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IFSCC 2022 early bird registration extended to 16 May
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SES) UK & Ireland has extended early bird registration rates for the 32nd International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in London.
UK to make regulatory changes on deoxyarbutin, salicylic acid in cosmetics
The UK is planning to make changes to regulations on the use of deoxyarbutin and salicylic acid in cosmetics.
Space NK president to give fireside chat at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day
Noah Rosenblatt, president of North America at beauty retailer Space NK, will give a fireside chat on 4 May during New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day in New York City.
Cellular Goods files skin brightening cannabinoids patent
UK wellness products firm Cellular Goods has filed its first patent application related to the use of cannabinoids for skin brightening.
Symrise Scent & Care records Q1 sales growth of 12.4% year-on-year
Symrise’s Scent & Care business unit generated sales of €419.3 million in the first quarter of 2022, up 12.4% on revenue of €373.2 million a year earlier.
Personal care momentum helps boost Elementis Q1 revenue
Personal care sales have helped to increase global specialty chemicals outfit Elementis to register a 7% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q1 2022.
Natural skin care product market ‘worth $7.14 billion in 2022’
The global natural skin care products market will be worth $7.14 billion in 2022, according to a new report by market research outfit Fact.MR.
in-cosmetics Global organiser hails success of Paris rendez-vous
Reed Exhibitions has announced more than 8,000 attended in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris this month, the first face-to-face event for three years.
Dow to further boost alkoxylation capacity in Europe, US
Dow is to build new alkoxylation capacity in the US and Europe to meet fast-growing demand in industries such as personal care.
Croda launches Purposeful Beauty sustainability identity
Croda has launched a new beauty care sustainability identity, Purposeful Beauty, as the speciality chemicals firm aims to “further establish its thought leadership position as a sustainable solution provider”.
Ashland to swell participation in Indian sustainable guar scheme
Ashland plans to increase the number of farms participating in its sustainable guar scheme in India to 5,000 from 250 following a successful pilot.
CPL Aromas reveals progress on sustainability goals
CPL Aromas has published its sustainability and impact reports detailing the progress the British company has achieved on its road to its 2030 goals.
DKSH agrees DACH distribution deal with Adeka Europe
Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor DKSH has formed a partnership with Adeka Europe, a Japanese provider of polymer additives, for the Switzerland, Germany, and Austria (DACH) region.
Ultra Chemical promotes Laura Anderson to NA sales manager
US firm Ultra Chemical has promoted Laura Anderson to the role of sales manager for North America.
Givaudan Active Beauty Q1 sales grow by 8.2%
Givaudan Active Beauty sales in the first three months of 2022 grew by 8.2% year on year on a like-for-like basis.
Japan’s DIC Corporation signs microalgae agreement with Checkerspot
Japan’s DIC Corporation has signed an agreement with US startup Checkerspot aimed at developing personal care ingredients from a high-performance polyol derived from microalgae.
Rahn takes trio of first places at BSB Innovation Awards
Rahn has won a trio of first place prizes at the 2022 BSB Innovation Awards for cosmetics for Myramaze-Essence, Defensil-Pure and Radicare-Eco.
Univar appoints Tony Jaillot as global Beauty & Personal Care VP
US specialty chemical and ingredient distributor Univar Solutions has appointed Tony Jaillot as vice president of global Beauty & Personal Care.
Beiersdorf to launch ‘world first’ cosmetics product with recycled carbon
Beiersdorf will this summer launch in Germany a moisturiser containing an ingredient obtained from recycled carbon dioxide.
Global anti-ageing products market worth $52.4 billion – report
The global anti-ageing cosmetics products market was valued at $52.4 billion in 2021 according to analysts ReAnIn.
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