Lobby groups question cosmetic nano ingredients
Eight lobby groups in the US have combined to petition the USFDA into tightening regulations over nanotechnology-based ingredients contained in sunscreens and other cosmetics products.
Archives for May 17, 2006
Lonza buys Larex's arabinogalactan assets
Swiss biotech company Lonza has announced the latest move to expand its ingredients portfolio, with the acquisition of the larch arabinogalactan assets of US firm Larex.
Dow Corning launches anti-aging silicone elastomer
A newly published technical paper from Dow Corning outlines its latest anti-aging ingredient, a silicone elastomer powder coated with silica that is said to allow formulators to develop applications that mask wrinkles by up to 84 per cent.
L'Oreal signs older stars to promote anti-aging lines
Tapping into the growing market for products aimed specifically at the older female baby boomer, L'Oreal has signed up veteran Hollywood actresses Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda to promote new cosmetics lines.