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BASF expands sustainable emollient production in Düsseldorf
BASF has inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art plant in Düsseldorf to expand sustainable emollient production for skin and sun care—the site’s largest investment in a decade. Learn how renewable‑based emollients improve moisture retention and sensory feel, helping brands deliver eco‑friendly formulations for Europe and global markets.
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BASF partners with Brenntag on distribution of cleaning solutions
Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new distribution agreement with BASF.
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Reverse osmosis water treatment solutions for South African industry
South African industries are turning to containerised reverse osmosis to beat water scarcity, rising costs and quality risks. Discover how G-Chem Aquacare, with Aquatreat Technologies, delivers tailored RO for boiler make-up, pharma process water, boreholes and reuse—cutting effluent, boosting reliability and sustainability.
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Düllberg Konzentra the meister perfumers
Discover how Düllberg Konzentra blends German craft with modern innovation to create distinctive fragrance solutions for beauty and home care. Explore their artistry, sustainable sourcing, and turnkey support that help brands move from concept to market with confidence.
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Vytrus Biotech pushes boundaries in regenerative skincare
Discover how Vytrus Biotech is redefining regenerative skincare with next‑gen actives born from advanced plant biotechnology. Explore the science, performance data, and what this breakthrough means for formulators seeking efficacy, sustainability, and differentiation.
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Security, sustainability, innovation: the triple advantage
For over 25 years, KwaZulu-Natal-based VR Print has been transforming the pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging landscape with its specialised label solutions. What began as a high-performance printing operation has evolved into an industry leading supplier that’s reshaping how brands communicate with consumers.
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Strategic investment for PRIME
In a bold move that underscores its market leading position as a TPCM, PRIME has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art tube filling machine, the NORDEN 602, as showcased at Propak Africa.
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Revolutionise traceability and engagement with smart packaging
Revolutionise traceability and customer trust with smart packaging that blends physical materials and digital IDs. See how active solutions extend shelf life while connected tech—QR, RFID, NFC—unlocks real-time provenance, compliance, and two-way engagement, and why EPR and recycled-content rules are speeding adoption.
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in-cosmetics Korea 2026: Record attendance & K-Beauty innovation
Record crowds converged at in-cosmetics Korea 2026 at COEX, Seoul, with nearly 20 000 visitors, 18% from abroad, and 400+ exhibitors including Ashland, Croda and Bloomage. Explore standout launches in the Innovation Zone (64 new ingredients), K-Beauty age-management trends, and fresh opportunities from 84 first-time exhibitors.
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Centella asiatica gel moisturiser: Ultimate skin hydration
Discover the Centella asiatica gel moisturiser from Fundamentals Skincare—a light, water-rich formula that hydrates without heaviness and soothes dry, tight, or reactive skin. With 1% Centella (cica), 0.5% niacinamide, 0.2% hyaluronic acid, and glycerine, it absorbs fast with no greasy residue while supporting the skin barrier; click…
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Eyes on Africa 2026: Shaping Africa’s next growth phase
Join senior leaders at Euromonitor International’s Eyes on Africa 2026 on 28 July at The Tryst, Johannesburg. Explore the continent’s next growth phase—shifting consumers, digital ecosystems, and competitive dynamics—through sharp insights, an executive panel, and interactive sessions designed to unlock actionable opportunities.
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Circular hydrogen recycling in cosmetics: Symrise wins L’Oréal award
Symrise has won L’Oréal’s Energy Award for Closing the Hydrogen Loop, a circular hydrogen recycling process that captures, purifies, and reuses hydrogen in producing Hydrolite 5 green. Cutting fresh hydrogen use by ~80% with 98% recovery, it lowers Scope 1 emissions, boosts efficiency, and sets a scalable decarbonisation blueprint.
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New bio-identical collagen III powered by AI
Meet SkinNexus Collag3n, a 100% human‑identical recombinant Collagen III fragment from BASF and Bota Biosciences, created with Physical AI for vegan, sustainable performance. Fermented in yeast and screened from 2,000 candidates, it’s clinically backed to support collagen homeostasis, elasticity and firmness—discover the data.
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Velden: Science-standardised African botanical actives
Velden Botanicals debuts a science-standardised portfolio of African botanical actives for global beauty, built over 15 months and ready to formulate. Spanning AxRose, RubyM, NatSol and TriAct—with Trielle, Maruline and Rosaline—this range brings validated performance, stability, traceability and regulatory rigor.
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Cosmetic preservation hybrid systems: Insights from Clariant
Cosmetic preservation is being reinvented as hybrid systems and multifunctional boosters answer rising regulatory pressure and cleaner-beauty demands. In this interview, Clariant’s Karolina Scierski explains how to streamline INCI lists while safeguarding efficacy, speed to market, and sustainability.
