RECENT NEWS

New management appointments

DSM’s Personal Care Business Unit, has announced two new appointments.

Bronze for anti-ageing active

Reproage peptide from Lipotec has been honoured with Bronze at the recent Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards at incosmetics Global.

Natural anti-acne active

Seppic has launched Subligana, an active ingredient for antiimperfection, anti-spot & flawless-looking complexion concepts related to oxidative stress, designed by Serdex, a subsidiary of Seppic. Acne affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. New studies have shown that an increased cutaneous and systemic oxidative stress is involved.

Novel oil process revealed

Olixol, a new entrant to the cosmetics market, has established a novel process to create natural, plant-based oils sustainablyand consistently.

Expansion in Cambodia

DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its geographic footprint to Cambodia, bringing its global country presence count to 31 countries.

Capacity increase with new investment

Sederma has made a €10 million investment in its facility in Le Perray en Yvelines, France, in order to expand Sederma’s innovation and production capacity.

Skin and dermal business units combined

Lubrizol Corporation’s Skin Care and Dermal Care segments will now be combined and operate under the new name, Lubrizol Skin Essentials.

Gold award for hair strengthening ingredient

Ashland’s FiberHance bm solution received the Gold award for Best New Functional Ingredient at in-cosmetics Global in London. FiberHance bm impressed judges with its use of unique and sustainable ingredients that work simultaneously to create and strengthen hair fibres without compromising colour.

Active from new cell wall tech

Greenaltech has developed a new technology to manufacture and isolate novel compounds from the microalgae cell wall. It is natural and completely sustainable and opens a new world of innovation potential by exploiting microalgae barrier compounds for skin care.

Ingredient relieves indoor pollution effects

Clariant introduces what it claimsto be the first product capable of controlling atopicprone skin and hypersensitivity triggered by indoor pollution. New active ingredient Eosidin, a well characterised extract of green citrus unshiu, tackles immuno-modulation and shows excellent results in clinical studies on atopic-prone skin.

Innovative fine fragrance concept

Givaudan Group presented a new concept called [Yu] (patent pending), an innovative fine fragrance featuring their latest active ingredient Revivyl, a holistic skin renewal accelerator, enabling users to express and protect their uniqueness.

Immediate Comfort for Sensitive Skin

In the never ending search for interesting new sources for active ingredients, much of the attention has been shifted towards ingredients of marine origin. A large number of marine species have not yet been extensively studied which make new findings that propose beneficial effects for us highly interesting for the cosmetics industry.

New peptide reduces sagginess

TRI-K Industries, unveiled new product innovation at in-cosmetics Global in April.

Little Book of Novel Textures Vol. 2

After the success of the first Little Book of Novel Textures and its successor focusing on skin protection, the Little Book of Novel Textures Vol. 2 launched at in-cosmetics Global in London on 4 April and was an instant hit with attendees.

What if stress was a new source of pollution?

Time flies fast but you always feel the same. After a busy day, a jetlag, a hectic day with children, you always find the energy to become strong again and…to re-start!

Always looking for new ways to protect your skin?

Sun irritation is considered as being, potentially, the largest contributor to skin ageing. The use of sun filters (PARSOL®) is generally accepted, however there is still a lack of attention on biological processes ongoing in skin after light exposure that goes beyond UV light. At the same time there is increasing demand for natural, sustainable ingredients with proven performance.

Innovative fine fragrance concept launched in London

Givaudan Group presented a new concept called [Yu] (patent pending), an innovative fine fragrance featuring their latest active ingredient Revivyl, a holistic skin renewal accelerator, enabling users to express and protect their uniqueness.

Innovative fine fragrance concept launched in London

Givaudan Group presented a new concept called [Yu] (patent pending), an innovative fine fragrance featuring their latest active ingredient Revivyl, a holistic skin renewal accelerator, enabling users to express and protect their uniqueness.

Functional Ingredient Gold award

Ashland’s FiberHance bm solution received the Gold award for Best New Functional Ingredient at in-cosmetics Global in London.

Formulation Lab: Surprise your senses – fun of experiencing changes

30% of consumers buy skincare ‘to try something new’ and innovative textures can meet the consumer demand for instantaneous and visible effects.

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