RECENT NEWS

More than 50,000 people from 63 countries attended last month’s 2025 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in Guangzhou, China, according to organiser Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE).

South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Kolmar has achieved what is calling a groundbreaking milestone by developing the world's first hybrid composite sunscreen stabilization technology.

Next month’s in-cosmetics Global trade show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands is expected to see a record number of new personal care ingredient launches.

US personal care ingredient manufacturer Hallstar has invested in BioReNuva, a biotechnology developer based in Austin, Texas.

French personal care ingredient maker Solabia has moved its headquarters to La Défense business district in Paris and strengthened its US presence with a strategic relocation and expanded team.

The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has revealed the line-up for its 35th Congress in Cannes, France on 15-18 September.

Personal Care Global will chair a panel discussion at next month’s in-cosmetics Global trade show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Gattefossé has attained a trio of certifications for its new manufacturing plant in Lufkin, Texas in the United States.

Three-quarters of US beauty consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care products, according to a report by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation).

The Journal of Cosmetic Science (JCS), the official digital publication of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), is celebrating 75 Years with a special issue on sustainability.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand has launched the ‘9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2025’, supported by Personal Care Global.

L'Oréal has opened its North America Research & Innovation (R&I) Centre located in Clark, New Jersey in the United States.

US waxes and fine powder additives maker Micro Powders has unveiled a brand refresh as it looks to the future with a growing portfolio of ingredients.

Speciality chemicals company Lanxess has inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai.

Swiss personal care ingredient maker Jungbunzlauer has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative.

The organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show has revealed the Formulation Lab line-up on 8-10 April at the RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Sponsored by Brenntag and in partnership with Personal Care Global, the Formulation Lab provides insight into new techniques in a practical, hands-on, fully equipped laboratory.

Coachchem Technology won anti-ageing ingredient gold at the 2025 PCHi Fountain Awards in Guangzhou, China.

Some of the world’s leading personal care ingredient manufacturers have unveiled global product launches at PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) 2025 in Guangzhou, China.

US personal care ingredient maker Sensient Technologies has acquired Biolie, a French raw materials manufacturer specializing in white biotechnology.

Dutch speciality ingredients distributor Barentz has appointed Esther Veninga as chief financial officer (CFO) and as a member of the board, effective 1 May.