RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Vivimed has announced three new additions to the Jarocol range.

Jeen International (stand R37) is launching at in-cosmetics Europe this year their patented, breakthrough Jeesperse ICE-T instant cold emulsion technology.

ProSynergen DF, Lonza Personal Care’s newest ingredient, addresses the concerns of compromised skin. This powerful active results from the fermentation of two microbes grown simultaneously, creating a competitive environment for survival.

Ashland Care Specialties, a business unit of Ashland Specialty Ingredients, has announced the launch Skin’s Ecology, an initiative in support of new products that help normalise microflora on the surface of skin.

Soliance will be revealing new ingredients for hair care at in-cosmetics 2013: Glossyliance, the ‘ultimate’ shine ingredient; Sophogreen, the green solubiliser and Appygreen 812, the sustainable surfactant.

Lingonberry seed oil produced via supercritical CO2-extraction is exceptionally high in essential -linolenic (18:3n-3) and linoleic (18:2n-6) acids, and in -tocotrienol with strong antioxidant activity.

Making Cosmetics is becoming a key event in ELGA Process Water’s exhibition calendar and this year visitors were given a valuable insight into the importance of purified water in cosmetic manufacture.

Envirogen Water Technologies enjoyed much interest at the Making Cosmetics show held in March this year.

AnaGain is based on an extract of pea sprouts. Many health benefits are attributed to pulses, including peas. Pulses belong to the family of fabaceae and are thus rich in isoflavones, a class of polyphenolic secondary plant metabolites. Isoflavones are known to act as phytoestrogens or to exert antioxidant activity.

Schulke are specialists in the disinfection of production areas in cosmetic and other hygienically sensitive environments, and at Making Cosmetics the company showcased its specialist perform disinfectant and arcana cleaner range.

schülke has been a leading force in infection control for over 124 years, and the company philosophy is centred on one concept: hygiene.

Plucked hair follicles before and after treatment with a scalp product were analysed for the expression of 30 genes important in hair physiology. An extract of pea sprouts was found to strongly upregulate the FGF7 and noggin genes, two important triggers for a new hair growth phase.

Oils are an essential component to provide natural lustre, lubricity and an emollient feeling to hair care products. Therefore different natural oils are commonly used in rinse-off and leave-in products for hair conditioning benefits.

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Skin is a highly complex tissue acting as a protector against physical, chemical and biological attack. It plays a crucial role in the protection against dehydration and the control of body temperature.1

Lipex Omega 3/6 from AAK is designed to meet the demand for healthy products in personal care applications, offering an optimised balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

in-cosmetics Asia 2012 was a great success for Dr Straetmans with the company's expectations exceeded with their booth proving to be as crowded as it was for the European in-cosmetics in Barcelona.

Lipotec introduced two peptides at in-cosmetics Asia which innovatively target sensitive skin. Delisens focuses on attenuating the feelings of discomfort in sensitive skin, such as itching, whereas Telangyn offers efficacy in improving facial redness, such as rosacea.

This year Jan Dekker joined the IMCD Group which means they may now have the most exciting and comprehensive portfolio in the industry.

In April of last year, Basildon Chemicals was purchased by the rapidly growing KCC Corporation and is now a wholly owned subsidiary.