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Sederma to hold e-seminar on vaccination against skin ageing

18-May-2012 - France-based ingredients company Sederma has announced it is to host a free online seminar on a new concept in the fight against skin ageing.

Berkem launches Polynektars range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for skin care

16-May-2012 - Polynektars is a new range of plant-based active ingredients rich in polyphenols from French company Berkem, and consists of two ingredients designed for skin care products: Fresh’ka and Origa’light.

ID Bio adds to TitrExtract range, unveils new scientific data on Melan’oWhite

15-May-2012 - France-based ingredients supplier ID Bio has added three new ingredients to its TitrExtract range of Ecocert-certified titrated extracts and unveiled new scientific data on the ability of its Melan’oWhite ingredient to reduce pigmented spots.

Fungal study highlights new enzyme to tackle dandruff

14-May-2012 - Scientists are looking into a potential new treatment for the cause of dandruff having studied one of the main perpetrators; a fungus found on the scalp.

Croda showcases unique testing method and hair movement claims of new conditioning agent

11-May-2012 - Ingredients supplier Croda has showcased its latest hair conditioning agent Keradyn HH, which is uniquely tested, allowing it to make some bold claims regarding hair movement.

Scientists study link between sunscreen ingredient and endometriosis

11-May-2012 - A group of scientists in the US have investigated a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient and health condition endometriosis.

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Provital launches orange anti-ageing active

10-May-2012 - Provital has announced the launch of the first ingredient in a new line of actives based on plant stem cells with Citrustem,  produced from the Mediterranean orange.

Researchers develop novel screening technology to assess nanomaterial safety

09-May-2012 - At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.

Close-to-market key to meeting the skin care trends for BASF

09-May-2012 - Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.

Scientists develop detection technology for nanoparticles in cosmetics

09-May-2012 - Scientists in Germany have developed a new technology to detect and analyse nanoparticles that are present in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens.

Secondary benefits very important in designing a modern hairspray

04-May-2012 - The hairspray market has posted big sales in the last few years, and now it is more important than ever to listen to consumers and follow the trends in order to be successful.

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day ingredients round-up part I

03-May-2012 - Ahead of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers' Day 2012 event, CosmeticsDesign.com USA takes a look, in a two-part series, at some of the newest ingredient launches that are being showcased.

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Bayer develops embelia extract for sensitive skin

03-May-2012 - The natural extract derived from the Malagasy endemic shrub growing wild in high altitude forests, was launched at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month and has been developed to target sensitive and reactive skin.

Merck launches new skin lightening trio

03-May-2012 - German chemicals player Merck unveiled three of its newest skin lightening products at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month.  

Alban Muller launches two scientifically advanced wintergreen extracts

02-May-2012 - Botanical extract ingredients players Alban Muller has launched two new skin care ingredients obtained from the development of a salicylic acid extracted from wintergreen.

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Polaris invests in new lipid production facility

26-Apr-2012 - France-based lipids provider has confirmed it is investing in a new production facility in Brittany that will serve its expanding portfolio dedicated to the cosmetics and food supplements.

Dow Personal Care launches new family of sustainable surfactants

26-Apr-2012 - Cosmetics Design caught up with Lionel Genix, marketing manager for Dow Personal Care, at last week's in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out about the launch of a new family of sustainable surfactants and a waterproof polymer.

Cosmetics Europe Exclusive Report

Nano is important for the future but there’s still work to be done

25-Apr-2012 - In the latest instalment of Cosmetics Design’s exclusive report from the Brussels headquarters of Cosmetics Europe, the personal care association told us that whilst nanotechnology is important in the industry’s future, there is still work to be done.

Mulberry root extract developed to help with eyelash growth

25-Apr-2012 - A formulation featuring mulberry root extract to promote eyelash growth has been developed by Japanese based company Fuji-Sangyo. This comes as one of many hair growth tonics the company unveiled at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last week.

China cosmetics player Proya explains why it sources ingredients overseas

20-Apr-2012 - Leading China premium cosmetics player Proya reveals to Cosmetics Design how its quest for innovative ingredients supplied by companies that are easy to work with means it sources overseas.

Evonik launches new anti-ageing active from the Arjun tree at in-cosmetics

20-Apr-2012 - The Germany-headquarted company has launched a new active ingredient said to be specifically developed to restore the natural sebum levels of mature and postmenopausal skin at this year’s in-cosmetics event in Barcelona.

Soliance to launch two new skin care ingredients at in-cosmetics

18-Apr-2012 - Soliance to launch two new skin care ingredients at in-cosmetics France-based cosmetics ingredients supplier Soliance is showcasing two new skin care ingredients, Syner-GX and Hydreïs, at in-cosmetics in Barcelona, this week.

Dow Chemical and Symrise scoop 2012 PCHi awards

18-Apr-2012 - Dow Personal Care and Symrise were among two of winners of the 2012 China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Awards at the PCHi trade event earlier this year.

In-Cosmetics ingredients launch round-up II

18-Apr-2012 - In the second of a two-part series, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com continues its look at some of the new ingredients being presented by exhibitors at this years in-cosmetics in Barcelona from 17-19th April 2012.

Bluestar Silicones showcasing new additions to Mirasil range at in-cosmetics

18-Apr-2012 - Bluestar Silicones is launching two new additions to its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications at in-cosmetics 2012, which is taking place in Barcelona from 17-19 April.

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