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BASF develops a new grade of high stability retinol free from BHA and BHT
Industry buzz
To meet the rapidly growing demand for more clean-conscious beauty solutions, BASF has developed Retinol 50, a new grade of retinol which...
Christophe Laudamiel joins Osmo to develop fragrances via AI technologies
Industry buzz
Osmo, a start-up launched in January 2023 to create new perfume molecules and scents by combining machine learning, data science,...
Voluntary deforestation carbon credits failing, study finds
Environment
While they are appreciated by companies aiming to offset the climate impact of their activities, the effectiveness of carbon credits is...
NYX Professional Makeup names Denée Pearson as new Global Brand President
Industry buzz
The L’Oréal Groupe’s professional make-up brand has appointed beauty industry veteran Denée Pearson to Global Brand President, effective...
Castor oil sourcing: Inolex joins Sustainable Castor Association
Industry buzz
Inolex has joined the not-for-profit organization founded by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd, and Solidaridad. The Sustainable...
National beauty brands are quickly gaining ground in China, finds Dynvibe
Markets & trends
Despite an uncertain context, Chinese cosmetic brands are recording unprecedented dynamism and are increasingly challenging the positions...
Natura considers possible sale of The Body Shop
Industry buzz
After selling Aesop to L’Oréal for USD 2.5 billion, the Brazilian cosmetics giant could now part ways with The Body Shop, which it...
Ex-Douglas boss Tina Müller appointed as new Weleda CEO
Industry buzz
The Swiss manufacturer of natural cosmetics has chosen Tina Müller to succeed the collegiate management set up six years ago, following...
Officine Universelle Buly works vegetables into perfumes
Innovation & new products
Founded by Jean-Vincent Bully in 1803, revived by the couple formed by Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami in 2014, and purchased by...
Global Bioenergies accelerates the ramp-up of its industrial capacities
Industry buzz
The company, which specializes in the conversion of plant-derived resources into chemical compounds used in many cutting-edge fields such...
