Sabinsa has had a busy year launching a raft of new active ingredients aimed at the fast-growing cosmeceutical markets. Simon Pitman spoke to the company's marketing director, Shaheen Majeed, to find out about the importance of having these ingredients...
The European Commission has announced the fees and charges for
registering to the newly introduced REACH programme, which will
come into force from June 1st this year.
Rhodia has released a pearlising agent and "green" surfactant at
In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam that are both formulated to help
manufacturers tackle rising costs.
Cognis is targeting the booming market for cosmetics that are both natural and environmentally friendly with a range of "green" launches including a pearlizing agent, and an oral care surfactant.
France-based Gattefosse has launched a new ingredient for under eye
bags and shadows at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam, hoping for success
in the burgeoning male anti-ageing market.
Novel cosmetic delivery systems, for example cosmetic patches and
sophisticated encapsulation systems, may provide the answer for
future formulation challenges.
Finland-based nanotech ingredients provider Kemira Specialty says
it will use the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show as a platform to
launch a new addition to the UV-Titan sunscreen family.
An extract of canola could be used in sun protection and anti-aging
formulations to protect against skin cancer, say scientists from
product developer KGK Synergize.
A new scientific study on rats suggests that the anti-wrinkle
treatment Botox may be able to move from the skin into the brain,
degrading proteins and acting on nerves.
Health campaigners have called on the European Parliament to use
the legislative passage of the amendments to the EU Cosmetics
Directive to reduce public exposure to certain chemicals.
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has this week hit back at
the Environmental Working Group (EWG) over allegations it made over
the sunscreen ingredient Oxybenzone.
Germany-based Dr Straetmans has created a fungicidal
ingredient that it claims is a major development in the search for
natural alternatives to conventional preservatives.
Hallstar has unveiled a new multifunctional sunscreen ingredient
that combines silicone and a photostabilizer to provide what is
claimed to be enhanced UVA and UVB protection.
UK-based Cropwatch says it is 'directly opposing' the International
Fragrance Association's (IFRA) Risk Assessment on
furanococoumarins, which it says will severely restrict the usage
of citrus oils in cosmetics products.
Hairdressers are at greater risk of developing bladder cancer
because of the chemicals present in the hair dyes they use daily,
claims research published in The Lancet Oncology.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is highlighting a study
conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) alleging
risks associated with the sunsceen ingredient oxybenzone.
Hospital authorities in Gothenburg, Sweden, are mulling plans to
ban perfumes and heavily fragranced personal care products in a
move that mirrors similar moves by public authorities in the US.
A comprehensive conference programme is set to reveal how the
microencapsulation of cosmetic formulations in textiles is set to
create a new industry niche.
Cognis Nutrition and Health is combining three of its ingredients
in a novel way to target the European skin care market with,
initially, functional beverages.
Naturals oral care player Tom's of Maine is launching a series of
new toothpaste formulas that feature its new formula, comprising
natural-based active ingredients.
A tetrapeptide used as an anti-ageing active may work through its
ability to regulate collagen binding, according to scientists at
ingredients supplier Lipotec.
Canadian scientists have developed a new encapsulation method using
chitosan and alginate to stabilise micronutrients and protect them
during passage through the stomach.
Finland-based Kemira Specialty has launched a new titanium dioxide
pigment, a white colouring that is said add brightness and a high
refractive index to a range of colour cosmetics.
Germany-based risk research group BfR plans to enlarge its product
safety department because it says more information is needed about
the ingredients used in consumer products.
Authorities in New Zealand are considering measures to introduce
stricter ingredient labelling regulations in the country as a means
of drawing attention to potentially hazardous ingredients.
Having attracted a new investment partner, Biovator has announced
that its in vitro test for compounds that cause allergies
should be ready in 2009 when the EU animal testing ban comes into
force.
A new multi-functional emulsifier that is said to simplify
formulation has been launched by Lipo Chemicals, aimed at the
growing market for increasingly sophisticated but compatible
ingredients.
Current risk assessment methods are inadequate and should be
replaced by a case by case approach to evaluating the safety of
nanotechnology in cosmetics, according an EU scientific
committee.
Hair and scalp care product provider Nioxin Research Laboratories
now offers an at-home genetic test to determine the likelihood of
developing male pattern baldness.
Polymer company Bayer Material Science will launch its new line of
polyurethanes designed for cosmetics applications at the
In-Cosmetics trade show in Amsterdam.
An anti-ageing active based on an extremely rare form of apple stem
cells has been launched by Mibelle Biochemistry, promising to
protect skin stem cells and slow the senescence of hair follicles.
The worldwide market for fatty esters, commonly used as surfactants
and specialty emollients in cosmetics, is being driven by heavy
demand from the personal care industry.
First snail slime, then snake venom, now it is frog skin.
Scientists in South Korea are claiming that a new study has shown
the skin of bullfrogs produces antioxidants that can help fight
human skin aging.
Safic-Alcan has updated its UK catalogue from its Spanish
subsidiary with personal care ingredients that explore the latest
market developments including the shiny hair trend.
Scientists at Procter and Gamble Beauty are working to improve
human models for product safety and efficacy testing as the race to
reduce reliance on animal tests continues.
A new medical report has highlighted potential dangers relating to
certain active ingredients found in skin lightening products not
authorized for sale in Europe.
An increased understanding of the 'pastis effect' may lead to the
design of better emulsions for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals
and other industry applications.
Netherlands-based ingredients provider DSM has launched a new form
of Vitamin A oil that is said to conform to increasingly tighter
formulation requirements for a range of personal care products.
The European Commission has released a voluntary code of conduct
for nanotechnology that places the burden of responsibility for
consumer safety on industry.
A cheaper and greener method of extracting titanium dioxide, often
used in cosmetics products and sunscreens, has been developed by
scientists at the University of Leeds.
French grapes are generally destined for life in the wine bottle
but more and more are finding their way into cosmetics as demand
for edible anti-ageing ingredients soars.
