RECENT NEWS
Marketing director appointed
Inolex has announced that Lisa Gandolfi PhD has joined the company as director of marketing.
Cosmetic Formulations with Lab Day (2-DAY COURSE)
October 22 - 23, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday) / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (Tuesday) to be held at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio
Basic and advanced skin science (2-DAY COURSE)
August 14 & 15, 2018 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Easter Time) to be held at Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott.
Director appointment announced
Jeen International in Fairfield, NJ, has announced the addition of Dr (James) Vince Gruber as Director of New Technologies.
Naturals portfolio wins award from certification body
The Natural Products Association (NPA) recognised BASF for having the largest selection of ingredients for cosmetic manufacturers who want to certify their products according to the NPA Natural Standard.
US sales office opened
BTSA, manufacturer of natural antioxidants, natural vitamin E and pmega 3 for food, cosmetics & personal care and animal nutrition, has opened a new sales office in the United States.
Supply agreement for plant extracts
BASF and Mazza Innovation have announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term supply agreement: The Canadian botanical extractions company will provide BASF with specific plant extracts to develop new solutions for cosmetic applications.
Extended distribution agreement
Azelis now has an extended distribution agreement to offer Lonza’s specialty ingredients for the personal care market in UK, Ireland and Italy.
Low carbon award celebrated
Croda International Plc are celebrating winning the Low Carbon Award at the Chemical Industry Awards, recognising how carbon management and sustainability are at the heart of their decision making and strategy setting.
Head of sustainability appointed
CPL Aromas has appointed Emily Heron as its first Head of Sustainability.
New website launched
Croda International Plc has re-designed and updated its Personal Care website (www.crodapersonalcare.com).
Distribution partner appointed
Surfachem has announced a new distribution partnership in the UK & Ireland with Sandream Impact LLC.
European pigment partnership
US-based effect pigment supplier Sandream Impact LLC and Biesterfeld Spezialchemie have signed a distribution agreement for the European cosmetic markets.
Successful return to NYC for Suppliers' Day
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 39th Annual Suppliers’ Day came to a successful conclusion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on May 15-16.
Global head of hygiene and preservation technology appointed
Lonza has named Paula McGeechan global head of Hygiene and Preservation Technology for the Consumer Product Ingredients business unit.
Ingredient aids skin’s natural glow
Sederma is elevating the Korean glass skin concept to crystal skin with its highlighter-like peptide Crystalide. This IECICapproved active ingredient promotes a clear, moisturised, translucent and luminous skin.
Forty years of true alpha bisabolol
The (-)-α-bisabolol offered by Citroleo - Citrue Bisabolol - is pure, organic and 100% natural. From non-genetically modificated sources, it is obtained by fractional distillation of candeia tree essential oil. Citrue Bisabolol does not go through chemical process of purification, solvents reactions, synthesis or even fermentation process, making it unique and truly natural.
Launch of alkalising agent
In response to the growing market demand for alternatives to commonly used alkalising agents, such as monoethanolamine (MEA) and ammonia, Angus Chemical Company is introducing DMAMP Ultra PC (INCI: Dimethylamino Methylpropanol), a multifunctional alkalising agent for use in professional and retail oxidative hair colorants.
Cosmetorium ready to celebrate 3rd edition
Cosmetorium celebrates its 3rd edition this year and will be marked by the growth of the exhibition area within the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona.
New functional mineral for colour cosmetics
Omya has developed a new generation of recrystallised mineral particles for use in decorative cosmetic applications.
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