RECENT NEWS

Innospec in the US has recently hired John Bozza as south east regional sales manager for their Performance Chemicals division.

GreenPalm has reported a record trade of palm kernel oil (PKO) certificates during the month of October 2013.

A new clinical study has been conducted by Lipotec to assess the anti-wrinkle efficacy of Argireline peptide at a concentration of 2%. The new test shows remarkable improvement of skin appearance after just one week of treatment.

The hair, as well as the skin, are victims of ageing and one of the major causes is oxidative stress. This phenomenon alters the fundamental composition of the skin, scalp and hair leading to changes in texture and pigmentation, dryness and premature ageing.

The appearance of the hair is one of the first impressions of a person. With ageing and under other circumstances (e.g. androgenic alopecia), hair loss occurs.

A new bioactive molecule from the Centella asiatica plant has been discovered by researchers at Sederma’s Instituto di Ricerche Biotecnologiche (IRB).

Croda International Plc, the specialty chemical company, has been listed as one of the top Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for a second consecutive year.

Jeen International Corporation has announced the introduction of the Jeethix product line of thickeners. The Jeethix line is a unique range of products positioned to provide both thickening and stabilisation benefits in a wide range of formulations.

A new clinical study has been conducted by Lipotec to assess the anti-wrinkle efficacy of Argireline peptide at a concentration of 2%. The new test shows remarkable improvement of skin appearance after just one week of treatment.

DQS has certified Symrise as a ‘Green Company’. Independent DQS auditors have assessed the internal processes in research, development, manufacturing and sales concluding that Symrise fulfills the international requirements of the Global Conformance Program.

Sederma offers a new grade of shea butter that is even more efficient due to its high concentration of unsaponifiables, the active part of shea butter, and is 100% natural origin NG Shea unsaponifiable.

TRI-K Industries has introduced a new vegetablebased alternative to animal keratin, Fision KeraVeg18. Fision KeraVeg18 is a cohesive solution containing wheat and soy amino acids, with additional pure amino acids (of vegetable fermentation origin) carefully selected to mimic the functional ratios in human hair amino acids.

To sustain its international growth strategy and with a view to remaining closer to its clients and consumers, the independent French company Silab is opening its fifth promoting platform Silab South East Asia in Singapore in January 2014.

Ashland’s consumer research within the men’s grooming market suggests that more than ever, men desire a comprehensive regimen to maintain a healthy look and great hygiene but few want to add the extra time it often takes to look and feel their best.

Iron oxides are widely used in decorative cosmetics. Dark or bluish black mascara, grey eyeliner, red rouge or red lipsticks – all of these products can contain iron oxide pigments for coloration.

Sederma has unveiled a new website in simplified Chinese language. With the launch of this new site, Chinese speaking cosmetic professionals will be able to access timely and relevant information about Sederma’s products and news.

Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line introduces its comprehensive concept providing individual solutions for the modern man.

The Lubrizol Corporation announces the opening of its new Innovation Centre in Singapore, the latest addition to Lubrizol’s growing presence in Asia.

The Cornelius Cosmetics 'Pamper, Performance, Products' sections at SCS Formulate highlighted the latest launches by world leading manufacturers.

The IMCD Personal Care Business Group offers a unique combination of local focus supported by a global structure to the personal care market. The company was able to draw on this knowledge and expertise for our participation at the 2013 SCS Formulate exhibition at the Ricoh Arena in November.