Antimicrobial research firm Syntopix has completed its latest international research challenge and identified two ‘green’ surfactants to incorporate into novel oral care microemulsions.
Friendly bacteria and the fibres they feed on may be the next big entrance into the skin care ingredient sector, with data showing their potential for boosting skin health and preventing conditions like acne.
Beiersdorf’s head of product development, Dr. Martin Rudolph, spoke to Cosmetics Design about the company’s plans for its brands in emerging markets, just ahead of his presentation for the Skincare Ingredients 2011 VTS conference.
Producers of cosmetic and personal care products will now be able to clearly show their commitment to sustainable palm oil through the use of a new trademark released by The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
June 15 is the date all cosmetic and personal care professionals should be marking on their calendars as this will be the day of the industry’s first ever virtual trade show (VTS).
France-based Minasolve, owned by the Manafin group, has launched two new bio-ingredients for skin care, derived from vegetable origin (gall nuts), which have been approved by Eco-Cert.
RSPO-certified palm oil production facilities produced their five millionth tonne of certified sustainable palm oil earlier this month, with nine percent of world production now certified.
Procter & Gamble today unveiled its pioneering efforts in the breakthrough field of 'Omics', suggesting it will use this tool to drive an advanced and holistic understanding of beauty and grooming needs for consumers around the world.
The World Surfactants Congress and Business Convention will happen June 6 - 8 in Vienna, Austria – an event that will cover the latest economic, scientific and technical developments in this area.
Research carried out by the Japanese cosmetics company has found that the continuous use of an amino acid derivative can be effective in controlling damage to the skin caused by the protein, serpin b3.
A global study sponsored by the US-based Research Institute for Fragrance Materials has been initiated to unravel the true extent of contact allergies caused by fragrances.
Natural cosmetics company True has launched the first ever 100 percent biobased sun protection and self tanning products made with 100 percent renewable biological material.
At the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers' Day trade show, Dow Personal Care introduced its latest polymer for body wash and conditioning shampoos designed to give more formulation versatility without sacrificing performance...
Germany-based Bayer MaterialScience premiered its latest film-forming polymer at this year’s Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey, designed for hair styling and fixing.
New Jersey-based Natural Nano says the successful launch of its nano-based nail polish formulation in the US will now trigger the launch of the product in the European market.
Following the recent debate surrounding keratin hair-straightening products, 10 members of Congress have sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing their concern and asking the agency to take immediate action to protect workers and consumers.
Filipe Sabará, business director at Brazilian natural and organic ingredients supplier Beraca, spoke to CosmeticsDesign about the importance of transparency in ethical sourcing approaches ahead of a presentation he is giving at the Sustainable Cosmetics...
With Avon being the latest company to join Oriflame, Johnson & Johnson and Liz Earle in pledging its support for sustainable palm oil, GreenPalm has said it expects more beauty companies to follow suit in 2011.
Phthalate chemicals used in plastics and paraben preservatives in cosmetic manufacturing could be banned following a vote from the French National Assembly.
An extract from the fruit husks of the Szechuan pepper can have both short and long term anti-wrinkle effects, according to ingredients supplier Indena.
A molecule derived from the natural sugar xylitol could be considered as an alternative preservative for cosmetic formulations, according to a recent scientific study.
France-based ID Bio has launched a new range of organic natural extracts that have been developed using a system of titration to determine the exact composition of the ingredients.
Danisco has announced the latest in a string of capacity upgrades at its cellulose gum facility in China, in response to increasing demand from the food and oral care industries.
We spoke to L’Oréal’s scientific communication director, Patricia Pinaud to find out more about the objectives behind its newly opened Predictive Evaluation Center.
Treatt subsidiary Earthoil has launched a fairtrade camphorous tea tree oil that taps into the growing demand for sustainable and responsibly-sourced ingredients.
The rise of natural ingredients seems to be a never-ending trend, but could the fact that the beauty industry’s increasing reliance on agricultural crops mean trouble?
Scientists from the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP) of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) have performed basic risk assessments for four types of nanomaterials finding that risks may arise for both humans and...
At the recent in-cosmetics show in Milan, CosmeticsDesign caught up with Bob Norman of GreenPalm to discuss the need for cosmetic companies to support the sustainable production of palm oil.
Speciality ingredients supplier Innospec has launched its latest portfolio of sulphate-free surfactants for hair and skin cleansing applications citing consumer demand as one of the main influences.
After studies showed its ingredient Zonase X had anti-ageing properties, Aqua Bio Technology decided to rebrand it, and showcase it at this year’s in-cosmetics in Milan.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany has called for further data on the safety of nano silver before it makes a final risk assessment.
A new research project aims to optimise the production and quality of palm oil, helping to produce more sustainable crops, by using molecular genetics to boost crop breeding.
Swiss ingredients company Rahn has introduced its latest slimming formulation showcasing it at the recent in-cosmetics event in Milan, claiming it combats excessive fat.
Cognis active ingredients division Laboratories Serobiologiques has launched a new natural-based active hair care ingredient that targets sensitive scalps and dandruff conditions by regulating sebum production.
Dow Microbial is meeting consumer interest head on with the launch of its two new preservatives, Jose Mosquera told CosmeticsDesign.com USA in an exclusive interview.
Successfully working with source communities in ingredients partnerships requires dialogue, respect and transparency, according to Pascal Bordat from Aveda.
DSM senior marketing manager for skin care, Dr Mathias Gempeler spoke to CosmeticsDesign to reveal how the company has high hopes for the launch of its new skin brightening ingredient, Regu Fade.
The CosmeticsDesign team caught up with industry expert Irina Barbalova from Euromonitor International, who gave an overview of the industry as it pulls out of recession and highlighted the growing importance of technology.
The CosmeticsDesign team caught up with Dr. Thomas Satzinger, global manager parsols, DSM Personal Care at last week's in-cosmetics show in Milan to find out about the latest developments in the sun care category.
Dr. Straetmans is paving the way for ingredients with more sustainable and eco-friendly credentials, claims key executive Fernando Ibarra in an exclusive video interview.
Alban Muller has reacted to customer and consumer needs by developing a new cosmetic ingredient designed specifically to care for sensitive and reactive skin.
Croda Europe introduced its latest approach to skin moisturisation aimed at reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier whilst regulating water loss, at the ingredients show in Milan.
Swiss fine chemicals provider says it has restructured its cosmetic and personal care ingredient offerings with the aim of making its porffolio easier to navigate for formulators.
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