RECENT NEWS
Innovative sun care active
Ichimaru Pharcos has developed a new product called Izayoi, as a new sun care active ingredient through the newly revealed anti-inflammation pathway.
New active to be unveiled
Greentech will launch a new global photoprotector at incosmetics Asia stand G11 called Soliberine, a real innovation in protection against light radiation (UV, IR, blue light).
Performance-enhancing pigment
Merck has launched Ronastar Royal Sparkle. This new, refined premium pearl lustre pigment enhances the Ronastar range with excellent optical and haptic effects.
New clinical testing lab
Lipotec has opened a new clinical testing laboratory within their Barcelona facility. The new facility will serve as a point of reference for research in the advancement of active ingredients and will focus on in vivoassays. The 116 m2 of new laboratories complete the already existing 196 m2 of in vitrofacilities.
Vice president appointment
DSM’s Personal Care business unit has appointed Frédéric Boned as VP global sales personal care.
Energising the skin
Codif will be launching a new ingredient, Early Boost. Based on vegetal taurine and obtained from new patented technology HTAC, this ingredient energises the skin to treat signs of fatigue within 24 hours and decreases the first signs of ageing.
Enhanced conference programme
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions is reinvigorating its conference line-up with the addition of two new conference tracks for the upcoming edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show.
Shanghai technical centre opened
DSM Personal Care has opened a new Technical & Application Center on its Shanghai Campus. Housing state-of-the-art equipment for Research & Development and Application Technology, the centre will enhance technical support and services for its customers in the region.
Testing business acquired
Cutest Systems has announcedit has acquired Reading Clinical Research (RCR Aspect Ltd) as part of ongoing business growth and expansion.
Consumers look to prevent stress effects on skin
As people are reporting increasing stress levels globally, there has been a rise in the number of natural actives claiming to tackle the effects key stress hormones have on skin, and in particular: cortisol.
New Asian laboratories
Croda International has officially opened new laboratories in Greater China, Republic of Korea and Indonesia.
Revolutionary ingredients shortlisted for Innovation Zone New 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.
From dull skin to bright prospects
As part of a new Spotlight On Anti-Pollution feature at in-cosmetics Asia, a number of speakers will share their expertise on this trend.
Countdown to in-cosmetics Global
Following its biggest ever event in Paris earlier this year, in-cosmetics Global will move to London in 2017 – the first time in 15 years that the UK has hosted the personal care industry’s leading event.
First prize for innovation
Givaudan Active Beauty has been awarded for the second time this year for its innovation with the active ingredient Vegetan Gold at the annual SEPAWA congress in Fulda.
Skin protection seminar from Personal Care Magazine
Personal Care editor Richard Scott will present a seminar on Skin Protection at in-cosmetics Asia, 5pm, Tuesday 8 November.
Actives showcased with new formulations
Safic Alcan has launched a collection of formulations which use new actives and ingredients from key suppliers to highlight current trends, plus one focus product with special attention to innovative textures.
Innovations to be revealed at SCS Formulate
DKSH Business Unit Performance Material will exhibit at SCS Formulate in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Top beauty specialists tackle formulation challenges
Novel techniques that promise to address some of the most challenging formulation issues burdening the industry are set to be unveiled at in-cosmetics Asia this year.
Site approved by Fair Trade
DSM’s site at Vouvry has officially been awarded 'Fair Trade' certification according to the ESR Standard following an independent audit by Ecocert Environnement.
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