RECENT NEWS

Sasol Chemicals and Holiferm have entered into a partnership to jointly develop new biosurfactants and enable the broad commercialisation of sophorolipids.

Fragrance producer Symrise has entered into a project with French research institute CRIEPPAM to ensure healthy supplies of white lavender.

Canadian cosmetics ingredient manufacturer Siltech is ramping up production of specialty silicones.

US giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has suspended supply of its personal care products in Russia in response to the war in Ukraine.

Givaudan has launched Cristalhyal e-Perfection, a patented vectorised complex of bentonite clay and high molecular weight (HMW) hyaluronic acid (HA).

BASF has launched Verdessence, a trademarked brand for the German chemical giant’s biopolymers made from renewable raw materials for personal care applications.

Laboratoires Expanscience has unveiled its new Calybiota Bio active ingredient in cosmetic products for skin care and intimate hygiene.

Japanese firm Shiseido has granted a licence to Toyo University for the latter to develop cosmetics using green technology.

Wellness company Cellular Goods has appointed Nikhil Vijayan in the newly created role of chief supply chain officer as it seeks to reduce its cost base.

BRB International B.V has taken the wraps off its Smart Beauty concept and formulations to be showcased at in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris on 5-7 April.

Unilever has taken the wraps off a pilot scheme to further increase traceability and transparency in its global palm oil supply chain.

Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp has entered the cosmetics business with the launch of its Crystaliq range of skincare products.

BASF has started supplying its first sustainable castor ingredients to the personal care industry after becoming the first chemical company to be certified according to the SuCCESS (Sustainable Castor Caring for Environmental & Social Standards) Code.

Ethical sourcing of natural ingredients is becoming the norm in the cosmetics industry, according to London-based market research outfit Ecovia Intelligence.

Haltermann Carless has announced it is the first manufacturer to launch cosmetic-grade renewable isododecane (IDD) on an industrial scale.

Symrise has submitted a binding offer to acquire 100% of French high-end fragrance house R. Romani - Société Française d’Aromatiques (SFA Romani).

Shiseido has developed a quick and easy testing method to measure the amount and balance of indigenous skin bacteria in collaboration with Yamato-Esulon and Orcoa.

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Patchoul’Up, an active ingredient for hair and scalp care made from responsibly sourced distilled patchouli leaves.

Clariant has launched its BeautyCraft Boosters Skincare and Cleansing Collections. Both contain a base formula and multiple booster variants to enhance or change the functionality of the base.

The organisers of in-cosmetics Global have announced the shortlist for the 2022 awards, which will be announced during the show itself on 5-7 April.