RECENT NEWS

During in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, Croda launched its OleoCraft range, a group of oil structuring polymers that create impressive films on the skin, lip and eyelash, delivering water and wear resistance benefits in colour cosmetic and sun care applications.

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak officiated at the groundbreaking of an integrated aroma ingredients complex, set up in Gebeng, Kuantan, by BASF and Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad via their joint venture company BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd.

TRI-K Industries has developed a unique, multifunctional protein that targets anti-ageing for hair care. Baobab Tein NPNF is an exotic ingredient derived from baobab that helps to repair damage, increase hair strength, protect from UV damage, moisturise dry hair and nourish strands from root to tip.

The SFC has announced it is ready to welcome the cosmetics industry to Paris in October for the 28th IFSCC Congress. “This is an honour and a real challenge for the sector’s 2nd European market,” declared Claudie Willemin, president of the Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC).

With approximately 50% of women and 30% of men claiming to have sensitive skin, Sederma targets the needs for this skin type with its new ingredient launch, Pacifeel. Pacifeel is a plantbased active ingredient that addresses both the signs and causes of sensitive and reactive skin.

Reed Exhibitions, the organisers of the in-cosmetics group of events, has announced the launch of a new addition to its portfolio in Asia.

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.