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Biomimetic hair care ingredient from Croda

13-Jan-2005 - Croda Personal Care has launched a biomimetic hair care ingredient that offers lipid replenishment for damaged hair to help restore moisture and conditioning.

FDA issues sun warning guidance on AHAs

12-Jan-2005 - The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a set of guidelines advising cosmetic companies how they can alert consumers to the dangers of skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light when using cosmetics containing alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs).

P&G withdraws baby balm from European stores

06-Jan-2005 - Proctor & Gamble says that it is developing a new formula for a baby balm it produces that has been linked to several cases of cramp. In the meantime, the product, which has sold 4 million jars since its launch in Europe back in 2001, will remain off shop shelves.

Luzenac opens worldwide business unit

06-Jan-2005 - Luzenac Group, the leading France-based talc producer, has announced the extension of its business unit organisation model worldwide, from the beginning of this year. The four new global business units are centred on Luzenac's core markets, which will give a new grouping providing enhanced global reach for the company's personal care activities.

Proteus opens up new possibilities for biocatalysts

06-Jan-2005 - Biotechnology specialist Proteus has collaborated with Degussa to develop a thermostable esterase biocatalyst that is said to provide new applications for poorly soluble ingredients used in cosmetic applications.

Dermscan expands ethnic research capabilities

04-Jan-2005 - France-based Dermscan has signed a new partnership agreement withCIDC, Centre International de Développement Clinique - the International Centre forClinical Development. The move gives the company a panel of multiethnic volunteers for the conduct of cosmetic and pharmaceutical studies.

Nimbus acquires stake in French cosmetic developer

04-Jan-2005 - Nimbus Group has entered into a letter of intent with Fragex, a French developer of cosmetics and fragrances for major international brands based in Paris, to acquire a 51 per cent majority stake in the French company, in a move that will see it expand its presence in the European market.

Botulinum Toxin takes next cosmetic step

23-Dec-2004 - Mentor, a global supplier of medical products, says it has initiated an initial study of its proprietary botulinum toxin type A product, focused on the cosmetic applications for the US market. The company says that the study aims to increase purity and enhance efficacy of the anti-wrinkle treatment.

Liquid blending system ups efficiency

22-Dec-2004 - In the US Oden Corporation and Emerson's Micro Motion division are re-launching Oden's patented Mass/Blend Continuous Stream Liquid Blending Systems. The system features straight tube Coriolis metres that are said to increase blending efficiency and cut back on production costs.

Colonial Chemical launches new personal care ingredient

22-Dec-2004 - Colonial Chemical has launched a new concentrated surfactant blend which has been formulated for a very variety of personal care products and specifically formulated for enhanced mildness.

Tumeric, the new active cosmetic ingredient

22-Dec-2004 - A government funded project in Thailand has devised a way of using Tumeric in cosmetic products. The discovery is set to bring a host of functions, including antioxidant and skin whitening properties at a fraction of the cost.

Essential oils in cosmetics may fight super bugs

21-Dec-2004 - Essential oils for aromatherapy have been found to kill deadly MRSA bacteria, according to latest scientific research. The findings mean that the oils could have new applications for a host of every day personal care products used in hospitals and by individuals with compromised immune systems, reports Simon Pitman.

Cosmeceutical anti-wrinkle treatment launched

16-Dec-2004 - Newly formed Canadian company Immanence Dermo-Innovation has launcheda high-tech cosmeceutical anti-aging formulation called System 9.

Lonza launches new oleosome technology

14-Dec-2004 - Lonza has launched Natrulon DermaSphere, an all-natural, multifunctional oleosome technology that is said to save on formulating time as well as reducing costs. Simon Pitman reports.

Shiseido to launch hair loss treatment

14-Dec-2004 - Japanese cosmetic manufacturer Shiseido has announced that its research has discovered that adenosine contains hair re-growth properties, and that it is expecting to market as a hair growth product in Japan from next Spring.

French company ups 3-D skin testing capabilities

14-Dec-2004 - France-based clinical test centre Laboratoire Dermscan has upped the capacity of its 3-D optical measuring service, which provides head-to-toe analysis for pre-clinical and clinical trialing for thecosmetics industry. Simon Pitman reports.

Lessonia moves into cocoa-based ingredients

09-Dec-2004 - French cosmetic ingredients maker Lessonia is extending its range of seaweed-based ingredients into cocoa-based ingredients. The company is launching a range of cocoa exfoliators, together with a line of herbal spa cocoa-based products. Simon Pitman reports.

Industry bodies denounce claims that shampoo is unsafe

07-Dec-2004 - Industry bodies have hit back at claims by a US study team that a chemical commonly used as a preservative in a variety of cosmetic products may damage unborn foetuses, saying that doses are far too small to have such an effect.

Canada confirms mandatory cosmetics labelling

07-Dec-2004 - Health Canada has confirmed that the labelling of all ingredients on cosmetics products will become compulsory in the course of the next two years, bringing the country in line with the United States and Europe. Simon Pitman reports.

Stabilised Vitamin C takes on wrinkle care market

02-Dec-2004 - Japanese company Showa Denko K.K. has developed a new type of stabilised vitamin C, which is claimed to be the first effective wrinkle treatment of its kind. The company will start selling the product in January 2005 as an additive to cosmetics under the trade name Apprecier. Simon Pitman reports.

Soft Gel awarded patent for skin product

02-Dec-2004 - Soft Gel has been awarded a US patent (6,806,259) for its Injuv soft gelatin capsule, a skincare supplement aimed at improving skin texture and appearance.

Firmenich driven by fragrance sales in emerging markets

30-Nov-2004 - Firmenich, the privately-owned Swiss flavours and fragrance group, has reported a 4.1 per cent growth in its annual sales, driven by the particularly strong performance of its fragrance division in the Latin American and Asia Pacific markets.

Aluminium to be labelled in all US antiperspirants

30-Nov-2004 - Many US cosmetic companies are gearing up for new legislation being introduced on 9 December that states all antiperspirants containing aluminium or aluminium compounds must clearly label the ingredients on the packaging. Simon Pitman reports.

Will laser treament be the next oral care?

25-Nov-2004 - A new laser treatment for bad breath is set to turn heads in the oral care industry. Simon Pitman reports.

Rooibos set to become key anti-oxidant ingredient

24-Nov-2004 - Symrise Research has conducted antioxidant efficacy tests on Neo-Extrapone Organic Rooibos that determine it is as effective as Green Tea. The findings could establish it as a key ingredient for cosmetic applications.