RECENT NEWS

Sederma is elevating the Korean glass skin concept to crystal skin with its highlighter-like peptide Crystalide. This IECICapproved active ingredient promotes a clear, moisturised, translucent and luminous skin.

The (-)-α-bisabolol offered by Citroleo - Citrue Bisabolol - is pure, organic and 100% natural. From non-genetically modificated sources, it is obtained by fractional distillation of candeia tree essential oil. Citrue Bisabolol does not go through chemical process of purification, solvents reactions, synthesis or even fermentation process, making it unique and truly natural.

In response to the growing market demand for alternatives to commonly used alkalising agents, such as monoethanolamine (MEA) and ammonia, Angus Chemical Company is introducing DMAMP Ultra PC (INCI: Dimethylamino Methylpropanol), a multifunctional alkalising agent for use in professional and retail oxidative hair colorants.

Cosmetorium celebrates its 3rd edition this year and will be marked by the growth of the exhibition area within the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona.

Omya has developed a new generation of recrystallised mineral particles for use in decorative cosmetic applications.

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), the UK’s technology innovation provider for process manufacturing, has announced that, as part of a larger consortium, it has developed a new process for the manufacturing of surfactants.

Vantage Specialty Ingredients has said Serge Rogasik will be joining Vantage as the new senior executive vice president sales & marketing for Personal Care.

The demand for natural ingredients in personal care products is rising as consumers are becoming more and more environmentally conscious.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is extending its sales partnership with Sytheon Ltd. to Germany, Russia and Benelux.

Ashland pioneered one of the first biofunctional ingredients in the cosmetics industry to be inspired by clock genes. Now Ashland is re-introducing the novel solution Chronogen YST to provide a cosmetic solution to the deleterious effect of social jetlag on the skin.

Azelis has launched its CSR programme following two years of research, preparation, definition and implementation of the programme’s goals and KPIs.

In response to growing consumer demand for more natural, ethical products, Cargill Beauty have introduced their newest beauty formulations featuring naturederived ingredients at this year’s in-cosmetics global.

The annual SEPAWA Congress (10-12 October 2018, Estrel Congress Center, Berlin) is a leading event for the detergents/cleansers, cosmetics and perfumery industry in Europe.

How do I develop my formulation skills and what new technologies will help me create unique new beauty concepts? These are two questions every cosmetic chemist in Korea should be asking themselves as brands fight it out for market share in the hyper competitive global personal care industry.

After years of prioritising technology above all else, nature is still the best source of medicines, food and even cosmetic ingredients.

The in-cosmetics Group has announced the launch of a new initiative. The all-new R&D Club will provide cosmetic chemists from the global beauty industry with yet another opportunity to network and learn.

Croda International has been awarded the ICIS Surfactants Award for Sustainability for their new pioneering bio-ethylene oxide plant.

Acme-Hardesty has announced that Caren Dres-Hajeski has joined the company as business unit director, Personal Care.

CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH has obtained the EFfCI Certification for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetic Ingredients, Standard 2017

Jeen International announced that it has successfully transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015, the latest version of the standard.