Q1: Inolex appointed attorney Suzanne S. Mayes to its Board of Directors, named Michael Dall as CFO, and promoted Rob Lopez to Vice President of Operations. Aptar Beauty acquired iD Scent. Additionally, the Personal Care Products Council announced the election of a new Board Chair, Barbara Menarguez, the General Manager of Fragrance and Beauty at Chanel.
Q2: DSM-Firmenich appointed Emmanuel Bustraen as President of Perfumery & Beauty. HexisLab secured a £490,000 funding grant from Innovate UK. International Flavors & Fragrances put Lucas Meyer Cosmetics up for sale. Our Own Candle Company filed a class action lawsuit against four major fragrance manufacturers, accusing the suppliers of violating anti-trust laws.
Q3: Finnish start-up Montinutra partnered with personal care manufacturer Ole Hyvä to bring sustainable, zero-waste, closed-loop beauty ingredients to the market. Merck revisited its plan to sell its pigments unit. Croda commenced construction of a new manufacturing plant in Dahej, India. TRC decreased its tender offer in International Flavors & Fragrances. BASF announced plans to open a new citral plant in China and menthol and linalool downstream plants in Germany. Additionally, a South Carolina jury ordered talc supplier Whittaker, Clark & Daniels to pay US$29.14 million in damages to a woman who developed cancer.
Q4: Barretts Minerals filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Croda revised its profit forecasts downwards. Symrise AG increased its stake in Kobo Products Inc., Mitsui & Co. acquired Dermaceutical Laboratories, and Bahl & Gaynor increased its stake in Inter Parfums. Symrise recorded sales of €2,414 million. BASF SE revised its earnings before interest and taxes to €4.4 billion. Amyris confirmed John Melo’s resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer. Clariant acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF for US$810 million, Vivify Specialty Ingredients announced its acquisition of Access Ingredients, and Innospec acquired QGP Quimica.
Aesthetic supplies USA refers to products and equipment used in the field of aesthetic medicine and cosmetic treatments that are available for purchase in the United States. These supplies encompass a wide range of items necessary for various aesthetic procedures and treatments conducted by professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians, and other qualified practitioners.
Examples of aesthetic supplies include:
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Dermal Fillers: Injectable substances used to restore volume and reduce wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Injectables used to temporarily relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles.
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Laser Devices: Equipment used for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, and other laser treatments.
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Chemical Peels: Solutions applied to the skin to exfoliate and improve texture.
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Microdermabrasion Devices: Tools used for mechanical exfoliation to rejuvenate skin.
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Microneedling Devices: Devices that create tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
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Cosmeceuticals: Skincare products that contain biologically active ingredients with pharmaceutical-like benefits.
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Sterilization and Disinfection Products: Essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing infections in clinical settings.
