RECENT NEWS

Ahead of the in-cosmetics Asia show next week in bangkok, Personal Care spoke with Sunny Um of Euromonitor International to find out more about the latest movements in Asian trends.

Is it enough to protect our skin against sunlight only? Not any more: new research shows blue light from our electronic devices can have adverse effects on skin that are similar to sun damage. Blue light is a colour in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by the human eye and is responsible for the blue of the sky. It is adjacent to ultraviolet in the spectrum of sunlight, high energy, and has a wavelength ranging from 400 to 500 nm. In recent years, blue light has come indoors, where it is emitted by electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and TV screens.

Ten of the cosmetic industry’s most exciting new ingredients have been selected as finalists in the in-cosmetics Asia Best Ingredient Awards.

Jeen International announces the development of two new 100% all natural ingredients in their Jeesperse product line, Jeesperse OptiDerm and Jeesperse OptiTress.

Givaudan Active Beauty welcome attendees to participate in their latest novelty technology presentations, enjoying refreshments and a light lunch.

Pollution is hitting our organisms with a growing impact. While all of us know about the harmful effects of pollution on our lungs, not everyone is aware of the impact that some pollutants can have on our skin.

Ahead of in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, Personal Care magazine spoke to Nicole Fall, Founder, Asian Consumer Intelligence to find out more about her presentation on ‘What natural really means in Asia’.

The 10th edition of in-cosmetics Asia will not disappoint with a host of new speakers, exhibitors and innovative products lined up to educate and inspire R&D professionals when it returns to Bangkok from 31 October – 2 November.

Innospec has announced an exclusive partnership with Australian biotechnology company, Marinova Pty Ltd, for the unique Luminact fucoidan cosmetic ingredients.

As the millennial generation nears adulthood, attaining financial independence, the colour cosmetics segment is undergoing a major positive shift and millennials are leading the way with their bold and confident approaches to colour choices.

Ahead of in-cosmetics Asia, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s Innovation Zone.

Givaudan Active Beauty has announced that one of its latest innovative active ingredient RevivylTM, the very first holistic skin renewal accelerator, has won the Gold Award for the ‘Best Innovation Ingredient Award’ at in-cosmetics Latin America 2017.

Silab was doubly honored at in-cosmetics Latin America. Its innovative hair care active ingredient Hairgenyl® won the 1st prize for the ITEHPEC Innovation Award and the Silver for the Innovation Zone Best Active Ingredient Award.

With a heritage of more than 150 years in providing nature-derived solutions in Food & Nutrition, Cargill has a unique, fully-integrated position with access to resources to support Personal Care brands addressing their ingredients challenges.

Consumer behaviour in the US is changing. Tired of tightening the purse strings, people are spending more on smaller luxuries – such as beauty and personal care products – with a clear shift from mass to premium beauty purchases.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, Personal Care magazine spoke to Neil Kilcullen of Itaconix.

Daan Thorn Leeson has joined Lonza Consumer Care as Global Head of Skin Care Technology for its Personal Care businesses.

Inolex has increased its lab capabilities and personnel in Guangzhou, China. The location is developing as a Center of Excellence and is a key market for Inolex’s growth particularly in alternative preservation solutions and natural, innovative ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry.

Merck has opened its new application laboratory for the Performance Materials business sector in Shanghai, China. The expanded Technology Application Network China (TANC) at the Jinqiao site in Shanghai’s Pudong district is the first application laboratory in China that Merck has launched to deliver customised services for its products.

Azelis has agreed to fully acquire Chemcolour, a leading provider of speciality chemicals and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand. The company employs a team of 90 people, who will all transfer to Azelis.