US firm NutraGenesis has combined two of its ayurvedic extracts in
a new 'beauty-from within' dietary supplement ingredient, which the
company says can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce signs of
ageing.
New Jersey-based nutraceuticals player Carotech says it has
patented a hair regrowth formula for treatment of pattern baldness
based on tocotrienol complex.
Hallstar has unveiled a new multifunctional sunscreen ingredient
that combines silicone and a photostabilizer to provide what is
claimed to be enhanced UVA and UVB protection.
Naturals oral care player Tom's of Maine is launching a series of
new toothpaste formulas that feature its new formula, comprising
natural-based active ingredients.
Cosmetics packaging firm CSI/Cosmolab has teamed up with material
supplier Cereplast to develop environmentally friendly
double-walled jars and closures from bio-plastics.
A tetrapeptide used as an anti-ageing active may work through its
ability to regulate collagen binding, according to scientists at
ingredients supplier Lipotec.
A bill is being proposed by a Minnesota lawmaker to make
educational institutes in the state aware of the hazards associated
with allergy-induced asthma attacks and other related health
problems.
Authorities in New Zealand are considering measures to introduce
stricter ingredient labelling regulations in the country as a means
of drawing attention to potentially hazardous ingredients.
Hair and scalp care product provider Nioxin Research Laboratories
now offers an at-home genetic test to determine the likelihood of
developing male pattern baldness.
Well publicized claims that the presence of lead in certain
lipstick is a health hazard have been dismissed by the Attorney
General of the state of California.
Ingredients supplier Cosmetochem is the latest in a growing number
of companies to offer sustainably sourced ingredients that promise
to bring benefits to the indigenous communities.
An anti-ageing active based on an extremely rare form of apple stem
cells has been launched by Mibelle Biochemistry, promising to
protect skin stem cells and slow the senescence of hair follicles.
The worldwide market for fatty esters, commonly used as surfactants
and specialty emollients in cosmetics, is being driven by heavy
demand from the personal care industry.
First snail slime, then snake venom, now it is frog skin.
Scientists in South Korea are claiming that a new study has shown
the skin of bullfrogs produces antioxidants that can help fight
human skin aging.
Scientists at Procter and Gamble Beauty are working to improve
human models for product safety and efficacy testing as the race to
reduce reliance on animal tests continues.
Natural or organic preservatives are unlikely to hit the market any
time soon as the investment necessary to get them accepted by the
authorities could far outweigh potential market success, says
industry insider.
An increased understanding of the 'pastis effect' may lead to the
design of better emulsions for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals
and other industry applications.
A cheaper and greener method of extracting titanium dioxide, often
used in cosmetics products and sunscreens, has been developed by
scientists at the University of Leeds.
Burt's Bees is launching an advertising campaign to help create a
level playing field in the natural market by educating consumers
about what constitutes a natural product.
French grapes are generally destined for life in the wine bottle
but more and more are finding their way into cosmetics as demand
for edible anti-ageing ingredients soars.
Croda has released a new amino-acid complex that taps into the
growing popularity of cashmere along with a guide to its other
protein-based ingredients.
A contaminated body milk infected critically ill patients in a
Spanish hospital - leading scientists to oppose the use of non
sterilised cosmetics in hospital environments.
Procter and Gamble (P&G) claimed today to have made a hair
coloring breakthrough that will transform the future of the
category and persuade more women to color their hair at home.
Dow Corning has created two hair care formulations to demonstrate
the effectiveness and versatility of its latest emulsion for
high-performance conditioning applications.
The popular lavender scented ingredient coumarin may pose a
significant health risk and should not be added to personal care
products for babies and toddlers, warned the Federal Institute for
Risk Assessment (BfR).
Marinova has been handed an organic certificate for its fucoidan
seaweed extract, which the company says makes it the only certified
extract of its kind on the market.
The year has seen increasing research into natural possibilities
for sun care that focus on protecting the DNA from UV damage rather
than blocking UV rays like conventional sunscreens.
US fragrance body Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)
has opened up its database to personal care companies and
businesses dealing in fragrances, a move that aims to encourage
closer ties within this category.
As anxiety among policy makers grows in the run up to the 2009 ban,
two biochips have been developed that could eliminate the need for
animal testing on cosmetic ingredients.
In answer to growing consumer pressure over sustainable and
ethically sourced personal care products, Lush has teamed up with a
small soap specialist in the UK to develop what is
claimed to be the world's first palm oil-free...
Caffeine containing anti-cellulite formulation leads to smaller
thighs but does little for the blood circulation in the skin,
according to new research.
As part of a major reorganisation of its business BASF has created
a care chemicals division to better serve its customers in the
cosmetics and personal care sectors.
Connecticut-based Momentive Performance Materials has launched a
new micro-spherical silicon powder developed with a spiky surface
to help the delivery of active skin care and color cosmetic
ingredients.
Citing a lengthy legal battle Clarins has defended itself against a
targeted interest group campaign that describes the luxury brand's
Angel Parfum as inherently dangerous.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association has changed its
names to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in an attempt to
become more consumer orientated.
Bio technology and chemicals player Symyx has launched a new tool
aimed at bringing faster and more manageable viscosity to personal
care and cosmetics formulators.
Former presidential candidate John Kerry is leading an attack on
the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), criticizing the
regulatory body for failing to respond to the potential health
hazard of lead in lipsticks.
The incorporation of sunscreens into nano lipid carrier molecules
could increase their effectiveness, whilst reducing the possibility
of undesired side effects, according to a recent study.
Hitting back against claims that diethyl phthalate (DEP) poses
serious health risks, the Fragrance Materials Association (FMA)
declared the commonly used perfume ingredient safe.
Fine chemicals provider Dow Corning has launched a new emulsion
aimed at hair styling and leave-on conditioning products, backing
up aims to increase its footing in the hair care segment.
France-based ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a new
skin whitening ingredient that combines Asian plant extracts and UV
protecting antioxidants.
Human keratin has been genetically engineered by a US based
skincare company, with the aim of incorporating the compound into
skin and hair care products.