A research project led by the University of Pennsylvania has discovered new information about the physical make up and mechanical properties of nano assemblies made from Janus dendrimers.
The European Union and China yesterday reached an agreement to boost research into consumer safety and explore the potential risks from nanotechnology.
Travelling the world looking for rare and endangered fragrant plants has been the life’s work of Givaudan fragrance chemist Roman Kaiser, who has investigated thousands of species.
Lionel Genix, marketing director at Dow Personal Care spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to outline how the company has redesigned its business strategy to focus on the customer, as well as outlining some of the company’s latest product launches.
When the palette of ingredients respecting green chemistry principles expands there will be ‘exceptional’ green product development, according to Estée Lauder’s Dr Liliana George.
BASF is constructing what it calls the world’s largest plant for the mint aroma L-Menthol, which it will start to supply as a flavouring agent to the global food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.
Ingredients supplier Jan Dekker has launched an extract of the East Asian silver vine fruit which it claims can improve skin transparency and lead to younger looking skin.
Ingredients manufacturer Kobo has launched a range of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide UV filters for use in sunscreens that are outside the nanoparticle range.
Momentive Performance Materials has combined two of its existing technologies to create a silicone-based material that can help disperse actives and pigments in formulations.
Three new vegetable-derived surfactants have been launched by Lubrizol’s Noveon Consumer Specialties business for use in products making natural claims.
L’Oréal and Nestlé’s joint venture into nutricosmetics had its claim relating to the improvement of dry skin refused by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last week.
Chemical supplier Eastman will be launching greener versions of four of the most commonly used emollient esters in cosmetics products, produced using its green chemistry process.
French nutricosmetics specialist Laboratoires Innéov has had a submission linking its proprietary blend with improved skin health turned down by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel.
Swiss cosmetics company Induchem has launched a new ingredient called Unisooth, which claims to tackle both long-term and short-term skin soothing problems, through a new ‘synergised’ approach to the cosmetics ingredients.
A new emollient ester from ingredients supplier Croda can help formulators replace cyclomethicone D5, as regulations surrounding the ingredient tighten.
The International Federation of Cosmetics Scientists (IFSCC) is gearing up for its annual congress event, which is taking place from 20-23 September 2010 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ingredients provider Evonik launched a new natural-derived emulsifier designed for use in oil in water creams and lotions at this year’s ingredients show, Suppliers' Day, in New Jersey.
Increased demand for innovation is likely to drive growth in the European and US market for personal care ingredients, says an industry expert from market research company Kline.
California-based Aquea Scientific is looking to partner with companies in the personal care industry and beyond to extend the application of its microencapsulation delivery system.
The company is rolling out an extension to its portfolio that includes hair care, sun care and natural antiperspirant ingredients all aimed at global markets.
The production of organic ingredients is able to meet demand, but in order to ensure a reliable supply finished products manufacturers have to plan ahead, according to S&D Aroma.
In order to avoid accusations of bio-piracy, companies taking out patents on naturally-derived ingredients need to improve their awareness of traditional knowledge.
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredients division of Cognis Care Chemicals, has launched a skin care ingredient it claims helps the skin overcome stress and rescue collagens at the same time.
Hair care products boasting sun protection claims have been tipped as an important growth sector, and ingredients company Rovi is attempting to tap into this growth with a new ingredient and delivery system combined.
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals, has developed a 4-in-1 anti-ageing botanical active for skin care applications.
Critt Analyse Et Surface, a small analysis laboratory in the Cosmetics Valley, has recently invested in 3-D video micrscope technology to expand its testing capabilities in both packaging and formulation.
An extract from the maca plant can be used to promote hair growth and consequently help avoid thinning hair and hair loss, according to the natural extracts company.
Lipstick products ready for retail trade containing candelilla wax no longer need to be accompanied by a certificate that proves their transportation adheres to international regulations.
Improving the skin’s barrier function and ability to resist environmental stress is the claim behind the latest addition to Mibelle’s range of actives that target skin stem cells.
Increased skin firmness, elasticity and resistance to harmful external factors is the claim behind Provital Group’s new active ingredient, Zirhafirm, that was presented at in-cosmetics last week.
Belgium-based ingredients provider KytoZyme has launched a new vegetal-based version of its Chitosan ingredient, Kiosmetine-Cs, falling in line with demands for hypoallerginc requirements.
The International Group (IGI), a Canada-headquartered supplier of wax-based products, has launched a vegetable petrolatum replacement for natural personal care products.
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