RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Folic acid for topical use

DSM Nutritional Products has introduced folic acid for topical cosmetic application.

Hydrating ingredient

Sederma has launched a new hydrating ingredient

Advanced TiO2 product

Kemira Specialty Inc has announced its newest pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO2) product, Kemira AC360.

Enhancer for skin actives

Lonza is offering LaraCare A200, a natural enhancer for skin actives.

Tackling eye area ageing

Cytobiol Lumin-Eye is the solution developed by Gattefossé to tackle simultaneously each of the mechanisms responsible for premature ageing of the eye area.

Innovative gel introduced

Momentive Performance Materials has introduced Velvesil FX gel, an innovative personal care gel that can enhance the benefits of boron nitride powder by improving its processibility and spreadability, and the sensory experience of the consumer product.

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.

Exclusive plant extracts

Alban Muller International has launched its first exclusive blend of 100% natural, preservativefree and eco-designed extracts – Botamix Antioxidant.

Anti-stretch mark solution introduced

Pentapharm has introduced its new anti-stretch mark solution REGU-STRETCH, an innovative complex to prevent and treat striae.

Extraordinary sparkle

A new pigment range for glamorous effects has been launched by Eckart.

Significant moisturisation provided

CLR has introduced DayMoist CLR, a natural, non-animal-derived active ingredient potently supporting the natural moisturising factors (NMF) in arranging a high level of hydration in the outer layers of the skin, the stratum corneum.

High performing polymer

Among products being highlighted by BASF at the recently-held in-cosmetics event in Amsterdam was Luviquat Sensation, a high performance conditioning polymer for hair care rinse-off applications. It provides excellent combability, superior volume control and a soft and natural hair feel.

Cognis opens liaison office in India

Cognis has opened a liaison office in Mumbai, India. The facility will be responsible for strengthening relationships with existing customers, identifying and initiating new business opportunities, and promoting the company brand in local markets.

Floratech becomes ISO cGMP compliant

Floratech, a leading global raw material supplier of botanically derived ingredients to the cosmetic/personal care industry, has announced the completion of an internal initiative to become compliant with ISO Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Promoting high quality plant extracts

Symrise has combined its high quality plant extracts under a new product line called Symrise Actipone. A broad range of beneficial effects make the Actipone plant extracts suitable for use in a large number of cosmetic products.

Portfolio of actives extended

Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has extended its portfolio of active ingredients with high quality standardised plant extracts for both skin and hair care.

Advanced sun care formulations offered

Incorporating a wide array of performanceenhancing ingredients engineered specifically to help deliver superior performance and skin feel, Dow Corning has introduced new sun care formulations that provide higher SPF protection, anti-ageing properties to guard skin, and comfortable longer-lasting benefits that align with active lifestyles.

Focusing on ‘holistic product experience’

At in-cosmetics India, recently held in Mumbai, Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques exhibited a range of products and concepts designed to deliver a “holistic product experience” in line with the wellness trend.

Sinerga innovates

The Sinerga Research Centre in Italy has recently developed an innovative combination of extremely effective ingredients suitable for delivering a reduced amount of actives by keeping a high level of efficacy.

Double chin reduction

To fight against signs of ageing and obesity, Sederma has launched a new innovative product, Ovaliss, that counteracts the appearance of a double chin.

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17th Sun Protection Conference 2025

Royal College of Physicians, London
24 - 25 June 2025

in-cosmetics Korea 2025

COEX, Seoul
2nd - 4th July 2025