RECENT NEWS

A UK university has launched an undergraduate course that will teach students how to formulate their own cosmetics, from looking at the chemical properties and active ingredients to pitching their products to industry professionals.

US consumers are increasingly searching for purple blush instead of more traditional colours such as pink, according to beauty market researchers Spate.

US personal care ingredient maker Inolex has joined the Sustainable Castor Association (SCA), which enhances the environmental, social, and economic profile of the crop throughout the supply chain.

A UK regulator has issued two calls to submit scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients.

Univar Solutions has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with DSM-Firmenich for the latter’s personal care ingredients and solutions in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

Norwegian speciality chemical distributor Lindberg & Lund will change its name to Biesterfeld Norge from 1 September.

The 2023 edition of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok this November will include a country focus on India.

Thai cosmetic testing firm Spincontrol Asia has changed its official name to Dermaproof Asia.

Prominent Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on US citizens to lobby politicians to change federal sunscreen regulations.

New Jersey is set to pass legislation requiring training of hairstylists, beauticians, barbers and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.

​Spanish cosmetic active maker Vytrus Biotech has entered into an agreement with K-beauty manufacturer Cosmecca Korea to collaborate for future projects.

Oat Cosmetics has promoted James Daybell to chief executive after outgoing managing director Cark Maunsell stepped down.

US personal care ingredient maker Inolex is expanding its presence in the growing Indian market with the establishment of a commercial centre in Mumbai.

Provital has established a North American subsidiary to serve the United States and Canadian personal care markets.

The tenth edition of the Making Cosmetics trade show in Milan this November will feature a two-day educational masterclass on sun care.

US personal care firm Ashland will host an online Innovation Day on 12 September from the company’s corporate headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

The global personal care ingredients market size is projected to reach $14.9 billion by 2027, according to a report by Markets and Markets.

Fragrance and beauty house Givaudan recorded half-year 2023 sales of 3.535 billion Swiss francs ($4.07 billion), an increase of 2.4% on a like-for-like basis from a year earlier.

The average adult man in the USA uses nearly twice as many personal care products than 20 years ago, according to a survey by Morning Consult.

The European Commission has pledged to accelerate the phasing out of animal testing in response to a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) signed by 1.2 million people.