RECENT NEWS
Bicosome acquires biomimetic lipid gel skincare platform patents
Bicosome has acquired two patents for biomimetic lipid gel skincare platforms developed at the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
TotalEnergies claims ultra-pure solvent from plastic waste first
South African cleantech outfit Clariter and TotalEnergies Fluids have taken the wraps off what is claimed to be the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste.
Symrise promotes Jörn Andreas to lead Scent & Care business
German cosmetic actives producer Symrise has promoted Jörn Andreas to the position of president of its Scent & Care segment, effective 1 February.
Azelis acquires Israel chemical distributor Lidorr Elements
Azelis has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Lidorr Elements, one of Israel's leading speciality chemical distributors.
NYSCC makes final call for Suppliers’ Day presentations
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is seeking presentations for its 2023 Suppliers’ Day trade show.
Sasol Chemicals expands surfactants collaboration with Holiferm
Sasol Chemicals and UK outfit Holiferm have agreed to produce and market rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs).
Clariant shines light on sustainable ingredient sourcing in Brazil
Clariant has revealed how it sources Brazilian cupuaçu butter for use as a moisturiser and emollient in skin and hair care products.
Univar Solutions snaps up Turkish distributor Kale Kimya
US speciality chemicals distributor Univar Solutions is to acquire Turkish counterpart Kale Kimya.
Spate spots growing interest in lactic acid serum
US trend analysts Spate has noted rising interest among skincare consumers for lactic acid serum products.
Beiersdorf develops unique sunscreen for girl with rare disorder
Beiersdorf has developed a cosmetic sun protection product specially made for a four year-old German girl with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare light disorder.
DSM unveils Parand Salmassinia as personal care president
Royal DSM has appointed Parand Salmassinia as president of its Personal Care & Aroma business unit effective immediately.
US consumer interest in sun damage products on the rise
US consumers are looking into different products and treatments to fix signs of sun damage like sun spots and pigmentation, according to trend analysts Spate.
in-cosmetics Global organiser reveals 2023 renewal details
The 2023 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Barcelona on 28-30 March will feature a new Sustainability Zone.
Solabia acquires Dutch natural ingredient developer BioActor
Solabia has acquired BioActor, a Dutch developer of natural active ingredients used by food supplement brands.
Symrise to invest in Ignite Venture Studio funding round
Symrise is to participate in the Series A funding round of Ignite Venture Studio, a US-based company that creates and invests in global innovative start-up ventures associated with beauty, health and wellness.
2M snaps up Spanish distributor Chemir
UK outfit 2M Group of Companies (2M) has acquired Spanish personal care ingredient distributor Chemir.
Silab reveals governance changes with new supervisory board
French supplier of natural actives Silab has made changes to its governance structure with founder Jean Paufique leading a new supervisory board.
Cosmoprof North America to hit Miami Beach in 2024
Cosmoprof has launched a new East Coast edition to take place in Miami Beach on 23-25 January 2024 to bridge the gap between the US and Latin America beauty industries.
BASF sets sights on holistic beauty at Cosmet’Agora 2023
BASF has taken the wraps off a holistic and responsible beauty concept at the Cosmet’Agora trade show in Paris.
Res Pharma takes inaugural Wise Ingredient skincare award
Italian cosmetic actives supplier Res Pharma won the skincare category first prize for Myralys at the inaugural Wise Ingredient awards during the Making Cosmetics show in Milan.
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