A new report has highlighted the fact that fluoride toothpaste is
prohibitively expensive in developing countries and calls on
global oral care players to implement pricing strategies
and local manufacturing to appease the situation.
The EU announced this week the launch of a new study investigating
the effects of chemicals on the female reproductive system, however
a number of industry insiders suggest this may be a waste of the
commission's budget.
Scientists in South Korea claim to have uncovered a fat molecule
with strong anti-aging potential from tests on the ability of
lipids to fight skin aging.
Lavender oil is a frequently used fragrance for personal care
products but as it has been linked to contact dermatitis
formulators have been known to steer clear of the ingredient.
Oral supplements of beta-carotene may protect against sunburn, and
the longer the supplementation period the greater the protection,
says a new meta-analysis.
Texas-based chemicals consultancy Chemrisk has formed a partnership
with Finland-based REACHLaw that aims to help North American
businesses meet new European laws for chemical registration.
Supplies to food and supplements makers for the fruit that packs a
powerful antioxidant punch continue to grow as Italy, the world's
largest producer of kiwis, reports strong production figures for
2007.
Citramed is preparing to market antibacterial and antifungal
ingredients derived from citrus fruit in the coming weeks with a
view to developing the first natural preservative.
The European Parliament has approved proposals to group together
legislation on test methods despite being highly critical of the
current procedures for approving alternatives to animal testing.
Colipa has revised its guidelines relating to product efficacy and
claims, highlighting the difference between the collection of
scientific data and the communication of product claims.
The European Commission has launched an online cosmetics
ingredients database providing information for formulators on
ingredients and their regulation.
Anti-bacterial ingredients used in personal care products have
again come under attack, this time for their potential to persist
for up to forty years in aquatic environments.
Nu Skin claims to have identified a previously unknown cause of
skin aging that could help the company create products that fight
wrinkles before they appear.
ISP claims its new color retention technology, ColorTrue, is a
breakthrough in the growing niche for color retention shampoo,
conditioner and styling products.
Scientists working for organisations backed by the Australian
government say they are working on methods that will turn plants
into 'biofactories', capable of producing oils that can replace
petrochemicals.
Nanotechnology has been hailed as having revolutionary potential, but as more and more nanotech cosmetics are launched, scientists remain divided over their potential health and environmental impact. Croda technical specialist Julian Hewitt evaluated...
Consumer products that incorporate nanotechnology are being
released at the rate of three to four a week according to the
product inventory maintained by the Project on Emerging
Nanotechnologies (PEN).
Global compliancy is increasingly important for suppliers of personal care ingredients and fine chemicals. Liam Doherty, global marketing manager for Angus Chemical, spoke about the importance of this for the company's Ultra PC range of amino alcohols.
Silab has launched an anti-ageing ingredient targeting an area of
the upper dermis that the company has recently identified as
crucial in the fight against wrinkles.
DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products has been focusing on the advantages of its latest ingredient launch, Zemea - a sustainable alternative to the petroleum-based glycols widely used in personal care products. Simon Pitman spoke to the company's president,...
Eastman has developed an enzymatic process for novel esters to provide manufactures with customized anti-aging ingredients. Jim McCaulley, the company's personal care marketing manager, discusses the features of the technology and the evolving demands...
Israel-based IBR claims a new study it has commissioned
demonstrates that its range of pyhtoene and phytofluene Colorless
Carotenoids can help boost the properties of a number of key active
ingredients.
Natural preservatives are the dream of many formulators of natural and organic products. CosmeticsDesign spoke to Germany-based Dr Straetmans about the challenges faced by formulators of natural preservation systems.
CP Kelco introduced two new ingredients at In-Cosmetics in
Amsterdam including a microfibrous cellulose blend to help green
chemists create stable formulations.
Sabinsa has had a busy year launching a raft of new active ingredients aimed at the fast-growing cosmeceutical markets. Simon Pitman spoke to the company's marketing director, Shaheen Majeed, to find out about the importance of having these ingredients...
The European Commission has announced the fees and charges for
registering to the newly introduced REACH programme, which will
come into force from June 1st this year.
Rhodia has released a pearlising agent and "green" surfactant at
In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam that are both formulated to help
manufacturers tackle rising costs.
France-based Gattefosse has launched a new ingredient for under eye
bags and shadows at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam, hoping for success
in the burgeoning male anti-ageing market.
Cognis is targeting the booming market for cosmetics that are both natural and environmentally friendly with a range of "green" launches including a pearlizing agent, and an oral care surfactant.
Novel cosmetic delivery systems, for example cosmetic patches and
sophisticated encapsulation systems, may provide the answer for
future formulation challenges.
An extract of canola could be used in sun protection and anti-aging
formulations to protect against skin cancer, say scientists from
product developer KGK Synergize.
Finland-based nanotech ingredients provider Kemira Specialty says
it will use the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show as a platform to
launch a new addition to the UV-Titan sunscreen family.
A new scientific study on rats suggests that the anti-wrinkle
treatment Botox may be able to move from the skin into the brain,
degrading proteins and acting on nerves.
Health campaigners have called on the European Parliament to use
the legislative passage of the amendments to the EU Cosmetics
Directive to reduce public exposure to certain chemicals.