Seatons has added tomato seed oil to its range of vegetable and fruit extracts, an ingredient that will specifically target lip and skin care moisturising products.
Provital Group has developed a new active from Coleus forskohlii root and black tea, that the company says has the ability to “increase a man’s power of physical attraction.
Scientists have identified a gene in balsam fir trees that could facilitate cheaper and more sustainable production of plant-based fixatives used in perfumes, reducing the need for ambergris, an animal byproduct.
A recent study carried out by researchers at Leeds University suggests that thyme may have a greater antibacterial effect than standard concentrations of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne.
In-cosmetics organizers have announced the official shortlist for ten of the most innovative ingredients likely to influence the formulation of cosmetic products for the event's Innovation Zone’s Best Ingredient Award.
L’Oreal has inaugurated a global hair care research centre near Paris dedicated to the development of products designed for the hair care profession, following a €100m investment.
A team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have made the first steps to making shaving a thing of the past having discovered a daily-use gel that can stop unwanted hair growth.
Cosmetochem International has developed a new anti-ageing active derived from the pomegranate flower that is said to promote collagen synthesis and decrease the breakdown of collagen by inhibiting MMP-1 production.
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a protein that triggers hair loss by analyzing which genes are switched on when men start to go bald.
UK-based Evocutis has been accepted as a member of the In Vitro Testing Industrial Platform (IVTIP) which will allow it to further its work: laboratory and clinical evaluations of skin care products.
Eterno Naturals has claimed that its ammonia, paraben and fragrance -free Hairwonder Colour & Care line is the only range on the market of its kind in Europe as well as the US.
Nanoparticles containing chitosan could be used as an effective ingredient in anti-aging skin care products, after research showed its antimicrobial and skin regeneration properties.
Research carried out by Procter & Gamble Beauty & Grooming has found that moisturizing formulas containing niacinamide and glycerin provide significantly less skin dryness and more skin hydration, and could be of benefit to many skin care products.
The Australian company has developed a natural antimicrobial that it says can be used to naturally preserve cosmetics, eliminating the need to use benzoates, parabens or other preservatives.
New Zealand physicians have developed a medically formulated cream that claims to be the first safe and effective method in preventing sweat rash and chafing for more personal places – between the buttocks, the legs and beneath the breasts.
Clariant is one of the major international specialty chemical players on the China market and is currently finding itself embracing the challenge of increased regulation in the market.
Marine biotechnology company Aquapharm Biodiversity has inked an exclusive deal with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) as it looks to discover new commercially viable active ingredients for use in cosmetics, toiletries, and other personal...
Planet Skincare has developed an anti-ageing platinum-peptide based cream that it says is the only product on the market to contain two actives which effectively prevent and combat fine lines and wrinkles; Syn-ake and platinum colloid active ingredients.
Sweden-based lipids specialist AAK is readying the launch of its latest skin care ingredient, which is derived from nutrient-rich avocado oil and shea butter.
Researchers in Germany are developing new ways to manufacture surfactants, commonly used in cosmetics, using biotechnological methods, with the assistance of fungi and bacteria.
Murad has developed a cream featuring encapsulated retinol that releases slowly over time, protecting the retinol from oxidation or spoilage thus reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles by increasing cell turnover, according to the international skincare...
As Cosmoprof Bologna opens its doors to industry professionals today, Zerran International is preparing to reveal its RealLisse vegan hair smoothing system at its booth in Pavilion 29, Stand D14/E13.
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.
AkzoNobel has launched a naturally derived, starch-based Structure Style polymer that provides multiple styling benefits and the potential for significant formulation cost savings, according to the company.
China and India, the two largest consumer markets for palm oil, will be targeted by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to take-up certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) in a bid to close the stark gap between the supply and demand of this global...
Israel-based supplier Frutarom has expanded its capacity for producing its new algae plant, Alguard in the Negev desert due to the demand for the company’s natural and sustainable “skin-active shield” ingredient derived from red microalgae polysaccharides.
Evonik has developed the first vegetable-based nylon powder, Tegolon Eco, derived from castor oil (Ricinus communis) which helps to improve the tactile properties in cosmetic formulations, according to a company spokesperson.
Silab has launched Vitagenyl, an active ingredient rich in purified α-glucans (Prunus persica) derived from peach tree leaves with properties said to improve vitality and regeneration potential in ageing skin.
Industry body Cosmetics Europe, formerly known as Colipa, says it has secured an additional €8m in funding for the research programme aimed at finding viable alternatives to testing cosmetic ingredients on animals.
Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.
A new method for increasing solubility, developed by a researcher at the University of Jerusalem, has yielded promising benefits as its process leads to a significant increase in solubility and dissolution properties of almost any active ingredient, while...
Evonik Industries, a manufacturer of organomodified silicones has developed a silicone emulsion conditioning agent for hair that serves additional benefits such as heat protection and colour retention.
Scottish and Nordic scientists have joined forces as Aquapharm and Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) aim to create a new generation of sustainable ingredients for the skin care market.
According to cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Oscar Hevia, DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) tests have revealed the antioxidant strength from the red mangrove plant to be more potent than vitamin C.
Symrise has launched SymOcide PS, a synergistic mixture of phenoxyethanol and 1, 2-alkanediol, recommended as an alternative to caprylyl glycol blends, (a hair and skin conditioning agent) particularly in cases where they cause stability or viscosity...
Researchers from The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York claim to have found further evidence linking childhood obesity to the chemical group phthalates.
“Marine sponges (Porifera) produce many substances that could contribute to the development of new cosmetics”, says Dr. Jasper de Goeij in an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com.
Italian scientists have found that the use of a new topical formulation containing vitamin E is effective and shows promise in reducing photo-induced damage.
Oleos has carried out an eco-extraction process on waxes, vitamins, acids and unsaponifiable matter from Propolis, a resinous substance harvested by bees that contains anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties.
Scientists in Japan have shown that zinc salt of l-pyrrolidone carboxylate (zinc PCA) is a promising topical agent not only for prevention of intrinsic skin ageing but also for that of photo ageing by controlling the balance between the synthesis and...
Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.
New research in England has found that there is no link between the use of underarm cosmetics and breast cancer, and has suggested that as parabens are measurable in the tissue of women who do not use these products, they must enter the breast from other...
Researchers at cosmetics company Kao have demonstrated that a eucalyptus extract has the ability to improve the skin function on the outer layer in dry skin by increasing ceramide levels in the stratum corneum, in the epidermis and in keratinocytes.
A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
Scientists in Spain have shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the regenerative properties of mollusk Cryptomphalus Aspersa (SCA), more popularly known as escargot, and noted it could be used for skin regeneration in the future.
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