With the increasing focus on natural products in the personal care industry, formulators and brands are in need of assistance to identify the right ingredients for their product formulations. This provides ingredient manufacturers a new avenue to step in and collaborate with the stakeholders downstream of the value chain by sharing their technical expertise regarding […]
Read MoreEvonik has joined the race to commercialize cannabinoids by entering into a supply agreement with US-based biotech firm Demetrix, to utilize the latter’s cannabinoids ingredients in personal care products, starting with Cannabigerol (CBG) infused products, which are planned for this year. Most of the research on the ingredient confirms that cannabinoids do not have any […]
Read MoreL’Oreal announces the first cosmetic bottle made from plastic entirely recycled using Carbios’ enzymatic technology and aims to put into production the bottles based on this disruptive innovation in 2025. Biotherm would be the first of the Group’s brands to launch a product in this bottle of the future. “Biotherm is a pioneer in eco-responsible […]
Read MoreBeiersdorf and Evonik have reached an agreement on a research partnership that aims to develop sustainable raw materials for care products using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material. Beiersdorf says it is looking for new sources of raw materials that will also reduce the company’s carbon footprint. One option here is artificial photosynthesis technology. […]
Read MoreClariant Active Ingredients has unveiled Zenspiration, a new formulation concept for cosmetics industry to take inspiration from the sophisticated simplicity and science-backed ethos of Japanese beauty (J-Beauty), to support consumers searching for “less is more” through high quality, high-performing care products. Designed with sensorial excellence and Japanese Zen principles in mind, Zenspiration features three formulations […]
Read MoreMitsubishi Chemical America entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the parent of Gelest, Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced. Completion of the transaction is expected in 2020, pending customary regulatory review and approval. Gelest is a manufacturer and supplier of silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, […]
Read MoreRoyal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and METEX NØØVISTA, a subsidiary of biological chemistry company METABOLIC EXPLORER, have announced an exclusive, global strategic collaboration to deliver a 100% bio-sourced ingredient for skincare products. The ingredient will be sustainably produced in Carling Saint Avoid, France. It is the first time […]
Read MoreAs part of its 2020 strategy to expand the capabilities of its Active Beauty business, Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena Headquartered in Milan Italy, Indena is dedicated to the identification, development and production of active ingredients derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and personal […]
Read MoreSolvay and Anthea have concluded an agreement to establish a joint venture dedicated to the production of catechol derivatives, named CATàSYNTH Speciality Chemicals Through this joint venture, the two companies will work together to meet customers’ needs for additional, reliable supply for a range of products including methylenedioxybenzene, heliotropin (piperonal) and helional which are key […]
Read MoreFirmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, has acquired the CO2 extraction business from Evonik Industries AG. This acquisition significantly expands Firmenich’s capabilities in supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), complementing its Naturals Centre of Excellence in Grasse, France. With more than 30 years of experience in botanical raw material extraction, the CO2 business of Evonik will […]
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