RECENT NEWS
Key findings from the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
The European and North American editions of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit were hosted on online platforms this year. The summits brought together over 200 executives from the beauty industry to discuss sustainability issues.- News
Borage oil ‘one to watch’ in 2021
Kerfoot Group has shared insights into Borage Oil, also known as Starflower Oil. As the ingredient continues to gather momentum in new product formulations, the business has identified Borage Oil as ‘one to watch’ for 2021.- News
New biodegradable complexing agent introduced
BASF Care Creations has introduced Neutrol MGDA, a highly stable, eco-friendly complexing agent (also called: chelating agent) for personal care applications. It is readily biodegradable and offers an excellent ecological and toxicological profile.- News
Refreshing care for sensitive skin
Yoghurt, as a probiotic food, is a success story well known to consumers – it is healthy, nutritious and tasty. Lipoid Kosmetik has rediscovered yoghurt’s beneficial properties and associations for sensitive skin.- News
New COSMOS-approved formulations
Manufacturer of soap bases and natural ingredients, Stephenson, has launched its first-ever range of COSMOS approved personal care base products.- News
New anti-ageing active targets cellular proteostasis
Within cells, the endoplasmic reticulum plays the key role of factory for proteins, essential molecules to ensure the body's vital mechanisms. At the cutaneous level, this optimal functioning translates into a firm and radiant skin.- News
Future-ready beauty 'inspired by tradition'
Clariant Active Ingredients announced the launch of “RetroFuture”, inspirational formulation ideas to bring comfort in today’s unsettled times.- News
NYSCC announces 2021 Executive Board
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) announced its new executive board for 2021. The announcement was made by Giorgino Macalino, Chairman, NYSCC and Manager, Makeup Innovation, The Estée Lauder Companies.- News
Price increase announced
Due to rapidly rising costs of oleo chemical feedstocks, Innospec has said it is obliged to pass along price increases ranging from $0.05 - $0.15 per pound.- News
Mild amphoacetate replacement with improved sustainability
Colonial Chemical has introduced Cola Teric CAHS (INCI: Sodium Cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate) to its growing offering of sustainable amphoteric products.- News
Making a difference for essential workers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the world has banded together to support our essential workers on the front lines fighting the virus and Jojoba Desert has been rallying to support those at their local hospital in Beer-Sheva, Israel.- News
Symrise acquire Sensient's fragrance business
Symrise AG has signed a purchase agreement with Sensient Technologies Corporation (Milwaukee, US) to acquire their fragrance and aroma chemicals activities.- News
Chinese website launched
Gattefossé has launched a new website for its China business: www.gattefossechina.cn- News
General manager for India site appointed
Eurofragance, the Spanish fragrance creation company, has appointed Mayur Kapse as general manager of its India operation.- News
Fragrance company Iberchem acquired by Croda
Croda has this week agreed to acquire Iberchem, which is headquartered in Spain, for €820m (c.£736m) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Iberchem has been majority owned by French investment firm Eurazeo since 2017.- News
A new high stability, high oleic algae oil for hair and scalp
Lubrizol Life Science – Beauty (LLS Beauty) has introduced AlgaPūr High Stability High Oleic (HSHO) algae oil.- News
'Global Company of the Year' awarded
Based on its recent analysis of the global personal care active ingredients market, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Mibelle AG Biochemistry with the 2020 Global Company of the Year Award.- News
Active ingredients supplier acquired
Ultra Chemical has announced the acquisition of all business operations of K3 Corporation, a supplier of active ingredients for skin and lip care, based in Baltimore, MD.- News
Halal fragrance products now available
With certification by Halal Quality Control (HQC), Düllberg Konzentra now ensures that selected products comply with Islamic purity laws and halal guidelines.- News
€500K funding for development of new plant-based skin treatments
The Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain has granted a loan of 334 thousand Euros to Vytrus Biotech, specialised in plant stem cell cultures, and a non-refundable grant of 160 thousand Euros to Gaiker Technology Centre.- News
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