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Mintel sees APAC growth potential for skin microbiome products
Prebiotics and probiotics are among the top five growing skincare claims in the Asia-Pacific region product launches but consumers need to be educated about their efficacy, according to market analysts Mintel.
Croda International appoints Louisa Burdett group finance director
Croda International has appointed Louisa Burdett to succeed Jez Maiden as group finance director when the latter retires next year.
Evonik, Intercos China agree cosmetic raw materials supply deal
Evonik has agreed to supply Intercos China with raw materials such as active ingredients, emulsifiers and cosmetic oils through a direct sales channel.
Clariant circular packaging concept wins sustainability award
A circular personal care packaging concept co-developed by Clariant has won the Sustainable Packaging Award at the 2022 Sustainable Beauty Awards in Paris organised by Ecovia Intelligence.
Barentz appointed exclusive Groupe Berkem distributor in US, Canada
French bio-based chemicals outfit Groupe Berkem has appointed Barentz as the exclusive North American channel partner to distribute its sustainable personal care ingredients.
Kensing completes surfactants, esters acquisitions from Evonik
US chemicals outfit Kensing has completed the acquisition of the Hopewell, Virginia amphoteric surfactants and speciality esters manufacturing operations from Evonik.
DKSH pops cork at sustainable distribution centre in Thailand
DKSH, a distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened a 11,000 square-metre distribution centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
Zschimmer & Schwarz appoints Felix Grimm as COO
German supplier of chemical specialities Zschimmer & Schwarz has appointed Dr Felix Grimm to the role of chief operating officer as of 1 November.
Sasol, Nordmann expand personal care partnership to Switzerland
German chemical distributor Nordmann has expanded its long-standing partnership with Sasol in the field of personal care to Switzerland.
Clariant advanced active Rootness Awake wins European innovation award
Clariant has won the gold award in the Environment and Actives categories of the BSB Innovation Awards for its Rootness Awake eye contour illuminator ingredient.
IMCD snaps up Chinese personal care distributor Sanrise
IMCD is to acquire 100% of the shares of Shanghai Sanrise Industries & Development Co., Ltd. (Sanrise), one of the leading distributors in the personal care markets in China.
Mibelle Biochemistry takes actives gold at in-cosmetics Asia
Mibelle Biochemistry has won the active ingredient gold award at the 2022 in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand.
in-cos Asia, Covalo analysis reveals APAC personal care hot topics
Analysis by in-cosmetics Asia and Covalo has revealed the categories gaining traction in the personal care market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Cosmetics Cluster confirms date for rearranged Spotlight on China webinar
Cosmetics Cluster UK has rearranged its Spotlight on China webinar to Thursday 24 November.
Personal Care Global exhibiting at in-cosmetics Asia
Personal Care Global will be exhibiting at in-cosmetics Asia, which takes place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre on 1 to 3 November.
BASF to host inaugural Sustainable Beauty Days next month
BASF Personal Care Europe is to host its first ever Sustainable Beauty Days from 21 to 23 November.
Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients division records double digit growth
Symrise recorded double-digit percentage organic growth in its Cosmetic Ingredients division in the first nine months of 2022.
Barentz International acquires US outfit Viachem
Dutch speciality ingredients distributor Barentz International has acquired US counterpart Viachem.
in-cosmetics Asia reveals Innovation Zone awards shortlist
The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok next month has revealed the shortlists for the 2022 Innovation Zone Awards.
Givaudan launches ‘first AI-powered fragrance co-creation service’ in China
Givaudan has launched Creatogether, a human-machine fragrance cocreation service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in collaboration with the Tmall Innovation Centre (TMIC).
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