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James Robinson team expands with new hires and promotions
James Robinson has announced several new hires and promotions in its Manchester and Huddersfield-locations. The move comes as the company bolsters its capabilities in application, ingredient…
Discover the trends in personal care in 2023
From Pantone’s® Viva Magenta, the Colour of the Year, to innovations in skinification, 2023 is a year full of exciting opportunities for the personal care and photochromic markets.
Back to basics: How formulators are using soapnut as a natural ingredient within hair care
Jennie Teague of James Robinson Speciality Ingredients discusses the use of soapnut extract as a natural surfactant and the role it plays in the journey towards a greener personal...
Skinification: Transferring Skincare to Haircare
James Robinson is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to skinification. We’ve successfully created and patented a process (US1155403) that is able to use dihydroxyacetone (DHA) found in…
Jarocare Natural Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Through investment in our applications capabilities, we have developed a range of naturally derived ingredients that our customers can use to create sustainable skin and hair care products that…
What you need to know when working with oxidative dyes
Oxidative dyes are used to formulate permanent hair colour. Whether it’s to cover up grey and white areas, or for a more permanent change in style, customers need quality oxidative dyes to create the…
Global Speciality Manufacturer launches Manchester R&D Hub
James Robinson Speciality Ingredients (JRSI), a leading global chemicals specialist, has launched a dedicated new 2,000 sq ft biotechnology R&D facility in Hexagon Tower, Manchester, following a…
Challenges for Sustainable Product Recovery from Micro-Organisms
Natural chemistry is gaining serious attention given the perceived benefits it could have for sustainability efforts. Natural chemistry includes the production of products using micro-organisms.
How do we make healthy hair tangible?
We want to make healthy hair tangible. We want to help consumers achieve healthy hair by bridging the gap between consumer perception and objective measures for healthy hair. Our free digital…
How can I use basic and direct dyes to create vibrant shampoos and conditioners?
Adapting shampoo and conditioner formulations to create vibrant hair colourants is a simple process using basic or direct dyes. Our free digital book will show you all you need to know and also…
