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Dyson makes move into hair care ingredient research

British tech company Dyson is making a move into cosmetic ingredient research with the launch of two hair care products made using chitosan derived from oyster mushrooms.

DKSH expands distribution partnership with Colombia’s Kahai

DKSH has expanded its distribution agreement with Kahai, a Colombian manufacturer of Cacay tree products, to cover North America.

Inolex files patent infringement lawsuit against Actera Ingredients

Inolex has filed a patent infringement complaint against Actera Ingredients in the US District Court for the District of Delaware in relation to the former’s multifunctional preservation technology for personal care products.

PCHi Technology Summit 2024 primed for action

The 2024 edition of the PCHi (Personal Care & Home Ingredients) Technology Summit will kick off on 21 August at the Guangzhou Yuexiu International Convention Centre in China.

Registration opens for in-cosmetics Asia 2024

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia personal care ingredients trade show has opened registration for this year’s event in Thailand.

SCC reveals 2024 Madam CJ Walker scholarship awardees

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has revealed the awardees and finalists for its 2024 Madam CJ Walker Scholarship sponsored by Mary Kay, Inc.

Stephenson adds US, German and French resellers to online network

UK personal care ingredient maker Stephenson has signed three partnerships across its key geographic areas of Germany, France, and the US.

Biova promotes Amanda Jepson to company president

US personal care ingredient maker Biova has promoted Amanda Jepson from vice president of business development to company president.

BASF declares force majeure for vitamin A, vitamin E products

BASF has declared force majeure on selected vitamin A and vitamin E products due to a fire at its plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany late last month.

South Korea approves use of tris-biphenyl triazine as UV filter

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved the use of tris-biphenyl triazine as a UV filter in sunscreen products.

Cosmetics Cluster UK to host psychodermatology webinar

Trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) is to host a webinar next month on the evolving field of psychodermatology in personal care.

Barentz strengthens Indian platform with Anshul acquisition

Speciality ingredients distributor Barentz International has acquired Mumbai, India-based supplier Anshul Life Sciences.

Symrise Scent & Care segment posts 12% half-year sales growth

The Scent & Care segment of German speciality chemicals maker Symrise posted 12% sales growth in the first six months of 2024.

in-cosmetics Asia searches for ‘9 Faces of APAC Beauty’

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show is on the hunt for remarkable individuals driving innovation and success in the Asia-Pacific personal care industry.

Clariant to source low-carbon footprint ethylene from OMV

Clariant is to grow its bio-based ethylene oxide derivatives portfolio with low-carbon footprint ethylene from Austrian petrochemical firm OMV.

Merck sells pigments business to China’s GNMI for €665m

Germany’s Merck has agreed to sell its Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International (GNMI) of China for €665m ($720m) in cash.

Sensient Beauty partners with Kolmar Korea on colour cosmetics

French personal care ingredient supplier Sensient Beauty has entered into a strategic partnership with Korean finished product maker Kolmar to target the global colour cosmetics market.

US men skin care usage soars 68% in two years - Mintel

More than half of US men (52%) now use facial skin care products, a 68% increase from 2022 (31%), according to new research by market analysts Mintel.

Marinova scoops marine biotechnology accolade

Australian personal care ingredient maker Marinova has been named ‘Best Marine Biotechnology Company 2024 – APAC’ in the 9th annual International Life Sciences Awards.

LG Household & Health Care reveals skin tone genetics research

LG Household & Health Care has published research identifying key genes influencing skin tone in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

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