RECENT NEWS

Biochemica International has introduced antioxidant-rich, USDA NOP** organic certified fruit butters to the personal care industry. According to the company, the butters contain lyophilised (freeze dried) whole fruits that are combined with a proprietary blend of other USDA NOP organic ingredients to form a luxurious, soft and spreadable version of the fruit in anhydrous form.

Inflammation of the skin increases with age; continuously and silently. It accelerates the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as puffiness, sagging, blotchiness or reddening of the skin. The term “inflamm’aging” describes this close relationship between inflammation and ageing.

To combat skin ageing, Codif R&N teams have developed cutting-edge biotechnological tools to cultivate a cyanobacteria that first appeared on Earth several billion years ago and which owes its survival and longevity to the best preserved and most elaborate photo-protection mechanism ever invented: thioredoxin.

Grant Industries Inc has expanded its line of silicone-in-water dispersions to offer a wider variety of solvent categories. Specifically designed for formulation ease, Gransil SiWs combine elastomer, solvent, and emulsifier into one stable product, ultimately reducing the workload of the formulator.

Elementis Specialties has announced that, as of December 24, 2009, the company has acquired the assets of The Fanning Corporation and Fancor Limited, one of the largest North American suppliers of lanolin and lanolin derivatives.

DSM has announced the launch of Syn-Glycan, a new peptide formula that can be used as a bioactive ingredient in cosmetic products to reduce wrinkle formation and sagging – the most visible signs of ageing.

Cosmetic formulators in Malaysia, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Manila have been treated to free technical training days over the past few months as part of the lead up to FormulaCare i-2010.

A draft standard for the global regulation of the Halal industry which will include the implementation of Halal cosmetics is expected to be available for public comment in June 2010.

The story of Peruvian murderers selling their victims’ fat onto the European cosmetics industry for thousands of dollars has turned out to be a hoax.

A new application note, available on the Malvern Instruments website, describes how the new ZEN1010 high concentration zeta potential cell for the company’s Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation system, overcomes a major hurdle in measuring the zeta potential of high concentration samples.

Istituto Ricerche Applicate (IRA) has launched their Hyalu-Cage System which uses hyaluronic acid (HA) as a mechanism for slow-release of cosmetic actives. .

Croda is promoting its new UV protection hair product, ChromaVeil. Like skin, hair is susceptible to damage from overexposure to the sun. This damage affects the aesthetics of the hair and its mechanical and physical properties.

Grant Industries is promoting Gransil GVL, a vegetable sourced silicone elastomer delivery system that pairs their polysilicone-11 elastomer (as found in many market leading cosmetics) with a customdesigned Ecocert, odourless vegetable-alkane.

The Cornelius Cosmetics Virtual Exhibition, held in November, proved to be a great success, allowing customers to access new product information, ideas and developments, at a time that suited them, without the need for travel.

Evonik is promoting Antil Soft SC, a new multifunctional thickening agent. Antil Soft SC (INCI: Sorbitan sesquicaprylate) is a novel liquid multifunctional thickening agent for rinse-off formulations that reduces moisture loss in skin after surfactant treatment and improves foam creaminess.

Manufacturer of combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, Syneron Medical Ltd., has announced the commercial launch of the Elure topical whitening products in several Asian markets.

Merck KGaA announced recently that it is launching two new synthetic effect pigments, Xirona Moonlight Sparks and Timiron Ice Crystal. Inspired by the magical colours of the moon, the new effect pigment Xirona Moonlight Sparks combines two refined technologies: brilliant shine and expressive colour travel from gold to silver that impart a noble character to cosmetics formulations.

Symrise is launching a new soothing active ingredient, SymSitive 1609, which is claimed to be a breakthrough in treating sensitive skin. Sensitive skin should not be regarded as a disease like allergic hyperreactions or neurodermatitis.

A recent study has concluded that the continued growth in the cosmeceutical market is outstripping the rate at which new active ingredients are being launched.

Rhodia has now made available its patented, high-performance cleansing surfactant system, Miracare SLB, for hair care formulations. Miracare SLB offers flexibility for formulating hair care solutions that incorporate high levels of oils and active ingredients for increased moisture, conditioning and protection qualities.