With no single, clear definition for the anti-pollution trend, how can brands test their ingredients and finished products for efficacy when it comes to protection claims? We get an industry expert’s perspective.
GreenTech, a French biotechnology company that makes ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industry (as well as for pharma and nutra), is, with this latest deal, jockeying to become a prominent global supplier for beauty.
Beiersdorf research in collaboration with the Dermatological Clinic of the University of Lübeck has shown that its ingredient complex used in one of its Eucerin ranges can maintain skin health and protect it from dermatitis-related flare-ups for longer.
The EU-funded research project COSMOS got under way in The Netherlands aiming to reduce the dependence of Europe’s oleochemical industry on imported plant oils, by turning camelina and crambe into profitable, sustainable, multipurpose, non-GMO European...
With the beauty industry’s ‘free-from’ trend on the rise globally, brands are now scrambling to cater to the rise of 'gluten-free', which has made its' way into colour cosmetics and skin care counters.
Wisconsin-based Botanic Innovations puts the Zinfandel into its newly-launched Red Grape Seed Oil - a move it claims will give cosmetic marketers more punch.
UK-based cosmetics ingredients supplier Oat Cosmetics has released new clinical trial data demonstrating the rapid and sustained anti-ageing effects of its Oat COM (extruded Colloidal Oatmeal) ingredient.
Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.
Ingredients provider Natural Sourcing has announced the availability of its range of omega-rich organic and conventional cold pressed berry seed oils for use in innovative personal care products.
Researchers at Shiseido claim they have clarified the reason for nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile lines, a discovery that has also led to a plant-based extract targeting prevention and improvement.
Provislim is the latest launch from ingredients supplier Provital and has been designed to act through a number of different pathways in an attempt to fight against the appearance of cellulite.
Ingredients provider Evonik launched a new natural-derived emulsifier designed for use in oil in water creams and lotions at this year’s ingredients show, Suppliers' Day, in New Jersey.
The International Group (IGI), a Canada-headquartered supplier of wax-based products, has launched a vegetable petrolatum replacement for natural personal care products.
French beauty brand, Les sens de Marrakech, has extended its product line to offer what it claims is the first skincare range to use prickly pear seed oil.
A strong performance from the company’s consumer care division helped the specialty chemicals player battle through tough conditions in its first six months.
Polaris has extended its range of vegetable and plant oils and secured organic certification as part of aims to increase its footprint in the natural cosmetic ingredients segment.
A US manufacturer of post-operative skin care treatments has concluded a period of study on a product containing emu oil earlier than expected because of outstanding results in the healing of inflammation and redness of scars.
A recent Euromonitor report has suggested that it is the image
conscious female consumer that is driving the recent sales surge in
beauty supplements, a surge that looks set to continue with
persisting emphasis being placed on personal...
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an innovative cosmetic
ingredient from milk fat globule membranes. The extract has been
created using a specially developed processing technology to create
a blend of functional phospholipids.
German chemical player Cognis has completed an investment in Golden
Hope Plantations Berhad that will see the companies combine their
resources on oleochemicals, an ingredient that is proving
increasingly popular in a variety of personal...
Croda Personal Care has launched a biomimetic hair care ingredient
that offers lipid replenishment for damaged hair to help restore
moisture and conditioning.
The US arm of Croda has announced the launch of a new silicon
alternative, an emollient ester said to retain a silicone-like feel
while bringing greater functionality to make-up and sunscreen
products.
Mothers who supplement their diet with fatty acids rich in
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy and lactation may be
doing their children a favour in later years, say researchers in
this month's Pediatrics journal.
