RECENT NEWS

Resilient skin from new moss-based active

Mibelle presented their new active ingredient, MossCellTec No. 1, at a special evening at the Nemo Science Museum in Amsterdam.

Registration opened

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced that registration is open for the 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase.

in-cosmetics Global awards shortlist revealed

The eagerly anticipated in-cosmetics Global Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards return next week. Celebrating the most cutting-edge ingredient launches from around the world, Gold, Silver or Bronze prizes will be handed out to suppliers that have helped cosmetic manufacturers push the boundaries of innovation over the last six months.

New company launched with natural focus

Conrad and Jonathan Plimpton, both managing directors of Plimpton and Company in Tucson, Arizona, and Jay Ewald, founding partner in both Southern Cone Farmland and FAF Development, announced the formation of Sustainable Botanicals International, Inc., a new company designed to deliver select natural ingredients for use in personal care, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Ester offers 'second skin' protection and comfort

Stearinerie Dubois has launched Dub Estoline at the show. A new ingredient offering 'second skin' protection and increased comfort.

Antimicrobial broadens preservation possibilities

Hebeatol CG from Chemyunion is a new functional ingredient acting as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, providing formulators with greater chances of diversification in terms of product preservation.

Innovation from the deep

Ashland has introduced SeaStem biofunctional technology to help skin self-renew and protect against the negative effects of environmental pollutants.

Launch of eco-friendly glitter ingredient

Glitter company Ronald Britton has launched a new eco-friendly glitter which degrades naturally in the environment.

Senior vice president appointment

Dr Ajax Mohamed has been named senior vice president and director of Quimdis GmbH, the German division of the Quimdis SAS Group of companies.

UK and Ireland distribution agreement

ProTec Ingredia, supplier of active and speciality ingredients to the UK personal care market, have announced that, from Monday 2 April, it will become the Cosphatec distributor for the UK and Ireland.

ISO 9001:2015 certification announcement

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

Actibiome rebalances your microbiota for healthier and more homogenous complexion

Carrier, children, family, friends…there are days when life becomes really hectic. Your complexion is more dull, redness appear. What happens exactly on the surface of your skin?

Ease the stress on urban skin with DSM’s hydration artist!

DSM’s revolutionary facial colour mapping allows consumers to see for themselves how the natural moisture magnet PENTAVITIN® directs hydration to where it is needed. Life in a metropolis can be exhilarating, so it’s no wonder that the proportion of city dwellers in the world continues to grow, from 54% in 2015 to a predicted 66% by 2055? But increasing urbanization also means more air pollution, more time spent in air-conditioned environments and often a hectic lifestyle. It’s easy to understand how skin can become dull and excessively dry.

Avant garde marketing claims for products

Inovapotek has increased the number of services the company offers in order to reflect the latest trends as well as build trustworthy relationships with clients.

Fountain Award winner announced at PCHi

Azelis has won the 2018 Fountain Award for Personal Care and Cosmetics Innovation at PCHi exhibition in Shanghai, China.

PCHi opens its doors in Shanghai

PCHi opened its doors at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC) and welcomed trade professionals from around the world to a show floor that was buzzing with activity.

Sustainability & Naturals in Cosmetics conference launches in Barcelona

Smithers Group's conferences have a proven history of 30+ years of providing invaluable forums for learning, discussion and networking.

Pearliser scoops award

Clariant received the Henkel Best Innovation Contributor Beauty Care Award 2017. The award, presented on 29 January 2018, recognises the increase in efficiency and sustainability benefits achieved by Henkel in its production of pearlised shampoos since using Clariant’s liquid pearliser Perlogen SF 3000.

Triple protection molecule

Lipochroman molecule from Lipotec was designed to capture both types of free radicals - RNS and ROS coming from environmental elements, thus protecting cells from damage. Recently, new assays performed on the ingredient have demonstrated a triple protective effect from the reactive species by also capturing RCS, as well as its antioxidative capacity and detox potential.

New approach to innovation

With the aim of stepping away from mainstream trends presentations, Gattefossé has unveilied Inspiration, a new tool to help formulators be one step ahead of market trends.

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Society of Cosmetic Chemists 78th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase

JW Marriot Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
11th - 13th December 2024

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19-21 February 2025