Archives for February 18, 2015

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Symrise funds research on lavender sourcing

By Deanna Utroske

The fragrance and ingredient supplier has struck a relationship with the Centre Régionalisé Interprofessionel d'Expérimentation en Plantes à Parfum Aromatiques et Médicinales.

Scientists discover low cost method of shaping wax

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Wax used in lipstick and as a cosmetics base can be moulded into non-spherical shapes in a low cost, scalable way, according to new research which has been done in collaboration with consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble.

Google patents personal fragrance device

By Simon Pitman

Google technologies has secured a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a wearable fragrance emission device that deodorizes the moment body odor occurs.

Counterfeit cosmetics pose real threat so be aware, says CTPA

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Cosmetics Toiletry and Perfumery Association has urged consumers to be wary of counterfeit products which are appearing in the cosmetics market and pose a serious threat to safety, as well as to consumer trust in the industry.