RECENT NEWS
New features for online pigments platform
Colors & Effects has announced improvements to its Online Service Platform by offering three new user-friendly functionalities in the Products area of the site: Product Comparison, MySheets and Sample Request.- News
Pure salicylic acid for skin and scalp
Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Neosalyl, a 100% natural and pure salicylic acid for skin and scalp that is organic compared to its synthetic alternative.- News
Promoting an all-in-one natural mineral solution in Berlin
At this year’s SEPAWA, Omya will update visitors on its personal and home care product portfolios: Within its cleansing agents range, the ingredients Omyacare S75-KP and Omyacare S95-KP have recently been approved by ECOCERT as COSMOS raw materials.- News
Natural solubiliser for fragrances and cosmetics
Natpure Sol Crystal from Sensient Technologies is a 91% natural origin solubiliser designed to formulate natural cosmetics and fragrances.- News
Chief commercial officer appointed at wax refiner
Koster Keunen Holland B.V. has appointed Udo Thaysen as chief commercial officer (CCO). Mr Thaysen started in his new position on September 1.- News
The versatility of the orange
KahlWax has released a new natural fruit wax derived from the peel of oranges. The raw material is paired with berry wax, another natural fruit wax, to create a product that combines skin care with texture-enhancing and stabilising properties.- News
New active multifunctional protection
The request for safe and effective preservative-free solutions have seen a huge transformation in recent months.- News
New multifunctional is certified 'microbiome-friendly'
Royal DSM starts the market roll-out of its first European-made, cosmetic grade of PDO. Tilamar PDO with Nøøvista is 100% bio-sourced from non-GMO feedstocks and also certified as microbiome-friendly.- News
33 new apprentices join pigments business
Starting into a new year of apprenticeships in September, 33 young minds begin their professional career at Colors & Effects, the global pigment business of BASF.- News
New data shows microbiome benefit
In a clinical study, Symrise has found additional positive effects for Crinipan PMC green, its novel, plant-based anti-dandruff active. The new molecule is as effective against dandruff as traditional ingredients, and helps to promote healthy scalp.- News
New vegan red pigment for makeup launched
Givaudan Active Beauty presents New Red 1805, a vegan high performance red pigment for use in makeup formulations. This powder offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic red pigments to answer the growing trend for clean beauty.- News
Commitment to ethical ingredients
Sederma has confirmed its ongoing membership in the Union for Ethical BioTrade. After 2 days of auditing, Sederma has passed the first phase in becoming a member of this organisation which promotes "the respectful supply" of natural ingredients.- News
Black bee honey ferment shortlisted for Green Award
Two of Mibelle Biochemistry's cosmetic ingredients have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Global Awards this year. Mibelle's Black BeeOme has been nominated for the in-cosmetics Green Ingredient Award.- News
Beyond the Adjectives of Claims
Coinciding with the first anniversary of the publication of the book "Help! I’m Covered in Adjectives:Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer", Callaghan Consulting International brings 'Beyond The Adjectives of Cosmetic Claims' to YouTube.- News
Two actives shortlisted for award
Vytrus Biotech has been selected as a finalist for its two new cosmetic ingredients in the category ‘Best Ingredient Award 2020’ at in-cosmetics Global.- News
Most healthcare workers affected by dermatitis during pandemic
Fifty nine per cent of healthcare workers seen in occupational skin disease clinics set up during the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be affected by irritant contact dermatitis according to new research.- News
Full programme for sustainability conference announced
Croda International has just published the schedule for their first ever Digital Sustainability Conference - Sustainability Requires Positive Impact – which will take place from 9-10 September 2020.- News
Manufacturing site acquired in UK
The 2M Group of Companies has acquired Evonik Goldschmidt UK Limited in Milton Keynes from Evonik UK Holdings Limited, a UK subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG.- News
Senior perfumer joins team
CPL Aromas has welcomed Vincent Ricord to its creative team. Vincent has joined the company as a senior perfumer, working from the company’s Creative Centre in Paris for the Dubai, UK and France Divisions and for the Fine Fragrances team.- News
in-cosmetics Asia postponed
in-cosmetics Asia, orginally scheduled for this November has been postponed to next year. A statement from organisers, Reed Exhibitions, blamed a recent extension of an emergency decree in Thailand due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.- News
