RECENT NEWS

Consumers are increasingly seeking out natural and sustainable clean beauty, without compromising on efficacy. To help meet this need, Jojoba Desert has launched JD Hydro Boost, a natural polysaccharide, prebiotic fibre suited to anti-ageing.

IMCD has opened a new Personal Care Application Laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand. The new facility aims to work in close collaboration with customers’ research and development departments.

Specialty chemical distributor, Nordmann Nordic, and Mibelle Biochemistry have announced their extended partnership in Finland.

Global speciality chemical company Croda, has launched ‘Croda’s Three Steps to Happy Hands’, a new campaign around the topic of hand hygiene and skin care.

Stephenson has launched its first solid shampoo conditioning bar base, the latest addition to their melt and pour range. It is a product innovation designed to help consumers reduce the use of plastic containers and use less water.

Basildon Chemicals, a subsidiary of KCC Corporation, announced that it will be acquired by Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

The first issue of Personal Care Global has been posted and will be received by readers all over the world.

Orchidia Fragrances has released their 2021 Fragrance Trend Forecast – Inspiring Trends in the New Reality. The global pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives including the fragrance industry in more ways than we can imagine.

Colonial Chemical has announced the promotion of Daniel McCaul as sales director of North America. In his new role, Mr McCaul will have total sales and business development responsibility for the US and Canada.

Inolex has been recognised for excellence in scientific research by the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI).

The Iberchem Group, newly part of the Croda Group, has announced the reinforcement of its sustainability programme with the appointment of Guillaume Audy as Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability.

Gold certified by Ecovadis since its first assessment in 2017, Exsymol is continuing its sustainability plans by reaching in 2019 the objectives it had set for 2022 in terms of sustainable development policy.

Genomatica has announced the launch of its sustainability impact calculator.

Natura-Tec SeaPassion, from French natural ingredient supplier Natura-Tec, is a unique infusion of passion fruit oil with hemp seed oil combined with Pavlova Lutheri microalgae extract.

As the demand and standards for clean beauty rapidly increase, formulators continue to face new challenges posed by natural ingredients; especially around stability and shelf life.

SGS has launched an online resource focused on the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products.

European manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the personal care products sector, Cornelius has announced the launch of the latest anti-ageing skin care solution from its principal partner Silab.

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer that delivers strong hold, humidity resistance and high stiffness. Based on cassia seeds, Styleze CSP leaves low to no residue on the hair versus other natural styling polymers.

Symrise is simplifying the development and manufacture of sunscreen products with its new ingredient. With its combination of UVA and UVB filters, Neo Heliopan Flat offers broad spectrum protection from ultraviolet radiation.

Firmenich Fine Fragrance annual trends presentation Mind, Nose + Matter focuses on the theme of RE|GENERATION, giving customers unique insights into how the power of scent can improve wellbeing globally every day.