RECENT NEWS
Partnership for natural actives distribution extended
Specialty chemical distributor, Nordmann Nordic, and Mibelle Biochemistry have announced their extended partnership in Finland.
Campaign launched to improve hand health in pandemic
Global speciality chemical company Croda, has launched ‘Croda’s Three Steps to Happy Hands’, a new campaign around the topic of hand hygiene and skin care.
Solid conditioning bar launched
Stephenson has launched its first solid shampoo conditioning bar base, the latest addition to their melt and pour range. It is a product innovation designed to help consumers reduce the use of plastic containers and use less water.
KCC Basildon acquired by Momentive
Basildon Chemicals, a subsidiary of KCC Corporation, announced that it will be acquired by Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
First issue of Personal Care Global on its way
The first issue of Personal Care Global has been posted and will be received by readers all over the world.
Fragrance trends for 2021 explored
Orchidia Fragrances has released their 2021 Fragrance Trend Forecast – Inspiring Trends in the New Reality. The global pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives including the fragrance industry in more ways than we can imagine.
North America sales director appointed
Colonial Chemical has announced the promotion of Daniel McCaul as sales director of North America. In his new role, Mr McCaul will have total sales and business development responsibility for the US and Canada.
Award for natural cationic amino lipid research paper
Inolex has been recognised for excellence in scientific research by the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI).
Communications and sustainability appointment
The Iberchem Group, newly part of the Croda Group, has announced the reinforcement of its sustainability programme with the appointment of Guillaume Audy as Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability.
CSR policy made available on video
Gold certified by Ecovadis since its first assessment in 2017, Exsymol is continuing its sustainability plans by reaching in 2019 the objectives it had set for 2022 in terms of sustainable development policy.
Boost for sustainability transparency in personal care
Genomatica has announced the launch of its sustainability impact calculator.
Unique fusion to tackle acne
Natura-Tec SeaPassion, from French natural ingredient supplier Natura-Tec, is a unique infusion of passion fruit oil with hemp seed oil combined with Pavlova Lutheri microalgae extract.
Clean beauty formulations made easy
As the demand and standards for clean beauty rapidly increase, formulators continue to face new challenges posed by natural ingredients; especially around stability and shelf life.
New website for personal care
SGS has launched an online resource focused on the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products.
Natural anti-ageing skin care active launch
European manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the personal care products sector, Cornelius has announced the launch of the latest anti-ageing skin care solution from its principal partner Silab.
Strong hold from natural-derived polymer
Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer that delivers strong hold, humidity resistance and high stiffness. Based on cassia seeds, Styleze CSP leaves low to no residue on the hair versus other natural styling polymers.
New ingredient simplifies sun care product formulation
Symrise is simplifying the development and manufacture of sunscreen products with its new ingredient. With its combination of UVA and UVB filters, Neo Heliopan Flat offers broad spectrum protection from ultraviolet radiation.
The power of scent to provide wellbeing
Firmenich Fine Fragrance annual trends presentation Mind, Nose + Matter focuses on the theme of RE|GENERATION, giving customers unique insights into how the power of scent can improve wellbeing globally every day.
High ranking for Sustainability
Symrise ranks among the top ten companies in terms of sustainability in the world according to the current ranking of the non-profit organisation CDP (previously known as the Carbon Disclosure Project).
New video learning platform launched
The personal care market is a challenging environment that is evolving so quickly. How do you stay ahead and meet the needs of the individual consumer? How do you ensure global regulatory compliance and accelerate time to market?
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