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BASF Personal Care's pore-tightening Laricyl ingredient technology is now produced via solid-state fermentation of Fomes officinalis mushroom, rather than by wild harvesting fungi.

BASF Ferments Mushroom Mycelium to Boost Naturality & Efficacy of Pore-tightening Laricyl

The production of the mycelium is now organic certified, per BASF, and is carried out in Europe on a solid medium within a controlled incubation room.

Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies have developed Rootness Mood+ (propanediol, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract), a technology that reportedly mimics sun-like effects.

The Skin Care & Beauty Ingredient Agenda: July/August 2023

From renewable sources to sun-mimicking extracts to ocean-derived technologies, suppliers are delivering cleaner label opportunities and unique claims.

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J&J's Talc Bankruptcy Settlement to be Put to the Test

Reuters reports J&J's second appeal for a proposed $8.9 billion settlement and bankruptcy claim through subsidiary LTL Management will be tested this week as a New Jersey judge reconsiders the company's eligibility.

The ingredient's mode of action has been evaluated in vitro, demonstrating a restoration of mechanical properties of fibroblasts close to the value of a fibroblast 28 years younger.

Seppic Develops Sagacious, Active Skin Firming Ingredient

The ingredient's mode of action has been evaluated in vitro, demonstrating a restoration of mechanical properties of fibroblasts close to the value of a fibroblast 28 years younger.

The first ingredient in the line, SelectSIEVE Zen, is a phytochemical complex that promotes mental relaxation and emotional well-being.

Roelmi HPC Announces SelectSIEVE line for Phytochemical Compound Preservation

The first ingredient in the line, SelectSIEVE Zen, is a phytochemical complex that promotes mental relaxation and emotional well-being.

Elara Luxe colorants can be used in oil-based or solvent- or waterborne formulations, including makeup, lip gloss and lipsticks, lotions and soaps, face paint, temporary hair color, and nail lacquer or nail polishes.

Plant-based Fluorescent Pigments for Vivid, Sustainable Makeup

Thirty-four percent of consumers believe it is important for makeup brands to be socially responsible, per Circana data.

Canada will now join more than 40 jurisdictions and major markets that have already passed laws to end or limit cosmetics animal testing and/or sales.

Canada Officially Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

On June 22, 2023, Canadian officials passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data to establish product safety.

This article was provided by Chemlinked and compiles information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.

Fragrance Allergen Labeling Requirements in 7 Regions

This article, provided by Chemlinked, compiles information on major countries that have regulations for fragrance allergen labeling, along with their specific labeling requirements. Also mentioned is current legislation in progress.

Seppic's Solagum Tara, Natural Gum Polymer

The ingredient offers a better profile than HEC in terms of naturalness and sensoriality, per Seppic. Solagum Tara formulates well for medium to thick consistencies in natural formulas, boosting viscosity effect and sensory.

The liquid-liquid encapsulation system introduces a drop of core material through a nozzle, which impacts on a host bath containing a floating shell layer on the surface.

Univ. Waterloo Develops Liquid-Liquid Technique for Stable Encapsulation

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a simple method for encapsulating liquid or liquid-suspended functional ingredients to protect and stabilize them, and control their release.

Biotechnology (particularly white biotech) can shape the future of cosmetics, for instance by yielding premium active ingredients such as hyaluronic acids.

Biotech's Power to Transform Cosmetics & the Circular Economy

Biotechnology (particularly white biotech) can shape the future of cosmetics, for instance by yielding premium active ingredients such as hyaluronic acids.

According to Aneco, the green production method used to produce the ingredient protects biodiversity and plays a positive role in the overall ecological environment.

Aneco Launches BioSyn-Bisabolol, Sustainable Biotech Ingredient

According to Aneco, the green production method used to produce the ingredient protects biodiversity and plays a positive role in the overall ecological environment.

Per the company, NuvoSomes are nanocapsules capable of encapsulating a variety of cosmetic ingredients to enhance ingredient stability and ingredient performance and feature a lipophilic group and a hydrophilic group, making these vesicles both lipid and water compatible.

Beverly Glen Laboratories, Inc. Launches NuvoSome, Drug Delivery System for Cosmetics

Per the company, NuvoSomes are nanocapsules capable of encapsulating a variety of cosmetic ingredients to enhance ingredient stability and ingredient performance and feature a lipophilic group and a hydrophilic group, making these vesicles both lipid and

'Canada's legislation is expected to pass soon and, when it does, the United States will be the only country in North America without a national ban on animal testing for cosmetics.'

Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark

Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

BASF currently produces APGs in Duesseldorf, Germany, Jinshan, China and Cincinnati, Ohio.

BASF Expands Alkyl Polyglucosides Production Capacity at Ohio Site

This investment will strengthen the production footprint in the United States and allow BASF to continue supporting the growth of its North American APG customers with local supply points and reduced cross-regional volume flows.

L to R: Jaeran Lee, Ph.D., president of KCII and Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., president of RIFM.

RIFM and Korean Institute Finalize Fragrance Safety Assessment and Regulatory Information Collab

RIFM president Anne Marie Api, PhD., commented, “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, with KCII marks another significant step forward in ensuring that the world can safely enjoy their favorite fragranced products."

(Pictured Thomas Stephens). According to the company, the line synergizes with other classes of conventional surfactants and can be used as a primary or secondary surfactant in formulations. The Surfonic line contains specialty wetting agents, emulsifiers and dispersants.

Indorama Ventures Unveils Surfonic Bio, Line of Biosurfactants

The line synergizes with other classes of surfactants and can be used as a primary or secondary surfactant in formulations.

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