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Is plum poised to be the next big beauty oil?

08-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Beauty oil is one of the biggest skin care trends right now, as consumers opt for simpler and more natural regimes. But with a wide variety of choice, has plum oil been overlooked?

Croda acquires Sipo to boost emerging market expansion

24-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.

Shiseido research isolates cause of smile lines and leads to a new treatment

31-May-2012 By Simon Pitman

Researchers at Shiseido claim they have clarified the reason for nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile lines, a discovery that has also led to a plant-based extract targeting prevention and improvement.

Female consumers drive nutricosmetics market

20-Nov-2006 By Louise Prance

A recent Euromonitor report has suggested that it is the image
conscious female consumer that is driving the recent sales surge in
beauty supplements, a surge that looks set to continue with
persisting emphasis being placed on personal...

Cognis completes oleochemicals joint venture

22-Feb-2006 By Simon Pitman

German chemical player Cognis has completed an investment in Golden
Hope Plantations Berhad that will see the companies combine their
resources on oleochemicals, an ingredient that is proving
increasingly popular in a variety of personal...