Cosmetic chemists gather in UK for SCS Formulate
The British Society of Cosmetic Chemists will be unveiling this year’s SCS Formulate Creating Cosmetics exhibition in Telford, UK, next week.
Archives for November 13, 2008
Homeopathic beauty tipped for global success after legal breakthrough
Homeopathic remedies are often dismissed with sneers by the scientific community but current beauty trends and recent regulatory developments could put them firmly on the global cosmetics map.
Polish dermocosmetic market set on high growth path
Changing lifestyles and the shifting retail landscape are set to fuel continued high growth in the dermocosmetic market in Poland, according to a report from PMR Publications.
Certificate system enables more support for sustainable palm oil
The first shipment of sustainable palm oil is set to arrive in Europe next week; but even if manufacturers do not use the oil directly they can still buy into the movement with certificates that allow them to state their support, explained the RSPO...
Size matters when it comes to nano in cosmetics, says consumer group
The FDA must recognise that the size of a particle may affect its behavior and call for compulsory safety testing and labelling of nanoparticles in cosmetics, according to a US consumer group.
Symrise strengthens fine fragrances with new senior perfumer
Symrise has strengthened its fine fragrance team with the appointment of a new perfumer recruited from Givaudan’s ranks.