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Innovation gold award
Givaudan Active Beauty won the Gold Award for the Best Innovation Ingredient Award at in-cosmetics Latin America 2017 for its latest innovative active ingredient Revivyl, the very first holistic skin renewal accelerator.
Swiss acquisition announced
Azelis announced the acquisition of Georges Walther AG, an independent family run company based in Switzerland.
Botanicals site opened in France
At the end of September, Evonik celebrated the opening of the new site for its Evonik Advanced Botanicals subsidiary in Tours (France).
Management appointments made
Hamburg-based Cosphatec has hired several new employees to extend coverage of the global natural cosmetics market
New Halal product certification
Grant Industries now offers over 350 products, containing a combined total of over 250 unique INCI ingredients, for personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical markets that have been certified to the international Halal standard HAS 2300.
DSM discovers sparkling new potential in Niacinamide
DSM was the first company ever to bring Niacinamide PC to the world of cosmetics and contribute to revealing its many benefits for skin care. This highly efficient and easy to formulate form of vitamin B3, has been found to play a key role in protecting UV-stressed skin and can also help rebalance skin pigmentation, refine pores and improve skin resilience.
Ingredient interest surges thanks to TV show
Public awareness of Floratech’s new ingredient L22 erupted immediately after Bravo network aired an episode of Real Housewives of Dallas which mentioned L22 and briefly described some of its benefits.
Second Gold Award for active ingredient
Following a Gold award at in-cosmetics Latin America in September, Givaudan Active Beauty won again with its active ingredient Revivyl and secured a second consecutive Gold award for the Best Innovation Ingredient at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok.
in-cosmetics Asia’s Innovation Zone: Actifol from Lipotec
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.
in-cosmetics Asia’s Innovation Zone: Subligana from SEPPIC Asia
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.
Skincare in Asia Pacific: Key trends and opportunities, by Sunny Um, Research Analyst at Euromonitor
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.
Taking total protection into the blue
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.
Ingredients shortlisted for Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards
Ten of the cosmetic industry’s most exciting new ingredients have been selected as finalists in the in-cosmetics Asia Best Ingredient Awards.
Natural hair and skin repair ingredients
Jeen International announces the development of two new 100% all natural ingredients in their Jeesperse product line, Jeesperse OptiDerm and Jeesperse OptiTress.
Save the date: SCS Formulate 2017
Givaudan Active Beauty welcome attendees to participate in their latest novelty technology presentations, enjoying refreshments and a light lunch.
A global strategy for skin anti-pollution
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.
‘What natural really means in Asia’
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’.
First-time exhibitors, new speakers and product launches in Bangkok
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.
Exclusive partnership for fucoidan cosmetic ingredients
Innospec has announced an exclusive partnership with Australian biotechnology company, Marinova Pty Ltd, for the unique Luminact fucoidan cosmetic ingredients.
Future of colour cosmetics revealed at in-cosmetics Asia
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.
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