Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Ingredients/Raw Materials

04 Jan 2018

Mythocondro gains Novel Food EU approval

On November 24th, the Minister for Medical Care (The Netherlands) sent an official notice to Gnosis with the approval for the placing of Chondroitin Sulfate (Mythocondro) on the market EU pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 Article 4.2 first indent.

27 Nov 2017

BASF showcases advanced solutions for the cosmetics industry

At the recent SCS Formulate in Coventry BASF presented its latest solutions for applications in the personal care market, such as concepts, formulations and different new products.

27 Nov 2017

Polaris to launch algal DHA in softgel at FiE

Polaris is launching its ultra-stable algal DHA Omega-3 in vegan softgel format at Food Ingredients Europe, enabling it to offer four EFSA claims in one capsule.

02 Nov 2017

Lipotec proposes a colourful beauty routine for healthy-looking skin

A healthy life in harmony with the planet has become an essential goal in our time. Just as we are aware of the impact our consumption habits have on the planet, we also seek that the products we consume be safe and healthy and have a positive effect on our body.

25 Oct 2017

Research findings crucial for cutting-edge hair care treatments

Every two years, the DWI – Leibnitz Institute for Interactive Materials (DWI – Leibnitz Institut für Interaktive Materialien) – organises a Hair Science Symposium. It offers a unique platform for discussing the most current and appealing ideas in hair research and hair care science. During this 20th Symposium in Dresden, Germany, Symrise presented three papers: on evaluating split ends, adverse effects of treatments on Caucasian and African hair, and a hair tress specification study, which won one out of two Best Lecture Awards. The findings will play a key role in developing ingredients and formulations to solve different hair necessities.

25 Aug 2017

New cosmetics technologies from Vantage

Vantage Specialty Chemicals has launched three new technologies, which reach across various product categories to provide solutions to personal care formulation needs and cosmetics claims. These products are all available locally from the South African office based in Midrand, Gauteng.

15 Aug 2017

BRB completes its gum blend portfolio for personal care

BRB Silicones has launched BRB 1934- a high viscosity gum blend of dimethiconol gum in cyclopentasiloxane. This product family of gum blends, consisting of high viscosity gums diluted in a volatile carrier, is already well established in the global personal care industry.

14 Aug 2017

Introducing JuvenEye CLR for dark under-eye circles

CLR has launched a new cosmetics active, JuvenEye CLR (INCI: Hieracium Pilosella (Hawkweed) Extract, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract).

20 Jun 2017

The skin care elixir of life

Historical references point to shiitake’s powerful anti-ageing benefits. Emperors of China would eat vast amounts of this mushroom to keep themselves young. Scientific studies have shown that shiitake is rich in antioxidant compounds, which help reduce levels of reactive oxygen species and DNA, preventing protein and lipid damage, contributing to reduced cellular apoptosis and increased cell viability.

20 Jun 2017

Scratching the science of itching

When Symrise first launched SymMollient W/S in 2007, the hydrophilic emollient was positioned to improve skin’s suppleness by restoring its lipid content (refatting effect). Its efficacy was proven in a series of in vitro and in vivo studies, confirming its anti-dehydrating effect and that it improves skin’s tolerance of surfactants

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