RECENT NEWS

Communication between cells is an effective means of defence for the body. However, with age or the influence of external factors, signs of ageing associated with chronic inflammation occur.

Symrise has launched SymTio S, a novel sunscreen ingredient. It significantly reduces the potential for the white film effect on the skin if used in sun care products. It also improves the skin feel of sun care formulations.

Lakesis, from Codif, is an oil obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction from crystal drops collected on Pistacia lentiscus, a tree which is native to the island of Chios (Greece). The resinous sap produced by this tree forms drops as it falls to the ground.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company has announced the winner of the second annual Zemea Innovation Award programme. Schülke & Mayr GmbH was selected as the winner for its sensiva PA 40 antimicrobial stabiliser used in skin care products.

Air Products has introduced its new OxyForce cellular active. OxyForce cellular active is a high-performance energising solution formulated to enhance the supply of molecular oxygen to skin cells.

Innospec has introduced a new variant of its flagship ester, Finsolv TN (INCI name: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate). Finsolv TN-G is focused on sustainability.

The SCSS (The Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore) has announced that judging by the responses to invitations, the 5th SCSS Suppliers Day will be the best event held to date.

A meeting focusing on 'Colour and Care in Make-up and Hair' will be held on 12 June 2014 at the Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield.

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (Singapore) has announced that the annual suppliers day will take place on Friday 18 July 2014

The personal care business of AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry has announced two key promotions to advance its sales and technical service efforts.

On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted new rules on access to genetic resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits resulting from their utilisation (also known as ABS) in the European Union.

Cosmebio has said it ‘deplores’ the confusion surrounding the EU Commission’s proposed measures designed to enhance the protection of consumers against potential fragrance allergens.

The North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will feature advances in green materials and the potential of digital marketing.

In February 2014 2M Holdings, a leading chemical distributor and a wholly owned private company, joined Omni-Chem136.

Surfachem has opened a new technical laboratory within the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre at The University of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, UK.

A two-day seminar in London hosted by the CTPA on 7-8 May at the Royal College of Physicians will focus on practical examples of where difficulties in implementation may lie: covering supply, labelling divergences and responsibilities – including those of the distributor.

Sederma introduces Sebuless, a new multifunctional ingredient designed and demonstrated to mattify and equalise the skin tone of oily and acne-prone skin, in just one month.

DSM Nutritional Products announces a change in management of its Personal Care Business Unit. Ilona Haaijer who built and led the unit over the past four years has accepted another appointment within DSM.

Hairstyling products with an anti-ageing effect are very much in demand. After years of work in this field, a team of researchers at Bayer MaterialScience has now made a breakthrough in hair care with the waterborne polyurethane dispersion Baycusan C 1008.

Skin care masks allow consumers to focus on specific needs of the epidermis. They are part of a woman’s beauty ritual. Efficient and pleasant to use, their activity targets each kind of skin.