The organisers have partnered with SPC Asia to introduce the new award which will recognise the development of a novel active or functional ingredient that combines innovative science and product features that demonstrate benefits to manufacturers and end-users when compared with existing ingredients.
Cathy Laporte, Group Marketing Manager for in-cosmetics Asia, explains why the organisers decided to launch the feature this year: “Following the successful introduction of the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award at our sister show in Europe, we were very keen to introduce it at the Asia show too. In an industry that is constantly developing and innovating, it’s essential to encourage and reward the efforts that formulators and R&D specialists put in to coming up with novel ingredients.”
in-cosmetics Asia is proud to announce eight finalists in the competition. Arch Personal Care Products with ReGeniStem™ Red Rice, a sustainable anti-ageing active derived from Himalayan Red Rice that is cultivated in a bioreactor, allowing the reproduction of biomass and concentration of actives. B&T Company with Sensolene® Care DD a protective emollient with functional barrier properties that improves skin moisturisation and visco-elastic properties.
DSM Nutritional Products with REGU®-FADE, a potent antioxidant found in red grapes and associated with various health benefits.
GATTEFOSSÉ with MALT SECRETS, a concentrate of purified polyphenols with anti-oxidant and anti-ageing power.
Lipotec with adifyline™, a novel hexapeptide which allows consumers to achieve a younger looking appearance.
SEIWA KASEI CO., LTD with Amitose® 2GA and Amitose® DGA, new stable derivatives of ascorbic acid which have a high moisturising effect and comfortable texture thanks to glyceryl group in the molecula.
SEPPIC with SIMULGREEN™ 18-2, a natural emulsifier that does not create a soaping effect upon application and remains active over a wide pH range.
Unipex with Capixyl™ a unique active complex designed to prevent and stop the hair loss process and stimulate hair growth.
All entries have been judged by a panel of industry experts including:
- Dr Vijay Bambulkar, Ph. D. Director of Regulatory & Medical Affairs Johnson & Johnson Ltd, India
- Grant Binney, President of New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Chemists & Development/Laboratory Manager of The Cosmetic Company
- Mike Salmon, Head of R&D and Operations at LF Beauty (UK) Ltd
- Margaret Smith, Managing Director, Syndet Works
- Alain Khaiat, Ph.D., President Seers Consulting
The winners will be announced on Thursday 15 December from 18:00 in the Marketing Trends Theatre.
To get further information about the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award, visit
www.in-cosmeticsasia.com/innovationzone. in-cosmetics Asia will take place at BITEC, Hall 101-102, Bangkok, Thailand, from 14-16 December 2011.
Notes to editor:
For more press information contact Julie Longton or Simon Matthews at the in-cosmetics Asia Press Office on:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7240 2444
Email: in-cosmeticsasia@stormcom.co.uk
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