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Nineteen Symrise fine fragrance perfumers from around the globe participated in a project to recognise and thank all the first responders who make lives better during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each perfumer added one ingredient to the fragrance to create the Hero, a unisex Eau de Cologne.

Vytrus Biotech has just launched a new biological deodorant ingredient that efficiently reduces body odour, Deobiome Noni. It consists of the first deodorant treatment that allows the axilla to perspire while avoiding the bad odour generation, while respecting the skin microbiota and the ecosystem.

BASF has launched its new 1,4-Dioxane Online Calculator, which will allow personal care formulators to determine the 1,4-Dioxane content in their formulas. The tool is accessible from both desktop and mobile devices and recommends alternative BASF ingredients to bring the total 1,4-Dioxane value of the formulation to less than 1ppm.

Cornelius has launched Cor-Sil Avance, a new water-in-silicone emulsifier that saves on ingredients and formulation time, while retaining a sophisticated skin feel.

Organisers of PCHi, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), has announced that the upcoming event will now be held 8-10 July 2020 in Shanghai. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption across all industries, with global exhibitions and conferences being cancelled and postponed.

Hamburg-based company Cosphatec has launched its new website, with new content and a fresh design.

More and more people consider beauty and care routines as a key to individualisation and diversity. BASF is meeting the growing consumer expectation for cosmetic products that reflect the individual needs and nuances of their everyday world with a new concept for personalised cosmetics.

The Society of Cosmetics Scientists (Singapore) has released an update on their events for 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first active line of defence, the skin is organised into different dynamic protective barriers acting on all fronts to face many daily aggressions. Whether microbiological, physical or biological, each of them contributes to maintaining skin integrity and wellbeing.

CBD is generating increasing interest in the world of cosmetics. This major cannabinoid, which is found in hemp, is said to have numerous health benefits (like anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, reduction of pain sensation) and also offers a diverse and very interesting spectrum of effects in the skin.

Jeen International Corporation has unveiled its new headquarters located at 16 Law Drive in Fairfield, New Jersey. Jeen, with its strategic long-term partner, BotanicalsPlus, has committed significant investments and time to bring the site to realisation.

Clariant Active Ingredients’ new formulation concept invites the cosmetics industry to take inspiration from the sophisticated simplicity and science-backed ethos of Japanese beauty (J-Beauty), to support consumers searching for “less is more” through high quality, high-performing care products. “Zenspiration” is the recent recipient of a prestigious BSB Innovation Award silver prize in the category 'Applied Concept'.

Beiersdorf and Evonik have reached an agreement on a research partnership. Its aim is to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material. Beiersdorf is on the lookout for new sources of raw materials that will also reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

According to a recent study from market research firm, Global Market Insights, the global personal care appliances market, in the years to come, will be characterised by strategic collaborations, mergers and acquisitions that would improve the profitability of the companies and expand their customer base.

Clariant Corporation has appointed Gene Mueller as President, North America. In his role, he will oversee the strategic objectives of the regional business units in pursuit of a company wide growth agenda. He is also responsible for ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the businesses effectively.

inovapotek extended its range of services during the current pandemic in order to help companies manufacturing and distributing the products in highest demand at this moment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Biocides, and Medical Devices such as medical masks are products needed and extremely sought after all over the world at this moment, and will continue to be so for the time being.

Accessing information online has never been more crucial. When physical movement of people is limited and events such as conferences and exhibitions have been postponed and cancelled, professionals still need to keep up to date with developments while working from home.

The world’s largest meeting on industrial hemp and cannabis will take place online this year with 500 participants from 50 countries and all industrial sectors expected. The 17th EIHA Hemp Conference will take place from 16–17 June 2020 at the online event.

A new ingredient offering high-end emulsifying with a velvety feel - WeylCare CetylP from Frankfurt-based WeylChem, is a flexible to use anionic PEG-free oil/water emulsifier with a HLB of 9.6.