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Aprinnova, Inc., an Amyris, Inc. joint venture, is commercialising a plant-derived silica made from sugarcane ashes. Silica is used widely in personal care and cosmetics. It is traditionally sourced from non-renewable sand dredging.

SEPAWA has been one of the few major industry events to keep its original dates and continue to hold a physical event.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on every aspect of the beauty and personal care industry. Perfumes were one of the sectors touted as being hardest hit during lockdown.

In 2 years, Vegan claims have increased by +44%. Healthy ingredients are also popular since 54% of consumers are interested in ingredients from the Health category with demonstrated benefits for beauty applications.

Evonik Rovisome Sensitive NG has won the 2020 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for Personal Care in China, beating 184 other entries submitted by 108 companies.

This year's NYSCC Suppliers' Day in New York has been moved to May 2021 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the NYSCC has been heavily focusing on its online educational programme, which will continue.

The natural, clean beauty trend has been steadily growing for a while; however, acquiring mass resonance and becoming deeply relevant to millions of people in a matter of months, takes it from a trend to a mass lifestyle shift.

In 2019, SILAB established a research partnership with Dr Richard Gallo, an expert on skin microbiota in San Diego (UCSD), to improve understanding of the role of skin microbiota in the inflammatory process characteristic of compromised skin.

Lipoid Kosmetik has been awarded the highest EcoVadis Platinum medal for their sustainable business practises and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) achievements.

BASF Nutrition & Health and Isobionics are launching their first joint product, Isobionics Santalol. Thanks to its woody odour profile, the new fragrance in BASF's portfolio is a convincing alternative to sandalwood oil.

This year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards is now open to entries. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, the aim of the Sustainable Beauty Awards is to give recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry.

Cosmetics Cluster UK has announced that it is now an independent registered charitable company - Cosmetics Cluster UK Ltd (CCUK), beginning a new phase in the evolution of the Cluster in its aim to be a ‘network of networks’.

As part of NYSCC's At Home Live 2.0, 'The World of Chemistry' launched this week with on demand programmes that will deliver a global perspective on solutions, formulation and regulations from Europe, Asia and South America.

Natura-Tec has been highlighting their ingredients to help consumers return to a more normal existence after a long lockdown.

Lubrizol Life Science – Beauty (LLS Beauty) has introduced Sunhancer Eco SPF booster. It is a patent-pending, naturally-derived technology that increases SPF and is compatible with both organic and inorganic sunscreen actives.

Collagen has always been a trusted traditional ingredient to maintain strength and elasticity of skin, hair and nails. However, consumers are increasingly moving away from animal derived ingredients to more natural and/or vegetable-based ingredients.

Skin tech company, Cutitronics, has appointed Virginie Darteyre as country sales manager in Paris to meet growing market demand in France.

Croda will host a two-day, global, digital experience, bringing together specialists, pioneers and professional market references to present and discuss how to create a more climate, land and people positive world.

CPI, an independent technology innovation centre and founding member of the UK Government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has announced that it is a partner in a collaborative project working to benefit European fast-moving consumer goods.

Lubrizol Life Science Beauty has announced the launch of its first sustainable hair colour solution. Naturange, a range of hybrid permanent hair color formulations, is made with up to 88% natural-derived ingredients for gentle, lasting colour.