Grolman completes supplier portfolio and spotlights key business drivers

Hans Wollman, general manager Animal Nutrition, Personal Care and Pharma at Döhler, spotlights methods of sourcing natural pigments by providing seeds to farmers all around the world in India, South Africa, Turkey and Ecuador. He emphasizes the desire to be transparent and for ingredients to be traceable,... Read More

Joe Power, sales director at Biosyntia delves into the advantages of fermentation processes to source actives. He elaborates on how fermentation and the clean production process go hand-in-hand. This is because fermentation is chemical-free and plays a role in reducing fossil-based fuel and water.... Read More

Ruth Margalef Kriesten, CEO at Biogründl s.l delves into sourcing corks which are traditionally used as bottle stoppers. The company finds that corks contain high levels of antioxidants. Kriesten explains how the company partakes in the circular economy by taking the waste of the wine industry and... Read More

Victoria Potko, label and events officer at NATRUE, The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association, delves into the dangers of greenwashing and how NATRUE continues to combat greenwashing with its strict regulatory requirements. She emphasizes that labels play a huge role on consumers,... Read More

Violetta Insolia, innovation manager at Bionap speaks on how the company it is not just following clean beauty or upcycling market trends, but uses them as valuable philosophies. The company showcased its ingredients at in-cosmetics Global, including bio-based and zero-waste solutions. Bionap is also able to... Read More

Isabel Almiro do Vale, global strategic marketing director for Dow Personal Care and Sandro Sato, EMEA Regional Marketing Manager for Dow Personal Care share their ambitions and promise to consumers for more eco-friendly alternatives using upcycled rice husk and corn. The two provide insights into their new... Read More

Mariana Yamamoto, skincare product and marketing manager at Chemyunion highlights new approaches to spot lightening treatments for aging skin. The company’s solution Iselight targets the root cause of age spot formations by promoting cellular detoxification. It is made from plant extract Myrothamnus... Read More

Dr. Felix Weiher, head of application technology at Jungbunzlauer shares insights into renewable resources used to feed fermenting cultures, while discussing the role of eco-certifications globally. He elaborates on the difference between environmental sustainability and financial sustainability, as well as... Read More

DSM spokesperson Madina Sautova, head of marketing communications, highlights key trends driving innovation within the personal care industry. She delves into topics including sustainable sun cream formulations, the beauty industry’s role in social movements like the BlackLivesMatter, and the COVID-19 global... Read More

Givaudan Active Beauty is spotlighting its botanical extract Patchoul’Up made from upcycled patchouli leaves following their use as a raw material in fragrance creation. Patchoul’Up balances the scalp’s microbiome, adding hydration and maintaining sebum production. Also featured by the company is Cristalhyal... Read More

Mibelle’s SantEnergy Nu Santa Herba extract is targeting a number of sectors, including beauty-from-within, cognition and energy. Alice Olufeso notes that consumers are increasingly concerned with the future of their health, as well as observing that younger generations seek out innovative delivery formats... Read More

A new Horphag Research investigation recently found that Pycnogenol helped Chinese workers who spend long hours outside avoid skin hyperpigmentation. Sebastien Bornet also elaborates on the antioxidant’s promising results for skin hydration and explains the importance of scientific backing for both clients... Read More

Over the last decade, beauty-from-within has been gaining mainstream awareness. However, Douglas Jones of BioCell Ingredients explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has kicked this trend up a gear. He also sheds light on cross-gender appeal, as well as how the company stands out in the crowded collagen sphere... Read More

Bionap recently released the results of three clinical trials, examining red orange ingredients for beauty-from-within and weight management, as well as a prebiotic that can function as an aloe substitute. Innovation manager Violetta Insolia explains how these findings will help the company develop new... Read More

Smita Fulzele, applications lab leader for North and South America at Cargill Beauty, gives insight into carrageenans’ potential in beauty product formulations. Carrageenans are eco-friendly as they are naturally derived from red seaweed, which can be whole processed, helping raise energy efficiency while... Read More

Bianca McCarthy, global marketing manager of Lipotec Active Ingredients at Lubrizol Life Science, details how the Oxylance botanical ingredient derived from the Ligustrum lucidum plant’s seeds is harvested and dried in a traditional method. McCarthy gives insight into how the Phenobio subcritical water... Read More

Olon is investing €65 million (US$75 million) toward biotechnology as it eyes applications ranging from pharma, food ingredients, flavor, fragrance and personal care. Andrea Conforto also discusses the company’s expertise in microbial fermentation technology and the trends shaping the industry.