RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A new study indicates a pomegranate extract standardised to punicalagins (POMELLA extract) may help promote healthy, young-looking skin in several ways.

Sederma has developed Dynalift, a tightening active substance, from vegetable origin.

After successfully supplying the cosmetics industry with fatty acids and fatty alcohols of vegetable origin for many years, Berg+Schmidt has now extended its oleochemical activities by introducing new emollients and emulsifiers.

Lipotec has recently launched Vanistryl, a combination of several active ingredients incorporated in a new delivery system that treats stretch marks already formed and also prevents the appearance of new ones.

Dr Straetmans GmbH has developed a new conditioning agent which combines natural ingredient sourcing with chemical modification for best performance.

A botanical hair growth inhibitor able to provide lasting skin smoothness is being promoted by Laboratoires Sérobiologiques.

The Induchem Group has introduced a new bioactive complex called Uniprotect PT-3. The ingredient is based on synergistic optimisation of combining panthenyl triacetate (PTA) and ethyl linoleate.

Beraca has introduced Beracare BBA (BioBehenic Active), a new natural and organic hair conditioning agent which is Ecocert certified.

Dow Corning says its new soy wax and soy wax blend offer innovative formulating alternatives for structure and sensory characteristics, while providing a naturally-derived substitute for petrolatum. These versatile ingredients were developed for use in skin care, colour cosmetics, hair care and underarm products.

Alban Muller International has announced details of its range of exclusive blends of 100% natural, eco-designed extracts selected for their synergetic and complementary properties.

Responding to the trend towards sustainability, the business line Care Specialties of Evonik Industries has extended its current range of active ingredients with TEGO Cosmo PGA, a polypeptide of the amino-acid L-glutamic acid produced by biotechnology.

Sederma has developed Dynalift, a tightening active substance, from vegetable origin.

Beraca has introduced Beracare BBA (BioBehenic Active), a new natural and organic hair conditioning agent which is Ecocert certified.

Alban Muller International has announced details of its range of exclusive blends of 100% natural, eco-designed extracts selected for their synergetic and complementary properties.

Dow Corning says its new soy wax and soy wax blend offer innovative formulating alternatives for structure and sensory characteristics, while providing a naturally-derived substitute for petrolatum. These versatile ingredients were developed for use in skin care, colour cosmetics, hair care and underarm products.

Rhodia has strengthened its presence in the hair care and skin care market with the launch of two new high performance systems created to meet end-consumer demands for wellbeing, caring, natural and eco-friendly products and provide greater efficiency and convenience for personal care formulators.

Responding to the trend towards sustainability, the business line Care Specialties of Evonik Industries has extended its current range of active ingredients with TEGO® Cosmo PGA, a polypeptide of the amino-acid L-glutamic acid produced by biotechnology.

McIntyre has launched two new preservative systems and one antimicrobial emollient engineered for formaldehyde and paraben-free formulations.

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

Sederma has launched a new hydrating ingredient