Lack of absorption has long been a valid criticism against the supplement industry with many doctors saying vitamins do nothing but create expensive urine. Liposomal technology has since entered the arena, however, and caused a quiet revolution with its promise of superior absorption. Liposomal technology has been used in the medical industry for decades and […]

Polymer ingredients, for the most part, can be identified by the term ‘poly’ within their INCI name. However, the properties of these materials as a group are indeed quite diverse. Polymer ingredients provide a wide range of important functional benefits to enable robust quality and desirable performance in cosmetics and personal care products, with functions […]

A supply chain membership platform for the private sector in Nigeria has strengthened private sector spending for public health. Azuka Okeke, who pioneered the project, will share her experiences and insights at the upcoming Sapics Spring Conference in Johannesburg. ‘Okeke oversees supply chain transformation projects in several African countries, with a key focus on Nigeria.  […]

Businesses in all industries need to adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) standards. This not only influences the success of the business, but also affects employees and meeting environmental and sustainability targets. Managing director of Industroclean, Emma Corder, says compliance is a huge task for businesses to tackle, regardless of whether it’s compulsory […]

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa (CTFA) has secured leading international and local experts to speak at The Cosmetic Industry Summit: Breaking Barriers in Africa. The presentations and panel discussions will deliberate ways to stimulate harmonisation and ease trade within the African continent. The summit, organised by the CTFA on behalf of […]

An exciting, new extract has been produced in collaboration with honeybees in the Western Cape. The extract contains the active components found in propolis and may be formulated in cosmetic and food supplement formulations. Propolis African bees accumulate material from a variety of plants, to form a resinous substance in order to protect their beehive. […]

Nimue is renowned for its expert understanding of the skin and the effective treatment of various skin conditions. As a leader in scientific skin care, Nimue Skin Technology (Nimue) promises to deliver transformative results for a variety of skin types. After an extended period of intense R&D, Nimue has launched a wide range of new […]

ProVen Probiotics are now available in South Africa. It is a revolutionary new range of probiotic products designed to suit everyone. Every life stage The products are designed for ease of use and daily support for each life stage from pregnancy and newborn babies to maturity. Clinical studies have shown ProVen Probiotics may help to […]

DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit is proposing an accelerated scientific approach to confirm Grase status for most UV-filter products in the United States. The company has used Avobenzone, the most protective sunscreen active on the market against UVA damage, marketed by the company as Parsol 1789 to showcase the model it believes […]

Optiphi, the winner of the 2018 P&C Review/Symrise New Product Competition, is back to defend its title with three entries in the 2019 competition. The South African professional skin care brand has entered two individual products and one range. Formulated with a multi-faceted approach, the Body Curve Sculpting Repair targets sun damage and ageing on […]

GR8 Skincare was founded by Dr Janine Ellenberger, a South African medical doctor with more than 15 years’ experience in skin care and cosmetics. She launched the brand for her own teenagers, to give them gentle yet effective skin care products that would address their acne and keep their skin healthy. Finding nothing on the […]

The professionals at Placecol are as invested in their customers’ satisfaction as they are in creating award-winning products that improve the skin’s condition. In June the brand launched the Placecol Excellence skin care range, to treat clients’ most pressing skin concerns. The four products in the range contain Sunflower Oil, an anti-oxidant rich in Vitamin […]

Natralogic products are specially formulated for use during pregnancy. According to Lauren Lamont, owner and founder of the brand, the range of products is free of toxins and ingredients, which could be considered harmful and contain only safe and high quality certified organic and natural ingredients. The all maternity skin care range has been entered […]

Rain Africa creates luxury handmade bath and body products using natural ingredients with African botanical actives. Its products are responsibly handmade with love and care for its customers, craftspeople and the environment. The proudly South African brand has diversified into the premium skin care and male grooming categories with a new natural skin care range […]

Uso by African Dermal Science, a proudly South African anti-ageing skin care brand, hit the market in 2018. The products are specifically formulated for Africans and the African climate. The brand name was inspired by the Zulu word Ubuso, which means a celebration of who we are as Africans. Dr Theo Mothoa-Frendo, a black female […]

After years of requests from customers, SoyLites has re-launched its innovative and handy moisturising product, the aroma butter bar. This product is a solid, dry lotion bar made with botanical oils. The bar is created to be a novel and versatile hand and body moisturising product. With a unique combination of unrefined coco butter, shea […]

Smelling great has never been this easy! Playgirl and Playboy announced the addition of body lotions earlier this year, to its two popular deodorant ranges. The body lotions are available in the most popular fragrances from the deodorant brands. The Playgirl lotions are available in Temptation, Love Is and Flirtatious. The Playboy lotion fragrances include […]

In a move set to invigorate the personal care market, well-known deodorant brand, Shower to Shower has introduced a body wash range. The Shower to Shower body washes have been entered in the 2019 P&C Review/Symrise New Product Competition. Speaking at the launch, brand manager Claire Bowen says the team looked at ways of taking […]

Teqal Creative Packaging (Teqal) is a new manufacturer of rigid packaging for the cosmetics and personal care industry. The company was launched in February 2017 when Sean Kirkham (ex-Consupaq), his wife, Renee (also ex-Consupaq) and Dean Mitchel (seasoned tool maker) went into business together. They started small, operating out of premises at the Dube TradePort […]

At Pack Expo Las Vegas, from 23 to 25 September, the Marchesini Group will present a monobloc unit that fills and caps bottles for pills, tablets and capsules. The Compact 12 is one of Marchesini’s top-of-the-range solutions in the field of electronic counters and is equipped with special applications to guarantee total product control. One […]

Aptar Group’s Unidose Powder System has been approved by the FDA for an intranasal, needle-free rescue treatment drug intended to treat severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. This marks the first FDA approval of a prescription drug using Aptar’s patented Unidose Powder System and is Aptar’s first combination of a drug delivery device with a […]

Plastics|SA has appointed Helène Barnard as new accountant at its Midrand Head Office. Barnard will replace Leslie Kearney, who will be retiring at the end of July 2019. Experience Born on 3 March, Barnard completed her studies in BCom Financial Management at the University of Pretoria in 2010. Prior to joining the Plastics|SA team, she […]

Inspection is part of the overall drug quality assurance system. The objective of inspecting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is either to enforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance or to provide authorisation for the manufacture of specific pharmaceutical products, usually in relation to an application for marketing authorisation. A further aspect of pharmaceutical inspection is monitoring the […]

Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has been acknowledged in two prestigious industry competitions for several of its innovative packaging solutions. Eco-friendly future First, Neopac was one of five finalists for a Green Award at LuxePack New York, where the company’s Picea tube, which houses […]

The word ‘disruption’ is a noun, used to describe a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event. So, when we talk about disruptive innovation or disruptive technology, these phrases may evoke thoughts of chaos. However, when done right, disruptive technology can break the confines of old-school thinking. In fact, the terms disruptive innovation or disruptive […]

If you’ve visited Propak Africa over the past four days, you would have noticed the rounded crown of the bowler hat – Bowler Plastics’ signature logo – overlooking the company’s exhibition stand in hall 6. This leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging has made the most of Africa’s foremost packaging and printing industry show with […]

ALPLA, a leading international manufacturer of plastic packaging, continues to expand its presence in the African market. The company is taking part in Propak Africa in Johannesburg, where it will display its market relevant solutions.

in-cosmetics Korea celebrated a very successful show this year, with personal care professionals from across the country seeking out inspiration for novel beauty products. Over three days, 9 044 personal care professionals – an annual increase of 29 percent – joined the event which put the booming Korean market in the spotlight and celebrated the […]

Entries for the prestigious ABIHPEC-ITEHPEC Innovation Award (Prêmio ABIHPEC-ITEHPEC de Inovação) are officially open, with innovators in the personal care and beauty industry invited to submit their most inspirational ingredients, formulations and concepts. In-cosmetics promotes innovation With innovation at the heart of in-cosmetics Latin America, there is no better location to present the award, now […]

HPCI South Africa, an event devoted exclusively to ingredients for home and personal care products, will take place on 4 and 5 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) will also host its annual scientific conference in conjunction with HPCI South Africa. The educational programme has been announced and registration is […]

The Cosmetic Industry Summit: Breaking Barriers in Africa is being launched for the first time in South Africa. The summit is organised by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa (CTFA) on behalf of the South African cosmetics industry. Borne out of concern for the various technical barriers to trade on the African […]

In a traditional linear economy, materials flow in a line; they are taken from the earth, made into an item in an affordable way, and waste goes into landfills when we are finished using the product. Circular economy has been inaccurately referred to as ‘recycling on steroids’. It was shown to be much more in […]

Improper storage and underestimating the risks posed by small quantities of hazardous chemicals are among the biggest fire and safety risks in South African laboratories. This is according to lab safety and storage expert Sascha Kunkel, vice president of Global Markets with German lab storage specialists asecos, who will present a series of lab safety […]

With just a week to go until in-cosmetics Korea 2019 opens its doors at the Coex Exhibition Centre in Seoul, we have rounded up the top five reasons to visit the only event in Korea dedicated to personal care ingredients. 1. INNOVATION: When it comes to innovation, there’s no question that Korea is at the […]

HPCI South Africa, an exhibition devoted exclusively to ingredients for home and personal care products, will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre on 4 and 5 September. The show will be co-located with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem’s) annual Scientific Conference. The African continent is a growing market for future developments; now is the […]

The safety of cosmetic products is an issue often on the minds of manufacturers, raw material suppliers and regulators. The International Standardization Organisation (ISO) has published ISO 22716:2008 as a guidance on the safe manufacturing of cosmetic products under a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regime. Regulators in several countries and regions have adopted this standard. […]