RECENT NEWS

Atrium Biotechnologies has announced the launch of a new line of five unique peptides, developed in France. These well defined biomimetic peptides supported by rigorous scientific studies are efficient tools for anti-ageing, photo damage, suncare, tissue repair, skin whitening and soothing care formulations.

Seatons, the cosmetic grade vegetable oil supplier, has launched the Seaqua range of very high active content emulsifiable vegetable oils for use in a wide range of personal care applications.

The Singapore Society of Cosmetic Scientists had extremely prominent speakers for its first-rate 3rd and 4th Scientific Seminars in the fourth quarter of last year.

Lonza has launched Geogard Ultra, a new product to meet the growing demand for alternative cosmetic preservatives.

The staging of Personal Care & Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) in Mumbai, India, in November 2006 will provide ideal conference and exhibition networking opportunities for specialised professionals of the seven member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), of the Asia Pacific region and of the Middle East.

Croda Personal Care reports it has 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification at all levels of operation for its Crodamazon range of exotic oils sourced from the Amazon Rainforest.

A chronobiological cell energiser, introduced by Sederma, helps the skin recover its firmness and tone.

Continuing to move ahead significantly is the International Cosmetics (Asia Pacific) Joint Development Centre (ICJDC).

Dermscan is pursuing its growth in Asia with the establishing of a new partnership in Japan.

Singapore has been chosen as the venue for the Asian Society of Cosmetic Scientists Conference to be held from 7 to 9 March, 2007. The theme for this event will be “Delivering Science to the Depths of Asian Skin”.

Eyeseryl, one of the latest peptides launched by Lipotec, recently received the New Technology Award 2005 at the HBA (Health & Beauty America) Conference & Exhibition which took place in New York.

Wong Shuiling has been appointed as regional manager (Greater China) for Croda.

TRI-K Industries has introduced Cehami PF, an entirely natural active plant extract derived from Centipeda Cunninghamii, a member of the daisy family indigenous to the Australian outback.

At this year’s IFSCC conference in Florence, Italy, Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, exhibited a number of new products and concepts for valueadded formulations, in keeping with the event’s theme of “World Wide Wellness”.

An active ingredient to combat stretch marks and wrinkles, a natural exfoliation booster and a new concept in hydration are all new products available from Silab.

The Dermscan Group has reached a new milestone by broadening its range of services and reinforcing its R&D team in partnership with the company TRANSAT which is specialised in the creation of customised functional genomic tools. Created in 2002, TRANSAT creates and produces specific cellular models and bio-molecule banks.

Personal Care & Household Ingredients (PCHi) was the first major ingredients’ event to take place in Shanghai since Personal Care Ingredients Asia (PCIA) in 2002. Held recently, it attracted nearly 5,600 visitors from 46 countries – making it a record-breaking event with a truly international flavour.

Seaton's, the vegetable oil supply subsidiary of speciality chemicals group Croda International, has launched Seaton's Illipe Butter (INCI - Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter). Incorporated into sckin creams, the product will improve the elasticity of the skin through its moisturising properties.

Cognis Care Chemicals and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS) will both be contributing to the debate around this year’s IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) Conference theme of “world wide wellness”. The companies will be giving presentations at the event in Florence, Italy in September, on skin and hair care technologies and concepts which meet consumer demand for natural products that promote beauty and wellbeing and combat ageing.

The current trend toward developing new products for the burgeoning male grooming market is being supported by Zschimmer & Schwarz, whose formulations combine the “feel-good factor” with characteristics of extra care, protection, treatment and fun.