RECENT NEWS

Evonik has acquired Novachem, an Argentinian developer of cosmetic active ingredients based in Buenos Aires.

Former Zschimmer & Schwarz general manager and chief financial officer Dietmar Clausen has left after 16 years at the German speciality chemical firm.

India is emerging as a global beauty industry hotspot with significant long-term growth potential, according to a study by the Beauty Think Tank, part of the US Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).

Cargill Beauty has launched a new scoring system for its personal care ingredients called the Sustainable Ingredient Score.

Amyris has appointed an interim chief executive after long-term head John Melo resigned with immediate effect after 16 years at the US biotech outfit.

French cosmetic active producer Silab has unveiled details about its presentations at the 25th World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore on 3-8 July.

Personal care chemicals and ingredients distributor DKSH Performance Materials has launched a Responsible Suppliers Program in partnership with EcoVadis.

The organiser of this year’s in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok has highlighted hair care as one of the leading trends set to be discussed in November.

Croda will kick off its new Masterclass series of webinars next week with a look at the complex world of cosmetic regulations.

UK-based speciality oils supplier Kerfoot is to transition fully to sister company Oleon’s brand name by April 2024.

German personal care ingredient distributor Brenntag has acquired Shanghai Saifu Chemical Development Company (Saifu) for an undisclosed sum.

German personal care raw material supplier Evident Ingredients has established a subsidiary company, Evident Production, and a manufacturing facility in Saxony.

New York City beauty analysts Spate has identified growing interest in protective skincare from consumers in the United States.

DKSH has signed an exclusive agreement with German cosmetic active producer bitop to distribute the latter’s ingredients in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients has opened the Beauty & Home Care Centre of Expertise in the Paris suburbs.

Oleon has opened an oleochemistry plant near Antwerp in Belgium that produces enzymatic esters for the personal care and food industries.

Estée Lauder has revealed details about its presentations at the upcoming 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) in Singapore on 3-8 July.

A study by Columbia University has found taurine could be an elixir of life within us that helps us live longer and healthier lives.

The MENA (Middle East, North Africa) region presents a significant opportunity for companies looking to capitalize on the growing demand for organic and speciality ingredients in personal care, according to a new report.

Turkish personal care ingredient producer Greenext has appointed Blagden Specialty Chemicals to distribute its products in the UK and Ireland.