RECENT NEWS

Clariant has been awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance (MB) certification for its production sites in Tangerang (Indonesia) and Tarragona (Spain).

Imerys Minerals will showcase two new additions to its ImerCare natural, mineral range at in-cosmetics 2016.

BRB Silicones has appointed a new distributor, Azelis Turkey, for its personal care silicones portfolio in Turkey.

Seven Scent has achieved halal certification for its entire portfolio following an extensive audit of its manufacturing process by The Halal Trust.

Naolys will launch at in-cosmetics 2016 a new and innovative active plant shell: Overnight Enhance [MJ+C], made of a whole native cell of Four O’Clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa), containing not only its own active molecules but also caffeine to get a greater effect on complexion.

Lonza has celebrated the grand opening of its Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Blackley, near Manchester. With its proximity to a number of key global and regional hair care customers and its ease of access, the established Lonza Consumer Care site at Blackley was an ideal location for this new centre.

Inolex has opened its new commercial and technical centre in Guangzhou, China. This expansion in China is a significant step for Inolex, solidifying its global presence in cosmetics and personal care ingredients. The grand opening ceremony took place on Friday 26 February 2016.

Formula Botanica, the online Organic Cosmetic Science School, has been accredited by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council.

It is now a year since Josh Taylor died and Personal Care lost one of its founding publishers. In the 12 months since his death we have been overwhelmed by the support and kindness from people from throughout the cosmetics industry who knew and loved Josh.

Since its launch in 2013 Making Cosmetics has been welcomed with great enthusiasm by all companies and partners involved.

Croda has launched Prolevis, a new high molecular weight protein hydrolysate that is able to instantly smooth the skin, visibly reducing the appearance of surface wrinkles and imperfections.

Northstar Lipids is introducing English Poppy Seed Oil, a versatile skin emollient, rich in Essential Nutrients and suitable for a wide range of skin and hair care applications.

Sonneborn has appointed Tyler McIntyre as Sonneborn’s first commercial technology manager - North America.

As a user of palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, Gattefossé is sensitive to the environmental impact of palm tree growing and participates in the development of sustainable cultivation.

Lanxess has recently completed a three-year investment programme totalling over €20 million aimed at expanding the company’s aromatics network. The comprehensive modernisation project focused mainly on facilities that manufacture nitrotoluenes, chlorobenzenes, and their downstream products.

GreenPalm, the certificate trading system that supports sustainable oil palm production, has introduced certificate traceability back to the individual originating certified mill for the 2016 market.

Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line has come up with a unique formulation concept ‘Elements of Care’. Working in close collaboration with specialists from around the world, the concept includes formulations that protect skin and hair from the effects of environmental stressors such as fine particles and UV radiation.

Jeen International introduces three new complexes from Botanicals Plus, designed to combat oxidative stress and damage to skin.

Seven Scent has achieved halal certification for its entire portfolio following an extensive audit of its manufacturing process by The Halal Trust.

Lipoid Kosmetik has launched a new series of botanical extracts with outstanding cosmetic properties. Two superfoods, Saskatoon Berry and Chia Seed, will begin the new series, highlighting extraordinary botanical power from North and South America.