RECENT NEWS

Reed Exhibitions has reported that the number of “unique visitors” to its in-cosmetics event held in Munich, Germany, recently, was 4,519, a reduction of 13% compared with the in-cosmetics show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2008.

A “revolutionary” new isethionate ester for personal care products is being offered by Innospec.

Scientists at L’Oréal have discovered the gene expression of young and aged skin and responses to stress.

Laboratoires Sérobiologiques has developed Euphoryl ?-3 concentrate which stimulates the production of dopamine, a natural neurotransmitter that helps evoke feelings of pleasure and happiness, and results in actual skin beautification.

Specialty chemicals company Clariant has launched a new application concept strategy to approach the particular needs of fast-growing personal care market segments.

Eastman has unveiled its green biocatalytic process which, the company says, redefines efficiency and sustainability.

ISP Personal Care has formed a unit, from within its global personal care research and development and technical service capability,

In compliance with the new EU REACH chemicals regulation, Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, has,

Jan Dekker International is drawing attention to its position as an added value partner achieved through its dedication to sustainable development.

Evonik is promoting TEGO Pep 4-17, a new bioactive and pure tetrapeptide with excellent collagen boosting activity.

CLEVELAND, May 26, 2009 – Formulating products to meet specific consumer preferences is more important than ever.

Biochemica International is introducing Antioxidant-rich, NOP CERTIFIED ORGANIC Fruit Butters to the Personal Care industry.

Gransurf 50C is an effective emulsifier for water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions. It is 50% active and uses a special grade of low viscosity dimethicone as the preferred new solvent choice.

Consumer Product Testing Company (CPTC) has announced two key position appointments to its sales and marketing team.

Cognis’ sale of its Botanicals Extracts Business to Burgundy Botanical Extracts Iberia, S.A., has been formally completed.

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, has reported that construction of its new dental silica plant in the coastal city of Qingdao, China, in the Shandong province, is nearing completion.

Reed Exhibitions has announced that due to the continuing global economic crisis, it has decided to not to hold its in-cosmetics India 2009 event.

HBA Global Expo is supporting two key industry associations in 2009. CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) and ICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors)

A new active from CODIF Recherche & Nature is Dictyopteris Oil for re-plumping lips and breasts.

The business line Personal Care of Evonik has launched TEGO Pep 4-17, a novel bioactive and pure tetrapeptide with outstanding antiageing properties for skin care formulations.