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South Korea approves use of tris-biphenyl triazine as UV filter
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved the use of tris-biphenyl triazine as a UV filter in sunscreen products.
Cosmetics Cluster UK to host psychodermatology webinar
Trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) is to host a webinar next month on the evolving field of psychodermatology in personal care.
Barentz strengthens Indian platform with Anshul acquisition
Speciality ingredients distributor Barentz International has acquired Mumbai, India-based supplier Anshul Life Sciences.
Symrise Scent & Care segment posts 12% half-year sales growth
The Scent & Care segment of German speciality chemicals maker Symrise posted 12% sales growth in the first six months of 2024.
in-cosmetics Asia searches for ‘9 Faces of APAC Beauty’
The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show is on the hunt for remarkable individuals driving innovation and success in the Asia-Pacific personal care industry.
Clariant to source low-carbon footprint ethylene from OMV
Clariant is to grow its bio-based ethylene oxide derivatives portfolio with low-carbon footprint ethylene from Austrian petrochemical firm OMV.
Merck sells pigments business to China’s GNMI for €665m
Germany’s Merck has agreed to sell its Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International (GNMI) of China for €665m ($720m) in cash.
Sensient Beauty partners with Kolmar Korea on colour cosmetics
French personal care ingredient supplier Sensient Beauty has entered into a strategic partnership with Korean finished product maker Kolmar to target the global colour cosmetics market.
US men skin care usage soars 68% in two years - Mintel
More than half of US men (52%) now use facial skin care products, a 68% increase from 2022 (31%), according to new research by market analysts Mintel.
Marinova scoops marine biotechnology accolade
Australian personal care ingredient maker Marinova has been named ‘Best Marine Biotechnology Company 2024 – APAC’ in the 9th annual International Life Sciences Awards.
LG Household & Health Care reveals skin tone genetics research
LG Household & Health Care has published research identifying key genes influencing skin tone in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
DSM-Firmenich, Givaudan among in-cosmetics Korea gold winners
Givaudan, DSM-Firmenich and SAES Chemicals each won gold awards at the in-cosmetics Korea 2024 trade show in Seoul.
Givaudan notches 15% increase in half-year Fragrance & Beauty sales
Swiss personal care ingredient maker Givaudan’s Fragrance & Beauty business unit saw sales rise by 15.1% on a like-for-like basis in the first half of 2024.
French trade body Cosmetic Valley joins Value of Beauty Alliance
Leading French perfumery-cosmetics industry body Cosmetic Valley has joined the Value of Beauty Alliance.
Korean cosmetics maker Kolmar bolsters US line-up
Korean cosmetics manufacturer Kolmar has bolstered its North American subsidiary management ahead of a planned expansion in the United States early next year.
Coptis appoints Denes Consulting as US ambassador
French cosmetic software specialist Coptis has appointed California-based Denes Consulting as an ambassador to promote its formulation and regulatory solutions.
Sabinsa appoints Devaraj Reddy chief operating officer
Indian personal care ingredient maker Sabinsa has appointed Dr. Devaraj Reddy to its management team as chief operating officer.
in-cosmetics Asia to host IFSCC-backed ‘Cosmetic Conference’
The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand this November will feature the inaugural Cosmetic Conference in association with the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).
VMI opens first US test centre for cosmetics mixing
Cosmetics mixer maker VMI has opened its first testing laboratory in the United States at Sewell, New Jersey.
Shortlists revealed for in-cosmetics Korea awards
The organisers of in-cosmetics Korea have revealed the shortlists for the best active and best functional ingredient awards at this month’s trade show in Seoul.
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