News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
BASF and the French biotechnology company CYTOO have launched a collaboration to research human fibroblasts with the end goal of developing and testing active ingredients that contribute to increase skin firmness in skin care applications.
Ingredient supplier Croda has launched its new high molecular weight protein hydrolysate Prolevis, which targets skin wrinkles and imperfections, claiming to instantly smooth the skin.
The Swedish Chemicals Agency Kemi has proposed the ban of rinse off cosmetic products that contain plastic microbeads in Sweden, saying it should be subject of EU-wide regulation, in a new government-mandated report.
Procter & Gamble’s second quarter results showed an increase in core sales and improved profit margins, beating analysts’ expectations and sending share prices up.