RECENT NEWS

Tenth anniversary in 2021

ProTec Ingredia, a leading supplier of active and speciality ingredients to the personal care market, are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year.

Fighting gravity-induced skin sagging

EleVastin from Gattefosse is a targeted solution to gravity-induced skin sagging. The ingredient strengthens the elasticity of the skin, giving it the support needed to cope with this downward pressure.

Distribution in Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines

Innospec Performance Chemicals has announced Chemico Group, Thailand, as their distributor for the Personal Care market in Thailand and Vietnam and for the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I in the Philippines.

Distribution agreement for France and Benelux

Biolie, French specialist in enzymatic extraction, and Unipex, French distributor of specialty ingredients, have signed a distribution agreement for the French and Benelux territories.

Study shows dermatitis benefits from seaweed extracts

Atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema, is a widespread condition characterised by dry and itchy skin. A new study suggest potential for high purity seaweed extracts as topical therapeutic agents.

NYSCC Presents: a Celebration of Women in Science

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is celebrating Women’s History Month and Women in Science, with a Live Roundtable Conversation on 31 March.

New testing strategy for cosmetic allergens

Intertek has announced the launch of an advanced analytical testing service to determine allergens in cosmetics which is optimised for greater specificity, efficiency, and accuracy.

New botanicals division launched

French fragrances company, Sozio, has launched a new division dedicated to natural ingredients.

Live guided tours at PCHi 2021

Catch the action 'live' at PCHi 2021 the leading trade event of 2021 for the cosmetics ingredients industry.

Distribution agreements for biotech ingredients

Vytrus Biotech has announced two new distribution agreements to commercialse its ingredient portfolio in India, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Expansion to distribution in US

Colonial Chemical, Inc has announced additional territories in which Barentz (Maroon Group) will serve as its distribution partner.

PCHi to chart new frontiers later this month

The 2021 edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi), China’s leading sourcing platform for the global personal care industry, will be held in Shenzhen from 24-26 March at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center.

VC60 at J-Beauty Ingredients Day

18 March will be J-Beauty Ingredients Day, part 3 of in-cosmetics Asia’s online learning series.

Natural combination to restore hair's youthfulness

In an era where the world revolves around communication, hair plays a key role and among the more desired claims in hair care are density, strength and thickness.

Showcasing timeless beauty

Facial expressions help communicate our emotions and connect us to others. But over time, those smiles and frowns can be recorded on our skin, in the form of mimic wrinkles.

Joint development of 3D model of dermal microtissue

During ageing, human skin undergoes profound alterations of its biomechanical properties, and more particularly a loss of elasticity that results in skin sagging.

AI-powered active for skin rejuvenation

Givaudan Active Beauty presents Chronoglow, an active ingredient crafted by green fractionation and empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) able to mimic botanical epigenetic mechanisms for skin care benefits.

Initiative for more sustainable and equitable supply chains

Symrise has joined the international initiative AIM-Progress. The Association des Industries de Marque unites consumer goods manufacturers and their suppliers committed to sustainability and respect for human rights throughout the supply chain.

Celebrating a 30-year anniversary

Mibelle Biochemistry are celebrating 30 years of innovation in the personal care industry in 2021. It all started back in 1991 when Mibelle Biochemistry was founded as a business unit of Mibelle Group in Switzerland, by Dr Fred Zülli.

Non-executive director appointment

Perfectus Biomed have announced the appointment of Dr Lloyd Payne to the role of non-executive director.

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