RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Amerchol has introduced a new range of conditioning polymers for hair care applications.

Laboratories Sérobiologiques has launched Syniorage LS 9748, an active peptide which reverses the effects of ageing.

Pentapharm has introduced SYN-TACKS, a new innovative peptide complex to preserve and redesign the dermal epidermal junction (DEJ).

Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, Cognis Care Chemicals’ active ingredients business, has launched Actiwhite LS 9808, a tailor-made whitener meeting market demands for a new generation of skin lighteners.

DSM Nutritional Products has recently introduced BeauActive MTP - a unique product that combines a natural raw material and DSM’s leading enzyme technology.

Seatons has launched Seatons Peach Kernal Oil, a new light and delicate vegetable oil for moisturising.

Benefits of Solarine III are being emphasised by Greentech.

Concentrated in vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids, the Solarine III product is the result of the synergistic activity of sea buckthorn, Voacanga and Wild Rose.

Sederma is launching a new active named Bodyfit, a natural substance which presents a highly sophisticated mechanism of action to combat cellulite.

Dow Corning has announced a new silicone elastomer cosmetic powder that is effective in masking wrinkles and improving skin feel.

Engelhard Corporation has launched a new, natural anti-oxidant delivery system for protecting skin from environmental stresses such as UVB rays.

Jan Dekker International has developed a new organic cosmetic range of plant extracts – “Les concentrés de vie” or “GemmoBlasts”.

Eastman Chemical Company has introduced NutriLayer, a premium, natural active ingredient for topical skin and face creams, sun screens and lip care.

Merck KgaA has announced the expansion of the Ronastar product family with five new interference pigments for cosmetic and personal care products. Making their debut are: Aqua Sparks, Green Sparks, Purple Sparks, Red Sparks (based on particle sizes of 20-200 µm), and Silver (10-100 µm). Their vivid effects impart an especially appealing aesthetic to cosmetic and personal care products.

TechNature, a French company known as a leader in the formulation and manufacture of alginate-based gelling powder masks has recently announced the launch of Voie LactTe, an innovation in luxury bathing, that consists of an ultra-fine powder which dissolves in water without leaving any marks, aiming to nourish and moisturise the skin.

French company SEPPIC has launched two new products that are suitable for ultra-fluid emulsions in wipes applications. When used together, the two products synergistically achieve stability for ultra-fluid formulas at high temperatures.

Dow Corning has introduced a collection of skin care and colour cosmetic formulation concepts designed to make skin seem healthier, protect it from the elements, or add glamour.

Two new silicone acrylate copolymers from Dow Corning offer enhanced durability and aesthetics coupled with easy formulation for colour cosmetics.

Available from Seatons is Baobab Oil - a rich, emollient oil that originates from East Africa and Madagascar and can be used to moisturise dry skin.

Cosmetic actives supplier Greentech has introduced five skin care formulations based on extracts from polar plants. Neige Fondante is a skin illuminating formulation based on Arctic wild berries and Rhodiola.

Mason Chemical Company has introduced the new Maguard paraben-free and Maguard Plus paraben-blended preservative series formulated to deliver extra value in a broad spectrum of personal care product applications.