RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Sederma has developed Dynalift, a tightening active substance, from vegetable origin.

Beraca has introduced Beracare BBA (BioBehenic Active), a new natural and organic hair conditioning agent which is Ecocert certified.

Alban Muller International has announced details of its range of exclusive blends of 100% natural, eco-designed extracts selected for their synergetic and complementary properties.

Dow Corning says its new soy wax and soy wax blend offer innovative formulating alternatives for structure and sensory characteristics, while providing a naturally-derived substitute for petrolatum. These versatile ingredients were developed for use in skin care, colour cosmetics, hair care and underarm products.

Rhodia has strengthened its presence in the hair care and skin care market with the launch of two new high performance systems created to meet end-consumer demands for wellbeing, caring, natural and eco-friendly products and provide greater efficiency and convenience for personal care formulators.

Responding to the trend towards sustainability, the business line Care Specialties of Evonik Industries has extended its current range of active ingredients with TEGO® Cosmo PGA, a polypeptide of the amino-acid L-glutamic acid produced by biotechnology.

McIntyre has launched two new preservative systems and one antimicrobial emollient engineered for formaldehyde and paraben-free formulations.

DSM Nutritional Products has introduced folic acid for topical cosmetic application.

Sederma has launched a new hydrating ingredient

Kemira Specialty Inc has announced its newest pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO2) product, Kemira AC360.

Lonza is offering LaraCare A200, a natural enhancer for skin actives.

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.