to a report published by ChemFORWARD.

UK sets safe UV filter limits in sun care products

The UK has set safe limits on two UV filters - benzophenone-3 and octocrylene – plus dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is used in sunless tanning products.

Sabinsa makes slew of senior appointments

Indian speciality ingredient maker Sabinsa has made a string of senior appointments as it expands its presence into new territories, including the Russian-led Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

9. Yonit Bomstein - Green Mountain Biotech

Dr. Yonit Bomstein is co-founder of Green Mountain Biotech, which specialises in developing and commercialising innovative botanical ingredients based on Chinese traditional medicine

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in-cosmetics Asia 2024

Where personal care ingredients and creators come together Join in-cosmetics Asia, where all areas of the cosmetics industry connect to inspire, share insights and spark potential collaborations. Celebrating excellence in the field of ingredient innovation, in-cosmetics Asia also offers high-quality education on the latest science and trends. Plus, with networking opportunities for the...

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SCS Formulate 2024

SCS Formulate is the UK’s largest event of its kind, focusing on raw materials, ingredients and formulation services used in creating personal care and cosmetic products. In the exhibition you will be able to find every conceivable ingredient, raw material and other vital tool of your trade used in creating innovative cosmetic and personal care products. It is a unique opportunity to see the...

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Ingredient News

Mibelle mint ingredient focuses on undereye

Mibelle Biochemistry has launched VividEYE, an active cosmetic ingredient designed to tackle undereye concerns.

LipoTrue to lift lid on Lightmony at in-cos Asia

Spanish cosmetic actives maker LipoTrue will unveil Lightmony, a botanical ingredient designed for glow effect, at in-cosmetics Asia stand H70 in Bangkok, Thailand on 5-7 November.

Sarex Overseas signs up Brenntag to distribute UV filters

Indian speciality chemical maker Sarex Overseas has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Brenntag for its second-generation organic Triazine-based UV filters.

Gattefossé quickens pulse with colour formulation kit

French cosmetic ingredients maker Gattefossé has taken the wraps off Color Pulse, a kit composed of 13 coloured formulations.

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COVER STORY: An all-in-one solution for O/W systems

Consumer trends in oil-in-water (O/W) beauty products are increasingly driven by a demand for natural and sustainable ingredients.

Nine myths about managing regulations

Traceone explains how technology has advanced to the point where it can quiet the regulations noise with cross-vertical chemical and cosmetics PLM workflows

Upcycled ingredients: where the future lies

Smink Laboratories looks at whether the cosmetics industry has reached a point where it needs to define upcycling precisely and deeply explore the innovation it could offer

Second-generation water-based insect repellents

Chemian Technology describes next-generation insect repellent actives, derived from renewable, ethically sourced and sustainable feedstocks, which are offering insect repellent producers a clinically proven COSMOS -certified alternative to established synthetic materials

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