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PCHi poised to announce 2024 Fountain Awards winners
The winners of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) Fountain Awards 2024 will be announced on 20 March at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre in China.
P2 Science appoints senior executive trio to drive expansion
US personal care ingredient maker P2 Science has appointed a trio of senior executives to its commercial team to drive expansion.
NYSCC reveals World of Chemistry line-up for Suppliers’ Day
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has revealed the World of Chemistry conference session line-up for the 2024 edition of Suppliers’ Day on 1-2 May.
L’Oréal launches Melasyl skin pigmentation molecule
L’Oréal has launched Melasyl, a molecule designed to prevent the development of skin pigmentation marks that can lead to age spots and post-acne marks.
Evonik establishes global skin science institute
Evonik has established a global network of life science experts and laboratories to meet demand for advanced active ingredients and cosmetic products.
NATRUE, European Natural Beauty Awards partner to combat greenwashing
Natural and organic cosmetics association NATRUE has joined forces with the European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA) to combat greenwashing.
L’Oreal settles US anti-ageing skin cream patent case
L'Oreal has settled a patent case brought in the US by the University of Massachusetts and Carmel Laboratories relating to an anti-ageing skin cream.
Symrise posts double-digit cosmetic ingredient 2023 sales growth
Symrise’s cosmetic ingredients division recorded double-digit percentage sales growth in 2023 with particularly strong results in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Latin America regions.
Evonik to cut 2,000 jobs by end-2026 after posting loss
Evonik is to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026 in an effort to make annual cost savings of €400m ($435m).
Hydrosome Labs unwraps bubble technology for improving actives delivery
US startup Hydrosome Labs has taken the wraps off a process to improve the ability of water to deliver active ingredients to cells more efficiently.
Brenntag kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations
German personal care ingredient distributor Brenntag has kicked off celebrations for its 150th anniversary in 2024.
Jean-Yves Parisot to take helm at Symrise
German personal care ingredient maker Symrise has appointed Jean-Yves Parisot to become its new chief executive at the end of March.
SCC collaborates with University of Miami to offer cosmetics courses
The US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has taken the wraps off an education collaboration with the University of Miami’s College of Engineering.
SciBase partners with Skinobs on skin barrier research
SciBase, a Swedish developer of augmented intelligence-based solutions for skin disorders, has formed a partnership with France’s Skinobs, which offers a cosmetic testing research platform.
Kline reports rising social media interest in hair gloss
The glow beauty trend in skincare is increasingly extending to hair care, according to personal care market analysts Kline.
Nagase Specialty Materials NA to integrate into Nagase America
Nagase Specialty Materials North America is to integrate into Nagase America effective 1 April.
Evonik invests in Chinese vegan collagen maker Jland Biotech
German personal care giant Evonik has invested in Chinese vegan collagen maker Jland Biotech as part of a partnership to develop new products.
Elementis to open Portugal R&D centre, recruit 100 staff
British personal care ingredient maker Elementis is to open a centre of excellence and R&D laboratory in Portugal, as well as hire 100 staff.
in-cosmetics Global reveals new award categories for 2024
The 2024 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris on 16-18 April will introduce two new award categories: Kenvue Trusted Science award and the Sustainable Stand award.
CTPA launches manifesto ahead of UK general election
UK trade body Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) has launched its first ever manifesto ahead of this year’s expected general election.
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