France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
Much more is known about how probiotics work in the gut, than for the skin, but it seems there are signals coming from gut micro-organisms to the skin and mucosa that may allow interaction between probiotics in the gut and effects on the skin.
Active ingredients producer Greentech has urged the cosmetics industry to establish long term relationships and to ensure respect is given to any local environments affected by its sourcing activities.
Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.
The European harmonization project has outlined labelling criteria for natural and organic products to comply with the Cosmos standard, clamping down on claims made on packaging.
The strong market potential for stem cell protecting cosmetics has prompted ingredients supplier Rahn to search within its portfolio for possible actives.
Green chemistry can provide the key to lowering environmental footprints while continuing to manufacturer products that consumers want at prices they are willing to pay, according to a panel of experts at the recent HBA show in New York.
Somewhere, in some time, there exists a land of beauty and promise for nutricosmetics products, where beauty supplements, foods and drinks can frolic, happy in the knowledge of their justifiable claims.The problem is that getting to this promised land...
France-based ingredients player Aldivia says it has expanded certification of its Viatenza line, having received Ecocert for its virgin organic castor oil ingredient.
Using essential oils for their microbial qualities can significantly reduce the concentration of synthetic preservatives needed in certain formulations, according to a recent study.
Ingredients supplier Sederma has launched a hair growth minimising ingredient that it claims can help slow the growth of hair, and reduce its thickness, in the underarm and beard areas.
Most recent promises had the FDA’s sunscreen monograph arriving in October 2010. As yet there is still no sign, and CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to sun care consultant Nadim Shaath about the challenges of working without finalised legislation.
The most important step in the life of a cosmetics product is the moment it hits the skin, according to the director of R&D at Clinique, Paolo Giacomoni.
Norway-based Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) will supply its bioactive ingredient Zonase X as the key ingredient in a new product line to be launched in January next year by an unnamed Asian manufacturer.
Cosmetics containing fair trade ingredients can really benefit producers, especially if commitments to volumes can be made, according to the Director of Innovation at Fair Trade USA.
Glycopeptides from soya can help boost collagen I synthesis, reduce crow’s feet wrinkles and smooth the surface of the skin, according to ingredients supplier Silab.
The Beauty from Within conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, is only a week away and will uncover how you can get the most out of this emerging sector.
The Body Shop says it has terminated a contract with a Colombian palm oil supplier over claims that it pushed for the eviction of peasants to increase its plantation.
Canadian life sciences and technology company Botaneco has announced UVA test results on its oleosome-based sunscreen formulation with tests showing the highest possible levels of UVA protection.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is helping cosmetic product manufacturers meet the growing demand for natural products, by streamlining the application process and offering discount pricing on certification on products formulated with NPA-certified...
Unilever has submitted a health claim dossier to the European Food Safety Authority for a skin health food supplement composed of a similar formulation to the market leading Innéov product that had its skin health claim rejected in May this year.
A good long-term relationship with suppliers is important when trying to source in an environmentally friendly and ethical manner, according to L’Oreal’s head of sustainable development.
Daily consumption of a lycopene-rich tomato paste reduced reddening of the skin after exposure to UV light, says a new study that supports the skin health potential of lycopene.
Global food and personal care company Unilever has signed a deal with biotechnology company Ampere Life Sciences to tap into its research work to fight the aging process.
Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex, has introduced a new DNA + Copper (Cu) product line under its Neova brand, which will heighten skin restoration and combat photodamage.
L'Herboretum, a France-based project dedicated to sourcing and growing sustainable ingredients for use in the cosmetics industry, has established it presence online.
The IFRA seminar, held last week in Paris, chose to focus on how fragrance can be used to tap into a sense of well-being through positive associations.
Ingredients supplier Tri-K has launched a hair conditioning ingredient, Quinoa Pro EX, designed to help hair retain moisture and repair damage left by treatments and other stresses.
Accord, the Australian cosmetics trade association, is calling for the labelling of nano ingredients on cosmetics ingredients lists to mirror the changes to the European regulation.
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is trying to move further into the public eye in the hope it can help counteract some of the ‘erroneous’ claims about the industry in the press.
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) has branded botox tests on animals as ‘appalling cruelty’ and highlighted a loophole in the law allowing botox to be tested for cosmetic purposes.
Fruit ingredient firm Stiebs is launching a new line of pomegranate ingredients, which it plans to market globally for use in dietary supplements, foods, beverages and cosmetics.
The specialty chemical producer has signed a collaborative agreement with the French National Centre for Scientific Research, the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon and the East China Normal University.
Global silicone manufacturers are increasingly targeting natural formulators as they claim the properties of the ingredients can help improve the texture of largely natural formulations.
Changes to European sunscreen standards have prompted contract research company Alba Science to invest in new equipment to provide UVA and UVB testing services to manufacturers.
BASF Beauty Care Solutions has launched an anti-ageing ingredient X-pressin based on papaya extract, which is designed to make the skin more luminous and radiant.
Sustainability is undoubtedly today’s business buzzword and consumer facing industries such as the cosmetics and personal care sector are particularly implicated. But, what changes should cosmetics players make to their manufacturing and formulations,...
Sustainable, cost-effective cocoa butter equivalents may be produced from enriched sunflower oils, enabling the possibility of more choice for cosmetics formulators.
In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
Consumer products containing a patented ingredient that binds bacteria in the mouth responsible for tooth caries and stops them sticking to teeth could reach the market this year, according to German chemicals giant BASF.
The in-cosmetics Asia trade show will be offering formulating workshops for the first time this year, giving delegates tangible advice on how to improve their formulations.
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