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Arbonne Recalls Contaminated Shea Body Wash

Arbonne recently recalled certain lot numbers of its Shea Butter Body Wash, Gel Douche due to contamination by Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. This follows incidents reported for other products.

BASF has brought production of RSPO pearlizers to North America.

BASF Starts U.S. RSPO Pearlizer and Opacifier Production

The ingredients are used to add luster, shimmering effects or opacity in hand soap, shampoo and body wash.

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Pilot's Sustainable Surfactant Blend Enables Luxe Cleansing

This blend creates a rich, cleansing lather that provides a silky skin feel in applications such as shampoo, body wash, liquid hand soap and pet shampoo.

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Clariant Formulations Create Emotions with Playful Textures

The range includes a body wash, peel-off mask and hair conditioner, which are meant to create engaging beauty experiences via interesting and memorable textures.

Stephenson Cosmos Approved Base C Formulations

Stephenson’s Reveals First COSMOS-approved Personal Care, Base C

Stephenson has reformed four of its base formulas to meet COSMOS specifications. These include a body wash, lotion and shampoo and conditioner.

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High-oil Concepts for Multisensory Benefits

Delivering new consumer experiences in body cleansing and hair care.

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CalBlend® SF: A Sulfate-Free and DEA-Free Performance Blend

The high activity of CalBlend® SF contributes to a lower carbon footprint than competing Performance Blends, while allowing for the inventory and rework reduction advantages associated with blended products, creating a sturdier formula.

Sequoia leads Series B funding round for Mamaearth, raising 130 crore, or approximately $18.2 million.

Sequoia India Leads Series B Investment in Mamaearth

Sequoia leads Series B funding round for Mamaearth, raising 130 crore, or approximately $18.2 million.

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Ingredion Smooths via Enhanced Silicone Deposition

The bio-based cationic polymer can be used to add smoothing benefits to both rinse-off and leave-on skin and hair care applications (including those meant to be silicone-free).

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Cosphatec Preservative Blend Won't Get Under Sensitive Skin

The versatile blend combines multifunctional ingredients to create self-preserving formulations, including those for sensitive skin.

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Clear Cleansing Polymer Launched for Conditioning

Ashland launched a new conditioning polymer for a broad range of uses in transparent shampoos, body washes and more.

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Isopentyldiol for Preservative-free Formulating

The original multipurpose material is now being positioned to aid formulators in developing preservative-free formulations.

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Woman-Centric Shave Brand Billie Finalizes Seed Funding

Funds from the round—which was led by Silverton Partners, with participation from existing investors Female Founders Fund and Lakehouse Ventures—will go to the company’s growth, particularly building out its team and increasing inventory.

Naked Retail has launched four care packages available for purchase, each with assorted products: Immunity Check, For Her, For Him and the Ultimate Set.

Naked Retail Launches Care Package Sets as COVID-19 Closes Stores

Naked Retail has launched four care packages available for purchase, each with assorted products: Immunity Check, For Her, For Him and the Ultimate Set.

Hello Bello's Lavendar Line Gets EWG Verified

Baby brand Hello Bello has received the EWG Verified seal for its three-product lavender line.

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Billie Raises $25 Million in Series A Investing

The woman-centric shaving and body care brand, which operates on a subscription model, has now raised a total of $35 million since its November 2017 launch.

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Henkel Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in PA Facility

“Enhanced production capabilities such as this investment at West Hazleton helps position our beauty care business for success and provide consumers and customers with the innovative, high-quality products they have come to love and expect from Henkel,” said Heather Wallace, SVP and GM, beauty care North America.

Silky Smooth

Silkiness, long-lasting smoothness and moisturizing are expected in bath and body products. The bath has become a haven for stress relief and a sanctuary for those who seek restorative treatment in addition to a cleansing benefit, and ingredient suppliers and formulators provide a variety of product enhancements to satisfy demand in the market.