Market saturation and environmental concerns compromise silicones demand

22-May-2013 - Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and...

Global personal care polymers market predicted to reach $3.49bn by 2017

16-May-2013 - The market for polymer ingredients used in personal care products is tipped to grow steadily over the coming years to reach $3.49bn by 2017 according to the latest findings from...

Croda highlights skin hydration benefits of DuraQuench IQ

15-May-2013 - Ingredient supplier Croda used the in-cosmetics event in Paris to showcase new data for its patented skin hydration ingredient, DuraQuench IQ.

Dow Chemical reveals the story behind the development of its latest ingredients

14-May-2013 - In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development...

Studies suggest sunscreens provide only partial UV protection against moles

09-May-2013 - Two separate studies carried out by scientists in Europe suggest that chemical sunscreens only provide partial UV protection against moles.

Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

07-May-2013 - For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits....

Sustainability NGOs back Cameroon cultivation of African cherry tree

06-May-2013 - Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.

Hair dye manufacturers on red alert over research pointing to cure for gray hair

06-May-2013 - A group of researchers in Europe say they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a topical remedy for the reversal of graying hair.

Evonik strengthens personal care relationships in Asia following successful HPCI India

11-Apr-2013 - Specialty chemicals firm is feeling the benefit of the Asia-Pacific market having given it special focus, culminating in the success and attention its personal care ingredients received recently at the...

Shiseido starts trial operations to produce its own plant-based raw materials

03-Apr-2013 - Shiseido is tackling the growing problem of unreliable sources of plant-based raw materials by launching an in-house project that will produce its own supply.

J&J to take anti-wrinkle fight to Botox with new drug development

03-Apr-2013 - Allergan has long dominated the anti-wrinkle arena with its Botox product, but it appears cosmo-pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is preparing to offer serious competition, with the development of its...

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AAK scoops awards at PCHi China and launches new ingredient

02-Apr-2013 - The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.

Australian bush fruit could be next big anti-aging ingredient

02-Apr-2013 - Scientists in Australia are running studies on the Davidson’s plumb to determine what extent it could be used as an anti-aging extract on the back of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

Contipro launches new cosmetic actives delivery system

01-Apr-2013 - Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.

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Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 - Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.

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Purac pushes green formulations in China market

25-Mar-2013 - Purac China is focusing on one of the biggest trends in the country’s still fast growing cosmetic s and personal market – a greener more eco-friendly product.

Study confirms new technology effective on Asian skin types

21-Mar-2013 - A new-peer reviewed study has confirmed a new treatment to be safe and effective in facial skin laxity and wrinkle reduction in Asian patients.

Make-up matters: Contrast of facial features is a sign of aging

20-Mar-2013 - How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.

Symrise gets approval for a skin brightening ingredient in China

19-Mar-2013 - The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration have given the supplier of fragrance and cosmetic actives the go ahead on its first skin-whitening agent, SymWhite.

Different strains for different gains: increasing microbes with skin cream could cure acne

06-Mar-2013 - A new study has found that increasing the body’s friendly strain of certain microbes with a skin cream or lotion may help calm spotty or imperfect complexions and protect the...

Omega-3 shown to provide protection against sun damage and skin cancer

28-Feb-2013 - Taking omega-3 fish oils could help protect the skin against sun damage and boost skin immunity to sunlight, protecting against skin cancer.

Dow C&I to launch novel moisturizing ingredient at China show

26-Feb-2013 - Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions has turned its focus to consumer demand for better moisturizing performance with its latest launch of its novel ingredient MoistStar.

Solazyme and Mitsui combine resources on oleochemicals venture

18-Feb-2013 - Renewable oil and chemical company Solazyme, has entered into a joint agreement with Japanese company Mitsui to develop and produce a portfolio of triglyceride oils for the oleochemical category.

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

14-Feb-2013 - Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar  by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

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As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 - Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.