Skin care

ISO maintains tabled guidelines aim for consistent framework and to encourage innovation

22-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

With no harmonised technical data on natural and organic cosmetics in place, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tabled draft guidelines (16128) which it maintains will create a consistent framework and encourage a wider choice of...

L’Oréal expands Dermacenter concept in Asia

22-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As it looks to capitalize on its ‘sixth continent’, L’Oréal is expanding its Dermacenter concept in travel-retail Asia, which features in store services like a 'Healthy Skin Check-Up' - a tool that can diagnose personalized skin care treatments on...

More research highlights threat to coral reefs from sunscreen chemical

21-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

A new study by scientists from Tel Aviv University provides further proof that sunscreens can be toxic to the delicate eco system that sustains coral reef.

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Cosmetics Europe makes recommendation to cease microbead use

21-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Personal Care Association has issued a recommendation for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers to discontinue the use of plastic microbeads in their wash off products in order to stop the debris finding its way into the aquatic environment.

Scientific workshop gives update on metabolomics progress in beauty

21-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at Osaka University Japan and Thai University have held a workshop on the latest cutting edge metabolomics which give insight into the skin's biology and advances R&D across industries like cosmetics.

Skin care formulators utilize starfish's regeneration properties

20-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

South Korea's skin care formulators have found a way to transfer the starfish's ability to regenerate lost arms and sometimes even a new body, into creams that moisturize and boost collagen.

Givaudan announces new Executive Committee appointments as part of 2020 strategy

16-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Swiss ingredients player Givaudan has appointed Chris Thoen as head of Global Sciences and Technology, and Willem Mutsaerts as head of Global Procurement as it looks to continue its 2020 strategy to expand the flavours and fragrance business and beyond.

Will neuro-cosmetics be the next big trend?

15-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

Tapping into the big trend for wellbeing and sensory enhancement, a number of cosmetic ingredients targeting neurological stimulation could be the start of something new.

Protein causing ‘wrinkly skin syndrome’ could be key target in anti-ageing developments

15-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Maintaining skin youthfulness could be possible through targeting enzymes after it was found that the mutation of a novel protein results in a rare premature ageing condition, and this could shed light on the underlying mechanisms of skin ageing.

Study identifies bioadhesive hydrogels for skin care applications

15-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A team of scientists in South America has identified bioadhesive hydrogel formulations for cosmetic application after they displayed positive characteristics once applied on the skin.

Study shows beauty patch effectiveness in keeping skin tissue supple

14-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A research team in Finland has demonstrated the effectiveness of its beauty patch to help skin absorption of cosmetics products, using a technique for imaging live tissue. 

Clarins phasing in microbead alternatives ASAP

14-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics maker Clarins joins the hordes of industry players committing to the removal of plastic microbeads from their products, informing us that new formulations are in the process of being phased in ‘as quickly as possible.’

Givaudan opens the doors of first perfumery school in Singapore

14-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Givaudan has opened a perfumery school in Singapore, its first center outside of France and reportedly the largest global investment for the brand's fragrance division to date.

Danish EPA finds most preservatives used in cosmetics are safe

13-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its latest assessment of preservatives in cosmetics products and found that most are safe for use in their current permitted concentrations.

Study uses novel technology to show skin lightness decreases with age

13-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study using a novel technology to analyse the skin has demonstrated that as we get older our skin lightness decreases and there is an increase in dyspigmentation, and this could lead to futue analysis of the skin for cosmetic developments.

BASF expands production capacity for emollients and waxes in China

13-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to strengthen its presence in China, BASF has invested in an additional production facility to ramp up its production of wax esters, emulsifiers and primary surfactants in Jinshan.

Earthoil launches organic, fair trade ethanol to meet demand

09-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Earthoil is launching its organic, fair trade, sugar cane-derived alternative to petro-ethanol as it looks to meet the increased global demand for sustainably-sourced ingredients, while fulfilling the need to use the ingredient as a neutral base in cosmetics...

Cultural factors play part as Europe posts strongest professional skin care growth in 6 years

09-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Europe posted its strongest growth in professional skin care for the past six years according to the latest report, with social, ethnic, and environmental factors playing their part in shaping consumer preferences and behaviours.

L’Oreal to sustainably source cosmetics ingredients from quinoa husk

08-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

French cosmetics maker L’Oreal has launched a sustainable quinoa husk sourcing programme in Bolivia with the aim of using the produce as a renewable ingredient in cosmetics applications.

Unilever calls for a hygiene indicator in global sustainable development goals

07-Oct-2015 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever CEO Paul Polman recently announced his support for a hygiene indicator to be added into the list of global goals which are set to shape the sustainability agenda for the next 15 years.

Scienceploitation? Is the beauty industry borrowing language for stem cell science claims?

07-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The hype around stem cell science has created a market opportunity for the cosmetic industry; however a new study has suggested that the public need more education on the current limits of stem cell applications in this context.

Clarisonic makes the leap to men’s grooming

07-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The L'Oréal brand, based in Redmond, Washington, has begun a campaign to market its Alpha Fit tool to men with and without beards.  

Dow Corning launches new silicone-based film former

07-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Dow Corning is launching its new film former for skin care and colour cosmetics applications having gathered data on the latest market trends and developing a product based on these needs.

Mibelle Biochemistry wins IFSCC Award for skin immunology research

06-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Mibelle Biochemistry won the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists Host Society Award last month for its latest research focused on strengthening the skin’s immune system providing relief for those with sensitive skin.

Givaudan inaugurates cosmetics actives range for Soliance

06-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Givaudan has inaugurated its new active cosmetic ingredients industrial line for Soliance products in Pomacle, France, as it looks to enhance and expand its position in the ingredients market once more.

Croda opens new facility as it furthers skin and hair care investment in Africa

06-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Croda has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence for Africa near Johannesburg as it looks to invest further in the region and develop solutions for both skin and hair care.

P&G turns to vloggers for SK-II skin care 'empowerment campaign'

06-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble has turned to mainstream stars and popular vloggers to promote the benefits of its skin care brand SK-II through 'A day in my life' stories as part of a new 'empowerment campaign'.

Clariant continues flurry of investment in Asia with Vivimed Labs acquisition

06-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

It's been a busy year of expansion for chemicals supplier, Clariant who now intends to acquire a part of Vivimed Labs personal care portfolio to strengthen its Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) business unit in Asia.

Reserveage Organics founder credits Gelita with firming up science supporting beauty-from-within

02-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Reserveage Organics, a company built first upon the benefits of the antioxidants found in wine grapes, is expanding rapidly into the beauty-from-within category, which founder Naomi Whittel says is finally taking off in the US.

Scientists identify low-cost production method for wearable skin patches

02-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have found a way to produce high-performing wearable skin patches that can continuously monitor and communicate the body’s vital signs at a low cost.

Scientists develop nanoparticle containing sunscreen that doesn’t penetrate the skin

01-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers have developed a sunscreen, made with bioadhesive nanoparticles, that doesn’t penetrate the skin, eliminating serious health concerns associated with commercial sunscreens.

Researchers find biocompounds from rapeseed oil industry co-stream as cosmetic actives

01-Oct-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists in Spain and Finland have identified that biocompounds from rapeseed oil industry co-stream can be used as active ingredients for skin care applications, particularly anti-ageing.

Clariant seeks out new personal care talent pool in Singapore

01-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Companies in Asia are already working with educational institutions to offer internships and attract fresh graduates to the cosmetics industry. Clariant is among those on the lookout for fresh talent..

Researcher assesses alternative methods to sensory profiling for cosmetics

30-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The sensory qualities of a cosmetic product are essential nowadays and consequently sensory analysis methods are being used more to support projects more efficiently, according to a new paper.

BASF expects strategy to grow despite challenging environment

30-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company BASF says that it expects its 'We create chemistry' strategy to grow and make the company more profitable, despite a challenging environment, according to its chairman of the Board of Executive Directors.

EC opens public consultations on restriction and ban of 2 cosmetics ingredients

30-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The European Commission has opened two consultations on proposals to restrict cosmetics use of zinc oxide (ZnO) as a colourant, and to band chloroacetamide in cosmetic products.

Symrise opens multi-million euro expanded cosmetic ingredients production plant

29-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Symrise has opened its new multi-million euro expanded cosmetic ingredients production site in Holzminden, Germany, as it looks to strengthen its market position, both in its home market and globally.

AkzoNobel furthers South East Asia investment in Vietnam

29-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

AkzoNobel is investing in its performance coatings business in Vietnam, aiming to increase its workforce by 20 per cent to cater to customers in Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.

Berry nice! Asia's 'beauty from within' formulators preference for Nordic fruit

29-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

East Asia's supplements market - which includes 'beauty from within' products is favoring bilberries, lingonberries and cloudberries so much that workers from Thailand are even traveling to Finland and Sweden for supplies.

Lonza forms partnership in South America with ingredients player Lamberti

24-Sep-2015 By Simon Pitman

The Lonza Consumer Care Business has signed a long-term commercial collaboration with Lamberti as a means of extending its reach in the personal and home care ingredients market in South America.

L'Oréal's ‘Makeup Genius’ app sees success in China with 4.7 million downloads

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to L'Oréal, its 'Makeup Genius' app which allows shoppers to test the brand's products using their mobile phones or tablets as a virtual mirror, has racked up 4.7 million of a total 14 million global downloads, from China...

Barentz moves into China beauty supplements arena with New Skyport acquisition

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Barentz International is moving into the beauty supplements arena with the acquisition of New Skyport, a distributor of specialty ingredients for the nutrition industry in China.

Venn offers $7.2m for Kinesis to boost toxicology testing offering

22-Sep-2015 By Gareth Macdonald

Venn Life Sciences has bid €6.5m ($7.2m) for preclinical CRO Kinesis Pharma BV in a move prompted by increased Big Pharma focus of efficient early phase drug discovery.

European Commission requests Opinion on nano TiO2 in sunscreens and sprays

22-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)has requested an opinion on the use of the nano form of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) as a UV-Filter in sunscreens and personal care spray products.

Nivea to discontinue travel retail business in Europe

22-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Beiersdorf has announced that it will discontinue its Nivea Travel Retail activities in Europe describing the region’s shopping environment as ‘not favourable’, and has said it will focus on other global markets for the brand for now.

Chanel awards grants for skin research projects on skin ageing and protection

17-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chanel Research and Technology has announced Julia Segre Ph.D and Emi Nishimura M.D., Ph.D, as the latest two winners of the Chanel-CE.R.I.E.S. Research Award, for their ground-breaking efforts in skin research.

New oil-in-water emulsifier and freeze-fracture technology are advancing sun care

16-Sep-2015 By Deanna Utroske

DSM’s latest sunscreen ingredient—which the company is demonstrating this week at The Sunscreen Symposium—promises to improve product stability and simplify development.

Beiersdorf makes new skin cell metabolism discovery to aid anti-ageing development

15-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Beiersdrof researchers have found that skin cells can protect themselves against stress even faster and more holistically than previously thought, and this discovery will lead to the development of new anti-ageing products.

Gattefossé's investment in a new Mumbai facility represents Asia success

15-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The center, officially inaugurated on September 11th, features a 'state-of-the-art' personal care laboratory which the France-based active ingredients supplier says reinforces the activity of its affiliate, Gattefossé India.

Oriflame assesses novel active as safe in cosmetics in-line with EU requirements

11-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Oriflame’s Ireland operation has assessed acetyl aspartic acid (AAA) as safe for use in all cosmetics products at a level of 5%, using a new cosmetic safety assessor in line with the requirements of the EU Cosmetics Regulation and in accordance with the...