RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Cytobiol Lumin-Eye is the solution developed by Gattefossé to tackle simultaneously each of the mechanisms responsible for premature ageing of the eye area.

Momentive Performance Materials has introduced Velvesil FX gel, an innovative personal care gel that can enhance the benefits of boron nitride powder by improving its processibility and spreadability, and the sensory experience of the consumer product.

The new Baycusan C product line, which Bayer MaterialScience developed specifically for the cosmetics industry, has premiered with a polyurethane (PU) powder and four solvent-free PU dispersions – these grabbed significant attention at the recently held in-cosmetics event in Amsterdam.

Alban Muller International has launched its first exclusive blend of 100% natural, preservativefree and eco-designed extracts – Botamix Antioxidant.

Pentapharm has introduced its new anti-stretch mark solution REGU-STRETCH, an innovative complex to prevent and treat striae.

A new pigment range for glamorous effects has been launched by Eckart.

CLR has introduced DayMoist CLR, a natural, non-animal-derived active ingredient potently supporting the natural moisturising factors (NMF) in arranging a high level of hydration in the outer layers of the skin, the stratum corneum.

Among products being highlighted by BASF at the recently-held in-cosmetics event in Amsterdam was Luviquat Sensation, a high performance conditioning polymer for hair care rinse-off applications. It provides excellent combability, superior volume control and a soft and natural hair feel.

Cognis has opened a liaison office in Mumbai, India. The facility will be responsible for strengthening relationships with existing customers, identifying and initiating new business opportunities, and promoting the company brand in local markets.

Floratech, a leading global raw material supplier of botanically derived ingredients to the cosmetic/personal care industry, has announced the completion of an internal initiative to become compliant with ISO Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Symrise has combined its high quality plant extracts under a new product line called Symrise Actipone. A broad range of beneficial effects make the Actipone plant extracts suitable for use in a large number of cosmetic products.

Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has extended its portfolio of active ingredients with high quality standardised plant extracts for both skin and hair care.

Incorporating a wide array of performanceenhancing ingredients engineered specifically to help deliver superior performance and skin feel, Dow Corning has introduced new sun care formulations that provide higher SPF protection, anti-ageing properties to guard skin, and comfortable longer-lasting benefits that align with active lifestyles.

At in-cosmetics India, recently held in Mumbai, Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques exhibited a range of products and concepts designed to deliver a “holistic product experience” in line with the wellness trend.

The Sinerga Research Centre in Italy has recently developed an innovative combination of extremely effective ingredients suitable for delivering a reduced amount of actives by keeping a high level of efficacy.

To fight against signs of ageing and obesity, Sederma has launched a new innovative product, Ovaliss, that counteracts the appearance of a double chin.

Symrise, the international fragrance and flavouring manufacturer, and Cutech Srl, the Italian biotech company, have joined forces to develop a new skin model as an alternative to animal testing.

Symrise has introduced Hydromoist L and Hydromoist O to the market, providing the international cosmetics industry with two new active ingredients.

Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals, has launched an exotic cosmetic ingredient: Marajo Scrub LS 9843. It is described by the company as a new micro-exfoliator that gently softens the skin, and restores its balance and radiance. It is made from pure natural clay from the Amazon region of north Brazil, Marajo Island, where the Amazon river meets the ocean.

The German company Degussa is launching two products as part of its Tegolon range.