RECENT NEWS

Vertellus has introduced Freshstat Plus, a CPC-based (INCI: Cetylpyridinium Chloride) preservative. The newest product development in the Freshstat family, Freshstat Plus has been specially designed as a preservative for anionic surfactant systems such as SLS and SLES.

Croda International celebrated a milestone for its new ECO Project; a $170 million investment in renewable manufacturing that will reduce reliance on fossil fuels and the carbon footprint of its new 100% Bio-Based ECO Range of Surfactants.

Indena and Hyris have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the development of methods dedicated to the genomic identification of botanical species, based on unique sets of reagents for specific DNA sequences (bKITs) and the use of bCUBE miniaturised, portable technology: a state-of-the-art device for the analysis of nucleic acids in any setting.

Cornelius, the European distributor and manufacturer of specialty ingredients to the personal care sector, has said more shoppers are seeking aspirational purchases and accessible luxury personal care brands at an affordable price.

Without the sun there would be no life. Sunlight is essential for health and wellbeing – just think seasonal affective disorder, or vitamin D. However, as most of us know, too much sunlight in the invisible ultraviolet (UV) range can have a devastating effect on health, and especially on skin.

in-cosmetics Korea, returning to Seoul from 20-22 June and run by Reed Exhibitions, will feature brand new Product Trails designed to help cosmetic manufacturers identify the hottest trends and ingredients in the personal care industry.

The 2017 CITE exhibition in Yokohama, Japan, ended with plenty of positive feedback and early reports of excellent visitor numbers.

Fashion and beauty are intimately connected. At the beginning of March, the curtain closed for another season of Fashion Week, the most influential and trendsetting fashion event. Sederma’s experts investigated the stand-out beauty looks that will set the tone for next Fall/Winter 2017/2018.

The growing importance of Korea in the international cosmetic industry has seen in-cosmetics Korea grow year-on-year, with 2017 set to be the biggest event in its 3-year history.

The White Oil Market size will exceed USD 2 billion by 2024 according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

Gattefossé's corporate web site has been updated this month and includes a range of new features improve aesthetics and information access.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 38th Annual Suppliers’ Day had a successful debut at its new location, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on May 2-3.

With a heritage of more than 150 years in providing nature-derived solutions in food & nutrition, Cargill has the history and resources to support personal care brands. Building on this opportunity Cargill has launched Cargill Beauty, its new innovative platform that will address ingredients challenges of the cosmetic market.

Evonik has introduced Antil 500 Pellets, a novel and versatile rheology modifier for various cleansing formulations.

The 24th Conference of the International Federation of Science of Cosmetic Chemists, (IFSCC Conference 2017) will take place in Seoul, South Korea from 23-25 October 2017.

DSM’s Personal Care Business Unit, has announced two new appointments.

Reproage peptide from Lipotec has been honoured with Bronze at the recent Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards at incosmetics Global.

Seppic has launched Subligana, an active ingredient for antiimperfection, anti-spot & flawless-looking complexion concepts related to oxidative stress, designed by Serdex, a subsidiary of Seppic. Acne affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. New studies have shown that an increased cutaneous and systemic oxidative stress is involved.

Olixol, a new entrant to the cosmetics market, has established a novel process to create natural, plant-based oils sustainablyand consistently.

DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its geographic footprint to Cambodia, bringing its global country presence count to 31 countries.