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Cali SCC seeking speakers for Suppliers’ Day
The California Chapter of the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) is seeking speakers to present on 29 October at the 2025 Suppliers’ Day trade show in Long Beach.
Elementis promotes Stijn Dejonckheere to CCO
UK cosmetic ingredient maker Elementis has promoted Stijn Dejonckheere to the role of chief commercial officer.
CEW x NYSCC Suppliers’ Award finalists revealed
The finalists for the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Beauty 2025 Suppliers Award: Ingredients & Formulation category have been revealed at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day trade show.
Amphistar, Kensing shake hands on US biosurfactants partnership
Belgian biotech outfit Amphistar has entered into a strategic partnership with Kensing to deliver the former’s biosurfactants to the North American personal care market.
Merck reveals launch of Susonity brand for cosmetics
EMD Electronics, the US entity for Merck, has launched Susonity, a corporate brand name encompassing the extensive effect pigment, UV filter, DHA, functional filler and skin care actives portfolio within its cosmetics offerings.
Experts collaborate for in-cosmetics Global dermocosmetics report
Experts in dermatology, cosmetic science, and personal care have come together to contribute to an expert-led report, released by the organiser of the in-cosmetics Global trade show.
Daniel Whitby takes over as SCS President
Smink Laboratories chief scientist Daniel Whitby has assumed his one-year presidency of the UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).
Enzymes ‘to make European cosmetics more sustainable’
A European research project is set to push forward the use of enzymes to create more sustainable consumer products, including cosmetics.
Five firms to fly Brazil flag in New York for Suppliers’ Day
Five Brazilian companies will be represented at the 2025 edition of the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day trade show in New York next week.
Unilever study uncovers skin microbiome-mental wellbeing link
Unilever has uncovered a link between psychological wellbeing and higher levels of beneficial microbes that live on the skin.
Sharon opens Singapore office, appoints APAC director
Sharon Personal Care is opening a Singapore-based regional sales office as a strategic move to build its presence and develop stronger relationships with its customers in the Asia-Pacific market.
JO Cosmetics ‘extreme sunscreen’ wins CITE JAPAN gold
JO Cosmetics has won gold in the CITE JAPAN 2025 technology award category for Summerproof UV, an advanced sunscreen developed using proprietary food-processing technology.
Cosmetics Cluster UK to host psychodermatology conference
Trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) is to host a one-day psychodermatology conference in Liverpool on 10 September.
University of Cambridge spin-out gets plant-based colourants grant
University of Cambridge spin-out Sparxell has secured a €1.9m ($2.15m) grant from the European Innovation Council to develop its plant-based colourant technology.
Brenntag appoints Jens Birgersson CEO
German speciality ingredient and chemical distributor Brenntag has appointed Jens Birgersson as its next chief executive officer, effective 1 September.
Inolex names North America commercial director
Philadelphia-based cosmetic ingredients maker Inolex has appointed Stephen Carter as its new commercial director for North America.
Gattefossé collab to explore anti-ageing role of pro-resolving lipids
French personal care active ingredients maker Gattefossé is partnering with compatriot CRO (contract research organisation) Ambiotis to explore the anti-ageing role of pro-resolving lipids.
UK ends Symrise suspected fragrance cartel probe
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed an investigation of Symrise over suspected anti-competitive agreements with competitors in relation to fragrances and fragrance ingredients.
NATRUE names Florian Stintzing as new president
NATRUE, the international natural and organic cosmetics association, has appointed Professor Florian Stintzing as its new president.
Provital appoints North America managing director
Spanish personal care ingredient maker Provital has named Nina Esposito as its managing director for the US and Canada.
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