All news articles for October 2018

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals just became Nouryon

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals just became Nouryon

By Deanna Utroske

At the start of October, AkzoNobel completed a deal selling its specialty chemical business (which supplies the cosmetics and personal care industry with an array of ingredients) to the Carlyle Group and GIC. With a new name, Nouryon is moving forward...

Is photoadaptation the next big sun care benefit?

Is photoadaptation the next big sun care benefit?

By Deanna Utroske

In a world where self-tanner has been a fact since the 1950s (with ups and downs in popularity) and more recently paint-on freckle products (from suppliers like Faber Castell and brands like Freck) have come to market, one beauty entrepreneur believes...

ADF&PCD Paris 2019: packaging awards deadline approaches

ADF&PCD Paris 2019: packaging awards deadline approaches

By Lucy Whitehouse

Rewarding the most striking products over the last few months, the 2019 awards from ADF&PCD, the reference event for the aerosol, dispensing and packaging industries for perfumes and cosmetics, are open for entries.

Evonik repositions itself in personal care

Evonik repositions itself in personal care

By Lucy Whitehouse

Evonik, major specialty chemicals company active in the beauty industry, has repositioned itself in personal care and household products markets to form its new Care Solutions business.

Regulation and safety: global beauty industry update

Regulation and safety: global beauty industry update

By Lucy Whitehouse

What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.