RECENT NEWS

NATRUE launches inaugural Natural Cosmetics Week

Certification body NATRUE (The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association) has launched its first-ever Natural Cosmetics Week, running from 23-29 November.

SCS reveals shortlist for expanded Laura Marshall award

The UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) has revealed the shortlist for the Laura Marshall Memorial Award for Innovation to be presented in November.

Symrise opens cosmetic ingredient plant in Chennai, India

Symrise has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility for cosmetic ingredients in Chennai, India.

L’Oréal, Evonik invest in ingredient startup Abolis

L’Oréal and Evonik have participated in a €35m ($39m) funding round in Abolis Biotechnologies, a French startup based in Genopole.

Symrise Scent & Care chief Jörn Andreas steps down

Symrise is on the lookout for a new president of its Scent & Care unit after Jörn Andreas decided to step down.

PCHi opens nominations for 2025 Fountain Awards

The organiser of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China has opened the nominations process for the 2025 Fountain Awards.

DKSH cuts ribbon on upgraded Philippines innovation centres

Personal care ingredient distributor DKSH has upgraded its four innovation centres in Manila to support its rapidly growing business in the Philippines.

Siltech appoints Sygo as personal care global sales manager

Canadian speciality silicones maker Siltech has appointed Matthew Sygo as its global marketing and sales manager for personal care.

Deadline extended for 9 Faces of APAC Beauty contest

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show has extended the deadline for its '9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2024' initiative to 27 September.

Solabia makes play for French firm PolymerExpert

Solabia has acquired a majority stake in compatriot French cosmetic ingredient maker PolymerExpert for an undisclosed sum.

Barentz promotes Lars Schneider to EMEA chief exec

Barentz International has appointed Lars Schneider as its chief executive for the EMEA region, effective 1 October.

Evonik opens sustainable emollients plant in Germany

Evonik has cut the ribbon on a production plant for cosmetic emollients at its site in Steinau, Germany.

Lipoid Kosmetik earns fifth straight EcoVadis platinum rating

Lipoid Kosmetik has earned its fifth consecutive EcoVadis platinum rating with improved scores for its 2024 award.

Lubrizol opens beauty research institute in Shanghai

US personal care ingredient maker Lubrizol has inaugurated a beauty research institute in Shanghai, China.

Keynote presentation for Sepawa 2024 in Berlin revealed

The organiser of the Sepawa Congress in Berlin, Germany has revealed the keynote presentation for the 2024 edition that takes place on 16-18 October.

Record numbers ride Seoul train at in-cosmetics Korea

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Korea trade show has revealed the 2024 edition attracted record visitor numbers to Seoul last month.

Former Cosmetic Executive Women EVP sues for wrongful dismissal

Agnes Chapski, the former executive vice-president of international beauty industry association Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), has sued the organisation and four of its senior executives for wrongful dismissal.

Ingenza, Cellugy to investigate biofabricated cellulose

Scottish biotech specialist Ingenza is partnering with Danish startup Cellugy to develop biofabricated cellulose in personal care products.

SCC reveals research paper award winners

The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists has unveiled the winners of the awards to be presented at its 78th Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles in December.

BASF to host inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days

BASF is to host the inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days virtual customer event on 17-19 September.

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SCS Formulate 2024

Coventry Building Society Arena, UK
12th - 13th November 2024

Making Cosmetics 2024

Allianz MiCo, Hall 4, Viale L. Scarampo, Milano, Italy
20-21 November 2024