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Givaudan goes extra deep with hyaluronic acid
Givaudan has launched Cristalhyal e-Perfection, a patented vectorised complex of bentonite clay and high molecular weight (HMW) hyaluronic acid (HA).
BASF takes wraps off Verdessence biopolymers brand
BASF has launched Verdessence, a trademarked brand for the German chemical giant’s biopolymers made from renewable raw materials for personal care applications.
Laboratoires Expanscience launches Calybiota Bio active ingredient
Laboratoires Expanscience has unveiled its new Calybiota Bio active ingredient in cosmetic products for skin care and intimate hygiene.
Shiseido grants green technology licence to Toyo University
Japanese firm Shiseido has granted a licence to Toyo University for the latter to develop cosmetics using green technology.
Cellular Goods appoints chief supply chain officer
Wellness company Cellular Goods has appointed Nikhil Vijayan in the newly created role of chief supply chain officer as it seeks to reduce its cost base.
BRB poised to unveil Smart Beauty concept
BRB International B.V has taken the wraps off its Smart Beauty concept and formulations to be showcased at in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris on 5-7 April.
Unilever pilots blockchain scheme to improve palm oil sustainability
Unilever has taken the wraps off a pilot scheme to further increase traceability and transparency in its global palm oil supply chain.
Electronics giant Sharp cuts teeth in cosmetics
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp has entered the cosmetics business with the launch of its Crystaliq range of skincare products.
BASF supplies first sustainable castor ingredients for personal care
BASF has started supplying its first sustainable castor ingredients to the personal care industry after becoming the first chemical company to be certified according to the SuCCESS (Sustainable Castor Caring for Environmental & Social Standards) Code.
Ecovia: ethical sourcing becoming industry norm
Ethical sourcing of natural ingredients is becoming the norm in the cosmetics industry, according to London-based market research outfit Ecovia Intelligence.
Haltermann Carless claims renewable isododecane first
Haltermann Carless has announced it is the first manufacturer to launch cosmetic-grade renewable isododecane (IDD) on an industrial scale.
Symrise makes double play for French fragrance houses
Symrise has submitted a binding offer to acquire 100% of French high-end fragrance house R. Romani - Société Française d’Aromatiques (SFA Romani).
Shiseido develops rapid test for indigenous skin bacteria
Shiseido has developed a quick and easy testing method to measure the amount and balance of indigenous skin bacteria in collaboration with Yamato-Esulon and Orcoa.
Givaudan Active Beauty takes wraps off Patchoul’Up active
Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Patchoul’Up, an active ingredient for hair and scalp care made from responsibly sourced distilled patchouli leaves.
Clariant unveils BeautyCraft Boosters
Clariant has launched its BeautyCraft Boosters Skincare and Cleansing Collections. Both contain a base formula and multiple booster variants to enhance or change the functionality of the base.
in-cosmetics awards shortlist revealed
The organisers of in-cosmetics Global have announced the shortlist for the 2022 awards, which will be announced during the show itself on 5-7 April.
BASF albinism cooperation renewed
BASFs Care Creations and NGO Beyond Suncare have renewed an ongoing cooperation that aims to protect people with albinism in Africa through customised sun care products, for another three years. Their work together first began in 2014.
SBTi confirms highest standard for Symrise
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has confirmed the contribution Symrise’s sustainability goals are making to climate protection in terms of keeping anthropogenic temperature increase due to the greenhouse effect to no more than 1.5ºC.
LBB buys Debro
LBB Specialties, a diversified US distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has acquired Debro, a Canadian firm active in the same field that dates back to 1920 and is based in Brompton, Ontario.
MSL gets further accreditation
Cosmetic testing and regulatory house, MSL Solution Providers has been granted the latest ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for all its preservative efficacy testing.
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