RECENT NEWS

Starting into a new year of apprenticeships in September, 33 young minds begin their professional career at Colors & Effects, the global pigment business of BASF.

In a clinical study, Symrise has found additional positive effects for Crinipan PMC green, its novel, plant-based anti-dandruff active. The new molecule is as effective against dandruff as traditional ingredients, and helps to promote healthy scalp.

Givaudan Active Beauty presents New Red 1805, a vegan high performance red pigment for use in makeup formulations. This powder offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic red pigments to answer the growing trend for clean beauty.

Sederma has confirmed its ongoing membership in the Union for Ethical BioTrade. After 2 days of auditing, Sederma has passed the first phase in becoming a member of this organisation which promotes "the respectful supply" of natural ingredients.

Two of Mibelle Biochemistry's cosmetic ingredients have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Global Awards this year. Mibelle's Black BeeOme has been nominated for the in-cosmetics Green Ingredient Award.

Coinciding with the first anniversary of the publication of the book "Help! I’m Covered in Adjectives:Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer", Callaghan Consulting International brings 'Beyond The Adjectives of Cosmetic Claims' to YouTube.

Vytrus Biotech has been selected as a finalist for its two new cosmetic ingredients in the category ‘Best Ingredient Award 2020’ at in-cosmetics Global.

Fifty nine per cent of healthcare workers seen in occupational skin disease clinics set up during the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be affected by irritant contact dermatitis according to new research.

Croda International has just published the schedule for their first ever Digital Sustainability Conference - Sustainability Requires Positive Impact – which will take place from 9-10 September 2020.

The 2M Group of Companies has acquired Evonik Goldschmidt UK Limited in Milton Keynes from Evonik UK Holdings Limited, a UK subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG.

CPL Aromas has welcomed Vincent Ricord to its creative team. Vincent has joined the company as a senior perfumer, working from the company’s Creative Centre in Paris for the Dubai, UK and France Divisions and for the Fine Fragrances team.

in-cosmetics Asia, orginally scheduled for this November has been postponed to next year. A statement from organisers, Reed Exhibitions, blamed a recent extension of an emergency decree in Thailand due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Food byproducts are being increasingly upcycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry. The trend is gaining impetus as the coronavirus pandemic has shaken up supply chains for cosmetic ingredients.

BASF Nutrition & Health has brought Velberry, a new, fresh and fruity-sweet fragrance, to the market. Velberry is the first substance developed jointly by BASF and its innovation ecosystem partners for the broad market.

CLR has announced that, as from the first of September 2020, Nathalia Gruber will take over as Director Marketing and Corporate Communications.

The New York Society of Cosmetics Chemists (NYSCC) announces the launch of Suppliers’ Day At Home Live Week Of Beauty featuring education, engagement, new products, awards and more for the beauty and personal care industry.

CPL Aromas has added Clean Fragrances to its growing Trends Set, aiming to cover an often-unclear segment of the sustainable market.

Traditional warming agents include Capsicum (red pepper), Ginger extract, etc. They can induce the fastest and strongest warming intensity, but with a short duration. In addition, they often cause skin irritation, burning and itching feeling.

Symrise has introduced a new solution for itchy scalp: SymSoft Scalp efficiently soothes scalp itching sensations within a few days.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has donated more than 8,000 bottles of FDA approved hand sanitisers to frontline workers in New York and New Jersey Medical Centers, Hospitals, and Care Centers as well as Veteran and Nursing homes.