Ingredients & formulation
Centifolia 2011 - Beautiful, good and authentic: the perfect product
The last edition of the Centifolia congress took place, following the lines of a resolutely original format focusing on such values as...
Colombia to invest in the cosmetics industry
The cosmetics industry is a priority development sector for Colombian authorities that intend putting to good use the wealth of the...
Research finds certification is key for trusting cosmetic brands on natural claims
According to a new research conducted by Organic Monitor, many natural and organic cosmetic brands are falling short with their...
Formulating without parabens? Alternatives to handle with care
Finding substitute ingredients to parabens, needing to be both efficient against microbiological contamination, and ensuring the safety...
Formulating without parabens? Hurray for creative chemistry!
We can do without them, because alternatives to the use of parabens exist, but changes involved are not insignificant and habits die...
Brenntag: New guide formulations
Brenntag Spécialités, a French subsidiary of the Brenntag group, a distributor of specialty and industrial chemicals, has opened an...
How to formulate without parabens?
Beyond the controversy over the safety of parabens and, more generally, of the most widely used preservatives in cosmetic products,...
ID bio launches a new organic range of titrated extracts
ID Bio, a French supplier of botanical extracts, is launching TitrExtract, a new range of titrated organic ingredients. Addressing...
Naturex launches Amazonian active for rejuvenation
Called both Sangre de Drago and Sangre de Grado (Dragon’s Blood), Naturex latest launch is an innovative revitalizing active from the...
Clariant wants to lead the way to paraben-free preservation
Anticipating market and regulatory changes, Switzerland-based manufacturer of active chemical specialities Clariant proposes several...