RECENT NEWS

PCHi 2009
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions has announced that the next staging of PCHi will be at the Jinhan Exhibition Centre, Guangzhou, China (24 to 26 February 2009).
International strength extended
The in-cosmetics event recently held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, had the most international visitor line-up of any of the shows of the series, according to organiser Reed Exhibitions.
Emphasising ‘green’ approach
At in-cosmetics 2008, held in recently in Amsterdam, Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques presented new “green” natural-sourced ingredients which demonstrate the principles of their classification system “Green Chemical Solutions”:
Tests geared to wellbeing products
Recent research and development projects conducted by Laboratoire Dermscan have created new test methods geared to wellbeing products.
Officially opened
PURAC has officially opened its largest lactic acid factory in Thailand.
Assisting research
Chemidex LLC, a leader in connecting suppliers and innovators through online search, has announced a partnership with ABC Cosmetologia to provide innovative tools and resources to their professional members.
Skin stem cell protection
Following its philosophy “inspired by nature – realised by science”, Mibelle Biochemistry has established a revolutionary new way to combine nature and science.
Cosmetics feature at drugstore event
The recently held 8th Japan Drugstore Show featured a number of large cosmetic companies such as Nihon L’Oréal, Unilever Japan, Shiseido, Kao, Kanebo and Kosé, writes Kunio Shimada of the NOF Corporation.
Botanicals from Australia
Cosmetochem is partnering with an Australian company, Outback Spirit Pty Ltd., and is promoting Outback Spirit Botanicals – created from exotic Australian fruits and plants.
Versatile encapsulation and delivery
A new, patent-pending encapsulation and delivery system has been introduced by Amerchol, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated affiliates.
Varied focus in Warsaw
The third All for Cosmetics Conference was held by the Polish Society of Cosmetic Chemists (PSCC) in Warsaw and attracted about 350 participants.
Reducing under-eye ‘bags’
Silab has introduced Eye Regener to combat the appearance of “bags” under the eyes.
Event director appointed
Jill Birkett has been appointed as event director, Cosmetics & Fragrances Business Division for CMPi, the producer of the HBA Global Expo events.
Combating pigmentation disorders
Sederma has launched a new ingredient, O.D.A.white, to treat skin pigmentation disorders such as freckles, melasma, hyperpigmentation and the general dark colour of certain skin types.
New form of oily vitamin A
DSM Nutritional Products has launched a new form of oily vitamin A combining both GMO-free and allergen-free benefits for personal care and other sectors.
Black Seed Oil added to range
Seatons, the vegetable oil supply division of Croda International Plc, has launched Seatons Black Seed Oil (INCI name: Nigella sativa oil) as an addition to its range of exotic products for the personal care market.
Men in the spotlight
Cosmetochem has launched a new visual campaign featuring men.
Co-operating to introduce innovations
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH and Aqualon, a business unit of Hercules Incorporated, have joined together to bring new multifunctional polymers to the personal care market.
Fast skin improvement
Atrium Innovations has introduced ChroNOline, a biomemitic tetrapeptide derived from a growth factor.
Preservative-free whitening active offered
Alban Muller International has added a new cosmetic ingredient to its range – Whitami, a preservative-free whitening active formulated with extracts from Asian plants and said to be ideal for lightening care and to reduce brown marks.
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PRODUCT ARTICLE

Polyurethanes grab attention
The new Baycusan C product line, which Bayer MaterialScience developed specifically for the cosmetics industry, has premiered with a polyurethane (PU) powder and four solvent-free PU dispersions – these grabbed significant attention at the recently held in-cosmetics event in Amsterdam.

TECHNICAL ARTICLE

Cosmeceuticals: advertising rules and claims
Wen Schroeder — SEKI Cosmeticals, USA According to a market research report published in February 2005 by BCC Research, baby boomers’ unprecedented purchasing power, coupled with the youthdominated cultural shift and modern technological advancement have fuelled a rapidly growing US anti-ageing industry that exceeded $45.5 billion in 2004 ($7.7 billion of which was spent on appearance products alone).