RECENT NEWS

Distribution partnership announced

Univar Personal Care EMEA and Cargill Beauty have embarked on a new partnership to deliver nature-derived, label-friendly and highly functional ingredients to the EMEA personal care markets.

Molecule's new test reveals antioxidant protection

One of the most serious threats for human health nowadays comes from the exposure to a great amount of different chemical substances.

New data on autophagy

Citystem, the eco-designed pollution-defence active ingredient from Sederma is again on the radar.

New regional head appointement

DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit announced the appointment of Mrs Yanhong Fu as Greater China Regional Head for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients, with effect from 1 January 2018.

Digital beauty challenge launched

Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., announced the launch of the Digital Beauty QuickFire Challenge.

Amsterdam show to home in on R&D

The ever-evolving personal care industry changes radically from one year to the next. With 2017 witnessing the rise of colour cosmetics, facial masks and ramped up hai rcare products, what can we expect to hit the market in 2018?

Production doubled for innovative surfactant

Production capacity for Iselux (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) is set to double at Innospec’s North Carolina plant in the US, as sales and product launches continue to grow.

Surfactants business sold

Elementis plc has entered into an agreement to sell its surfactants business located in Delden, The Netherlands, to Kolb Distribution AG for a cash consideration of EUR 39 million, subject to working capital adjustments.

Major outcomes from Sustainable Cosmetics Summit outlined

About 140 senior executives from the beauty industry convened in Paris for the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit last month. Discussions over the three days centered on green formulations, sustainable sourcing, social impacts, and sustainable fragrances.

Highlights of show revealed

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions has shared new details of show highlights for the next edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi).

Management changes for in-cosmetics

The in-cosmetics Group has announced a series of senior management promotions and new appointments.

Technical centre opens to aid local development

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its range of services in Turkey with today’s official opening of a technical centre for construction, textile and consumer-care applications in Istanbul.

New biodegradable glitter range

Cornelius now delivers a biodegradable glitter to the UK beauty market. The Bishop’s Stortford based company has collaborated with Ronald Britton to distribute its Bio-glitter range, which is based on a biodegradable film that rivals its plastic counterpart

Multi-ethnic hair repair

Seppic has launched Xylishine, a new bio-inspired hair repairing agent and moisturiser designed to enhance the shine of multiethnic hair types.

Natural extract enhances the skin’s clock genes

The biological clock is a new target of skin care. Ichimaru Pharcos (Stand Q70 at incosmetics Asia) has developed a new natural plant extract called Chrono Chardy, which is made from chardonnay grapes, to maintain the biological clock in skin cells. Chrono Chardy has 100% guaranteed traceability, sourced from one of the best grape-growing areas in Nagano, Japan.

Alternative preservation without odour

Inolex continues to expand its alternative preservation portfolio with the addition of Lexgard OLO to its Lexgard Series.

Efficacy for scalp care

Consumers around the world are looking for products that will help protect their scalp against dehydration, while improving hair structure and shine. In response, BASF has reassessed its highly effective hydra-protect technology for skin moisturisation, PatcH2O, and found it to be suitable for hair care applications such as antiageing scalp care.

Expansion to beauty food range

Naturex has extended its ‘Beauty Food’ range of natural skin care solutions made with ingredients derived from plants found in the food chain.

High performance silicone fluid blend

A new high performance phenyl modified silicone fluid blend, BRB PB 152 (INCI: Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane (and) Diphenylsiloxyl Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Caprylyl Methicone), is a high performance silicone fluid blend, specially designed to achieve a high refractive and provide a pleasant and soft sensorial skin-feel.

PCHI returns to Shanghai in March

From 19 – 21 March, Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2018 will return to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center to provide the industry with a platform for ingredient sourcing, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities.

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