Ellagic acid derived from berries has been shown to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, a study by scientists in at Hallym University in South Korea has suggested.
US Senator Kristen Gillibrand has introduced a new bill calling for tighter controls and regulations on the ingredients that go into baby care products.
The upcoming conference organised by the UK Society of Cosmetic Chemists hopes to tackle the natural versus synthetic debate from a scientific perspective.
In today’s competitive marketplace, proving a product’s efficacy is an important way for manufacturers to set themselves apart from rivals, and double-blind placebo-controlled trials is one of the best ways of doing so.
Polaris has extended its range of vegetable and plant oils and secured organic certification as part of aims to increase its footprint in the natural cosmetic ingredients segment.
A texturising agent of plant origin allows formulators to mix water-based ingredients into products that would normally not support water, claims Gattefossé.
The Colipa general assembly scientific forum will include a spectrum of presentations, from the latest on safety assessments through to nanostructures.
For the first time since purchasing Pentapharm in 2007, DSM is showcasing the full portfolio of skin care ingredients from its own reserves and those from the Swiss skin care specialist.
Bayer Material Science has extended its facilities in Dormagen, Germany, to bring the Baycusan range of waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUD) to market.
Water extracted from organic lemons can help formulators increase the organic percentage of their products, according to French ingredients supplier Gattefossé.
Personal care ingredient specialist ISP says it will be lifting the lid on a new direction for the company that focuses on a revitalized research and development programme.
Israel-based IBR says recently carried out clinical trials on its IBR-Snowflake ingredient suggest it smoothes skin, reduces wrinkles and slows down skin ageing.
The cosmetics arm of the Germany-based chemicals giant has launched two ingredients designed to tighten pores, reduce oiliness and increase skin radiance.
Oilseed analysts are predicting a squeeze on supply of Malaysian palm oil for months to come, as prices are pushed up by farmers’ inability to invest in inputs and poor extraction rates – while demand for fried and oily food is not abating.
Keller Rohrback has become the second law firm in the US to become involved in the controversy surrounding potentially dangerous baby personal care formulations.
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China-based ingredient provider Fenchem is launching an organic aloe vera extract that combines a variety of active components aimed at natural skin care formulations.
The sequencing of the human genome has provided powerful new tools to investigate the effect of active ingredients on the body; but, there are limitations and these tools cannot replace tests in real people.
A study conducted by the University of Gothenburg suggests that a significant number of individuals have allergic skin reactions to the fragrance ingredient linalool.
A series of recent studies conducted both in the US and Europe points to a growing awareness of the potential hazards from compound traces found in cosmetics.
Cosmetic chemists prepare to investigate the new generation of anti-ageing products and the potential of natural ingredients at the upcoming UK SCS annual symposium.
A study conducted by scientists at the universities of Birmingham and Warwick suggests pollution from compounds in a variety of household products could cause antibiotic resistance.
Chemicals giant Dow Corning will unveil a series of ingredients and technologies that focus on naturals, anti-ageing, hair care and sun care at the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show.