RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Symrise, the international fragrance and flavouring manufacturer, and Cutech Srl, the Italian biotech company, have joined forces to develop a new skin model as an alternative to animal testing.

Symrise has introduced Hydromoist L and Hydromoist O to the market, providing the international cosmetics industry with two new active ingredients.

Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals, has launched an exotic cosmetic ingredient: Marajo Scrub LS 9843. It is described by the company as a new micro-exfoliator that gently softens the skin, and restores its balance and radiance. It is made from pure natural clay from the Amazon region of north Brazil, Marajo Island, where the Amazon river meets the ocean.

The German company Degussa is launching two products as part of its Tegolon range.

To provide sensitive skin with an immediate feeling of comfort, Silab has launched Mediacalm, a neurocosmetic soothing concept.

TRI-K Industries and Kemira have introduced NanoGel, a nanoemulsion chassis system that acts as an easy-to-use base for the development of elegant cosmetics with the benefits of nanotechnology.

Pentapharm, part of DSM, has introduced Alpaflor Alp-Sebum, the new Ecocert certified Alpine treatment that reduces sebum production and the oily appearance of skin as well as the size of pores.

National Starch Personal Care has presented a technical solution designed to expand the use of inorganic UV filters in water resistance sunscreen formulations.

BiotechMarine, the high-tech marine substances supplier, has expanded its range to include 11 new active ingredients inspired by seaweed and coastal plants.

SEPPIC has results of new research to further support the performance of SEPILIFT DPHP, a dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline “lipovector”.

Symrise has expanded its range of functionals through the addition of a hydrophilic emollient known as SymMollient W/S.

Available from Zschimmer & Schwarz are PROTELAN PCA-Esters which combine active ingredient properties with emollient effect to form multifunctional, oil soluble cosmetic raw materials.

The demand for “green” solutions in personal care and certain other segments is growing rapidly, as customers are increasingly concerned with the environmental and safety impact of the products they buy, states Cognis. Consumers are looking for labels such as “green”, “organic”, “natural”, or “ecological”.

TRI-K Industries and Kemira have announced a new line of dispersion products with the introduction of Solashield CCT-70 and Solashield BG.

Degussa’s business line Goldschmidt Personal Care has introduced a unique emulsifier and texturiser that is close to nature and especially designed for “green” natural cosmetic applications such as facial and body care as well as baby care products.

drom FRAGRANCES is expanding its presence in the South America market.

Due to the trend towards brightly coloured products and sophisticated clear packaging in the personal care sector, there is an increasing need to protect dyes and other UV light sensitive ingredients in formulations, underlines DSM Nutritional Products.

TRI-K Industries has introduced a new soothing and moisturising protein for skin and hair.

Gattefossé is promoting Hema’Tîte, a skin improving iron complex derived from stone extraction technology.

Mibelle Biochemistry recently launched two new products – Detoxophane, a second-generation antioxidant to protect the skin against city pollution, and MelanoBronze, a novel product to boost natural skin tanning.