RECENT NEWS

The BSB European Innovation prize for cosmetics 2010 was awarded in Paris during the incosmetics show. DSM Nutritional Products won the third prize with Syn-Hycan, in the category “Naturals/Actives”.

Symrise has introduced a new product, SymPeptide 226EL, which noticeably strengthens, lengthens and thickens eyelashes in as little as two weeks. Several studies show that the new product helps provide luscious eyelashes with visible results in 2-4 weeks at the recommended use level.

Rhodia is introducing a range of products particularly suitable for designing eco-friendly hair and skin care formulations, meeting consumer expectations for natural and sustainable products.

In 2009, the Union for Ethical BioTrade and IPSOS launched the first worldwide biodiversity barometer, to measure levels of awareness of the French, British, Americans and Germans.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, LLC, a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle, recently announced an expansion to their facility to increase production of bio-based 1,3 propanediol (Bio-PDO) by 35%.

Univar announced recently that it is launching U+stainability, a far-reaching and comprehensive programme that pledges the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Inhalation of spray particles is one of the health risks that aerosol manufacturers have to address following the update to the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC, which came into force in April 2010.

Soft, velvety-smooth skin is more easily attainable thanks to an innovative polymer technology from Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland.

As of April 1 2010, Gattefossé is the exclusive distributor of the cellulose derivatives of JRS to the personal care industry in all major markets. A distribution agreement has been finalised between J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH+Co, KG (JRS) Holzmûhle (near Stuttgart), Germany, and Gattefossé, St Priest (near Lyon), France.

Leading lights from the cosmetics industry opened up the in-cosmetics show in Paris with a lively discussion on the subject of innovation. Participating in the forum, entitled ‘Is Innovation in the Cosmetics Industry Dead?’, were Eric Perrier, executive vice president R&D, LVMH; Patricia Pineau, director of research communication, L’Oreal; Nica Lewis, head consultant, Mintel Beauty Innovation and Elisabeth Azoulay, director of Editions Babylone.

Inhalation of spray particles is one of the health risks that aerosol manufacturers have to address following the update to the Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC, which came into force in April 2010. To help companies meet this new requirement, Melbourn Scientific, with its knowledge of inhaled product development for pharmaceuticals, is introducing a suite of aerosol characterisation services to support the general aerosol industry.

Aqua Bio Technology ASA (ABT), a Norwegian marine biotechnology and ingredient company, recently announced it has signed two major supply and development agreements.

Carbomers are widely used as rheology modifiers and suspending agents in the personal care industry. They stabilise and thicken formulations like gels, emulsions or surfactant based applications. The standard carbomer types are available as powders.

On May 11 and 12, Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS) presented their latest well-being solutions for the personal care market at the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in Edison, New Jersey.

Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients is increasing the global price of its product lines serving the food, personal care and pharmaceutical industries by 5% effective June 1, or as contracts allow.

As consumers expectations from sun care products grow, skin care product formulators are turning to Xiameter and Dow Corning brand silicone fluids and emulsions to deliver high protection, silky feel, wash-off resistance and sun protection factor (SPF) enhancement.

The HallStar Company and Scandiflex announced plans to form a new joint venture: HallStar do Brazil. The new company, which will market HallStar’s personal care ingredients, will be headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Dr Straetmans has sourced a natural cosmetic ingredient which is well known as a masking agent with excellent antimicrobial properties.

Zschimmer & Schwarz is promoting its emulsifier portfolio, which includes a broad range of different products for all types of emulsion technologies. A range of well known nonionic emulsifiers is complemented by specialised ethoxylates and EO-free emulsifiers.

Merck has developed RonaCare Cyclopeptide-5, a new peptide for anti-ageing products. Thanks to its cyclic design, the new peptide is capable of reactivating the decelerated repair processes of mature skin and stimulating its natural regeneration.