Skin care product manufacturer Suntegrity Skincare claims its Suntegrity Sun Care product line is now a complete sun defense system to provide year round protection with the introduction of a dietary supplement to provide the body with Vitamin D3.
A good long-term relationship with suppliers is important when trying to source in an environmentally friendly and ethical manner, according to L’Oreal’s head of sustainable development.
Global food and personal care company Unilever has signed a deal with biotechnology company Ampere Life Sciences to tap into its research work to fight the aging process.
The growing demand for suppliers to develop natural ingredients has revealed some challenging areas as strides are taken to deliver the natural positioning while retaining the performance required.
Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex, has introduced a new DNA + Copper (Cu) product line under its Neova brand, which will heighten skin restoration and combat photodamage.
The orange pulp ingredient firm Fiberstar has spun off its R&D division into a new business, and announced a $12m investment in a new manufacturing plant in Brazil.
Noveon Consumer Specialties, a Lubrizol product line, has released its Carbopol Aqua SF-2 polymer as its next generation of rheology modifiers for cleansing formations.
An ancient fresh water bacteria called Cyanobacteria may hold the key to developing a new generation of bio-based sunscreens, says a team at Harvard Medical School.
Ingredients supplier Tri-K has launched a hair conditioning ingredient, Quinoa Pro EX, designed to help hair retain moisture and repair damage left by treatments and other stresses.
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is trying to move further into the public eye in the hope it can help counteract some of the ‘erroneous’ claims about the industry in the press.
New Jersey-based ingredients provider International Specialty Products has launched a range of three naturally-derived skin care solutions, targeting the anti-aging arena.
Fruit ingredient firm Stiebs is launching a new line of pomegranate ingredients, which it plans to market globally for use in dietary supplements, foods, beverages and cosmetics.
Global silicone manufacturers are increasingly targeting natural formulators as they claim the properties of the ingredients can help improve the texture of largely natural formulations.
BASF Beauty Care Solutions has launched an anti-ageing ingredient X-pressin based on papaya extract, which is designed to make the skin more luminous and radiant.
Fenchem’s cosmetics division has launched a number of surfactants for shampoos, face and body wash products that can replace petrochemical-derived ingredients.
The US Skin Cancer Foundation has taken the decision to update its Seal of Recommendation for sunscreen products to reflect more stringent industry standards.
The global market for flavors and fragrances is set to outpace growth projections for the personal care industry, driven by new markets and the naturals trend.
Sustainability is undoubtedly today’s business buzzword and consumer facing industries such as the cosmetics and personal care sector are particularly implicated. But, what changes should cosmetics players make to their manufacturing and formulations,...
In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
Scientists from the North Carolina State University are working on a method to predict the ways in which nanoparticles will interact with the human body.
Mussel proteins that have been modified to mimic skin framework proteins such as collagen are the active ingredients in a new luxury skin care range, LAAC.
Beiersdorf scientists claim to have developed a deodorant that can fight against the excess sweating and odor caused by stressful situations, often suffered by teenagers.
Prebiotics have the potential to fight against tooth decay as they can favour the growth of lactic acid bacteria in the mouth at the expense of the bacterial strains that cause caries, according to recent research.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has defended the use of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens saying that there is no evidence to suggest it can cause cancer when exposed to UV radiation.
Extracts from berries and pomegranate may protect the skin from the detrimental effects of UV exposure, offering interesting dietary approaches to prevent skin wrinkles, suggests a new study.
Although the growth of silicones for cosmetics and toiletries in the US is set to slow in the next few years, further gains will be seen as formulators search for ways to increase functionality.
A two-pronged approach to identifying bioactive plant compounds means that expected results can be rapidly confirmed, while the opportunity of unexpected discoveries still remains open, according to a France-based research services group.
Beiersdorf’s research and development team says it has developed a method to make UV protection visible, thus establishing how protection can be measured in more detail.
Taking supplements of wheat ceramides daily for three months may improve skin hydration, although the difference in the skin feel noted by users was less significant.
The US arm of the Japanese company ShinEtsu has launched a D5 replacement ingredient, DMF-2, which it claims offers enhanced sensory properties for cosmetics.
Naturally occurring nanoparticles from the English ivy plant can act as UV filters and protect the skin from sun exposure, according to recent research.
Dow Corning is looking to expand its business in the skin care segment by investigating applications of silicones in combination with naturally-derived ingredients.
The European Commission is requesting comments on what constitutes a nanomaterial in an attempt to create a clear definition that can be used for regulatory purposes.
A research team at Kansas State University has devised and patented a chemical mechanism that enables the creation of natural fragrance products in the laboratory.
The Switzerland-based tube provider is appointing a new environmental manager in order to help the company provide the ‘green tubes’ its customers are demanding.
As nanotechnology for personal care applications continues to grow, a recent study shows that big companies not often associated with the segment are getting involved.
Triclosan should be used prudently in cosmetics for fear of developing bacterial resistance, according to a recent scientific opinion from the European Union.
Despite misgivings over safety, a new report highlights that personal care products containing nano compounds as key ingredients are growing rapidly and could give way to a new category.
