Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America EU edition

Essential oils should be labelled with usage warnings, says trade association

11-Aug-2009 - Labeling on undiluted essential oils should include warnings regarding proper usage, according to American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

Potential skin whitening ingredients found in Indonesian province

11-Aug-2009 - The Central Kalimantan province of Indonesia could hold a number of potential skin whitening ingredients, according to Indonesian researchers.

Long-term green tea supplements do little to improve photoaged skin: study

10-Aug-2009 - A two year, placebo controlled trial refutes claims that taking green tea supplements can have a positive effect on photodamaged skin.

Antioxidants’ potential to delay skin ageing is focus of Malta congress

07-Aug-2009 - New oral and topical antioxidant strategies for skin ageing are sought by the organisers of the Malta Skin Ageing Congress taking place October 29-30 in Malta.

Skin diagnostic system can help increase brand loyalty, says manufacturer

06-Aug-2009 - A new skin care diagnostic system giving instant results can help reinforce brand loyalty and bring in new customers, according to manufacturer Reveal Sciences.

AIDP collagen patent could tap into beauty from within trend

06-Aug-2009 - Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen it says can increase the body's ability to consume minerals such as calcium and magnesium when formulated together.

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Drug delivery company looks to extend technology to cosmetics

05-Aug-2009 - Massachusetts-based BioChemics has signed a research company with Pacific Pharmaceutical to evaluate the potential of its delivery system for cosmetic applications.

IFRA to publish list of fragrance ingredients used in consumer goods

05-Aug-2009 - A list of the fragrance ingredients used in consumer products will be published by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) late this year.

Vitamin E delivery system enhances ingredients penetration, says Australian biotech company

03-Aug-2009 - A vitamin E-based delivery system, designed to enhance the penetration of ingredients, will be included in a cosmetics range formulated by New York company Metier Tribeca.

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ISP makes key appointments for personal care division

03-Aug-2009 - Ingredients supplier has made three new senior appointments to its personal care team as part of the company's increased focus on technology.

Health Canada outlines procedure to reclassify cosmetics

03-Aug-2009 - Following the reclassification of certain antiperspirants, Health Canada is offering manufacturers and importers help to reclassify affected products.

Allergy specialists suggest warning symbol for foods, non-foods

31-Jul-2009 - Use of a common symbol to indicate the presence of individual allergens in food and personal care products could help allergy sufferers identify products to avoid – especially in multi-lingual communities, say specialists from Imperial College.

Study shows advantages of visualising cosmetics efficacy

30-Jul-2009 - A new study suggests that demonstrating a cosmetic’s performance using high technology visual means rather than statistics can increase the success rate of advertising.

Frutarom eyes nutricosmetics market with topical and oral use line

29-Jul-2009 - Frutarom is launching a line of new ingredients that aims to tap into growth in the market for formulas that provide cosmetics and supplements as combination products.

Extremolytes form basis for new anti-ageing ingredient

29-Jul-2009 - Jan Dekker has launched an anti-ageing ingredient based on extremolytes that targets a range of skin care and sun care formulations.

Aloe vera gets thumbs up as natural oral care ingredient

28-Jul-2009 - US dental researchers say work they have been conducting into aloe vera suggests that it is an excellent ingredient as a tooth and gum cleaner.

Scientists discover seaweed-based hair dyes

27-Jul-2009 - Scientists in the UK have discovered a seaweed growing off that Shetland Island that could be used to create natural-based hair dyes.

Consumers back nanotech benefits, but remain wary

23-Jul-2009 - A new study has found European consumers think the benefits of nanotechnology outweigh the potential risks, but are concerned about current risk assessment procedures.

Sederma claims ingredient fights against sagging skin

23-Jul-2009 - Fighting against sagging skin is the latest aim of France-based ingredients supplier Sederma with Idealift.

Fragrance allergen levels in baby bathwater of ‘special concern’, say scientists

22-Jul-2009 - The levels of fragrance allergens in baby bathwater are of ‘special concern’ according to Spanish researchers who have developed a method to test the presence of the compounds.

Nano labelling is problematic without universal definition, industry experts

17-Jul-2009 - Without a clear definition, insisting on transparency for nano-containing cosmetics is unhelpful, according to industry insiders.

Chinese flower holds potential as skin lightening ingredient

16-Jul-2009 - An extract from the Asian plant Osmanthus fragrans may be a possible skin lightening ingredient, according to Taiwanese scientists.

Estee Lauder introduces facial skin repair technology

16-Jul-2009 - Estee Lauder has launched Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recover Complex, which is claimed to be a breakthrough in facial skin repair.

US leads in lycopene launches

10-Jul-2009 - The United States continues to be the most dynamic market for lycopene products, demonstrating a steady stream of activity over the past five years, according to product launch statistics.