RECENT NEWS

The SCS will be running a one week intensive residential course on The Principles and Practice of Cosmetic Science from Sunday 28 February to Friday 4 March 2016.

For several years, Silab Research has been working on the development, validation and culturing of human cells in 3D. These multi-layer in vitro models, known either as reconstructed epidermises or reconstructed skins, are an essential factor in proving the efficacy of the cosmetic natural active ingredients sold by the company.

Ashland Specialty Ingredients presented the merits of Escalol S UV filter as an important ingredient in highly efficient broad-spectrum sun care products at the Florida Society of Cosmetic Chemists meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Worlée has drawn on years of experience with aloe to develop its own brand that satisfies the requirements of a wide variety of industries in one product: WorléeAloe. among others,

Malvern Instruments has launched a new and improved rSolution platform on their Kinexus rotational rheometer to help customers use rheological measurements more effectively – to accelerate formulation studies, improve the effectiveness of troubleshooting, and ensure robust QC.

Symrise AG has strengthened its Scent & Care segment with the acquisition of Pinova Holdings, Inc.

Mettler Toledo has announced a range of new product upgrades designed to streamline laboratory processes.

All entries to the first SCS Laura Marshall Memorial Award for the year’s most Innovative Cosmetic Formulation of 2015 have been evaluated by the SCS judging committee and six finalists have been shortlisted. SCS Formulate (17-18 November 2015, Coventry) delegates will help choose the winning formulation.

AAK’s shea sourcing programme in West Africa has grown and now includes more than 86,000 local women. Last month AAK sourcing director Henrik Vingaard addressed the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris and explained how to create sustainable supply chains, with a positive social and economic impact on local communities.

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists has packed SCS Formulate with more content than ever before. From 17 – 18 November at the Ricoh Arena, visitors will be able to take advantage of 26+ hours of content.

Croda has welcomed the news that EU member states in the EU Commission Working Group on Cosmetics have voted in favour of approving zinc oxide as a UV filter in cosmetics in Europe.

The first comprehensive scientific publication of research into the anti-ageing benefits of Peptan collagen peptides from Rousselot has just been released.

Croda has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence for Africa, located in Parkhaven, Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

Imerys Filtration & Performance Additives Europe has announced that its ImerCare Scrub range derived from natural perlite has been registered according to Cosmos natural and organic cosmetics standards.

Sederma introduces Mediatone, a highly purified active ingredient designed to brighten the complexion with a tailor-made approach for ethnic skins.

Pre-registration for the ninth edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) is now open. To be held from 1-3 March, PCHi 2016 will be located at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.

This year, the Swiss Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Swiss SCC) hosted the important IFSCC conference which was made up of 600 participants from 40 different countries.

DSM Personal Care presented new research findings on robust emulsification at the Sunscreen Symposium in September.

At the Sunscreen Symposium in September, AkzoNobel highlighted its Dermacryl E and Dermacryl 79 film-forming polymers that enable formulators to create the finest sun protection products.

IMCD N.V. has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnam joins IMCD’s expanding network of active countries within the AsiaPacific region, namely Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines , Singapore and Thailand.