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SenzaGen, a Swedish developer of animal-free in vitro tests for sensitisation and the British contract testing laboratory, XCellR8, have expanded their collaboration by signing an exclusive global licensing agreement. The new agreement covers the performance, marketing and sales of SenzaGen's new, vegan skin sensitisation test, GARD skin Animal Product-Free.

To support its development in South China, Sozio has relocated its subsidiary in the Science City Park of Guangzhou. This new location will comprise a modern perfumery laboratory and a warehouse to optimise delivery lead times.

The global Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has caused dramatic changes in customer’s behaviour, priorities and brand engagement. Now more than ever, customers seek effective, preventative, safe and reliable beauty and brands need to answer to this raising demand along with the challenge of creating long-lasting, shelf-stable products that can withstand transit across the miles and continue to remain efficacious. Jojoba Desert are offering their JD Jojoba Oil to provide solutions for various cosmetic and skin care products.

Today, with the situation caused by the spread of COVID-19, this advice is more evident than ever: the washing of hands can make a real difference when stopping a possible contagion. This makes hand washing and the use of pathogen stopping disinfectant solutions a key action when dealing with the novel COVID-19 virus.

In a pledge to support the frontline fight against the spread of Covid-19 virus, DSM donated 1 million RMB to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation. The funds are used to purchase medical supplies and equipment in short supply for frontline medical personnel. In addition, DSM also donated 2 batches of vitamin C products – 6 million chewable tablets to medical personnel and 100 million pills to help boost the citizen’s immune system in China.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) has announced the launch of a new NYSCC 'At Home Live' Series featuring current topics and trends in cosmetic chemistry and formulation. These free educational programs will be offered several times a week starting 16 April and cover topics that are relevant and timely to chemists and product development teams in the beauty and personal care industries.

Reed Exhibitions announced that in-cosmetics Global will be rescheduled. Following the steep escalation of COVID-19 across Europe, and in particular Spain, in-cosmetics Global will now take place from 6-8 October 2020 at Fira Barcelona, Spain.

BASF Personal Care has started the production of hand sanitisers at different production sites in Europe. The products are being provided free of charge to hospitals, care facilities and other institutions in regions surrounding production plants. The company wants to help overcome the current bottleneck for hand sanitiser that resulted from significantly increased demand.

After one year of partnering with the South Korean beauty innovation company, BIO-FD&C, Givaudan Active Beauty unveils two new active ingredients crafted by green biotechnology.

Dow has launched an immersive 3D booth experience to offer an exclusive look at the first of many new high-performing, sustainable personal care solutions. While practicing social distancing during COVID-19, customers can connect with Dow from the comfort of their office, home or wherever they are to learn about Dow’s latest solutions in hair, sun and skin care.

Natalie Hutchinson last month joined Surfachem, part of the 2M Group. Natalie will be responsible for managing Givaudan Fragrance, a key business area for the UK, and brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked for PZ Cussons, Walgreens Boots Alliance and most recently, Symrise.

Lubrizol Advanced Materials has announced that it has increased production of its patented Carbopol polymers, a thickening agent found in most hand sanitising gels and cleansing applications, to assist with the global fight against COVID-19.

Azelis has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% shares of CosBond, a Chinese specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor (pictured at the signing ceremony -12 December 2019 - before distancing measures were required). Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has offices and warehouses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing.

Barentz has refocused their personal care applications lab to test all the potential hydro-alcoholic thickeners on offer, from traditional carbomers to more modern hydroxycelluloses.

Fibroblasts in the dermis are responsible for the production of collagen to form the connective tissue. When these fibroblasts either age or encounter too many harmful oxidative stresses, such as UV light and pollution, they become senescent. Senescent cells are also called 'zombie cells' because they no longer divide, but they are also far from being dead. Click to watch the video

In 2020, Innospec are promoting a journey to less plastic, with the desire to educate formulators on how to using solid surfactants and concentrated products, to develop effective, solid formulations that satisfy consumer needs.

Elé Corporation, manufacturer of critical ingredients used in sanitising products in a multitude of industries, including personal care and HI&I, is contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texture is key. Responsible for triggering different sensations and reactions, texture is truly the charm card, the major contributor to consumer seduction. The initial impression of the texture is what influences consumers’ choice of personal care products. The long-term appreciation upon use is what makes the consumer faithful to a cosmetic product.

Hallstar Beauty’s newest active natural, Biome Oléoactif (INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (and) Avena Sativa Kernel Oil (and) Bacillus Ferment)), is the first ingredient obtained by capturing rare lipids from a wild extremophilic microorganism, then offering them to the skin and its microbiota.

Fragranced products are used to clean and disinfect homes, hospitals, food processing plants, and a myriad of industrial and commercial settings every day. Production is especially critical now to meet the sudden increased consumer and retail demand.