January 2012

Perfect Image Solutions Topical Hair Regrowth Products: Recall
Perfect Image Solutions has recalled the topical hair regrowth products as result of them being deemed “unapproved new drugs” under FDA regulations . . .
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A Prize for Beauty
As 2011 drew to a close, Symrise received a Frost & Sullivan Award for its active ingredient, SymPeptide 226EL, recognizing the product’s . . .
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New ECOCERT natural ingredient
Oat Cosmetics has released CP Sweet Blue Lupin Peptides, manufactured by partners, Ceapro Inc., in Canada. These peptides, which have recently . . .
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By the Book
Dr Samiul Amin, strategic technology group manager at Malvern Instruments has collaborated with Dr Krassimir Velikov from Unilever R&D Vlaardingen to . . .
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Beauty in Action
This February, bareMinerals will launch its first ever global creative platform and marketing campaign . . .
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Changes at Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation has announced the promotions of Vincent Misiti to global business manager of Lubrizol’s personal care business and Robert Richardson . . .
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in-cosmetics Asia Hailed a Success
2011 saw Thailand remain undeterred by the floods to stage the postponed in-cosmetics Asia and welcome 3865 visitors from 53 countries to celebrate . . .
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September 2011

9th September 2011
Symrise Launches PEG-Free Solubilizer
Cosmetics manufacturers may use newly launched SymSol PF-3 to solubilize lipophilic substances — such as perfume and essential oils, actives . . .
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9th September 2011
in-cosmetics Asia 2011 Hosts Its Most Extensive Education Programme
The organizers of in-cosmetics Asia (www.in-cosmeticsasia.com) have announced the most extensive education programme in the exhibition’s history . . .
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9th September 2011
New Head of Marketing and Consumer Insights at Takasago
Dr Dulce Paredes, who has previously worked at Avon Products, was recently appointed as the vice president of consumer insights and market research . . .
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August 2011

August 10 2011
Sensient Flavors & Fragrances Group has expanded its extraction capabilities with a new, state-of-the-art CO2 extraction plant based in Indianapolis (Indiana, USA). The new plant is in addition to the company’s original CO2 capabilities based in . . .
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August 4 2011
US demand for cosmeceutical products is expected to increase by 5.8% per annum to $8.5 billion in 2015, driven by an ageing populace seeking to maintain the appearance of youth. The target market for cosmeceuticals continues to expand . . .
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August 3 2011
Leading men’s grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has announced the launch of its new and expanded product range. Launched last year, it has amazed the market with its rapid progress and rave reviews from the media, retailers . . .
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August 1 2011
Dow Personal Care’s novel opacifying technology, OPULYN PQG Opacifier, means that “formulators no longer have to compromise between conditioning benefits and creamy textures” in their cleansing formulations. A highly versatile opacifier . . .
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August 1 2011
Spectacular results within the European operation have encouraged cosmetics giant Revlon to roll out its Oliver Wright Integrated Business Planning (IBP) programme across all regions as part of its bid to increase globalization.
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August 1 2011
Length, thickness and volume are highly sought after features of eyelashes that traditional cosmetics, such as mascara, attempt to create the appearance of. Sederma’s new ingredient, Widelash, however, is designed to . . .
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August 1 2011
DSM has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Nutrition Innovation Center, which brings together an unprecedented array of capabilities in an advanced regional laboratory and provides decades of experience in nutritional . . .
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