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On April 22, 2009, the European Innovation Prize for cosmetics and raw materials was awarded in the categories „most innovative raw material concept“ (“naturals” and “functionals/ recipients”) and „most innovative cosmetic product“ by the independent BSB Dr. Riedel.

The prizes 2009

BSB was established in 1998 and has been operating internationally in the area of knowledge management with the key focus on chemistry and cosmetics. BSB is active in two core areas: raw material, product, market and trend reporting as well as technical consulting.

The innovation prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in 2003, is supported by business and aims to promote the global dissemination of up-to-date knowledge.

The award winners in the three categories are

Most innovative cosmetic product

Mastercreme, Juvena. The prize was accepted by Ms Frei (R&D) and Ms Ibanez (Marketing).

Mrs. Frei, Mrs. Ibanez from Juvena, Dr. Riedel (from right)

Second rank for “phyto_stemcell protect essence”

Deage Serie, pour legart GmbH.

3. rank : “Sicca Repair Balm”, Phyris Beaute´ GmbH

Most innovative raw material concept

“naturals”

The prize goes to „Metabiotics Resveratrol“, Arch and was accepted by Ms Boulding (product manager) and Mr Gruber (Head of R&D).

Dr. Gruber, Ms. Boulding (Arch), Dr. Riedel (from right)

In second place: „Ronacare Luremin“, Merck

Third place: „Trylagen”, Lipotec

“functionals/ recipients”

The prize goes to „Symhelios 1031“, Symrise and was handed over to Dr. Johncock (R&D).

Drs. Johncock (Symrise), Riedel (from right)

In second place came „Nanodiamonds“, Pharmasol

Third prize: Luviquat Sensation”, BASF

The winners were determined by two independent, international juries.

The jury for the category “most innovative raw material concepts” comprised Dr Sven Munke (Unilever), Dr. Sven Gohla (LaPrairie Group), Dr. Wolfgang Irrgang (Mibelle Cosmetics), Dr. Rainer Lange, (J&J) and Dr. Alfred Markowetz (P&G).

All winners 2009

Jury „most innovative cosmetic product”: Ms Angelika Meiss (COSSMA), Ms Ute Amice (Seppic), Ms Birgit Haemel (S&D Chesham), Dr. Joachim Degwert (SIT), Ms Birgit Winkler (BASF) and Ms Bettina Jackwerth (Cognis).

We would like to thank the companies, BASF for their Main Sponsorship, Symrise for their sponsorship, as well as the „ BSB Innovation Prize Circle of Friends “ comprising the companies, S&D Chesham, SIT GmbH, Mibelle Cosmetics AG, Seppic, Johnson&Johnson, La`Prairie, Weleda and Kracie Home Products, who have supported us and made the awarding of the prize possible.

The award will be supported by the "BSB Innovation Prize Circle of Friends"

Kracie Home Products, Ltd.