Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

Big demand for effective skin lightening ingredients

14-Sep-2009 - Demand for effective skin lightening ingredients that could replace hydroquinone in pigment control products is significant, according to market researchers.

Vitamin C can help skin heal, say scientists

11-Sep-2009 - Vitamin C can help promote wound healing and DNA repair in the skin, according to scientists who investigated the substance’s effect in human fibroblasts.

Cognis unveils new natural personal care ingredients

10-Sep-2009 - Germany-based ingredients provider Cognis says it will showcase a range of natural-based and eco formulations at next month’s SEPAWA congress in Würzburg.

Danisco launches broad range of cellulose gum products

08-Sep-2009 - Danisco has completed a 1,500 tonne expansion of its cellulose gum production capacity to make way for a new range of products for use in bakery, beverage and dairy, as well as oral care and pharmaceuticals.

Scientists claim gene discovery holds anti-ageing key

04-Sep-2009 - A joint research project between scientists in Singapore and Germany claims that the discovery that genetic mutations lead to premature skin ageing could have impacts on anti-ageing formulations.

High flavanol chocolate can protect skin from UV damage

04-Sep-2009 - High flavanol chocolate can help protect the skin against UV damage although marketing on this claim may be challenging.

Coconut oil extract with nisin combats food bugs: Study

04-Sep-2009 - A study from China sheds new light on a coconut oil extract’s potential as a food preservative, but high fat or low starch content may reduce its action.

Trace amounts of lead in lipsticks is not a cause for concern, says trade body

03-Sep-2009 - Lead can be found in small quantities in lipsticks but the levels are well below those recommended by international regulatory authorities, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).

News in brief

IRB granted patent for GPI derivatives in US market

02-Sep-2009 - Italian Biotechnology company IRB has been granted a patent in the US for its Glycerophosphoinositol (GPI) derivatives.

Clariant sells US specialty silicones business

01-Sep-2009 - Swiss chemicals player Clariant has sold its specialty silicones business to SiVancce, part of GenNx360 capitol partners.

EU and cosmetics industry to co-fund animal testing alternatives

01-Sep-2009 - The European Union has agreed to match funds in the research and development of alternatives to conventional animal testing methods.

Study to see if brain disease is linked to nano sunscreens

31-Aug-2009 - British Scientists are beginning a scientific study to determine whether or not there is a link between brain diseases and nano particles from sunscreen.

Industry Tomography Systems launches solution for rheological properties

28-Aug-2009 - Tapping into the increasing importance to get formulation feel and consistency right, UK-based Industry Tomography Systems launches new rheology technology.

Topical fern extract could have potential as anti-aging extract

27-Aug-2009 - A tropical fern extract could help fight against both intrinsic- and photo-aging in the skin, according to researchers in the US.

Preservative combines ease of use with consumer friendly profile, says ISP

27-Aug-2009 - A new globally approved preservative has broad temperature and pH ranges helping to solve many formulation challenges, according to manufacturer ISP.

Organic soap should be allowed but its labeling needs to be cleaned up, says AHPA

26-Aug-2009 - Clarification is needed on the labeling of organic soap and its ingredients, according to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

‘Quat’ preservatives in cosmetics could play a role in antibiotic resistance

26-Aug-2009 - Widespread use of the anti-microbial agents QACs in cosmetics products may be adding to the problem of anti-biotic resistant micro-organisms.

Scottish company ramps up production of anti-ageing plant extract

25-Aug-2009 - Essentially Scottish Botanicals (ESB) has opened a ground-breaking extraction facility to process oil from Myrica gale, known for its anti-ageing properties.

Merck gets natural certification for pigments range

25-Aug-2009 - German chemicals player Merck says it has secured NaTrue certification for its cosmetics pigments range.

Stress relieving scent has ‘enormous’ potential for fragrances and cosmetics

24-Aug-2009 - A stress busting spray based on the smell of cut grass will soon hit the market and researchers claim the potential for cosmetics and fragrances is significant.

Consumers should be cautious of nano-containing sunscreens, says Friends of the Earth

20-Aug-2009 - Nanoparticles of zinc or titanium do not increase the protective power of a sunscreen and they pose health risks, according to a recent Friends of the Earth report.

Sustainable Youth Technologies launches nutricosmetics ingredient

20-Aug-2009 - A raw ingredient called Alasta developed specially for the nutricosmetics and cosmeceutical categories has been launched by Sustainable Youth Technologies.

Intellectual rights for Gentle Waves LED treatment up for grabs

19-Aug-2009 - The rights to the Gentle Waves LED Photomodulation System have been put up for sale through broker ICAP Ocean Tomo.

Study shows collagen formulation to have good hair conditioning properties

19-Aug-2009 - Waitaki Biosciences says that new trials on its collagen-based hair formulation Collamex suggest it has strong hair conditioning properties.