RECENT NEWS

Azelis has announced an extension of its distribution agreement with Micro Powders, Inc. (MPI), an international leader in the wax technology industry. Effective immediately, Azelis distributes in India all MPI's range for the personal care industry.

There are almost a billion women over 50 worldwide with specific personal care needs. A consumer study identified skin sagging as one of the major signs of ageing being accentuated by menopause.

The male grooming industry is big business, exploding into a multi-billion global enterprise according to Statista. For modern men, skin care and grooming are increasingly important. Gone are the days of reaching for any cream or shampoo available.

Cosmetic Ingredients, a division of Symrise, has presented a new branding campaign to communicate changing beauty ideals.

Reed Exhibitions have announced the postponement of in-cosmetics Global, in-cosmetics North America, and in-cosmetics Latin America. In more positive news, in-cosmetics Asia is due to go ahead as planned.

Praan Naturals has introduced Calabash Oil (Lagenaria Sphaerica (Calabash) Seed Oil) to its range of more than 500 certified organic and conventional natural ingredients for personal care product development.

Biesterfeld is expanding its facilities in Hamburg with the opening of the Biesterfeld Lab and Innovation Centre. Covering a total area of 800 m² the premises will be used with immediate effect for application-related laboratory activities.

Givaudan Active Beauty has sought to capture the essence of the Japanese Beauty (J-Beauty) ritual in a selection of 8 botanical extracts, combining efficacy and inspiring sourcing to create a complete skin care routine.

Algaia, SA, has appointed Frederic Faure, one of the co-founders of the company, as its new Chief Executive Officer for the entire group as of 1 June 2020.

Symrise is launching a joint research project with CRIEPPAM on lavender farming aimed at crop resilience, improved biodiversity and additional income for farmers starting in June 2020.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has increased its list of hazardous chemcials and included butylparaben, a substance that is used in cosmetics personal care products.

Infinitec's FREE WEBINAR hosted by Personal Care, Thursday 25 June, 2pm (UK time)

Vytrus Biotech and IRTA, the Institute of Agri-food Research and Technology of the government of Catalonia, announced they aim to research and preserve the different traditional varieties of olive tree in Catalonia through joint initiatives.

Weather changes, air pollution and hair styling routines can be harsh for the hair. Consumers are looking for more natural hair care products that will restore and rehabilitate their hair without compromising on quality and safety.

The Nordic market for natural personal care products is projected to show healthy growth this year. Consumer demand has remained buoyant during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research by Ecovia Intelligence.

PZ Cussons has announced progress against all five strategic objectives in its 2020 Palm Oil Action Plan. The Plan is the company’s roadmap towards sourcing 100% of its palm oil from producers independently verified as compliant.

Focusing their efforts on natural product chemistry, Active Micro Technologies has combined cosmetic functionality with antimicrobial activity to develop a product range of multifunctional ingredients.

Ashland Antaron ECo ethylcellulose won the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) Fountain Award in the “Green and Sustainable” category, an important award in Asia. The award was presented virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new hair growth raw ingredient 'Burgeon-Up' from Ichimaru Pharcos won the second prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2020 in the "scalp, hair, moisture, tan" Natural Products / Raw materials category on 1 April 2020.

At its ordinary meeting following a virtual Annual General Meeting, the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG elected Michael König as its new Chairman.