RECENT NEWS
RSPO mass balance certification announced
Excessive consumption of palm (kernel) oil leads to many environomental and social issues along the supply chain, hence the importance of sustainable palm oil production increases each year.
New 3D skin model mimicking acneic skin
The advanced research teams of Silab Softcare have developed a 3D in vitro model of reconstructed epidermis that mimics acneic skin.
Partnership to unlock the potential of CBD and phytocannabinoids
Cannabidiol (CBD) Isolate Powder from Greentech is obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction and features at least 98% cannabidiol, a very high concentration allowing an odourless and tasteless crystalline white powder with optimal benefits for skin.
Six mind-boosting botanicals for happier and healthier skin
Givaudan Active Beauty presents Nootropics, a collection of six natural and traceable extracts featuring Guarana, Ginger, Green tea, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo and Green coffee.
Webinars launched inspired by TED Talks
Bicosome announces that the company is launching "Bicobreaks", a series of virtual short webinars inspired by TED Talks, where the public receive consistent, high quality and attractive information in short time, only 17 minutes.
Suppliers' Day moved to November 2021
The organisers of NYSCC Suppliers' Day have announced the event will be moved to November due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
Changes to Board announced
Symrise AG has made changes to its Executive Board, effective 1 April 2021. Heinrich Schaper, Executive Board member and responsible for the Flavor segment, will be retiring and leaving the Company on 31 March 2021.
Preservatives granted NATRUE approval
Cosphatec, a supplier of natural preservatives to the cosmetics industry, has announced that their raw materials officially comply with NATRUE standards.
New mica launched for colour cosmetics
Imerys has launched ImerCare 6M, a 100% natural, Cosmos-approved mica, produced in France, which is ideal for powder foundations, eyeshadows and blushes.
New data proves anti-ageing efficacy
Due to environmental factors and ageing, the skin loses its capacity to regenerate, thereby weakening the cutaneous barrier and the dermal architecture. Faced with this observation, in 2008 Silab developed Glyco-Repair.
Feeling totally secure
Humans have three basic instincts, including self-preservation. In the recent pandemic uprising, in addition to the active lifestyle of today’s society, this instinct has somehow been shifted to a more community preservation instinct.
Rosewood essential oil introduced to portfolio
Praan Naturals has introduced Rosewood Essential Oil (Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Oil) to its range of more than 500 certified organic and conventional natural ingredients for personal care product development.
Patent granted for preservative technology
Inolex has announced it has recently been granted a patent that claims multifunctional preservation systems comprising caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA) and select diols for cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
Sustainability award won for biosurfactants range
Evonik this week has won the 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award for the second straight year, with the Rheance One platform of green biosurfactants.
New Chairman named for UNITIS
The European Organization of Cosmetic Ingredients Industries and Services (UNITIS) has named Olivier Khuu, director of Inolex Provence, ieS Labo, as Chairman of their Executive Committee.
Last chance: Little Book of Skin Care Vol 3
There's only 1 week left get an entry in the Little Book of Skin Care Vol.3. Skin care has been a major focus around the world in the past 12 months, with hand hygiene and mask-wearing suddenly presenting new skin care issues to consumers globally.
New features and old favourites at PCHi
PCHi will be taking place at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from 24-26 March 2021 and is likely to be the industry’s first and largest gathering of formulation and product development professionals in 2021.
Vice President appointment
Firmenich has announced the appointment of Levenza Toh to the position of Vice President, Perfumery, Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea. Based out of Singapore, she will be responsible for leading the Perfumery business in the region.
New active range launched
Exsymol is renewing its range of active ingredients by offering a version with a high naturalness index according to the ISO 16128 standard.
Agreement for peptide supply targets Asia
BASF has signed a global, exclusive supply agreement with Caregen for four cosmetic peptides.
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