RECENT NEWS

BASF and the French biotechnology company CYTOO have joined forces to develop and test active ingredients that contribute to increase skin firmness in skin care applications.

Renovage now complies with the Chinese regulation for cosmetic ingredients.

The Sun Protection and Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference Asia will take place on 13-14 July at the Hilton, Singapore, and will offer attendees the latest updates on sun protection methods, technologies to protect the skin from the sun, pollution and environmental factors plus methods of measuring benefits of anti-ageing and regulations affecting the development.

Lipotec has developed Pollushield functional ingredient through Aimtec peptides and synthetic molecules, and the new ingredient has been created in response to increased concerns of consumers about pollution and its effects on the skin.

CIDP, Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique, a Mauritius-based private and independent Contract Research Organisation (CRO), has announced the inauguration of its new Asia subsidiary in Singapore. This is the Group’s first subsidiary the Asia-Pacific region, and is its fourth in total after the ones located in Romania, India, and Brazil.

Formula Botanica, the online Organic Cosmetic Science School, has been accredited by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council.

Lonza has appointed Dr Jamie Hawkes FRSC to the role of global head of hair care technology for its Personal Care business. His new role will include a focus on the global hair care market. He will drive technical and business efforts as he leads the hair care technology team in the newly constructed Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Manchester, UK.

Just before the company's participation at the 2016 edition of in-cosmetics, fragrances supplier Iberchem has announced the opening of its first branch in France.

BRB International BV has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Azelis, the leading distributor of specialty innovative ingredients to the personal care sector

Avon has revealed plans to move its headquarters from the US to the UK as part of a strategy to improve its profitability. Staff levels, currently 28,300, will also be reduced by 2,500.

Inolex has announced the appointment of Kevin Gallagher as a non-executive member of its Board of Directors.

Croda has launched Prolevis, a new high molecular weight protein hydrolysate that is able to instantly smooth the skin, visibly reducing the appearance of surface wrinkles and imperfections.

Clariant has been awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance (MB) certification for its production sites in Tangerang (Indonesia) and Tarragona (Spain).

Vantage Specialty Ingredients has announced the arrival of PFJ-S Beads, a next generation natural exfoliant for use in beauty and personal care products.

The tenth active of the Gattefossé’s Gatuline range Gatuline Renew targets the sign of age most difficult to hide: skin texture, and this new natural extract of Japanese cedar buds, will be launched at in-cosmetics Paris in April. Gatuline Renew acts specifically on the problem of skin texture, smoothing, hydrating, and softening the skin, giving it a visibly younger appearance. It relaunches the cell renewal mechanism, restoring the capacity of the skin to regenerate and defend itself.

The Personal Care team will be in Shanghai for the PCHi show next week. Attendees will be welcome at our stand number A53 to pick up copies of the latest issue and talk to members of the team. We look forward to meeting you there.

Inolex will be officially opening its new Commercial & Technical Centre in Guangzhou, China. The grand opening ceremony will take place on Friday 26th February 2016.

Renovage now complies with the Chinese regulation for cosmetic ingredients.

DSM Personal Care has announced the launch of its new multifunctional anti-ageing peptide complex, Syn-Eye. This innovative product further extends DSM’s Syn-Peptides product range, in response to consumers’ desire to have lineless eyes.

Nature-inspired products have been setting the trend over the last few years as cosmetic formulators are constantly looking to expand the category in a sustainable way. Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NaDES) – a new type of natural solvents that reproduce the plants’ intracellular environment – are an innovative way to answer market demand.