RECENT NEWS

Elkem Silicones has rebranded as Bluestar Silicones following the closing of the acquisition by Bluestar of the majority of Elkem’s silicones division.

DSM-Firmenich has developed a novel 3D facial skin microbiome mapping technology, which the Dutch-Swiss firm says is set to unlock a new generation of cosmetic innovations.

US cosmetic ingredient maker Actives International has appointed Michelle Carrillo as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The European Council and the European Parliament want to phase out cosmetics containing carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic substances (CMR) faster than the European Commission is proposing.

Thailand has issued a draft consultation that proposes to alter its list of ingredients permitted for use in cosmetic products.

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has opened the application window for the 2026 Green Star Award, which recognises sustainable formulation commercialised in the last 24 months.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added DSM-Firmenich’s bemotrizinol to its list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, the first addition since 1999.

US ingredient maker Ingredion is to acquire British counterpart Tate & Lyle for around £3.7 billion ($5 billion) in cash.

Making Cosmetics 2026 solidifies its position as the unmissable event for the beauty community—a constantly evolving ecosystem that has already allocated 97% of its exhibition space compared to the previous edition and still five months to go. Welcoming 17 new exhibitors and an elite lineup of 40 founders, the exhibition stands as the ultimate benchmark for formulation innovation.

Spanish cosmetic actives maker Provital is inviting students to take part in the third edition of its Rising Stars Challenge, which offers an up to €500 cash prize plus laboratory kit valued at €1,000.

The United States and the European Union have separately taken steps to accelerate the phasing out of animal testing of chemicals.

Azelis UK senior technical manager Astrid Bodard has taken over as President of the UK Society for Cosmetic Science (SCS) for 2026-27.

Swiss personal care ingredient maker and fragrance house Givaudan is to acquire a majority stake in Spanish counterpart Eurofragance.

US personal care product manufacturer Bradford Soap Works has changed its name to Bradford Labs following last year’s acquisition of Solo Laboratories.

Evonik has cut the ribbon on its first centre for beauty science and innovation in Asia at its Shanghai Innovation Park in China.

Korean speciality ingredient maker Samyang is to acquire Japanese flavour and fragrance company Soda Aromatics for around ¥41 billion ($257m).

The head of the Japan Cosmetic Association has been convicted of bribing two research professors linked to a collaborative project with the University of Tokyo focused on cannabidiol applications for skin conditions.

Spanish cosmetic ingredient distributor Disproquima has acquired Polish counterpart Enzym with a view to expanding its presence in central Europe.

Symrise has launched Sym Alpha Think Tank, a so-called generational market intelligence platform for selected partners in its Scent & Care segment.

The inaugural Natural Cosmetics Industry Forum 2026 in Berlin, Germany - organised by NATRUE – has highlighted how natural actives are redefining measurable performance in cosmetics.