RECENT NEWS

Croda once again took part in the SCS Formulate trade show in Coventry

New studies performed in 2013 on Venuceane, Sederma’s anti-ageing active that offers ultraviolet (UV) protection, demonstrate it to be also highly efficient against infrared (IR)-ageing.

Aston Chemicals has recently invested in new premises in Aylesbury, UK. The new building provides 30% more office, warehousing, sample storage and laboratory space, and has been built to the latest environmental building standards.

To help its customers better understand hair damage, Croda has launched an updated, iPad-friendly version of its interactive, electronic Hair Damage Guide.

Australian botanical extract manufacturer, Native Extracts announces what they describe as a ‘world breakthrough’ in that their advanced ‘cellular’ extraction process stabilises vitamin C for extended periods in an aqueous matrix, redefining expectations in cosmetic product performance.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC announced that the latest additions to Schülke & Mayr’s sensiva line, sensiva PA 30 and sensiva PA 40, both feature the natural, preservative-boosting ingredient, Zemea propanediol.

After South America with Peru and West Africa with Burkina Faso, Greentech begins a new convention with Madagascar.

The Cosmetics Compliance Summit willtake place at Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and Spa, London, United Kingdom on 14-16 October 2013, giving industry professionals the chance to get up-to-date with recent regulatory changes.

Innospec Inc. has announced that it has acquired Chemsil Silicones Inc and the Chemtec Chemical Co., from its private owners.

Jeen International Corporation, a leading global supplier and manufacturer of specialty ingredients, has announced the introduction of an alternative preservative product, Jeecide MCA-1.

IMCD Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Capitol Ingredients Australia Pty Ltd, a Sydney headquartered speciality ingredients distributor focused on the nutraceuticals, personal care, food and pharmaceutical markets of Australia and New Zealand.

Ethical sourcing and biodiversity will be featured in the 3rd Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (www.sustainablecosmeticssummit.com/Asia), hosted in Hong Kong on 11-13 November.

The 11th Asian Societies of Cosmetics Scientists Conference was held in Bali earlier this year at the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel. For Indonesia, this is the second time that they have had the privilege of being host country of the Conference.

Unilever recently announced the opening of Four Acres Singapore, the company’s first global leadership development centre outside of the UK.

Croda International announced that it has received Chinese regulatory approval to acquire a 65% equity interest in Sichuan Sipo Chemical Co a non-listed natural specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, China.

According to a new report from Canadean, the skin care sector in Italy is expected to face a decline in value growth up to 2017, following the global economic downturn.

Recently trademarked by Presperse, a global supplier of raw materials and advanced technologies for the cosmetic industry, the term Skinflamm-Aging refers to the result of a complex combination of processes resulting in thin, dull, uneven skin with fine lines and rough texture.

Alban Muller has launched two new products developed in compliance with its ecoresponsible approach. Developed by bringing together white hibiscus (bissap) and baobab from the Tambacounda and Louga regions, Repulpami ER targets the factors responsible for the visible signs of skin ageing.

Alban Muller has launched two new products developed in compliance with its ecoresponsible approach. Developed by bringing together white hibiscus (bissap) and baobab from the Tambacounda and Louga regions, Repulpami ER targets the factors responsible for the visible signs of skin ageing.

Jeen International Corporation announces a milestone achievement in becoming certified to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems standards and guidelines. ISO 9001:2008 is a set of international standards and guidance documents for quality management and quality assurance.