RECENT NEWS

The in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand has issued the final call for nominations for its ‘9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2025’ awards, supported by Personal Care magazine.

The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has opened the call for abstracts for next year’s Congress in Perth, Australia.

DSM-Firmenich Beauty & Care has taken the wraps off a global ‘House of Science’ campaign that aims to showcase the depth of its R&D expertise.

German personal care ingredient supplier Evident Ingredients has established a subsidiary in Paris, France.

Personal Care magazine Editor Tim Probert attended the 35th IFSCC Congress in Cannes, France.

German biotech company Bioweg has completed a €16m ($18.8m) funding round to develop ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics in cosmetics and other products.

Silab has appointed Paul Eguia to its management board as general manager in charge of economic intelligence.

The organiser of the Making Cosmetics trade show in Milan this November has unveiled a refresh of its formulation LabFocus event.

Leading Chinese beauty brand Proya Cosmetics is showcasing its latest scientific advancements and cutting-edge research at the 35th IFSCC Congress in Cannes, France.

Scientists from BASF will present their latest research findings at the 35th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress in Cannes, France on 15-18 September.

Visitors to the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand this November can now book their spot to attend the prestigious Formulation Lab sessions.

Symrise has inaugurated its first global AI hub in Barcelona, Spain to develop advanced data-driven solutions that strengthen innovation across its core customer markets, including personal care.

Italian personal care ingredient distributor Variati has been acquired by compatriots Deimos Group for an undisclosed sum.

Inolex has appointed Miao Wang as its new vice-president of research, development, and commercialization.

The 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, Thailand this November will include a well-ageing conference track in association with the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).

Provital has appointed Marcin Siekierski as its new managing director of Provital Polska, effective immediately, following the planned retirement of Maciej Siekierski.

Symrise has opened a production unit in Granada, Spain dedicated to Hydrolite 5 green, its biobased pentylene glycol.

Personal care ingredients supplier Safic-Alcan has acquired Ingredients Plus, a Malaysian-based specialty chemicals distributor.

Speciality chemicals maker Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio) has appointed Steven Ackerman as its new chief executive officer.

Unilever research has uncovered evidence that the bacteria living on our skin – known as the skin microbiome – may influence premature ageing based on facial appearance.