RECENT NEWS

Acquisition announced

Croda International Plc has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the specialty products business of Arizona Chemical of Jacksonville, FL, US.

Milan cosmetics show

Taking place on 26 and 27 November 2013 at Centro Congressi Milanofiori, Milan, Making Cosmetics is the only event in Italy that deals with sourcing, formulating, manufacturing and outsourcing personal care products and the detailed and complex procedures of taking products from concept to consumer.

Squalane distributor appointed

Amyris announced the selection of Laserson as the new exclusive distributor of Amyris squalane in the European market. The joint announcement was made in Paris at incosmetics.

Bitter orange flower aids smooth and hydrated skin

Bitter oranges (Citrus aurantium L.) are very popular in Northwest Africa where they gently perfume the ryhads (private gardens in traditional Moroccan homes) while providing shade to inhabitants.

Partnership develops alternative preservative

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company has announced that it has partnered with RML in creating a new line of alternative preservatives called PolyGuard. The PolyGuard line features the proprietary ingredient Zemea propanediol.

Signs of senescence faded

Skin changes in many important ways with age. The skin becomes thinner, begins to sag, and loses its elasticity and smoothness. On the areas overexposed to UV, like the face and the hands, pigmented age spots appear.

New naturals handbook

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.

Community interaction acknowledged

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

Skin renewal accelerated

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.

Emulsifier gives flexibility

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

Scent and flavour centre opens

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.

Rapid cold emulsion

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

$6 million plant expansion

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.

Cold emulsion launch

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

Silicones meet desire for tailored hair products

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.

Delivery system unveiled

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

Deodorant stick platform granted inaugural award

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

Innovation award winner

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.

Multifunctional and skin care launches

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

Eco-designed ester launched

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.

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