Alban Muller International, expert partner of the next generation cosmetics, presents two new ingredients obtained from a major innovation: the development of a vegetable salicylic acid, a pure molecule extracted from wintergreen. This ingredient provides a natural alternative to salicylic acid commonly used in a synthetic form in cosmetics. Acid

New alternative preservation systems for cosmetic products are gaining popularity. In its new Technical Insights report, Organic Monitor finds the move to new alternative preservative systems is driven by high consumer demand for natural & organic cosmetics as well as the growing trend of formulators avoiding parabens.

Thor is highlighting its wide range of Microcare personal care ingredients (including 'green' options) and array of technical support facilities at in-cosmetics 2012. Thor launches its latest preservative for powder products at the Innovation Zone during in-cosmetics 2012. Microcare® PDM is a broad spectrum formaldehyde and paraben-free preservative for both rinse-off and leave on applications.

BIOSECUR LAB, Inc. and Sharon Laboratories, Ltd. announced that the companies have entered into an agreement through which Sharon Laboratories will exclusively represent BIOSECUR® C160S Preservative for manufacturers of personal care products worldwide. BIOSECUR LAB designed its BIOSECUR® C160S Preservative compound for manufacturers of personal care products who want a high-performance preservative.