The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.
Olixol, a plant culturing and research company, has announced the launch of ‘pioneering’ technology that enables the scalable production of pure, natural oils from plant cells.
A study carried out in Switzerland suggests that the levels of saturated hydrocarbons found in lipsticks and other lip care products should be kept at low enough levels to avoid a substantial increase in exposure for regular users.
Researchers in Poland have, for the first time, explored the influence of beeswax on the rheological properties of lipstick and found that those with added propolis are more brittle and prone to crushing.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has carried out a risk assessment of the dermal absorption of MOSH (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons) and MOAH (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons) from mineral oils used in cosmetic products and found...
The franchise chain credits its exponential growth over the past year to the popularity of its brow shaping service and the efficacy of its advertising and marketing.
Beeswax is causing quite a buzz: demand for the material has risen by an estimated 25% in Australia over the last two years, and producers are citing its use as an ingredient in European and US cosmetics as a key factor behind the boom.
German speciality chemicals firm Evonik has launched TEGO Solve 61, a PEG-free solubilizer designed to incorporate natural oils and lipophilic emollients into a variety of cosmetics formulations.
The natural ingredients supplier has expanded its portfolio to include botanical oils to meet growing trends. Cosmetics Design was at the exclusive unveiling in Paris this week where experts in R&D and sourcing revealed Naturex's goal to create...
France-based lipids provider has confirmed it is investing in a new production facility in Brittany that will serve its expanding portfolio dedicated to the cosmetics and food supplements.
Germany-based Symrise has launched its PEG (Polyethylene glycol) –free solubiliser, as an alternative to PEG-based formulation for the cosmetics market, as it reacts to the growing market trends.
France-based ingredients player Aldivia says it has expanded certification of its Viatenza line, having received Ecocert for its virgin organic castor oil ingredient.
A texturising agent of plant origin allows formulators to mix water-based ingredients into products that would normally not support water, claims Gattefossé.
