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Many cosmetic manufacturers used the CLR ‘black book’ in the 1970s and 80s as a reference for formulations and ingredient selection. The book still sits in a prominent position in many formulators libraries.

Distributor, Cornelius, received an award for Community Interaction at the Chemical Business Association’s annual lunch held in London in April.

Epidermal stem cells are the only cells that have the capacity to generate new cells for skin renewal. However, as the years go by, the rate of cell proliferation is reduced and consequently cell turnover slows down.

Dow Corning has introduced Dow Corning ES-5300 Formulation Aid, a new benefits-rich water-in-oil silicone emulsifier.

Symrise has moved into its new research centre at its headquarters in Holzminden. With the new building, the company is promoting the interdisciplinary research dialogue between its two divisions, Scent & Care and Flavor & Nutrition.

Jeen International Corporation has announced the introduction of their patented, breakthrough Jeesperse ICE-T Instant Cold Emulsion Technology.

Strahl & Pitsch has announced they are in the final phases of a $6 million plant expansion. This expansion, anticipated to be completed in late 2013, substantially increases the company’s capacity while ensuring that operations comply with good manufacturing processes.

JEEN International Corporation has announced the introduction of their patented, breakthrough Jeesperse ICE-T Instant Cold Emulsion Technology.

Whether it is flow-and-comb, the Caesar, highand- tight, or a pompadour, men are increasingly turning to hair care products designed specifically for their unique styles and needs.

Contipro Biotech introduced its new Delcore autologous delivery system at this year’s in-cosmetics, Paris.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC announced the winner of the inaugural Zemea Innovation Award programme launched earlier this year. Knowlton Development Corp.

AkzoNobel’s patented Zeta Fraction technology was one of the recipients of a 2013 China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award, under the category of Most Innovative Formulating & Processing Technology.

ProSynergen DF, Lonza Personal Care’s newest ingredient, addresses the concerns of compromised skin.

AAK Personal Care launched an innovative new ester last month. The eco-designed ester, called Lipex SheaLight, is an extension of the company’s Lipex line of shea-based functional emollients, and is intended as a generalpurpose emollient in a wide range of cosmetics.

Natural Sourcing has announced the inclusion of cold pressed Organic Black Cumin Seed oil within its growing line of specialty oils for use in personal care product development.

DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials announces considerable growth in the personal care industry in the US with important new partnerships and the expansion of its sales force.

Natura-Tec has presented an exotic oil with multifunctional properties in cosmetic applications.

Arizona Chemical have reached an agreement with IMCD Group B.V. to further expand the distribution partnership for Arizona’s refinery product lines to the African continent.

The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has approved Symrise’s SymWhite 377 as an ingredient for cosmetic applications.

Unsaturated fatty acids are essential in skin. High content natural sources are limited but Greentech has been working for more than 10 years with Peruvian villages on the production of a cosmetic quality vegetable source of omega 3.