RECENT NEWS

Ashland has launched phyteq raspberry, a preservative booster that acts as a preservative potentiator to protect cosmetics from spoilage. It is available in two variations, Phyteq Raspberry N (natural) and Phyteq Raspberry I (nature identical).

Throughout lockdown and quarantine, consumers around the world were confronted with new behaviours and new emotions.

Andrew McDougall, associate director, Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel will lead a session at in-cosmetics Formulation Summit on ‘Eco-conscious living: Navigating a safer future’ on Tuesday 17 November at 09:15.

UK-based testing laboratory XCellR8 has been awarded a first-of-its-kind research grant by animal rights organisation, PETA. The $5,000 award will support the company develop effective methods of testing chemicals without harming animals.

The in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will return in a new virtual format from 17-19 November 2020 to offer up-to-date intelligence into the biggest trends influencing the beauty industry

Barentz has acquired Singapore-based distributor, Nardev. Nardev has offices and laboratories in all their operating markets: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.

The 31st IFSCC Congress 2020 Yokohama (The Virtual Congress) has opened today. The IFSCC Congress is an international academic congress focused on the latest cosmetic research, hosted by the IFSCC and Japanese Society (SCCJ).

Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire natural emollient and derivatives business, Floratech. Cargill stated that the acquisition demonstrates their ambition to grow the Beauty business.

Ecovia Intelligence has announced the finalists of the 2020 Sustainable Beauty Awards. An external judging panel has shortlisted the finalists which are listed in alphabetical order:

In collaboration with Ambiotis, Gattefossé has found a new inflammation resolution in aged skin. Gattefossé has identified Gatuline Skin-Repair AF as its best ingredient to resolve skin inflammation.

After two years of construction work, SILAB has unveiled its new building in Brive (France), which includes a centre for internal training.

IMCD and Mibelle Biochemistry jointly announced a new partnership in Mexico. IMCD Mexico has been selected as the exclusive distributor of Mibelle Biochemistry’s anti-ageing, slimming and biotechnological actives.

Croda announced their collaborative partnership with Entekno Materials, bringing new technology to solar protection. Having invested £1.5m in Entekno Materials, Croda have become a minority shareholder and their route to market in personal care.

Professional hair product sales in June were 98% of the June YAG totals, according to the most recent findings from Kline PRO, Kline’s salon retail products and services database.

PoreTect, the eco-designed skin texture rejuvenator from Sederma, has demonstrated visible beauty benefits on a Chinese panel.

Biosynthetic Technologies announced a distribution partnership with Univar Solutions for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The 2020 Sepawa Congress, which was planned to go ahead as a hybrid event, will now continue online-only. The news was announced today by the event organisers.

In this free webinar, explore all parts of the cosmetics development workflow, from ingredient discovery to formulation and quality control.

Recent studies (Nature Geoscience 2019) demonstrated that microplastic pollution not only affects marine environment but also pristine mountains.

Ashland Ganex (Antaron) WP-660 polymer was the hero ingredient in the Ashland mineral-based sun stick SPF 50 formula that won the CEW's Supplier Ingredients & Formulation Award as part of the prestigious CEW Beauty Awards.