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New clinical tests show dark spot efficacy

There is no doubt about the negative impact of pollution on our health and skin. Irritation, allergies and premature ageing are direct consequences of the continuous contact that we have with pollutants, which even penetrate the skin.

QMS certification awarded

LipoTrue has been granted ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification in the development, production and commercialisation of active ingredients for cosmetics.

Hydration remains key to glowing skin

Asia remains the dominant player in global skin care sales, with consumers across the continent seeking to achieve flawless skin that is clear, luminous and seemingly transparent.

Natural-derived multifunctional raw material launched

Twenty-five years after the launch of their pentolene glycol Hydrolite 5, Symrise is now releasing its natural-derived version, Hydrolite 5 green into the market. The company will present the multifunctional ingredient to the public at in-cosmetics Latin America in São Paulo on September 19 and 20, 2018.

Harnessing hair benefits of vinegar

Vinegar is a highly beneficial, multi-functional ingredient known for centuries. In particular our hair profits immensely from vinegar, as it is pH-balancing and naturally cleansing.

Artificial Intelligence aids New Product Development

Inspired by the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, Givaudan Active Beauty took their digital strategy one step further by creating EVE, a new disruptive application for New Product Development (NPD).

New ingredient tackles blue light and pollution

At in-cosmetics Latin America, Lonza will feature its new Bioactive Functional ingredient, ScreenLight Block, which helps protect skin against the visible effects of blue light, UV light and pollution.

Animal-free allergy test validation

SenzaGen has submitted the official validation report for GARDpotency to the relevant regulatory authorities as a complement to the validation of GARDskin.

Products showcased in Barcelona

Tecal Quimica SA, BioAktive's distribution partner in Spain and Portugal will be exhibiting at this year's Cosmetorium on September 26 and 27 in Barcelona.

Feature-packed Technology Summit

This month, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE)’s PCHi Technology Summit is set to return for its second edition in Guangzhou from 27 – 28 August 2018 at W Hotel, with an authoritative speaker line-up comprising industry experts, medical professionals, and academics.

New experience for R&D professionals at in-cosmetics Asia

Beauty companies are setting their sights on the APAC region – the world’s most populous continent, in a bid to win over the rapidly growing middle classes, who use six to10 beauty products in their regimes.

Advances in Anti-Ageing for Skin

The Formulation Science and Technology Group (FSTG) will be holding a seminar programme on ‘Advances in Anti-Ageing for Skin’ on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at Burlington House in London.

Indie brands welcomed to in-cosmetics North America 2018

in-cosmetics North America will return to the Javits Center in New York from 17-18 October with a new programme designed to bring one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry to the event.

Team created to source best essential oils

CPL Aromas has created an internal group of specialists to sniff out the best essential oils around the world. The scheme ensures not only quality but authenticity, consistency, traceability and sustainability when sourcing materials.

Business manager for surfactants and specialty chemicals

Colonial Chemical has announced the promotion of Dennis Abbeduto as Personal Care Business Manager - Surfactant and Specialty Chemical Sales.

EU approval for nano-sized UV filter in cosmetics

BASF has announced the official entry of Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) as a nano-sized UV filter into Annex VI of the EU Cosmetic Regulation.

30th IFSCC Congress: September 18-21 2018

It is the absolute highlight in the world of cosmetic science this year! In Munich at the IFSCC Congress, “Cosmetics: Science for Beauty and Lifestyle”, attendants will meet peers from all over the world – from China to US, from South Africa to South America, from Europe to South East Asia – to exchange thoughts, gain knowledge and discuss business.

Certification renewed at three sites

Stéarinerie Dubois has obtained the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications in the 2015 versions for its Quality and Environment Management systems deployed at its three sites (production centers, logistics and sales offices), for its design activities, development, manufacturing, marketing, trading and delivery of ingredients for applications in cosmetics, health, food and industry, as well as processing of products at the request of customers.

Marketing director appointed

Inolex has announced that Lisa Gandolfi PhD has joined the company as director of marketing.

Cosmetic Formulations with Lab Day (2-DAY COURSE)

October 22 - 23, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday) / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (Tuesday) to be held at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio

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