Beiersdorf’s head of product development, Dr. Martin Rudolph, spoke to Cosmetics Design about the company’s plans for its brands in emerging markets, just ahead of his presentation for the Skincare Ingredients 2011 VTS conference.
Producers of cosmetic and personal care products will now be able to clearly show their commitment to sustainable palm oil through the use of a new trademark released by The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
June 15 is the date all cosmetic and personal care professionals should be marking on their calendars as this will be the day of the industry’s first ever virtual trade show (VTS).
RSPO-certified palm oil production facilities produced their five millionth tonne of certified sustainable palm oil earlier this month, with nine percent of world production now certified.
Research carried out by the Japanese cosmetics company has found that the continuous use of an amino acid derivative can be effective in controlling damage to the skin caused by the protein, serpin b3.
Danisco has announced the latest in a string of capacity upgrades at its cellulose gum facility in China, in response to increasing demand from the food and oral care industries.
We spoke to L’Oréal’s scientific communication director, Patricia Pinaud to find out more about the objectives behind its newly opened Predictive Evaluation Center.
Treatt subsidiary Earthoil has launched a fairtrade camphorous tea tree oil that taps into the growing demand for sustainable and responsibly-sourced ingredients.
A new research project aims to optimise the production and quality of palm oil, helping to produce more sustainable crops, by using molecular genetics to boost crop breeding.
Michigan-based silicone company Dow Corning has announced new laboratory tests that demonstrate how its specialty silicones can give consumers the flexibility to style and restyle their hair everyday whilst avoiding hair damage.
A scientific study being carried out in Taiwan will investigate whether an extract from a close relative of the cinnamon plant can be used in skin whitening formulations.
Ingredients supplier Dr Straetmans will launch its palm oil free emulsifier at this year’s in-cosmetics show in Milan, highlighting the need to source ingredients without destroying rainforests.
Following the Danish government banning the use of some parabens in cosmetics products for children at the end of last year, flavour and fragrance company Symrise has launched an alternative to manufacturers.
Research and development company Skinvisible has announced that the Canadian Patent Office has awarded its Invisicare polymer delivery technology a patent, allowing it to expand its portfolio globally following six other patents worldwide.
Many of the skin lightening ingredients available on the market today concentrate on the tyrosinase pathway, one of the major enzymes involved in the production of melanin, but researchers suggest other mechanisms are worth investigating.
If the price of licorice continues to rise, cosmetics and personal care companies may need to reevaluate the formulation of product formulations containing the ingredient, according to Bio Botanica, a US-based manufacturer of botanical extracts.
P&G has announced an agreement with the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) to focus on research that aims to characterize the systems biology of skin conditions including aging.
Ingredients company New Zealand Extracts says that research it has conducted with AgResearch suggests that a Sauvignon Blanc extract could be a good sunscreen.
Chemical company Rhodia has announced the acquisition of polymers company Suzhou Hipro as it attempts to reinforce its global position in guar technology and develop its presence in China and Asia-Pacific.
Green chemistry and its role in helping companies reduce their environmental footprints has been recognised at a number of industry events and new launches this year.
The Consumers Foundation (CF) in Taiwan has said it wants to see a tightening of regulations governing organic cosmetics following a series of random product tests.
Applying an extract from the leaves of Orthosiphon stamineus, otherwise known as Java tea or Cat’s whiskers, can help reduce sebum production in the skin, reducing shine and decreasing pore size, claim BASF scientists.
Companies sourcing ingredients from plants will have to comply with biodiversity regulation from both the provider state as well as compliance systems in their own country.
Recent international talks in Nagoya, Japan, have resulted in the adoption of an international regime that will force companies to change the way they source their natural ingredients…although, not immediately.
Companies sourcing from plants are subject to a new international regime which demands the sharing of benefits resulting from the use of biodiversity, but the details of what to share and with whom remain to be decided at the national level.
Recent biodiversity talks in Nagoya, Japan have clarified the scope for international legislation which is now set to cover research and development on the biochemical compounds present in plants, as well as their genetic resources.
India’s personal care ingredients market is predicted to grow significantly, creating new opportunities for international speciality ingredients suppliers.
Dow Corning Beauty and Personal Care will feature a new silicone resin blend for colour cosmetic, skin care, and sun care products at in-cosmetics Asia next week
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.
Brazilian-based ingredients brand Beraca says that deforestation is one of the worst enemies to the planet and the beauty industry must act to ensure this problem is minimized.
Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance company Firmenich revealed in its 2010 sustainability report that it is establishing four new sustainability partnerships.
France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
Green chemistry can provide the key to lowering environmental footprints while continuing to manufacturer products that consumers want at prices they are willing to pay, according to a panel of experts at the recent HBA show in New York.
Norway-based Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) will supply its bioactive ingredient Zonase X as the key ingredient in a new product line to be launched in January next year by an unnamed Asian manufacturer.
The Beauty from Within conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, is only a week away and will uncover how you can get the most out of this emerging sector.
Canadian life sciences and technology company Botaneco has announced UVA test results on its oleosome-based sunscreen formulation with tests showing the highest possible levels of UVA protection.
The specialty chemical producer has signed a collaborative agreement with the French National Centre for Scientific Research, the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon and the East China Normal University.
The global market for flavors and fragrances is set to outpace growth projections for the personal care industry, driven by new markets and the naturals trend.
In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
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