New York-based cosmetics scientists are calling upon academics from other disciplines to submit ideas that could benefit cosmetics in a Technology Transfer Conference.
Unilever has partnered with biotechnology specialist Solazyme on a research project to develop oil derived from algae for soaps and personal care products.
Although natural and organic alternatives to synthetic ingredients have proliferated in recent years, problems with supply and formulation remain a challenge.
Lubrizol Corporation’s Noveon Consumer Specialties brand has launched Novethix L-10, which has been designed to improve the texture of difficult to thicken formulations.
Broad spectrum sunscreens that contain antioxidants can offer skin health benefits in addition to providing sun protection, according to scientists at the Coppertone Solar Research Center.
Cosmetics ingredients supplier Jan Dekker is launching an organic and fair trade aloe vera ingredient for cosmetics products, which it claims is a world first.
Health Canada has adopted a working definition for nanomaterials and announced that it may require more information about them in order to assess potential risks.
Scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, say they have developed new polymer-stabilized silver nanoparticles that could be used to make antibacterial colloidal silver solution.
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, is launching a range of powdered botanical extracts for use in a variety personal care applications.
Pinpointing personality types can play a vital part in determining and creating successful fragrances but presentation could be more, a recent survey suggests.
Spain-based ingredients supplier, Provital Group, claims its recently launched ingredient Noline offers a non-invasive, safer way to plump up wrinkles from the inside out.
Alguard can protect the skin from multiple stresses as well as providing an immediate lifting and anti-aging effect, according to its Israel-based supplier Frutarom.
Ingredients supplier Presperse has signed a partnership with Kyowa Hakka USA to bring its amino acid-based ingredients and technologies to the personal care and cosmetics market.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has tested its Olay Pro-X anti-aging regime against a tretinoin-based prescription treatment, and found they performed similarly.
Lightening age spots without changing the colour of surrounding skin is the claim Switzerland-based ingredients supplier Mibelle makes of its new ingredient.
Chemicals supplier Clariant has added new ingredients to its texture and thickener range that it claims can improve the feel of high pH formulations and thin lotions.
BASF Beauty Care has launched a seaweed-based ingredient that promises to provide consumer benefits and a high value solution to formulators struggling in a difficult environment.
Higher levels of fluoride in toothpaste do help fight tooth decay, but this should also be factored in with the risk of fluorosis in children below the age of six, a UK study finds.
A bioactive molecule could replace UV filters in day creams and cosmetic formulations, allowing for the production of vitamin D in the skin while protecting against UV damage, according to manufacturer Induchem.
The publication of US Government action plans on how to manage risks posed by a range of controversial substances, including phthalates, has drawn stinging criticism from the chemical industry.
A claim by Massachusetts Senator Anthony Galluccio that the toothpaste ingredient sorbitol caused him to fail random breathalyzer tests has been disputed by experts.
Twin study shows environmental factors such as sunscreen use, smoking, alcohol consumption and body weight are correlated with the appearance of ageing skin.
Glycolic acid, which has long been used in skin care formulations, can help strengthen hair and prevent breakage, according to recent research from DuPont.
A starch-like nanoparticle can help stop lipids from oxidising and therefore improve the stability of oil-in-water emulsions, according to a recent study.