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Honey ferment restores skin's microflora

Black BeeOme, from Mibelle Biochemistry, is an elixir that is obtained by fermenting the honey of a rare and old honey bee species. The honey of this extremely resistant dark bee is produced in isolated Swiss mountain valleys and it is fermented with the bacteria Zymomonas mobilis.

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/ Jan 18, 2019

New "Lipidomics Excellence Award” for breakthrough lipidomics projects

The international scientific community is called to submit applications for the premiere of the world’s first award for cutting edge contributions to the progress of life sciences through lipidomics.

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/ Jan 17, 2019

Two new products unveiled in Paris

This week at Cosmetagora, Ashland revealed two new products. For hair care, Ashland is introducing Procataline G2, a natural, botanical extract designed to help detox hair and purify the scalp, protecting it against exposure to everyday air pollutants. For skin care, Vital ET biofunctional has been re-launched.

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/ Jan 15, 2019

Diverse portfolio highlighted in Paris

The Lubrizol Corporation announced their Personal Care team's participation at Cosmet’Agora in Paris, France January 15-16. Attendees visiting stand 147-148 will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of the Lubrizol portfolio, showcasing new products and concepts.

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/ Jan 14, 2019

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day partners with Cosmetic Executive Women

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has renewed its partnership with Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) for the international organisation’s 2019 Beauty Awards by again sponsoring a special award for formulation innovation. The prestigious awards, now in its 25th year, are the only awards selected by the people who know beauty best – beauty industry insiders.

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/ Jan 10, 2019

Natural preservatives at Cosmetagora

Troy Corporation announces that the company will be exhibiting its advanced TroyCare antimicrobials for personal care and cosmetics at Booth 167-169 at Cosmetagora 2019 in Paris, France from 15-16 January.

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/ Jan 09, 2019

Application laboratory opens in Japan

Azelis has announced that it is enhancing its presence in Asia Pacific, opening a personal care application laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. With the new lab, Azelis can now offer Japanese customers support with performance testing and product analysis.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

General manager appointment

CPL Aromas has appointed Ranjeet Agrawal as its new general manager for India, working from the group’s Mumbai centre.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Preservative product lines launched

Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products, has launched two new product lines within its Neolone personal care preservatives portfolio: Neolone Bio, based on naturally derived Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate (LAE) and Neolone PH Phenoxyethanol blends.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Prize-winning moisturiser

Ichimaru Pharcos’s Chrono Chardy (Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract) won an award at in-cosmetics Asia in the Spotlight On Formulation Award Hydration Category. The formulation was prepared in cooperation with Nihon Emulsion.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Vice president appointment

Haiko Zuidhoff has been appointed vice president, APAC, for IMCD N.V ., which includes 10 operating markets for IMCD: Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Tackling short and long-term pollution effects

Mibelle has launched Depolluphane EpiPlus, a new ingredient that consists of an organic cress sprout extract and a artichoke extract. They are combined with a smart polysaccharide complex in order to protect the skin against pollution.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

New palm oil standard

Titled “A Renewed Commitment to Achieving Market Transformation”, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) concluded its 16th Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT16) and 15th Annual General Assembly (GA15), with a newly ratified and adopted certification standard aimed to universally strengthen social development, environmental protection, and economic prosperity across the sustainable palm oil value chain

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/ Jan 08, 2019

New bio-based surfactants

Croda International Plc announced the official launch and certification of its ECO range of bio-based surfactants, ingredients designed to meet increasing market demand for sustainable, high-performance ingredient options.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

‘Clean beauty’ on the rise among consumers

L’Oréal’s recent launch of Seed Phytonutrients is the latest foray of multinationals in the natural & organic cosmetics market. Unilever has also launched the Love, Beauty and Planet brand in the last 12 months. Both brands are looking to capitalise on consumer demand for ‘clean beauty’ products.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Responding to Halal product growth

The need for Halal products and services continues to grow as Muslim populations increase around the world. In addition to food and food packaging, Halal is playing a very important role in new market segments, such as beauty, home and health care and pharmaceuticals.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Natural ingredients gathering interest

BioAktive highlighted their new NatraSoft and HydraMaxx ingredients at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok at the end of October.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Move to ‘Silicon Valley’

To support its double-digit growth on the Chinese market, Silab has moved into new premises in the Zizhu National Hitech Park. This 13 sq km business cluster is home to many industrial companies and several prestigious universities, its aim being to create a first-rate environment focused on scientific research, creativity, investment and the development of talents and innovative technological products.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Improved Sunscreen Simulator

BASF has revised the Sunscreen Simulator, the digital lab for sun care formulations, to make it more user-friendly and versatile.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

Controlling sebum and cleansing pollution

Clariant and its Active Ingredients business unveiled new data confirming the effectiveness of food-origin plant extracts active BioDTox in activating the skin’s natural detoxification process, controlling sebum and cleansing pollutants on the skin so that they can be easily eliminated. The result is a brighter complexion and better protection against environmental stress damage.

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/ Jan 08, 2019

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