RECENT NEWS
BASF, Croda and partners launch net zero collaboration project
Personal care chemical makers BASF and Croda are among 15 organisations involved in the Flue2Chem carbon capture project, which has secured £2.68m ($3.22m) of funding from Innovate UK.
Biolie opens first North America office in Houston
French plant-based cosmetic active producer Biolie has opened its first North American office as it looks to expand in the US market.
Symrise acquires minority stake in bio-active developer Synergio
Symrise has taken a minority shareholding in Synergio, an Israeli developer of next-generation plant bio-actives for cosmetic products.
PCHi organiser expecting 30,000 visitors at China event
Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event organiser Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE) is expecting over 30,000 visitors for the 2023 renewal this month.
Unilever invests in Australian scalp care brand Straand
Unilever has agreed to invest A$2m ($1.42m) in Australian scalp care brand Straand, which was founded last year.
Bicosome acquires biomimetic lipid gel skincare platform patents
Bicosome has acquired two patents for biomimetic lipid gel skincare platforms developed at the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
TotalEnergies claims ultra-pure solvent from plastic waste first
Cleantech outfit Clariter and TotalEnergies Fluids have taken the wraps off what is claimed to be the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste.
Symrise promotes Jörn Andreas to lead Scent & Care business
German cosmetic actives producer Symrise has promoted Jörn Andreas to the position of president of its Scent & Care segment, effective 1 February.
Azelis acquires Israel chemical distributor Lidorr Elements
Azelis has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Lidorr Elements, one of Israel's leading speciality chemical distributors.
NYSCC makes final call for Suppliers’ Day presentations
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is seeking presentations for its 2023 Suppliers’ Day trade show.
Sasol Chemicals expands surfactants collaboration with Holiferm
Sasol Chemicals and UK outfit Holiferm have agreed to produce and market rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs).
Clariant shines light on sustainable ingredient sourcing in Brazil
Clariant has revealed how it sources Brazilian cupuaçu butter for use as a moisturiser and emollient in skin and hair care products.
Univar Solutions snaps up Turkish distributor Kale Kimya
US speciality chemicals distributor Univar Solutions is to acquire Turkish counterpart Kale Kimya.
Spate spots growing interest in lactic acid serum
US trend analysts Spate has noted rising interest among skincare consumers for lactic acid serum products.
Beiersdorf develops unique sunscreen for girl with rare disorder
Beiersdorf has developed a cosmetic sun protection product specially made for a four year-old German girl with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare light disorder.
DSM unveils Parand Salmassinia as personal care president
Royal DSM has appointed Parand Salmassinia as president of its Personal Care & Aroma business unit effective immediately.
US consumer interest in sun damage products on the rise
US consumers are looking into different products and treatments to fix signs of sun damage like sun spots and pigmentation, according to trend analysts Spate.
in-cosmetics Global organiser reveals 2023 renewal details
The 2023 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Barcelona on 28-30 March will feature a new Sustainability Zone.
Solabia acquires Dutch natural ingredient developer BioActor
Solabia has acquired BioActor, a Dutch developer of natural active ingredients used by food supplement brands.
Symrise to invest in Ignite Venture Studio funding round
Symrise is to participate in the Series A funding round of Ignite Venture Studio, a US-based company that creates and invests in global innovative start-up ventures associated with beauty, health and wellness.
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