RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Degussa’s business line Goldschmidt Personal Care has introduced a unique emulsifier and texturiser that is close to nature and especially designed for “green” natural cosmetic applications such as facial and body care as well as baby care products.

drom FRAGRANCES is expanding its presence in the South America market.

Due to the trend towards brightly coloured products and sophisticated clear packaging in the personal care sector, there is an increasing need to protect dyes and other UV light sensitive ingredients in formulations, underlines DSM Nutritional Products.

TRI-K Industries has introduced a new soothing and moisturising protein for skin and hair.

Gattefossé is promoting Hema’Tîte, a skin improving iron complex derived from stone extraction technology.

Mibelle Biochemistry recently launched two new products – Detoxophane, a second-generation antioxidant to protect the skin against city pollution, and MelanoBronze, a novel product to boost natural skin tanning.

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.