Mood-enhancing fragrance compound gains patent protection
US company Human Pheremone Sciences has filed a US patent for a compound derived from sea coral that can be added to fragrances and cosmetics as a mood-enhancer.
Archives for December 18, 2008
Industry defends use of antioxidants in skincare
Recent research that questioned the potential of antioxidants to fight against aging has elicited a number of reactions from the industry, questioning the relevance of the findings to human skin.
Weird and wonderful fragrances of 2008
The scent of male changing rooms might not be to your taste but Scent of Success is just another of the weird and wonderful scents making it into this year's fragrance hall of fame.
Symrise launches multifunctional cosmetic ingredient
Symrise has launched a new cosmetic ingredient that works as a moisturiser, fragrance and antimicrobial agent.
New and improved alternative to animal testing is validated
MatTek’s new skin irritation test has been validated by the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) as a reliable substitute for animal methods.