Although cosmetetextiles have been around for a number of years now, new encapsulation capabilities are helping to trigger a growing number of applications for this fascinating niche category.
During Procter & Gamble’s annual meeting, CEO Bob McDonald says his company’s growth plan is on track to achieve its target of five billion consumers in five years.
Communicating sustainability to consumers can require a different sort of conversation than the traditional one taken when advertising new products or launches, according to L’Oreal.
New tools and an advancing knowledge of skin biochemistry allows suppliers to study in much more detail how ingredients actually have their positive effect, according to skin care consultant Mindy Goldstein.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to its Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid statements that could mislead their consumers, but is calling for more guidance on the consumer perception of natural and organic.
An influx of new natural cosmetics entrants in Europe combined with slowing growth rates are current features characterising the market at present, as distribution becomes one of the key factors affecting a brand's success in the industry.
Global hair care company GKhair has announced its collaboration with TransMedia Group to promote its full line of hair products with the hope of increasing national exposure.
Missouri-based household and personal care firm Energizer has announced the purchase of American Safety Razor (ASR) and views the acquisition as a good opportunity to extend its personal care business.
Fragrance sales for the Switzerland-based fragrance and flavours giant showed strong growth on the back of new wins and improved sales of existing products.
Ingredients supplier Sederma has launched a hair growth minimising ingredient that it claims can help slow the growth of hair, and reduce its thickness, in the underarm and beard areas.
Most recent promises had the FDA’s sunscreen monograph arriving in October 2010. As yet there is still no sign, and CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to sun care consultant Nadim Shaath about the challenges of working without finalised legislation.
Cognis Care Chemicals says that it has received certification from the Natural Products Association (NPA) for a further 15 natural ingredients from its personal care portfolio.
Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) has announced the acquisition of Aerial Company with the aim of extending its distribution reach and breadth of professional beauty product offerings in the Midwest region of the US.
The Fragrance Foundation decorated Thia Breen, president, North America, The Estée Lauder Companies, with its Circle of Champions Award for her contribution and experience in the industry, both in retail and manufacturing.
The most important step in the life of a cosmetics product is the moment it hits the skin, according to the director of R&D at Clinique, Paolo Giacomoni.
The new Brio airless pack developed by France-based Lablabo was showcased at the recent HBA show in New York, with the company claiming that its aluminium foil pouch can help further protect the product.
Cosmetics containing fair trade ingredients can really benefit producers, especially if commitments to volumes can be made, according to the Director of Innovation at Fair Trade USA.
The grand award of this year’s HBA International Package Design Award Competition was given to L’Oreal Paris for its Paris True Match roll-on make-up applicator.
Personal care product company Arbonne International has announced the latest addition to its RE9 Advanced anti-aging range, designed to visibly improve skin tone.
Personal care retailer Caswell-Massey has joined forces with soap brand Gianna Rose Atelier with the view of expanding and developing new collections for Q1 next year.
Half of consumers believe that cosmetics and personal care products containing natural ingredients are healthier than those with a higher proportion of synthetic ingredients, according to a recent Datamonitor survey.
Biotechnology developer Divine Skin announced preliminary Q3 numbers today: $1.6 million or 23 percent above the previous quarter and 75 percent above Q3 of last year.
Gaining as much experience as possible across all business disciplines is the key to success in today's highly competitive beauty and personal care industry, according to Pamela Baxter, the keynote speaker at HBA Global Expo in New York.
For international cosmetics brands the China market offers enormous potential, but tapping into this is no given. Michael Kahn, CEO of the GMD Group, shares some top tips.
Natural ingredients provider Sabinsa has introduced two new proprietary blends of antimicrobial actives that it hopes will act as effective natural preservatives for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
The Beauty from Within conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, is only a week away and will uncover how you can get the most out of this emerging sector.
The Body Shop says it has terminated a contract with a Colombian palm oil supplier over claims that it pushed for the eviction of peasants to increase its plantation.
Canadian life sciences and technology company Botaneco has announced UVA test results on its oleosome-based sunscreen formulation with tests showing the highest possible levels of UVA protection.
At the HBA Global expo last week, Fusion Packaging launched a new airless pack with a viewing window to allow consumers to see how much of the product is left.
As HBA 2010 closed its doors CosmeticsDesign.com USA interviewed event director Jill Birkett to find out about the highlights of the show and to discover more about the reasons behind rescheduling next year's event in the month of June.
