RECENT NEWS

US-based Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients (AAFI) has appointed DKSH’s business unit Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, to distribute its pharma and personal care product ranges in Vietnam.

Eastman Chemical Company introduces its first commercially available product derived from GEM technology, the proprietary green manufacturing process and winner of the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemical Award in 2009 (Eastman GEM technology was formerly known as the Eastman green biocatalytic process).

Alpine apple seed oil is new from Seatons. This oil is a good source of both oleic and linoleic fatty acids making it highly moisturising, nourishing and a great addition to a wide variety of personal care formulations.

Jeroen Bloemhard has been appointed business vice president and global executive director for Dow Corning’s Xiameter brand. Based in Midland, Michigan, he will oversee the operations and expansion of the brand globally.

Arizona Chemical, one of the world’s leading biorefiners of pine-based materials, announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Matsumoto Trading to distribute the company’s line of bio-based specialty polymers to the personal care industry in Japan.

After gaining a PhD in Nutrition and training as a clinical research assistant, Julien Cases joined the nutraceutical industry.

Symrise sent an international group of its top perfumers to Yunnan Province on its second Scent Expedition. The expedition enabled the talented noses to discover the smells, tastes, and sights in different areas in the Yunnan and Jiangxi provinces, the botanical garden of China.

The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, has acquired B&T Sr l, a worldwide leader in the development of highperformance natural ingredients based upon olive chemistry for use in personal care products.

Following the grand opening of the Dow Microbial Control Customer Application Centre (CAC) in Melbourne, Dow Microbial Control customers in Australia and New Zealand now have access to state-of-the-art testing laboratories and innovative formulations, in line with local regulatory requirements.

AMA Laboratories Inc. founded in 1984, is a clinical testing laboratory devoted to the evaluation of finished cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients such as sunscreens, wrinkle treatments, moisturizes, hair products, etc. We test these products for efficacy in both in vivo and in vitro environments.

The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, has acquired the B&T S.r.l, a worldwide leader in the development of high-performance natural ingredients based upon olive chemistry for use in personal care products.

PhytoCellTec Argan, from Mibelle, is claimed to be the first cosmetic active demonstrating proven efficacy on dermal stem cells. It will not only help to accelerate the skin’s natural repair process, but also uniquely provide a second chance for every type of skin.

Air Products launched its new Deposilk Q1 Polymer at in-cosmetics in Milan, Italy, on 29 March. Deposilk Q1 Polymer provides personal care formulations with a silky and smooth feel while enhancing deposition of silicone and other ingredients on skin or hair.

Sinerga reveals an innovative ingredient in the field of anti-ageing agents: ATP 23 (INCI name: Azeloyl Tetrapetide-23) is a new advanced proage peptide that slows down the oxidative damage, inhibits the glycation of dermal proteins and consequently the skin ageing processes.

Achim Daub, a member of the Symrise executive board, and global president – scent & care, opened the new Perfumery School in Holzminden on 16 May 2011. Five talented young people are beginning their training as perfumers in this environment.

Oat Cosmetics has launched a new ECOCERTapproved ingredient to add to its comprehensive range of natural active ingredients for healthy skin and hair.

Over 50% of people, men as well as women, feel sensations of skin discomfort. Their skin is known as “sensitive”, “reactive” or “intolerant”. This skin type overreacts to external aggressions (UV radiation, heat, cold, pollution, stress etc.) and needs adapted care.

Naturex has released a new dragon’s blood extract, which is an innovative, revitalising active. Dragon’s blood (Croton lechleri), called both Sangre de Drago and Sangre de Grado, is the primary topical aid for skin care in the Amazon.

Dow Personal Care has introduced EcoSmooth Satin Conditioning Polymer for body wash and mild conditioning shampoo formulations. Unveiled at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show, EcoSmooth Satin is the second product from the new EcoSmooth Platform and offers formulators the ability to address consumer demands for moisturising body washes and conditioning shampoos.

Over 50% of people, men as well as women, feel sensations of skin discomfort. Their skin is known as “sensitive”, “reactive” or “intolerant”. This skin type overreacts to external aggressions (UV radiation, heat, cold, pollution, stress etc.) and needs adapted care.