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The 3rd edition of Cosmetorium has been a success, demonstrating the energy and creativity that drive the cosmetic industry in Spain.

Now in its eighth year, IFRA UK’s Fragrance Forum is this year exploring the effect of scent on health and wellbeing. Taking place on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2018, the event is focusing on the theme of Scentimental: Fragrance on the Mind.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s popular Innovation Zone, all of which will launch at the show or in the six months before.

At SEPAWA 2018, Lonza will present the latest research on polyglyceryl ester surfactants and showcase its Polyaldo brand.

Acme-Hardesty has signed a letter of intent to enter into a distribution agreement with Cosun Biobased Products, a manufacturer of renewable, vegetable-based ingredients in the personal care industry.

Cornelius is aiming to be your ‘trends team’ at the forthcoming SCS Formulate show, 13-14 November 2018. In touch with the latest colour, texture, and visual care product trends, the team, in partnership with Cornelius principals, will reflect the rising trends in the industry including J-Beauty and several other emerging trends as well as offering advice on how to formulate products for the growing animal care market.

Ahead of in-cosmetics North America, we shine a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas set to be on display at the show’s popular Innovation Zone, all of which will launch at the show or in the six months before.

The Dow Chemical Company has announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity and meet increased demand for high value, specialty silicone products in key industries and emerging markets worldwide.

This year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit, which returns to the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London from 24-25 October, will offer cutting-edge insight and scientific analysis of personalised beauty, examining how brands need to respond to keep pace with rapid change.

Evonik is merging its Personal Care and Household Care business lines together with its associated oleochemistry platform to form a new Care Solutions Business Line.

in-cosmetics Asia will play a pivotal role in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region becoming the largest hair care market by 2022 as it announces a major focus on hair care actives at this year’s event that opens on 30 October in Bangkok.

Customisation is the hot trend across multiple industries and is the topic of this year’s two-day in-cosmetics Formulation Summit – taking place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London from 24-25 October.

in-cosmetics North America will return to the Javits Center in New York from 17-18 October with a new programme designed to bring one of the fastest growing sectors of the industry to the event.

The sixth edition of Making Cosmetics in Milano has grown by 30%. Visitors from across the supply chain are assured a high return of their invested time, with over 50 hours of scientific content delivered by authoritative associations including: the Italian Society of Cosmetic Chemists, the European Federation for Cosmetics Ingredients, the Italian Association of Chemical Trade and the Italian Institute of Packaging.

Colonial Chemical has announced the promotion of Dennis Abbeduto as personal care business manager - surfactant and specialty chemical sales. Mr Abbeduto has served Colonial Chemical for over seven years, previously in the position of product applications manager.

BRB International’s 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility report describes the impact of the company headquartered in Ittervoort (the Netherlands), in relation to people, planet and profit, also known as the triple bottom line.

The third edition of Cosmetorium will feature the participation of 126 companies in the sector offering visitors innovative developments in the cosmetics industry.

Azelis now has an extended distribution agreement to offer Lonza’s specialty ingredients for the personal care market in UK, Ireland and Italy.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will offer biodegradable emollients from Biosynthis for the cosmetics and cleaning sectors.

For many years the UK has been a centre of excellence in the formulation and supply of personal care products.