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The epidermis is one of the most active tissues in terms of regeneration thanks to the ability of the stem cells from the basal layer to divide and renew themselves. With age, this regenerative potential and the overall function of epidermis are reduced resulting in the development of ageing signs, such as appearance of wrinkles and loss of radiance.

With Pinolumin, Mibelle Biochemistry developed an active to capture the beneficial effects of Swiss stone pine in order to reduce skin irritation and inflammation.

Natural Plant Products has completed construction of a 125 square foot cosmetics applications lab at their Salem,OR headquarters. The lab will allow development of guide formulations incorporating NPP’s unique range of vegetable oils as well as facilitating further research.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is celebrating ten years since the first commercial shipments of its biomaterial, bio-based 1,3-propanediol. Four years after the first shipment it announced an expansion increasing capacity by 35 per cent at its facility in Loudon, Tennessee.

DSM has developed a comprehensive approach to protect skin against the effects of environmental stressors, which the company is calling ‘Five Actives – Five Actions’. The approach has built on recent scientific advances to determine how the company’s leading actives can be applied to improve skin comfort, protection, colour, quality, and perfection.

Inolex has announced the sale of its industrial lubricants division (the 'Lexolube Division') to Zschimmer & Schwarz.

BRB International has celebrated its 35th anniversary by planting four trees at the newly opened Research & Development centre in Ittervoort, the Netherlands.

Innospec Inc. announced on December 30 that it has completed the acquisition of the European Differentiated Surfactants business from Huntsman in line with the agreement announced in August.

For the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions announces a new Awards segment that will be launched at PCHi 2017, to be held from 21 – 23 February 2017 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center.

The Lubrizol Corporation will introduce two new personal care concepts at Cosmetagora in Paris, 10-11 January 2017.

The launch of SymOcide C from Symrise provides cosmetic manufacturers with an effective and safe alternative to preserve their products.

ADPCosmetics presents two lines of non-nanometric mineral filters to face the main challenges in the sunscreen cosmetics market: high SPF, broad-spectrum protection and photostability.

Phylogene and its MS Phylogene department developed 'omics' services for cosmetics substantiation on skin and microbiome, and ingredients traceability.

Today’s eco-conscious consumer does not have to compromise on quality to buy into ethically sourced, sustainable products, according to Rob Nicol, business manager at independent European distributor Cornelius Group.

Oat Cosmetics introduced a new ingredient, Virgin Poppy Seed Oil at in-cosmetics Asia.

Urgent input from regulatory affairs executives and development scientists in the cosmetics industry is needed to help protect and shape the future of product innovation in the sector.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has announced that leading international ingredient and raw materials suppliers are planning to exhibit at the 38th Annual Suppliers’ Day taking place 2-3 May 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the marine environment represents the highest percentage of living biosphere on our planet and is full of examples of survival and regeneration as organisms adapt to their surroundings and varying climatic conditions.

Innospec has appointed Manuchar as their distribution partners in the Middle East. “We believe Manuchar have key credentials to support our growth in this region. We are excited about the new opportunities that this partnership will open for us,” commented Ramzi Jouaneh, sales director for Personal Care, EMEA and AsPac.

Lipotec’s Actiguard advanced botanical ingredient was a finalist at the first ever Best Ingredient Made from Recycled Materials Award presented at the recent inaugural in-cosmetics North America event in New York City.