The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Basic
Research for failing to substantiate anti-ageing claims attributed
to its "stem cell" cream.
Sugar beet pectin shells could be used to encapsulate functional
ingredients for use in cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical products,
suggests new research.
Until now it has been raw material and chemical providers that have
been increasing their prices, but Germany-based active ingredients
player Symrise now joins the growing list.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has attacked leading
sunscreen brands for offering inadequate protection against UV rays
or containing potentially hazardous ingredients.
A new type of microcapsule may allow manufacturers to embed
fragrances in textiles without resorting to formaldehyde, according
to scientists in Portugal.
Care Chemicals, the personal care division of ingredients giant
Cognis, has been awarded the Association of German Industries and
Trading firms (BDIH) natural certification.
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.
Boots Centre for Innovation is touring leading universities to seek
out the latest research that will feed the next generation of
health and beauty products.
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.
Two beachcombers in the UK have stumbled across a lump of whale
vomit washed up on a beach in North Wales and are
hoping to sell it to the fragrance industry.
Germany-based Dr. Straetmans says it has combined active
ingredients with symbiotic capabilities to create an effective hair
and skin conditioning agent.
France-based ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched two new
fruit-derived exfoliating scrubs as well as extending its Botamix
antioxidant range.
The EU announced this week the launch of a new study investigating
the effects of chemicals on the female reproductive system, however
a number of industry insiders suggest this may be a waste of the
commission's budget.
A new report has highlighted the fact that fluoride toothpaste is
prohibitively expensive in developing countries and calls on
global oral care players to implement pricing strategies
and local manufacturing to appease the situation.
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.
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.
Oral supplements of beta-carotene may protect against sunburn, and
the longer the supplementation period the greater the protection,
says a new meta-analysis.
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.
Citramed is preparing to market antibacterial and antifungal
ingredients derived from citrus fruit in the coming weeks with a
view to developing the first natural preservative.
The European Parliament has approved proposals to group together
legislation on test methods despite being highly critical of the
current procedures for approving alternatives to animal testing.
Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a
powerful antioxidant punch continue to grow as Italy, the world's
largest producer of kiwis, reports strong production figures for
2007.
Colipa has revised its guidelines relating to product efficacy and
claims, highlighting the difference between the collection of
scientific data and the communication of product claims.
The European Commission has launched an online cosmetics
ingredients database providing information for formulators on
ingredients and their regulation.
Anti-bacterial ingredients used in personal care products have
again come under attack, this time for their potential to persist
for up to forty years in aquatic environments.
Nu Skin claims to have identified a previously unknown cause of
skin aging that could help the company create products that fight
wrinkles before they appear.
ISP claims its new color retention technology, ColorTrue, is a
breakthrough in the growing niche for color retention shampoo,
conditioner and styling products.
Scientists working for organisations backed by the Australian
government say they are working on methods that will turn plants
into 'biofactories', capable of producing oils that can replace
petrochemicals.
Nanotechnology has been hailed as having revolutionary potential, but as more and more nanotech cosmetics are launched, scientists remain divided over their potential health and environmental impact. Croda technical specialist Julian Hewitt evaluated...
Global compliancy is increasingly important for suppliers of personal care ingredients and fine chemicals. Liam Doherty, global marketing manager for Angus Chemical, spoke about the importance of this for the company's Ultra PC range of amino alcohols.
Consumer products that incorporate nanotechnology are being
released at the rate of three to four a week according to the
product inventory maintained by the Project on Emerging
Nanotechnologies (PEN).
DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products has been focusing on the advantages of its latest ingredient launch, Zemea - a sustainable alternative to the petroleum-based glycols widely used in personal care products. Simon Pitman spoke to the company's president,...
Eastman has developed an enzymatic process for novel esters to provide manufactures with customized anti-aging ingredients. Jim McCaulley, the company's personal care marketing manager, discusses the features of the technology and the evolving demands...
