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Probiota 2021: A conversation with Wesley Carpentier

PROBIOTA - ONE WEEK AND COUNTING!

Probiota 2021: A conversation with Wesley Carpentier

By Will Chu

With one week to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients took the opportunity to chat with one of the panellists for the event to hear his thoughts on where the industry is heading towards in the next few years.

INOLEX patents multifunctional CHA preservation system

INOLEX patents multifunctional preservation system

By Deanna Utroske

The natural beauty ingredient maker announced, late last month, that a US patent had been issued for its alternative product preservation system that leverages caprylhydroxamic acid.

Susanna Fernandes to chair NYSCC executive committee in 2021

Susanna Fernandes to chair NYSCC executive committee in 2021

By Deanna Utroske

This week, the New York chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists announced members of the incoming executive board. Fernandes, Lead E-Sales Executive with specialty cosmetic ingredient manufacturer TRI-K, will head up the committee in the New Year.

L’Oréal signs licensing deal w bacterial biotech firm Micreos

L’Oréal signs licensing deal with bacterial biotech firm Micreos

By Deanna Utroske

Under the agreement announced today, the Netherlands-based bacterial technology company will give L’Oréal access to a proprietary enzyme that targets and kills staphylococcus aureus—the endolysin is already an ingredient in Micreos’ own skin care brand...

Sederma launches a menopause skin care ingredient

Sederma launches a menopause skin care ingredient

By Deanna Utroske

The latest launch from this Croda beauty ingredient brand is a new skin care active called Feminage; and it’s right in line with the wellness and pro-age movements reshaping the way personal care products get formulated, marketed, and enjoyed.

Amyris produces CBG for skin care at commercial scale

Amyris produces CBG for skin care at commercial scale

By Deanna Utroske

Cannabinoid ingredients are increasingly popular in personal care. And with its engineered yeast and fermentation process, the biotech company Amyris is now equipped to manufacture cannabigerol, or CBG, commercially.

PCPC launches Hand Sanitizer Ingredient Connection Program

PCPC launches Hand Sanitizer Ingredient Connection Program

By Deanna Utroske

Earlier this month, the Personal Care Products Council announced a new initiative to connect raw material suppliers and manufacturers, and thereby help producers meet the tremendous demand for hand sanitizer.

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Lycored more than doubles lycopene production

By Nikki Hancocks

Lycored, the global natural supplements manufacturer, has expanded its tomato-based lycopene production to meet 'unprecedented demand' for beauty-from-within products.

The multiple approaches to multifunctional beauty

The multiple approaches to multifunctional beauty

By Deanna Utroske

Multifunctional personal care products and ingredients are nothing new. But the products, ingredients, and functions themselves are increasingly sophisticated as ingredient technology and formulation innovation advance.