RECENT NEWS

The inclination of consumers in emerging markets to invest in new products and formats is driving change in the personal care industry.

Croda has welcomed the news that zinc oxide (ZnO) has now been approved for use as a UV filter in cosmetics in Europe.

Liftonin-Xpert from Rahn, described as a smart collagen manager, received Gold in the category ‘most innovative raw material – natural products’ of the BSB Innovation Prize for Cosmetics and Raw Materials 2016.

Formula Botanica now teaches organic cosmetic formulation courses using Moodle: the global online learning software which is used by all major universities around the world.

Evonik Industries AG is acquiring the Specialty & Coating Additives business (Performance Materials Division) of the US company Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for 3.8 billion US dollars (approx. €3.5 billion. The transaction is intended to be completed by the end of the year.

The biennial World Perfumery Congress (WPC) - June 13 to 15, 2016 - will take place at Miami Beach in the famous Fontainebleau Hotel and will be the global stage for fragrance artistry and technology, providing a unique forum for members of the industry to exchange insights and information.

Topics discussed include in-cosmetics Paris, latest news & the upcoming Korean show.

South Korean company BioLeaders Corp has announced its close cooperation with the Swiss based Rahn Group for distribution within Europe.

Stephenson Personal Care has launched a patent-pending cold-process range of Durosoft emulsifiers at this year’s in-cosmetics exhibition in Paris.

Bencis Buyout Fund IV, a fund managed by Bencis Capital Partners, an independent investment company based in Amsterdam and Brussels has acquired a majority share of BRB Holding B.V., a global producer of silicones, lube oil additives and chemicals.

On Wednesday 18 May 2016, Jacques Moyrand, Gattefossé group chairman, Olivier Midler, CEO and Fayçal El Aouni, Gattefossé Mediterranean director inaugurated Gattefossé Mediterranean, the latest in the group's line of sales and technical affiliates.

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.

Dow Corning has announced the completion of a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI, US. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends.

Following the news of the plant expansion in Singapore, Croda International celebrates over 20 years of manufacturing halal certified products at the site.

With their new ingredient Citystem, Sederma is expanding the conversation around the adverse effects of pollution on skin.

Ashland has launched SurfaThix N polymer, a surfactant-functional technology that performs as an all-in-one solution for consumer cleansing products.

Lonza has appointed Dr Russell Elliott PhD to the role of director of skin care technology for its Personal Care business.

Greentech has launched a new global photoprotective active: Soliberine, offering new biological protection against light radiation.

Kobo has announced the recent development of a patent-pending, high refractive index, low centistoke phenyl trimethicone that has opened the door to unexpected benefits.

BASF now offers 145 ingredients for personal and home care products which have been certified to the international halal standard HAS 23000.