RECENT NEWS

The APAC region is famed for its innovation around the world, but to maintain its place at the forefront of the beauty industry cosmetic chemists need to keep pace with the latest ingredient launches.

Until July of this year, the total retail sales of cosmetics have reached 145.6 billion RMB in mainland China, increasing from 13.3% a year earlier. The retail sales of cosmetics have always had a higher growth than other consumption products.

Silab China, the strategic representative office for Silab in China, has moved into new premises in the Zizhu National Hi-tech Park. Established in Shanghai for over 10 years, Silab is now a key supplier of natural active ingredients for the cosmetics market.

Most countries worldwide nowadays have cosmetics legislation in place; some regulatory frameworks were implemented or amended only recently.

Chemberry, an innovative internet platform enabling chemical buyers to easily find the ingredients they need, launches to its first industry sector today. Initially covering Personal Care, the free-of-charge search service will later expand across multiple industry sectors.

Gyms and personal trainers specialised in facial exercises are becoming more common today and many celebrities are great defenders of this new movement.

in-cosmetics Asia is offering visitors the chance to experience first hand the latest Sensory Enhancers at this year’s event running from 30 October to 1 November 2018 in Bangkok.

Düllberg Konzentra has opened a new research and development centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new centre was opened on 25 September 2018.

Kunal Mahajan of international market researchers, Kline, will present a session entitled ‘How formulators embrace the natural trend in Asia and across the globe’ on 30 October 2018 between 12:00-13:45 in the Marketing Trends & Regulations Theatre at in-cosmetics Asia. Based in Hyderabad, India, Kunal Mahajan is a project manager for the Chemicals & Materials and Energy practices at Kline. Personal Care spoke with Kunal to find out more:

In-cosmetics North America is encouraging visitors to apply for its brand-new Speed Networking event on 18 October. These quick-fire sessions will provide the perfect platform for key decision makers at the forefront of the US personal care and beauty industry to connect, discuss and forge new business relationships with leading ingredient suppliers from across the world.

Considering that consumers around the world have been busier and busier, spending their time in traffic jams and wishing they had more time for themselves, new trends emerge, like opportunities to discuss, handle and meet emergency demands.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s popular Innovation Zone, all of which will launch at the show or in the six months before.

The 3rd edition of Cosmetorium has been a success, demonstrating the energy and creativity that drive the cosmetic industry in Spain.

Now in its eighth year, IFRA UK’s Fragrance Forum is this year exploring the effect of scent on health and wellbeing. Taking place on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2018, the event is focusing on the theme of Scentimental: Fragrance on the Mind.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s popular Innovation Zone, all of which will launch at the show or in the six months before.

At SEPAWA 2018, Lonza will present the latest research on polyglyceryl ester surfactants and showcase its Polyaldo brand.

Acme-Hardesty has signed a letter of intent to enter into a distribution agreement with Cosun Biobased Products, a manufacturer of renewable, vegetable-based ingredients in the personal care industry.

Cornelius is aiming to be your ‘trends team’ at the forthcoming SCS Formulate show, 13-14 November 2018. In touch with the latest colour, texture, and visual care product trends, the team, in partnership with Cornelius principals, will reflect the rising trends in the industry including J-Beauty and several other emerging trends as well as offering advice on how to formulate products for the growing animal care market.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s popular Innovation Zone, all of which will launch at the show or in the six months before.

The Dow Chemical Company has announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity and meet increased demand for high value, specialty silicone products in key industries and emerging markets worldwide.