A conference headed by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) is to be
held in Philadelphia early next month, aimed at steering cosmetic
and toiletry manufacturers through the complexities of the new EU
REACH regulations.
Scientists have known for some time that there is a link between
skin damage and UV rays, but the latest research finds that even
more compelling evidence could warrant new marketing opportunities
for sunscreen manufacturers.
US-based GE Energy Financial Services yesterday confirmed it would
take a majority interest in Idex Aquaservices, a France-based
supplier of purified water to the food, beverage and
cosmeticsindustries.
Allergic reactions to hair dyes are reaching new heights as more
and more young people become preoccupied with altering their
outward appearance, according to a recent study by the British
Medical Journal this week.
Lobby group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says that more than 500
cosmetics and body care producers have now signed up for its
campaign, pledging to eliminate toxic ingredients from their
products.
In line with huge growth in the market for cosmetics and toiletries
and the recent scare of the P&G SK-II skin care line, China
authorities have more than doubled the number of banned substances
for formulations.
The results of laboratory tests on cosmetic products are often
misguided and misinterpreted, says a research expert who believes
that greater emphasis should be given to more accurate ways of
interpreting genotoxicity and carcinogenicity.
Preventative health care trends are driving the US vitamin B
market, but niche areas like nutricosmetics and anti-ageing skin
creams could form part of a successful differentiation strategy for
the future, according to a new report...
Responsible for adding color to both cosmetics and their packaging,
the specialty pigments industry has developed into a high-value
industry that is continuing to expand and grow, but a lack of
competition means that this is likely...
Successful research work carried out at the Michigan State
University into how nanoparticles can help prevent wrinkling and
buckling in polymer films, could also be applied to skin wrinkles,
scientists have revealed.
New Jersey-based ingredients manufacturer International Speciality
Products has acquired skin research and biofunctional active
ingredient developer Vincience.
The implications of the recent European Parliament approval of the
REACH programme has gone trans-Atlantic, with US cosmetics
manufacturers attending a special workshop to quash worries
regarding the affect it will have on their industry.
Massachusetts-based Covaris Process says that the global cosmetic
industry will soon be able to benefit from acoustic technology
developed for ultra-fine compounds, nano particles, colloid and
micro emulsion formulation within pharmaceutical...
British Colombia-based biotech company ProtoKinetix says that
further scientific testing has underlined how AAGP molecules can
arrest the aging effect on the skin and prevent UV damage - a
discovery that could lead to a number of...
Targeting the anti-aging market, California-based Biocell
Technology has launched a new ingredient aimed at the skin and hair
care market - BioCell Collagen II Cosmetic Grade (CG).
Maryland authorities have set a precedent in the US after
succeeding in their attempts to ban the distribution of lead-based
eye cosmetics in the State on the grounds that it could caus lead
poisoning.
Natura wants to corner the global market for natural-based cosmetic
products, choosing to target the US, France, the UK and Russia as
it expands beyond the horizons of its now well developed domestic
market in Brazil.
Recent research has found that humans have a far more discerning
and developed sense of smell than is readily perceived, findings
that may point towards a greater emphasis for fragrances and
perfumed personal care products.
Science based cosmetics manufacturer Atrium Biotechnologies plans
to further consolidate its position within the rapidly growing
anti-ageing skin care market with the launch of its new
marine-based cosmetics ingredients range.
Eastman Chemical says its AQ 38S, previously used for insect
repellents, has proved successful in providing comprehensive water
resistance combined with cost savings for the next generation of
sunscreens.
A survey conducted by UK and US universities finds that consumers
are dubious of many products that make use of nanotechnology, but
that ultimately, the greater the benefits the technology brings,
the more they are willing to turn...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved potential
clinical trials on a new surgical treatment for wrinkles,
CosmetaLife, which could rival established treatments such as
Restylane and Botox.
Demand for both natural and milder cosmetic formulations is driving
demand for specialty surfactants. And a new market report
highlights the fact that it is Chinese producers who are poised to
tap into this growth.
Research has emerged that the anti-inflammatory properties of tea
are extremely beneficial to damaged skin, and are creating
innovative in roads into the after care of cancer patients
suffering with skin ailments.
Clear definitions, terms and standards as well as far more research
into the potential problems of nanotechnology is needed before the
science is used to a greater degree in products, according to a
consumer survey by Germany's...
Global supplier to the pharmaceutical and chemical markets, Lonza,
has announced the launch of a soluble polymer ingredient that is to
be used in cosmetic skin care.
A new review has dismissed claims that hydrogen peroxide used as a
whitening agent can be linked to oral cancer, indicating good news
for mass retailers of teeth whitening products.
Leading skin care and beauty company Clarins has come in for
criticism from a US-based toxicology organisation over allegations
that ingredients used in its products may cause users serious
allergic reactions.
Canada-based biotechnology company ProtoKinetix says it has
developed a family of synthetic anti-freeze glycoproteins which it
says can provide anti-inflamation, anti-aging and UV protection for
a variety of skin care applications.
Tapping into the big trend for natural-based cosmetic and health
products, two contract research organizations - US-based Santerra
Pharmaceuticals and India-based Vedic Lifesciences - have formed an
alliance to expand into the growing...
The debate on nanotechnology continues to rage. For every expert
claiming that the nanotechnology application they have developed is
safe, there is one claiming that caution and further research have
to be undertaken. So who is right?
A dietary supplement of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) could
reduce reddening of the skin by 13 per cent, scientists from
Hamburg-based Bioskin GmbH have reported, research sure to be
welcomed by Europe's burgeoning oral...
International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF) is to separate its
business into two different units in a bid to better reflect its
flavour and fragrance operations.
The need for tighter regulations on the use of nanotechnologies in
unregulated cosmetic and pharmaceuticals was again called into
question at a meeting called by the US Food and Drug Administration
this week.
Starting next year food processors and cosmetic manufacturers will
be required to keep records to show that their products are not
manufactured using prohibited animal parts.
Rice based cosmetics are again making an impact on the beauty
industry, with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA)
in Malaysia having agreed a proposal to embark on a joint venture
with a local company in Kedah.
Global manufacturing and services provider General Electric has
sold its GE Advanced Materials business, which includes its
activities in the silicones area, to Apollo management company for
$3.8bn.
US-based International Specialty Products has acquired the
encapsulation business of German company geniaLab BioTechnologie -
Produkte und Dienstleistungen - as well as signing a strategic
alliance that should boost the position of...
Jarchem Industries, a New Jersey-based specialty chemical
manufacturer focusing on cosmetic ingredients, has launched a new
line of natural-based butter and oil ingredients for a wide range
of cosmetic applications, including emulsifiers,...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has filed
a comprehensive dossier with the FDA outlining the science and
regulation of nanoparticles in personal care products.
California has put cosmetics legislation back on the top of its
legislative agenda by launching a 30-day public comment period
regarding the removal of three chemicals from the Proposition 65
list of known carcinogenic chemicals,...
Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of
lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is
expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these
antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.
Quick-Med Technologies, a company that specializes in ingredients
innovations for the cosmetics market, says it has agreed on a
solution to a disputed contract with cosmetics distribution partner
Engelhard Long Island.
Scientists at the University of Bath in the UK say that their
research work could eventually lead to the development of an
ingredient that could be used to actively repair sunburnt skin and
help prevent the onset of cancer.
The on-going debate on the safety of nanotechnology in cosmetic
products has been given new fuel as scientists in France reveal
that nanotechnology has been in use for thousands of years in hair
dye.
Research work carried out on mice at the University of Manchester
has thrown up clues as to why some men go bald, something that
could give both drug-makers and hair care manufacturers
opportunities to break the male pattern baldness...
Three major nail varnish manufacturers say they will begin removing
chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects from their
formulations, lobbyists at The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics claim.
The rejuvenating qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a
popular choice for anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it
has traditionally been a difficult compound for formulators to work
with. Until now that is.
Sunscreens can actually make the skin more vulnerable to UV
radiation if they are not applied liberally and often, research by
a scientific team in California has revealed.