RECENT NEWS

Logos Technologies has said that NatSurFact, its line of rhamnolipid-based biosurfactant products, is now available for purchase in large research quantities.

Univar has announced it has expanded its long-standing European distribution agreement for The Dow Chemical Company’s Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France.

The opposition division of the European Patent Office has confirmed that Schülke & Mayr GmbH holds unrestricted European patent protection for several of their cosmetics and toiletries preservatives.

A new Green Materials Masterclass will take place in San Francisco next month (19-20 January). Organised by Organic Monitor, the masterclass will give an update on the growing palette of green ingredients for personal care and home care formulations.

GCiS China Strategic Research estimates that the domestic market of surfactant in China is valued at over RMB 38.2 Bn at end 2014 (or USD 6.1 Bn) and RMB40.2 Bn in 2015 (USD 6.4 Bn). The study finds that the overall surfactant market will continue to grow with a 5-year CAGR of 5.3% over the next few years, although below estimated GDP growth rate.

The Symrise Genealogy of Fine Fragrances enters the digital world with its own App for mobile devices. It allows customers to instantly search for fragrances anytime, everywhere, offering them a smart device experience of the Fine Fragrance genealogy.

To address the needs of consumers seeking to bring youthfulness back to their hair, Croda reveals new softening data specifically generated for grey hair, believed to become coarser with ageing.

Croda International celebrated the grand opening of the expansion of alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore as part of its global strategy to provide innovative solutions closer to customers in the fast growing markets of Asia Pacific.

Croda has achieved their highest score to date on the 2015 Climate Change CDP disclosure and their first Water Impacts Disclosure scored above the industry average.

Croda has recently completed several laboratory expansions around the world to deliver innovation and inspiration to its customers.

Croda has unveiled new data addressing important African hair needs for healthier hair, anti-breakage, appropriate density, and ease of styling with its versatile technology, Crodazoquat MCC, which delivers a complete multicultural conditioning solution for a broad range of hair types.

The SCS will be running a one week intensive residential course on The Principles and Practice of Cosmetic Science from Sunday 28 February to Friday 4 March 2016.

For several years, Silab Research has been working on the development, validation and culturing of human cells in 3D. These multi-layer in vitro models, known either as reconstructed epidermises or reconstructed skins, are an essential factor in proving the efficacy of the cosmetic natural active ingredients sold by the company.

Ashland Specialty Ingredients presented the merits of Escalol S UV filter as an important ingredient in highly efficient broad-spectrum sun care products at the Florida Society of Cosmetic Chemists meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Worlée has drawn on years of experience with aloe to develop its own brand that satisfies the requirements of a wide variety of industries in one product: WorléeAloe. among others,

Malvern Instruments has launched a new and improved rSolution platform on their Kinexus rotational rheometer to help customers use rheological measurements more effectively – to accelerate formulation studies, improve the effectiveness of troubleshooting, and ensure robust QC.

Symrise AG has strengthened its Scent & Care segment with the acquisition of Pinova Holdings, Inc.

Mettler Toledo has announced a range of new product upgrades designed to streamline laboratory processes.

All entries to the first SCS Laura Marshall Memorial Award for the year’s most Innovative Cosmetic Formulation of 2015 have been evaluated by the SCS judging committee and six finalists have been shortlisted. SCS Formulate (17-18 November 2015, Coventry) delegates will help choose the winning formulation.

AAK’s shea sourcing programme in West Africa has grown and now includes more than 86,000 local women. Last month AAK sourcing director Henrik Vingaard addressed the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris and explained how to create sustainable supply chains, with a positive social and economic impact on local communities.