Nagase subsidiary Prinova acquires Brazilian distributor

Prinova, a subsidiary of Japan’s Nagase, has acquired Brazilian ingredients distributor Aplinova to boost its footprint in Latin America.

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Registration opens for in-cosmetics Korea 2025
Registration opens for in-cosmetics Korea 2025

Registration is open for in-cosmetics Korea 2025, the only exhibition in South Korea dedicated to personal care ingredients, which takes place on 2-4 July in Seoul.

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Spain’s Persán acquires Mibelle Biochemistry owner
Spain’s Persán acquires Mibelle Biochemistry owner

Spanish personal and home care product maker Persán has acquired Mibelle Group, the parent company of ingredient maker Mibelle Biochemistry, from Swiss retailer Migros.

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Where personal care ingredients and creators come together Join in-cosmetics Global, 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 Global also offers high-quality education on the latest science and trends. Plus, with targeted networking opportunities...

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Ingredient News

Givaudan unwraps ‘smallest hyaluronic acid ever developed’
Givaudan unwraps ‘smallest hyaluronic acid ever developed’

Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled PrimalHyal UltraReverse, claimed to be the smallest and most sustainable hyaluronic acid ever developed.

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CLR reveals fresh study data on CutiGuard, MultiMoist actives
CLR reveals fresh study data on CutiGuard, MultiMoist actives

CLR has relaunched its CutiGuard CLR skin care active and MultiMoist CLR hair care ingredient, backed by pioneering new studies.

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AmphiStar unveils findings of biosurfactant lifecycle analysis
AmphiStar unveils findings of biosurfactant lifecycle analysis

Belgian personal care ingredient maker AmphiStar has revealed the findings of a cradle-to-gate lifecycle analysis (LCA) study into the sustainability advantages of its AmphiCare and AmphiClean biosurfactants over traditional surfactants.

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Provital pushes button on Pureblome
Provital pushes button on Pureblome

Provital has taken the wraps off Pureblome, the second ingredient developed through its Triplobiome biotechnology platform.

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Features

INTERVIEW: Coming to market
INTERVIEW: Coming to market

At PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou, China, editor Tim Probert moderated a panel discussion about product development between Provital president Ricard Armengol; Evonik global product development manager Christian Bellacanzone; Lucas Meyer Cosmetics global R&D director Mathilde Frechet; and Gattefossé actives marketing leader Laurie Canel. Here follows an...

COVER STORY: The future of collagen innovation
COVER STORY: The future of collagen innovation

Collagen is the structural backbone of the skin, ensuring its strength, resilience, and youthful appearance. However, with age and environmental stressors, collagen synthesis declines, leading to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and loss of firmness. While the cosmetics industry has long sought to replenish collagen, traditional approaches...

Plant fibres: emulsions without emulsifiers
Plant fibres: emulsions without emulsifiers

By combining the intrinsic properties of plant fibres with the synergistic benefits of hydrocolloids, Berg+Schmidt has unlocked new opportunities to create various textures in cosmetic formulations

Algae + rice active redefining skin hydration
Algae + rice active redefining skin hydration

Provital details a well-known ingredient that activates the skin’s natural hydration and protection mechanisms, while simultaneously reinforcing the barrier function from the outside by stimulating lipid synthesis in the epidermis, particularly ceramide production. It provides immediate relief for dry skin and ensures long-lasting hydration and...

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