Scientists develop detection technology for nanoparticles in cosmetics
Scientists in Germany have developed a new technology to detect and analyse nanoparticles that are present in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens.
Archives for May 8, 2012
Frutarom appoints position of general manager to Holger Riemensperger
Global specialty ingredients supplier Frutarom has announced the appointment of Holger Riemensperger as general manager of its Global Health Business Unit.
Close-to-market key to meeting the skin care trends for BASF
Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.
NIR quality testing device coming to a smartphone near you – Fraunhofer
Smartphones equipped with innovative near infrared technology no bigger than a sugar lump could open the door for rapid quality testing of a host of products, according to the Fraunhofer Institute.
Researchers develop novel screening technology to assess nanomaterial safety
At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.