RECENT NEWS

Inolex has appointed Miao Wang as its new vice-president of research, development, and commercialization.

The 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, Thailand this November will include a well-ageing conference track in association with the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).

Provital has appointed Marcin Siekierski as its new managing director of Provital Polska, effective immediately, following the planned retirement of Maciej Siekierski.

Symrise has opened a production unit in Granada, Spain dedicated to Hydrolite 5 green, its biobased pentylene glycol.

Personal care ingredients supplier Safic-Alcan has acquired Ingredients Plus, a Malaysian-based specialty chemicals distributor.

Speciality chemicals maker Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio) has appointed Steven Ackerman as its new chief executive officer.

Unilever research has uncovered evidence that the bacteria living on our skin – known as the skin microbiome – may influence premature ageing based on facial appearance.

US personal care ingredients maker IFF is to develop a ‘forest lab’ in Brazil for sustainable fragrance and cosmetic ingredient innovation.

The 16th International Congress on Skin Ageing & Challenges in Valencia, Spain this November will discuss new strategies for skin longevity.

British researchers have discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand has revealed the brand new events for the 2025 edition in November.

The US prestige beauty market grew by 2% to $16 billion in the first half of 2025, according to market research outfit Circana.

​The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) personal care market will be worth $95.2 billion by 2030, according to a report by BCC Research.

The organiser of the PCHi (Personal and Home Care Ingredients) trade show has opened a call for speakers for the conference track at the 2026 event in Hangzhou, China.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to personal care brands amid claims that sun care products in mousse, foam and whipped form may not protect wearers from UV rays.

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced the 2025 awardees and finalists for its Madam CJ Walker Scholarship, sponsored by Mary Kay.

US-based personal care ingredient supplier Caribbean Natural Products has cut the ribbon on its new home in New Jersey.

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has opened registration and hotel room block reservations for its 79th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase in New York City in December.

US personal care ingredient maker Geltor has raised fresh funding via an equity financing round led by Miami venture capital outfit Starlight Ventures.

Korean duo KCC Silicone and LG Household & Health Care have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Seoul to jointly research silicone polymer materials optimized for UV protection products.