01-Jul-2008 - Care Chemicals, the personal care division of ingredients giant Cognis, has been awarded the Association of German Industries and Trading firms (BDIH) natural certification.
30-Jun-2008 - Botaneco has received significant investment to enable it to commercialize its oleosome-based personal care ingredients.
27-Jun-2008 - The adage goes that if an ingredient is to gain favour with food and supplement makers as well as the public it should first get its scientific house in order.
25-Jun-2008 - The European trade body for silicones has hit back against claims that the chemical family is threatened in personal care by alternatives and alleged environmental risks.
24-Jun-2008 - Dragon fruit is the latest addition to the growing collection of anti-ageing solutions based on exotic fruit extracts, according to an Israeli ingredients supplier.
23-Jun-2008 - Enzymes that repair DNA damage may be the key to protecting the skin from the aging effects of UV radiation, according to a recent study.
18-Jun-2008 - The Natural Products Association says it is now receiving online applications from industry players for its certification program aimed at helping confused consumers to identify natural cosmetics.
18-Jun-2008 - Dow Corning has published a technical guide on microencapsulation to help personal care formulators navigate through the possibilities.
17-Jun-2008 - Danish biotechnology firm Fluxome Sciences will join forces with CP Kelco to produce resveratrol for the food supplements and cosmetics markets.
17-Jun-2008 - Amorepacific Corporation, one of South Korea's leading cosmetics players says expanding in China will help raise its global footprint significantly.
12-Jun-2008 - Quick-Med Technologies has signed a new worldwide manufacturing and distribution agreement with global chemicals player BASF for its anti-ageing technology.
11-Jun-2008 - The cosmeceuticals market is fixed on a high growth path and is broadening its reach, even as far as baby care, according to Packaged Facts.
10-Jun-2008 - BASF Corporation is the latest leading specialty chemicals manufacturer to announce major price hikes among its offerings to the personal care industry.
09-Jun-2008 - Scientists in South Korea claim to have uncovered a fat molecule with strong anti-aging potential from tests on the ability of lipids to fight skin aging.
09-Jun-2008 - In response to increasing pressures over the regulation of cosmetics ingredients in the US, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has expanded the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel (CIR).
05-Jun-2008 - The current economic downturn in the US may be increasing the market share of cheaper priced private label products, according to a Citigroup analyst.
04-Jun-2008 - Lavender oil is a frequently used fragrance for personal care products but as it has been linked to contact dermatitis formulators have been known to steer clear of the ingredient.
03-Jun-2008 - Germany-based ingredients player Evonik Goldschmidt has added a soybean extract to its naturals range with moisturising and sensory properties.
02-Jun-2008 - An Indian gooseberry extract made from fresh organic fruit is being launched globally to capitalize on the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicine.
30-May-2008 - Mintel has uncovered an array of ingredients that are more commonly associated with the contents of a witch's cauldron than skin care products.
29-May-2008 - Researchers at the University of Michigan have undertaken a comprehensive study that shows positive results for anti-ageing treatments that focus on rebuilding and replenishing collagen.
28-May-2008 - Sabinsa is looking to bringing innovation to its resveratrol manufacturing capabilities after receiving a grant from the Indian government to move ahead with two new pilot trails for both nutrition and cosmetic products.
28-May-2008 - Texas-based chemicals consultancy Chemrisk has formed a partnership with Finland-based REACHLaw that aims to help North American businesses meet new European laws for chemical registration.
28-May-2008 - Escalating raw material prices have prevented Cognis from translating its strong first quarter sales increases into profit growth.
27-May-2008 - Atrium Innovations has spun off its Active Ingredients & Specialty Chemicals Division to form the Unipex Group, based in Quebec, Canada.