South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review - Volume 43, Issue 1, January 2016

Despite the difficulties of 2015, I'm anticipating great things for 2016. Back from a good break and rearing to go, I certainly hope our readers, advertisers and the industry as a whole feel the same way. Stepping into 2016, a number of positive developments are taking place in the South African cosmetics industry. First is the launch of the Cosmetics Steering Committee (CSC), which has been spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry's (dti) Cosmetics Sector Desk. Its focus is to overcome industry-wide challenges and barriers to trade by adopting an advisory role on certain issues. Turn to page 28 now for the full story on this positive initiative.

Adcock ingram restructures leadership

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Akacia healthcare : latest acquisition by ascendis

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Domestic improves sanitation facilities in Soweto

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Nwe Halal certification for Evonik

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Nivea inspires care across South Africa

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Schulke wins patent protection proceedings

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New purified skin tone mediator

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Tiger brands delivers during a tough year

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Local perfumer pushes boundaries in Bespoke fragrance

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Dupont and Dow to combine in merger

Firmer focus for eyes

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An intimate affair

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High performance facial care

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Repellent beats the buzz

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A sensitive matter

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Limited edition breaks old traditions

Wacker, the Munich-based chemical company, is driving its growth in South Africa with a new, dedicated sales manager and renewed efforts to boost its visibility. Silicones, one of Wacker's specialities, have revolustioned product development in the personal care and cosmetics industry, particularly in skin, hair and colour cosmetics applications. Together with IMCD South Africa, which is the distribution partner for Wacker in South Africa, the company took to the road in November 2015 to remind formulators and manufacturers of the multifaceted benefits of its silicone products. Themed as sensational summer seminars, the Wacker IMCD South Africa roadshow was a major success and took place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. It also coincided with the appointment of Kirsten Scott as Wacker Chemicals' sales manager for South Africa, reporting into the company's Middle East office based in Dubai.

Changing lives through innovation, preserving beauty, adding colour and convenience to everyday offerings, and ensuring better access to health care have been at the centre of Merck's international efforts for 350 years.

South Africa's dynamic hair care market was valued at US$622 million in 2014. According to Canadean, it is anticipated to grow by two per cent between 2014 and 2019. Interested in exploiting new opportunities, suppliers are marketing a range of solutions for various hair care applications.

The hair care market has become more demanding over the years and is now just as sophisticated as skin care. In a move to better serve the needs of its South African customers, French company Seppicis providing inspiration, which naturally fits in with market requirements.

Shiny, yet not greasy; strong hold but not stiff; soft, untangled, and easy to comb, and of course, unbreakable - consumers demand all this and more from their hair care products. Sumentha Reddy from BRB Silicones looks at how silicones can assist in meeting these needs.

The backbone of many stick formulations, Candelila wax (INCI : Euphorbia Cerifera Cera) has a melting point of 68 to 73°C and forms remarkably hard oleoges with very small crystals. It also provides high surface gloss and leads to shrinkage, which eases de-moulding.

Consumers' need for novelty is growing worldwide. There is a definite drive for new natural actives for cosmetics as the interest moves away from European plants to those of African and Brazilian origin. South Africa has the third highest biodiversity worldwide, yet our natural ingredients sector is still in its infancy. Discussions surrounding sector development have been ongoing among local industry leaders and various government departments. It's also been of great interest to the Netherlands-based development agency, CBI, which has been working with a number of stakeholders in South Africa to develop the viability of the sector for European export markets.

In a combined effort to overcome pressures affecting the cosmetics industry, the Cosmetics Sector Deskat the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has implemented a Cosmetics Steering Committee (CSC).

The use of orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) has increased in recent years, especially in over-the-counter medicine applications. Roquette, which is represented by Orkila in South Africa, offers a new generation of co-processed excipients for ODT applications. Pearlitol Flash is a compound of mannitol and starch, designed to disintegrate rapidly, providing a smooth, creamy texture without a super disintegrant addition. Roquette has conducted a study on the dilution potential of Pearlitol Flash, which was evaluated using acetaminophen, an active ingredient used in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines.

Flint group acquires xeikon

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New customer-centric software for imperial

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Mixed bag of results for Nampak

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Bulk aluminium packaging on the agenda

This industry is characterised by constant developments and 2015 was no exception. The last three months saw major investments in label presses as well as the launch of more efficient, eco-friendly technologies. Printing and packaging suppliers are offering more robust solutions for short and medium label runs. These cost-effective machines are built to withstand harsh environments and operate optimally for years to come. Local distributors are introducing linerless labellers into the market. The equipment reduces waste during production, which cuts recycling costs and minimises the user's impact on the environment and natural resources.Here is a look at the technologies that are sure to raise the bar in label production in 2016.

After 37 incredible years in the cosmetics industry, Sally Gnodde, outgoing executive director of the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa (CTFA) is setting aside her mascara wand to take up retirement.

Looking into the technology and trends that influence colour cosmetics, the basic colour refresher lecture hosted by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem) on 4 November was not only very informative, but also interactive.