Ellagic acid derived from berries has been shown to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, a study by scientists in at Hallym University in South Korea has suggested.
International agencies from the US, Canada, Japan and the EU have signed a co-operation agreement to speed up the process for adopting alternative testing methods.
LVMH group reported flat reported sales for its first quarter, despite the performance of its perfumes and fragrance division taking a considerable hit.
New York-based Maypro Industries is targeting a Japanese lychee extract at beauty and health foods and beverages after it was self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) in the US.
China-based ingredient provider Fenchem is launching an organic aloe vera extract that combines a variety of active components aimed at natural skin care formulations.
International Fragrances and Flavors (IFF) is opening a new creative center in Brazil to spark new product ideas and tune in to local consumer preferences.
Research conducted by a team of scientists working with US skin care expert NuSkin links a newly identified free radical generator to age-related skin damage.
A number of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Vitamin K2 has won Novel Foods approval paving the way for the fermented soy extract to be used in a wide variety of applications across the European Union’s 27 member states.
Switzerland-based fine chemicals player Clariant has opened up a production facility in Zhenjiang, Eastern China, to tap into growing demand for key personal care ingredients.
Consumers are willing to pay higher prices as long as they are getting what they perceive to be good value for money, according to a survey by Brandkeys.
Cognis and its active ingredients partner Laboratoires Serobiologiques chose this week’s PCHi show in Guangzhou China to demonstrate its latest ingredients and green credentials.
Tapping into the ever-growing global market for both natural and effective ingredients, the China-based ingredients provider is launching a range of botanical actives for personal care.
Risdon International has cut production but denies that it is considering bankruptcy and insists that the cosmetics packaging company is on route to financial recovery.
Reed Singapharm Exhibitions says continued economic growth in China will lead to a bigger Personal Care and Homcare Ingredients China (PCHi) event next year.
China-based ingredients supplier Fenchem says it has launched a new skin whitening technology to tap into the growing global market for this type of product.
The main drawback of depilatory creams has always been the pungent odour. But French company Laurence Dumont believes it has come up with an odour-free hair removal cream.
International Flavors and Fragrances has announced a new head of global fragrance research, charged with driving innovation and profitability within the division.
Amongst the economic doom and gloom Anglo-Dutch personal and household care provider Reckitt Benckiser has posted strong sales growth backed up by impressive profits.
A combination of good product diversity, further boosted by strong personal care sales helped give LVMH a solid performance during the fourth quarter and 2008.
The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods maker has announced strong results on the back of the sale of food operations and increased selling prices during its fourth quarter.
Skinvisible has signed a partnership with RHEI Pharmaceuticals of Belgium, allowing it to license its dermatology products in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
A marked division between the performance of established and developing markets in the prestige beauty category in 2008 underlines the impact of the economic crisis.
China’s personal care and homecare ingredients show will be offering conferences and symposiums on technology, regulation and formulation as part of its programme.
France-based Rhodia has acquired the US McIntyre Group to build on its presence in the personal care and oil surfactant categories as a means of maintaining growth.
China-based ingredients maker Fenchem says it will continue its expansion into cosmetics ingredients, having announced a 35 per cent increase in its annual revenue.
Latest research into the ingredient chlorine dioxide (CIO2) shows that it can help to contain bad breath for up to four hours when used in a mouthwash.