RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Micro Powders has added to its Naturebead range of spherical exfoliants, derived from various natural waxes, as alternatives to microplastics.

Merck KGaA is showcasing a new formulation, a solid shower and shampoo bar for travel. “Packed with active ingredients, this soap bar protects the skin lipids and acts as a protective shield for sensitive skin,” the company said.

Sytheon has expanded its range of aryl alkanones with the launch and patenting of Synoxyl AZ (INCI: Methyl Acetyl Zingerone).

Solvay is adding two new grades of its Jaguar range of guar-based polymers, both inherently ultimately biodegradable. Jaguare C500 STD and Jaguar HP-8 COS SGI are based on beans sourced from India through the company’s Sustainable Guar Initiative.

Clariant Active Ingredients is presenting Reloaded Beauty Routine, a new formulation concept for an upgraded beauty routine. The formulation, it said, “were created to encompass the new consumer craving for an upgrade of old standards"

Premium Organic has introduced a new application area for its COSMOS- and NaTrue-certified multifunctional active Alpin Heilmoor Extract (AHE), in oral and dental care.

Ashland has recently launched a collection of beauty-conscious formulations for skin and oral care. The company said that the collection “was inspired by the increased global movement to live sustainably and ethically”.

At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in November, Evonik launched a bioactive sphingolipid called Sphinox Defenda (INCI: Hydroxybutyroyl Phytosphingosine (proposed)).

LipoTrue has launched N_llscent, an ingredient that is said to remove some of the odours from the feet, armpits, neck and stomach areas that become common after the age of 30 and are characteristic of elderly people.

DSM has released some new in vitro and in vivo results for Alpaflor Edelweiss CB, a 95%+ natural antioxidant sourced from Alpine plant extract

Surfachem has created two new concept ranges “to help consumers adapt to a new post-pandemic world”, based on new trends that its market research experts have identified

German firm Courage+Khazaka has launched two new products aimed at testing different properties of the human skin with applications in both cosmetology and dermatology

Brazilian firm Beraca has introduced Berashades, a palette of five naturally coloured, sustainable clays for cosmetic use: Ivory, Beige, Bronze, Caramel and Ebony

In line with the growing trend towards non-dairy milk products, Lipoid Kosmetik has launched the Herbamilk Eco line

Cobiosa’s new CobioPure is claimed to protect the skin against oxidative stress induced by environmental pollution in human skin through quantification of the skin radical status factor

Hedox Clinic has announced its new OhMySkin Sublime Enzyme Face Mask. This, it says, is has a “unique, natural, enzyme-based clinical formula”, which “dissolves the protein bonds between dead skin cells and new skin cells"

Jojoba Desert has launched of JD Lusteris, which it calls “a unique premium emollient with superior sensorial effect” that can also act as a co-emulsifier and humectant. This is based on jojoba oil sourced from the desert in Israel

Israeli start-up Synergio showcased BiomEco 94, its recently launched botanical preservative, at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York

Cargill Beauty has added Satiagel VPC614 to its range. This is a naturally derived, fully biodegradable kappa carrageenan from red seaweed

China’s Jland Biotech is adding Biollagen-Lipo, a liposome-encapsulated grade of collagen. This is of non-animal origin and as such has no virus risk, low immunogenicity, no allergenicity, no rejection risk and good biocompatibility