Plant-based conditioners

Both agents are plant-based peptide solutions obtained via enzymatic hydrolysis of either lupine proteins (Hydromoist L) or oat proteins (Hydromoist O). Because they act as film formers and as effective hair and skin conditioners, they represent a suitable replacement for hydrolysed proteins derived from wheat, milk, soy and other similar sources.

Ultrafiltration reportedly guarantees an extremely low molecular weight of under 2000 Da for both products. Hydromoist L (INCI registered as water (aqua), Lupinus angustifolius (lupine) peptides) and Hydromoist O (INCI registered as water (aqua), Avena sativa (oat) peptides) can be used in a large number of skin and hair care products. Both compounds act as moisturisers that make skin and hair soft and supple. They are said to be especially suited for use on hair that has been stressed by dyes or bleaching.

• Symrise appointments:

The supervisory board of Symrise AG has appointed Dominique Yates as chief financial officer. Coming to the company from the Imperial Tobacco Group Plc, he is a chartered accountant with a degree in economics from Bristol University. David Apel is the new senior perfumer. He is a widely-respected expert in the international perfume industry having created perfumes for Cerruti, Hugo Boss, Armani, Calvin Klein and Escada, among others. He will be based at the New York studio.

Stephanus Korver and Richard van Dijk have joined Symrise’s creative team of perfumers in the EAME (European, African and Middle Eastern) region. Stephanus Korver will be working with home care products, while Richard van Dijk will work as a research perfumer and assist with projects for key global accounts.