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Two leading US cosmetic trade associations have been confirmed as partners for this year’s incosmetics North America exhibition. The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) and The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) are backing the region’s newest cosmetic ingredients event, highlighting its

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’s (NYSCC) 38th Annual Suppliers’ Day had a successful debut at its new location, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on May 2-3. The 8,752 attendees came from 27 countries around the world, making the 2017 Suppliers’ Day the largest event to date.

Clariant and Huntsman Corporation have presented a first update on the planned merger of equals, with the preparations to create HuntsmanClariant showing continued progress.

Natura-Tec has announced the strategic partnership for the development, manufacture and marketing of microalgae ingredients between the APG Group and Microphyt.

Taking place 28-29 November at the MiCo, Making Cosmetics together with Formula Cosmetics combines a broad programme of content, an exhibition featuring raw materials, ingredients, fragrances, laboratory equipment, testing services, software providers and packaging, as well as an invaluable networking opportunity.

Inolex has announced that Ann S. Plimpton has been nominated Chair of the Board of Directors. In this role, she succeeds Conrad A. Plimpton, who has served for over 36 years as Chairman.

Croda International Plc has announced its acquisition of Enza Biotech AB, a research enterprise established as a spinout company from Lund University in Sweden.

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) and InnoCentive have organised a contest called the Preservative Challenge. It is looking for new and effective preservatives that can be used in personal care and household products.

Dr Matthias Seemann has been appointed an additional executive director of KahlWax. He is in charge of sales, marketing, and research & development of the Trittaubased family business.

Stands for the 2017 Cosmetorium were sold out in early July, three months before the event. The event will be held on 3 and 4 October at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona.

Cargill Beauty has announced Frédéric Niola as its new innovation director.

With BRB 1934, a high viscosity gum blend of dimethiconol gum in cyclopentasiloxane, BRB is completing its gum blends portfolio.

Registration is open for the incosmetics Formulation Summit 2017, which takes place on 2526 October 2017 in London. Now in its third year, the event will showcase the latest trends and innovations in Biobeauty, providing delegates with insights, solutions and strategies for developing products which biotransform.

Vantage has announced the opening of a new jojoba seed crushing facility located near its jojoba farm in Argentina.

Taking place 28-29 November at the MiCo, Making Cosmetics together with Formula Cosmetics combines a broad programme of content, an exhibition featuring raw materials, ingredients, fragrances, laboratory equipment, testing services, software providers and packaging, as well as an invaluable networking opportunity.

Wacker Chemie AG is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters in São Paulo.

Beraca’s range of cosmetic grade coloured clays Beraclays has been audited and certified by internationally recognised certification body IMO (Institute for Marketecology) under the For Life Program.

Whitonyl, from Silab, is a natural depigmenting active ingredient, which attenuates pigment spots and gives back to the skin its uniformity and lightness, thanks to a double action on the melanogenesis and its environment.

Facial masks – a trend that has its roots in Asia – are big news in the beauty industry. ‘Masking’ was the most searched-for skin care term earlier this year, according to Google statistics, and manufacturers are now taking varied and innovative approaches in textures and materials.

Inolex continues to expand its Alternative Preservation portfolio with the addition of Lexgard O-LO to its Lexgard Series.