RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Eastman Chemical Company has introduced NutriLayer, a premium, natural active ingredient for topical skin and face creams, sun screens and lip care.

Merck KgaA has announced the expansion of the Ronastar product family with five new interference pigments for cosmetic and personal care products. Making their debut are: Aqua Sparks, Green Sparks, Purple Sparks, Red Sparks (based on particle sizes of 20-200 µm), and Silver (10-100 µm). Their vivid effects impart an especially appealing aesthetic to cosmetic and personal care products.

French company SEPPIC has launched two new products that are suitable for ultra-fluid emulsions in wipes applications. When used together, the two products synergistically achieve stability for ultra-fluid formulas at high temperatures.

Mason Chemical Company has introduced the new Maguard paraben-free and Maguard Plus paraben-blended preservative series formulated to deliver extra value in a broad spectrum of personal care product applications.

Two new silicone acrylate copolymers from Dow Corning offer enhanced durability and aesthetics coupled with easy formulation for colour cosmetics.

TechNature, a French company known as a leader in the formulation and manufacture of alginate-based gelling powder masks has recently announced the launch of Voie LactTe, an innovation in luxury bathing, that consists of an ultra-fine powder which dissolves in water without leaving any marks, aiming to nourish and moisturise the skin.

Cosmetic actives supplier Greentech has introduced five skin care formulations based on extracts from polar plants. Neige Fondante is a skin illuminating formulation based on Arctic wild berries and Rhodiola.

Dow Corning has introduced a collection of skin care and colour cosmetic formulation concepts designed to make skin seem healthier, protect it from the elements, or add glamour.

Lonza's Personal Care Business Unit has launched LaraCare A200, a cosmetic skin care ingredient obtained through its recent acquisition of Larex Inc's Larch Arabinogalactan business.

Available from Seatons is Baobab Oil - a rich, emollient oil that originates from East Africa and Madagascar and can be used to moisturise dry skin.