RECENT NEWS

BASF Personal Care has started the production of hand sanitisers at different production sites in Europe. The products are being provided free of charge to hospitals, care facilities and other institutions in regions surrounding production plants. The company wants to help overcome the current bottleneck for hand sanitiser that resulted from significantly increased demand.

After one year of partnering with the South Korean beauty innovation company, BIO-FD&C, Givaudan Active Beauty unveils two new active ingredients crafted by green biotechnology.

Dow has launched an immersive 3D booth experience to offer an exclusive look at the first of many new high-performing, sustainable personal care solutions. While practicing social distancing during COVID-19, customers can connect with Dow from the comfort of their office, home or wherever they are to learn about Dow’s latest solutions in hair, sun and skin care.

Natalie Hutchinson last month joined Surfachem, part of the 2M Group. Natalie will be responsible for managing Givaudan Fragrance, a key business area for the UK, and brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked for PZ Cussons, Walgreens Boots Alliance and most recently, Symrise.

Lubrizol Advanced Materials has announced that it has increased production of its patented Carbopol polymers, a thickening agent found in most hand sanitising gels and cleansing applications, to assist with the global fight against COVID-19.

Azelis has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% shares of CosBond, a Chinese specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor (pictured at the signing ceremony -12 December 2019 - before distancing measures were required). Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has offices and warehouses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing.

Barentz has refocused their personal care applications lab to test all the potential hydro-alcoholic thickeners on offer, from traditional carbomers to more modern hydroxycelluloses.

Fibroblasts in the dermis are responsible for the production of collagen to form the connective tissue. When these fibroblasts either age or encounter too many harmful oxidative stresses, such as UV light and pollution, they become senescent. Senescent cells are also called 'zombie cells' because they no longer divide, but they are also far from being dead. Click to watch the video

In 2020, Innospec are promoting a journey to less plastic, with the desire to educate formulators on how to using solid surfactants and concentrated products, to develop effective, solid formulations that satisfy consumer needs.

Elé Corporation, manufacturer of critical ingredients used in sanitising products in a multitude of industries, including personal care and HI&I, is contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texture is key. Responsible for triggering different sensations and reactions, texture is truly the charm card, the major contributor to consumer seduction. The initial impression of the texture is what influences consumers’ choice of personal care products. The long-term appreciation upon use is what makes the consumer faithful to a cosmetic product.

Hallstar Beauty’s newest active natural, Biome Oléoactif (INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (and) Avena Sativa Kernel Oil (and) Bacillus Ferment)), is the first ingredient obtained by capturing rare lipids from a wild extremophilic microorganism, then offering them to the skin and its microbiota.

Fragranced products are used to clean and disinfect homes, hospitals, food processing plants, and a myriad of industrial and commercial settings every day. Production is especially critical now to meet the sudden increased consumer and retail demand.

Due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), many exhibitions and conferences have been either cancelled or postponed in recent weeks. Among these were in-cosmetics Global in Barcelona, where CLR planned to launch its latest development, CutiBiome CLR. To overcome this challenge, CLR has revealed that it will be launching a virtual exhibition.

Formula Botanica, an online trainer in organic cosmetic formulation, is lending support to the indie beauty community during the pandemic by offering a free, open-access mini formulation course.

Clariant has expanded the Personal Care industry’s increasingly-limited preservation options for both traditional and natural formulations with the launch of next generation preservation booster Velsan Flex.

Lipoid Kosmetik has been acknowledged with the 'Sustainability Leadership Award Small to Medium Enterprise 2020' in the category "Best Performer Heavy Manufacturing" by EcoVadis. During EcoVadis’ annual Sustain Conference in March 2020, EcoVadis honoured outstanding performers for their actions in sustainable procurement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across all industries.

Ashland has announced the launch of Nightessence biofunctional – a natural extract from premium true lavender flowers using the patented and proprietary plant small RNA technology. This is the first of its kind biofunctional tailored to optimise skin’s nighttime needs and allow consumers to awaken with skin re-set for the day ahead. It helps restore skin overnight, so it looks rested, renewed and illuminated by morning.

Mibelle Biochemistry have announced the launch of a new moisturiser that hydrates skin for up to 48 hours while at the same time leaving it smoother, firmer and more elastic.

The printed version of Personal Care's April issue of the magazine has been posted out to subscribers. For those who get their copy posted to an office that they currently cannot get to, or if you simply want to read it as soon as possible, make sure you download the Personal Care app.