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Suppliers Day 2013 in pictures

21-May-2013 - Ah, the glamor of the cosmetics industry! The NYSCC Suppliers Day 2013 opened its doors for two days last week in Edison, New Jersey, with the event billed as the...

Global personal care polymers market predicted to reach $3.49bn by 2017

16-May-2013 - The market for polymer ingredients used in personal care products is tipped to grow steadily over the coming years to reach $3.49bn by 2017 according to the latest findings from...

Sabinsa natural preservative granted US patent

14-May-2013 - Sabinsa has further extended its patent portfolio after its natural preservative SabiLize was granted  a US patent for its application as an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial ingredient.

Ashland Care Specialties launches new conditioning polymers for hair care

14-May-2013 - Ashland Care Specialties has expanded its portfolio of conditioning and deposition polymers with the launch of two new cationic solutions: Conditioneze 22 and Conditioneze 37.

AAK Personal Care to launch Lipex SheaLight at Suppliers’ Day

14-May-2013 - Ingredients supplier AAK Personal Care is to launch its eco-designed ester, Lipex SheaLight, at the 2013 edition of NYSCC Suppliers’ Day that is taking place in New Jersey over the...

Dow Chemical reveals the story behind the development of its latest ingredients

14-May-2013 - In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development...

Studies suggest sunscreens provide only partial UV protection against moles

09-May-2013 - Two separate studies carried out by scientists in Europe suggest that chemical sunscreens only provide partial UV protection against moles.

Symrise develops active to treat hair loss from microalgae

08-May-2013 - According to Symrise, as consumer’s interest in natural and sustainable products continuously increases, more emphasis has been put on green chemistry and biotechnology to which the global cosmetic player has...

Beraca boosts sustainable cosmetics portfolio with two new ingredients

08-May-2013 - Brazilian biodiversity business Beraca has launched its two latest ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, inspired by the rainforest.

Cosmetics focus for DuPont Tate & Lyle with new preservative line

07-May-2013 - DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has announced its partnership with RML Incorporated as it looks to develop alternative biobased solutions for cosmetics and personal care applications.

Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

07-May-2013 - For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits....

Sustainability NGOs back Cameroon cultivation of African cherry tree

06-May-2013 - Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.

Hair dye manufacturers on red alert over research pointing to cure for gray hair

06-May-2013 - A group of researchers in Europe say they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a topical remedy for the reversal of graying hair.

As demand rises, it’s time for marine ingredient standards

02-May-2013 - The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place...

Bluestar Silicones adds two new hair care ingredients to Mirasil range

01-May-2013 - Bluestar Silicones has completed its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications with two new hair care ingredients: Mirasil ADME 235C and Mirasil ADMH-E125, which will be showcased at in-cosmetics in Paris,...

Efficient algae production platform makes its debut

01-May-2013 - Arizona-based Heliae has unveiled a new technology platform that targets the efficient and sustainable production of microalgae for cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Scientists suggest gold nanoparticles could accelerate aging and wrinkles

30-Apr-2013 - A research team from Stony Brook University in New York have revealed research suggesting that pure gold nanoparticles used in a range of personal care products could lead to accelerated...

Croda launches sensory sun protection range alongside educational campaign

25-Apr-2013 - Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its range of Solaveil Sensation products with a focus on the sensory benefits, thanks to new in-house testing, and presented these findings at the in-cosmetics...

Croda launches unusual 'Porcelain Flower' extract at in-cosmetics

18-Apr-2013 - At in-cosmetics in Paris this week the ingredient supplier launched its delicate crystalline flower extract, in a bid it says, to cater to the trend of lightening, iridescent and delicate make-up products....

Purac reveals latest clinical trials for dry skin ingredient

18-Apr-2013 - Netherlands-based Purac has published the latest clinical trial results for its dry skin ingredient Purasal NH/COS, underlining its efficacy for reducing associated dry skin conditions.

BASF-Promega collaboration develops non-animal skin reaction test

16-Apr-2013 - Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.

Momentive to launch two ready-to-use silicone formulations at in-cosmetics

16-Apr-2013 - 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.

Air Products to launch Dermohydrine cellular active at in-cosmetics

16-Apr-2013 - 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.

Dermatologist awards recognize research for inflammatory skin conditions

15-Apr-2013 - The La Roche-Posay annual research awards have this year recognized a wide range of skin research in North America, with the top price being awarded to research into skin inflammation...

Online training course tackles product development for ethnic skin

11-Apr-2013 - The Center for Professional Advancement is holding an online training course developed to help skin care professionals develop targeted products designed for ethnic skin.