With retail beauty sales in China on the rise, it’s no wonder European brands want in. But with a constantly changing regulatory environment, market entry is full of challenges industry needs to address.
Rising consumer concern and regulatory changes have left personal care formulators with a shrinking portfolio of acceptable preservatives but blends and naturally-derived alternatives provide industry opportunities, say Symrise and DuPont.
Food and agricultural side streams are extremely rich in components suitable for cosmetic applications, but a lack of extraction expertise, handling know-how and finance is holding back industry advances, say experts.
Sustainable cosmetics is a complex and multifaceted issue, but future developments must focus more carefully on raw materials used in the formulation phase of a product’s life cycle, say researchers.
The specialty ingredients player has launched a tool that aims to be ‘ahead of market trends’ when it comes to offering manufacturers inspiration at the formulation level.
The specialty silicones manufacturer, founded by a former Dow chemist, has grown over the years in part thanks to several of its own acquisitions. Now owned by CHT Group, the company is likely to expand its business even further.
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The date to mark on your calendars is June 15th 2016 for the sixth edition the of Skincare Ingredients online event, which means it’s just four weeks away.
Fine chemicals player Ashland has just announced the launch of its Surfa Thix N Polymer, an all-in-one solution for a wide variety of rinse-off consumer cleansing products.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics trade show are turning their attention to the summit arena announcing its first ever Formulation Summit to focus on texture and sensoriality in personal care.
Evonik used the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to unveil its latest product solutions and concepts introducing a portfolio of actives based on ceramide technology, as well as natural emulsifiers and a new selection tool, as part of its new strategy,...
Switzerland-based ingredients provider Clariant says its new surfactant range GlucoTain will raise the bar on sensory dimensions for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Following on from the success of the first ever US version last year, a new masterclass organised by Organic Monitor aims to promote the use of green ingredients in personal care applications.
As natural cosmetic formulators continue to search for workable preservative solutions, food ingredients are proving popular but only form a part of the solution, Organic Monitor claims.
Air Products, owner of Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, is launching its new Dermohydrine cellular active at the in-cosmetics event in Paris taking place this week.
At the 2013 edition of in-cosmetics taking place in Paris this week, Momentive Performance Materials is to launch two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations: Silsoft E-Pearl PF Emulsion and Velvesil Mul-T Gel.
Alfa Chemicals and Gattefossé UK are holding a free one day seminar aimed at underlining some of the latest innovations available to cosmetic chemists.
According to Euromonitor expert Irina Barbalova, the industry has seen a definitive shift in skin care product positioning which can be seen through "category cross overs, multitasking, multi-functionality and generally a more holistic approach to...
Germany-based ingredients provider Dr. Straetmans will use the forthcoming in-cosmetics event in Barcelona as a platform to launch new emulsifier and deodorant ingredients.
Swiss fine chemicals provider says it has restructured its cosmetic and personal care ingredient offerings with the aim of making its porffolio easier to navigate for formulators.
Specialty chemicals company Air Products is launching a new polymer designed to help deposit active ingredients on skin or hair, as well as improving the feel of products.
As part of a comprehensive seminar programme at the forthcoming in-cosmetics event, formulation expert Judi Beerling will be holding a work shop to explain the latest developments in surfactants and emulsifiers.
Packaging company Axilone, part of the Ileos group, has launched an air-tight make-up compact designed to help protect formulations that dry out quickly.
When the palette of ingredients respecting green chemistry principles expands there will be ‘exceptional’ green product development, according to Estée Lauder’s Dr Liliana George.
Germany-based specialty chemicals player Cognis is unveiling a number of new ingredients at the 56th SEPAWA congress, geared towards the consumer trend for green products.
The HCPI conference will be opening its doors in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, with a full programme schedule addressing scientific and technical issues.
Lifting the lid on the latest issues and trends to hit this category, the Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists will be opening its doors to the three day event on September 10.
P&G formulators have developed a new formulation for the Pantene hair care range that combines natural ingredients of the Cassia plant to improve hair condition.
Novel cosmetic delivery systems, for example cosmetic patches and
sophisticated encapsulation systems, may provide the answer for
future formulation challenges.
