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EverCare secures CO2-Neutral certified staus
EverCare, a US-based supplier of zinc oxide for personal care applications, has been certified as a CO2-Neutral company by CO2Logic.
2-Phenylethanol market ‘to surpass $370m by 2028’
Sales of 2-Phenylethanol will likely exceed $370m in value by 2028 worldwide driven by sales in personal care and other sectors, according to Global Market Insights.
Petition seeks to end Google, Meta advertising ban on cannabinoid products
Cellular Goods has launched an industry-backed petition to invite Google, Meta and other social media companies to remove the ban on the sale and advertising of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) on their platforms.
SCS, Cosmetics Cluster UK launch innovation showcase challenge
Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) will be co-hosting an ‘Innovation in Action Technology Showcase Challenge’ at the 32nd IFSCC Congress in London this September.
Rahn scoops Ringier Technology Innovation Awards double
German cosmetic ingredient supplier Rahn has won two Ringier Technology Innovation Awards in China for a pair of actives.
Unilever, Geomatica launch $120m venture for palm oil alternatives
Unilever and biotech outfit Genomatica have launched a $120m venture to scale and commercialise alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuel-derived ingredients for personal care and other applications.
Making Cosmetics launches inaugural Wise Ingredient awards
The organisers of the Making Cosmetics trade show in Milan have announced this year’s event will include the inaugural Wise Ingredient awards.
South African university develops rooibos phytosome nanotechnology
Researchers from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in South Africa are developing phytosome nanotechnology to boost the bioavailability of rooibos extracts in skincare formulations.
Parabens ‘cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells of black women’ - study
Parabens found in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells of black women, according to a new study.
Revlon ‘preparing bankruptcy filing this week’
Revlon is preparing to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, according to financial media reports.
New York state to ban sale of cosmetics tested on animals
The New York Senate and Assembly have both passed a bill banning the sale of cosmetics tested on animals from 1 January.
Gattefossé breaks ground on Texas manufacturing facility
Gattefossé has broken ground on its first North American manufacturing facility in Lufkin city, Texas.
Evonik kicks off production of Tegosoft MM MB in China
Evonik has started production of Tegosoft MM MB at its Care Solutions organics plant in Shanghai, China.
KLK Oleo appoints chief sustainability officer for Europe
Malaysian chemicals company KLK Oleo has appointed Ralf Ewering as Chief Sustainability Officer Europe.
Dow partners with EcoSynthetix to expand bio-based offerings
Dow has entered into an exclusive engagement with EcoSynthetix to bring bio-based, biodegradable and low-carbon solutions to the personal care industry.
Global Bioenergies receives first orders for Isonaturane 12
Global Bioenergies has received its first orders totalling several tonnes of its naturally-sourced isododecane product, Isonaturane 12, from a number of major cosmetics players including L’Oréal.
British university to launch skin microbiome projects fund
Britain’s University of Bradford is set to launch a programme that will fund skin microbiome research projects.
Spate sees interest in matte lipstick uptick
US cosmetic market research outfit Spate noted a spike in internet searches for matte lipstick in its Monthly Beauty Tracker for May.
in-cos Korea to focus on Chinese e-commerce, gender fluidity and waterless
in-cosmetics Korea, the only exhibition dedicated to personal care ingredients, has unveiled its 2022 seminar programme.
BASF reveals finalists for inaugural Inclusive Beauty Accelerator
BASF Care Chemicals, in collaboration with StitchCrew, an organization serving early-stage entrepreneurs, has announced six finalists for its inaugural Inclusive Beauty Accelerator.
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