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Burdock fruit is the latest ingredient to join the fight against skin ageing

Katie Bird — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Burdock fruit extract holds potential as an anti-ageing ingredient according to scientists at Beiersdorf.

Ileos acquires fragrance sample specialist Biopack

Guy Montague-Jones — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

France-based Ileos is strengthening its position in the market for fragrance samples with the acquisition of compatriot company Biopack.

Sederma launches topical slimming solution

Simon Pitman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Paris-based active ingredients player Sederma has launched a topical slimming ingredient named Phytosonic that targets the problem of hypertrophy.

CTPA collaborate with ASA on cosmetics advertising

Katie Bird — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The UK’s CTPA hopes its new guidelines for advertising claims will lower the number of clashes between cosmetics companies and the regulatory authorities.

Soliance launches organic cosmetic oils

Simon Pitman — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Ingredients provider Soliance has sourced a range of new organic certified oils from Indonesia, aimed at the fast growing market for natural hair and skin products.

Soliance announces new general manager for Europe

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Cosmetics ingredients provider Soliance says it has appointed a new general manager for its European operation, Frederique Lafosse.

Mibelle harnesses chocolate's feel good factor for the skin

Katie Bird — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A nanoemulsions of the cocoa bean extract is the latest ingredient to join Mibelle’s skin care portfolio.

Allergen rethink called for at IFRA fragrance workshop

Guy Montague-Jones — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

European regulations on skin allergens should be reconsidered, according to a leading authority on skin sensitization at an IFRA workshop on allergy prevalence in fragrance.

Babies’ foreskin dubbed as new anti-aging treatment

Simon Pitman — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A British biomedical company, InterCytex, says it is aiming to bring its anti-aging and scar repairing product Vavelta to the US market.

EU study talks up the green potential of glass

staff reporter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A European Commission report calls for glass to be branded an energy-friendly product and calls on the industry to educate policy makers on the benefits of the material.