One year into the birth of BASF's Care Creations business concept, Cosmetics Design caught up with Bettina Jackwerth, head of marketing hair care Europe, to find about its evolution, as well as some of the company's latest ingredients launches.
Two NGOs responsible for safeguarding plants and forests have positively reviewed the harvesting practices of a prostate-benefitting botanical harvested in Cameroon.
'Quillaja saponaria', an active extracted from the soapbark tree, has until now, been mainly sourced for use in the food industry. Here, Cosmetics Design speaks with Luigi Rigano, consultant at Pera Ingredients, about how this unusual extract...
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 to ensure sustainable sourcing.
CTPA has reiterated the safety of lipsticks after a recent study carried out by the University of Berkeley found lead metals present in the colour cosmetics, with some at levels, the scientists felt could raise potential health concerns.
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 show in Paris.
The UK Society of Cosmetics Chemists is holding a two-day conference programme that will look into the challenges that arise from formulating with natural and organic ingredients.
Croda Europe says that a £12m investment in a new manufacturing facility in East Yorkshire, UK, is part of aims to increase its footprint in the processing of polymers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A whole range of texturising agents, anti-ageing actives and hair care formulations have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013, with the winner to be announced at the show in Paris.
With ambergris being highly sought after by the fragrance industry, the recent finding of a sperm whale carcass in the Netherlands with an uncommonly large amount of the precious ingredient is promising for EU perfume formulators.
AkzoNobel claims it has developed an industry leading technology for the eco-friendly extraction of naturally-derived cosmetics ingredients - a technology that serves to make a significant impact on a product's carbon footprint.
Swedish researchers at Lund University have developed various in vitro test strategies to replace animal testing when determining skin allergens, thanks to a special special gene expression analysis software.
Ashland will go beyond its booth space at in-cosmetics Paris to demonstrate its latest ingredients by highlighting its latest product developments in the innovation zone and the new H2O trail.
With technology as the hot topic in ingredient formulation right now, Solazyme’s senior director discusses how technology can accelerate microalgae's ability to produce many different types of renewable oils for personal care products, amongst others.
With ever-changing trends and consumer demands, the in-cosmetics event in Paris will dedicate a workshop to the latest innovations in cosmetic hair science.
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, say that studies they have carried out suggest that fragrance ingredients commonly used in shampoos and skin creams may be a trigger for eczema.
Allergan has long dominated the anti-wrinkle arena with its Botox product, but it appears cosmo-pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is preparing to offer serious competition, with the development of its latest drug.
A Beiersdorf scientist has developed a novel method of skin analysis that will help the Nivea maker better understand the skin and develop more targeted skin care products.
Scientists in Australia are running studies on the Davidson’s plumb to determine what extent it could be used as an anti-aging extract on the back of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.
The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...
Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada market.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
A leading expert from University College London has backed the use of living skin equivalent model LabSkin as a viable alternative to testing cosmetics on human or pig ear skin following extensive studies.
How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.
The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration have given the supplier of fragrance and cosmetic actives the go ahead on its first skin-whitening agent, SymWhite.
The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) has just released its strategy on how to achieve an animal-free solution for assessing chemicals for skin sensitisation.
Researchers at the UK University of Reading claim to have discovered that the peptide MatrixylTM can nearly double the amount of protein collagen, essential for skin elasticity.
A new study has found that increasing the body’s friendly strain of certain microbes with a skin cream or lotion may help calm spotty or imperfect complexions and protect the skin.
UK-based Evocutis has joined forces with Bradford University with the aim of developing a non-animal testing method which could improve the treatment of pigment-related skin conditions and development of sun protection products.
Now is the time for full clarity over natural and naturally-derived ingredients according to Organic Monitor’s Judi Beerling, who will be addressing the topic at the upcoming in-cosmetics show in Paris in April.
A formulation team behind supplements for many F1 drivers and Olympic hopefuls has developed anti-ageing drink ‘Collagen Shots,’ a product that claims to blow anti-ageing creams out of the water when it comes to promoting collagen.
Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.
The Swiss-based producer of Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster) extract, used in cosmetics as well as supplements, has been awarded the American Botanical Council’s ‘Tyler Phytomedicinal Research Award’.
Even 1.5 million years ago, hairless skin was desired by humans; although it was to keep cool and comfortable rather than for cosmetics use; that came later, according to an anthropologist.
BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.
Canada-based Lucas Meyer is preparing to unveil two brand new active ingredients at the Paris in-cosmetics show, one being a natural ingredient that targets infrared-induced skin damage.
€9.5m has been invested into a project whereby scientists from various EU countries will collaborate to assemble and screen samples of mud and sediment from previously untapped, oceanic trenches to determine their potential for the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has teamed up with a German university to contribute to understanding of the skin that could lead to big developments in skin care and anti-ageing products.
Scientists in France and the US have traced, for the first time, how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil, thus having significant effects on crops such as soybean.
A research team at the University of Delaware is conducting research to enhance the coacervates properties of surfactant ingredient in a bid to enhance formulation efficacy.
Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.
Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in the lower dermis during the early stages.
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