Bluestar Silicones has completed its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications with two new hair care ingredients: Mirasil ADME 235C and Mirasil ADMH-E125, which was showcased at the most recent in-cosmetics event in Paris.
Ashland Care Specialties has expanded its portfolio of conditioning and deposition polymers with the launch of two new cationic solutions: Conditioneze 22 and Conditioneze 37.
Ingredients supplier AAK Personal Care is to launch its eco-designed ester, Lipex SheaLight, at the 2013 edition of NYSCC Suppliers’ Day that is taking place in New Jersey over the next two days.
Sabinsa has further extended its patent portfolio after its natural preservative SabiLize was granted a US patent for its application as an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial ingredient.
In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development of the latest product launches.
Brazilian biodiversity business Beraca has launched its two latest ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, inspired by the rainforest.
According to Symrise, as consumer’s interest in natural and sustainable products continuously increases, more emphasis has been put on green chemistry and biotechnology to which the global cosmetic player has catered to with an active that treats hair...
For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has announced its partnership with RML Incorporated as it looks to develop alternative biobased solutions for cosmetics and personal care applications.
Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.
The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place to ensure sustainable sourcing.
Arizona-based Heliae has unveiled a new technology platform that targets the efficient and sustainable production of microalgae for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
A research team from Stony Brook University in New York have revealed research suggesting that pure gold nanoparticles used in a range of personal care products could lead to accelerated aging and wrinkling, as well as slowing in wound healing.
Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its range of Solaveil Sensation products with a focus on the sensory benefits, thanks to new in-house testing, and presented these findings at the in-cosmetics show in Paris.
At in-cosmetics in Paris this week the ingredient supplier launched its delicate crystalline flower extract, in a bid it says, to cater to the trend of lightening, iridescent and delicate make-up products.
Netherlands-based Purac has published the latest clinical trial results for its dry skin ingredient Purasal NH/COS, underlining its efficacy for reducing associated dry skin conditions.
Air Products, owner of Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, is launching its new Dermohydrine cellular active at the in-cosmetics event in Paris taking place this week.
At the 2013 edition of in-cosmetics taking place in Paris this week, Momentive Performance Materials is to launch two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations: Silsoft E-Pearl PF Emulsion and Velvesil Mul-T Gel.
Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.
The La Roche-Posay annual research awards have this year recognized a wide range of skin research in North America, with the top price being awarded to research into skin inflammation conditions.
A whole range of texturising agents, anti-ageing actives and hair care formulations have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013, with the winner to be announced at the show in Paris.
The Center for Professional Advancement is holding an online training course developed to help skin care professionals develop targeted products designed for ethnic skin.
AkzoNobel claims it has developed an industry leading technology for the eco-friendly extraction of naturally-derived cosmetics ingredients - a technology that serves to make a significant impact on a product's carbon footprint.
With technology as the hot topic in ingredient formulation right now, Solazyme’s senior director discusses how technology can accelerate microalgae's ability to produce many different types of renewable oils for personal care products, amongst others.
Allergan has long dominated the anti-wrinkle arena with its Botox product, but it appears cosmo-pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is preparing to offer serious competition, with the development of its latest drug.
A team of scientists in Portugal are working on a new non-animal method of testing for skin sensitivity and help eliminate the need for animals in cosmetics testing once and for all.
The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.
A student at a high school in Pennsylvania had such a strong allergic reaction, allegedly to fragrance from Axe deodorant and colognes, the boy ended up in hospital forcing the school to ban the brand.
Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.
The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...
Silicone specialist NuSil Technologies has confirmed that it is entering into the skin care market with the launch of a new silicone-based ingredient brand.
Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada market.
Software provider to the cosmetics industry, Valdata, has launched a new recipe management program that emphasizes both costing calculations, as well as a Cloud hosted version.
A new laser treatment targeting sunspots has been given the seal of the approval by the US FDA, paving the way for further growth in the fast developing area of cosmetic devices.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.
Three companies have come together to design, develop and manufacture what they say, will be the next-generation of peptides for anti-aging and hair loss prevention cosmeceutical products.
The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) has just released its strategy on how to achieve an animal-free solution for assessing chemicals for skin sensitisation.
A new study has found that increasing the body’s friendly strain of certain microbes with a skin cream or lotion may help calm spotty or imperfect complexions and protect the skin.
Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.
Ingredients provider Gelest is launching a silicone-based line of DiEthicones for sunscreen, foundation, mascara and lip products aimed at providing greater formulation compatibility.
Valdata Systems claims that its software has helped Cosmetics Essence Incorporated (CEI) achieve in excess of a 99 percent accuracy rate for its raw material inventory records.
Independent fragrance brand Sebastian Signs has introduced a new fragrance delivery system that is based on a green Argan-oil based gel technology from JKH Ingredients.
Canada-based Lucas Meyer is preparing to unveil two brand new active ingredients at the Paris in-cosmetics show, one being a natural ingredient that targets infrared-induced skin damage.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has teamed up with a German university to contribute to understanding of the skin that could lead to big developments in skin care and anti-ageing products.
