RECENT NEWS

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) has elected its 2026 board officers reflecting its continued commitment to advancing approaches in animal-free cosmetics safety.

Belgian beauty biotech startup Kokuma has appointed distinguished US dermatologist Dr. Michael H. Gold as its scientific advisor.

Italian speciality chemical distributor Eigenmann & Veronelli has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in Polish counterpart Cornelius Polska.

The in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris, France this April will feature Inner Beauty Zone, a brand new space where personal care meets nutricosmetics.

Leading consultant cosmetic chemist Dominika Andrys has published a book to provide aspiring beauty entrepreneurs with a practical roadmap for turning their cosmetic ideas into thriving brands.

US cosmetic ingredient maker Active Concepts is to invest $29m in bolstering its manufacturing and operational capabilities at its headquarters in North Carolina.

Personal care ingredient makers P2 Science and Biosynthis are among 13 companies chosen by L’Oréal to join its inaugural sustainable innovation accelerator programme, L'AcceleratOR.

DSM-Firmenich has signed a sun care technology development memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ASTech, a Korean company specializing in UV filter ingredients.

Saga University will in April launch a new faculty dedicated to the study of cosmetic science, said to be the first to be operated by a Japanese national or public university.

South Korea’s exports of cosmetic products reached a record high of $11.43 billion in 2025, up 12.3% on the previous year, as demand expanded beyond its traditional East Asian markets.

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido has taken the wraps off its research into the behaviour of light on the skin, including how emissions decrease with age.

Dutch speciality ingredient distributor IMCD has opened a beauty and personal care laboratory at its new offices in Brea, California.

French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has hired Victor Zubb from Seqens to be its vice-president for the Americas.

Canadian speciality natural ingredients supplier New Directions Aromatics has acquired Aromatic Fragrances International, a US e-commerce-enabled B2B fragrance supplier to beauty, personal care, home care, and other markets.

Speakers from Croda, TRI Princeton and others will on 21 January participate in a free webinar on the future of hair care hosted by trade association Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK).

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is accepting proposals until 12 January for presentations at this year’s Suppliers’ Day.

As we start the new year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some of our vital statistics for 2025, taking inspiration from Spotify Wrapped.

Core Biogenesis chief commercial officer Tony Abboud has been awarded the Alan B. & Jeanette Black Award by the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC).

Spanish cosmetic actives maker Provital has launched the third edition of its Rising Stars Challenge open to students of cosmetic formulation at any level, from anywhere in the world.

DSM-Firmenich has hailed the US Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to approve its Parsol Shield UV filter as an active ingredient in sunscreens as a victory for consumers.