RECENT NEWS

Lipoid Kosmetik has announced that three of its cosmetic active ingredients have been acknowledged with the quality seal ‘microbiome-friendly’ according to the MyMicrobiome Standard 18.10.

After the recent global news, “Follow your bliss" is the name of the new 'Inspiration' collection from Gattefossé, composed of six new textures inspired from nature.

CPL Aromas has appointed Rawya Catto as Deputy General Manager for its Middle East organisation, working from the company’s office and factory site in Dubai.

The digital version of Personal Care Global's January launch issue is now live. Available on the Personal Care website and the free app, the digital issue ensures formulators can access the latest ingredient data at any time.

Consumers are increasingly seeking out natural and sustainable clean beauty, without compromising on efficacy. To help meet this need, Jojoba Desert has launched JD Hydro Boost, a natural polysaccharide, prebiotic fibre suited to anti-ageing.

IMCD has opened a new Personal Care Application Laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand. The new facility aims to work in close collaboration with customers’ research and development departments.

Specialty chemical distributor, Nordmann Nordic, and Mibelle Biochemistry have announced their extended partnership in Finland.

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.

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.

Basildon Chemicals, a subsidiary of KCC Corporation, announced that it will be acquired by Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

The first issue of Personal Care Global has been posted and will be received by readers all over the world.

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.

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.

Inolex has been recognised for excellence in scientific research by the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI).

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.

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.

Genomatica has announced the launch of its sustainability impact calculator.

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.

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.

SGS has launched an online resource focused on the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products.