News in brief

Nescafé launches collagen coffee

20-Oct-2009 - The Switzerland-headquartered food giant Nestlé has launched a collagen containing instant coffee as part of its Nescafé body partner range.

New study supports antioxidant supplements for ageing skin

07-Oct-2009 - Taking a dietary supplement containing coenzyme Q10 and a selection of antioxidants and minerals can decrease skin roughness and fine wrinkles, according to a recent study.

Beauty foods grow threefold, says Mintel

11-Sep-2009 - Global food and drink products claiming to enhance beauty increased threefold over the past three years indicating a market ready to take off, said Mintel.

Beauty foods and drinks: In good taste?

10-Jun-2009 - Chocolates, jams and juices sporting beauty claims are all part of the 'beauty from within' trend tipped for immense growth. CosmeticsDesign explored a number of the latest products and put them to the taste test.

Start-up explores new selling strategy for beauty supplements

13-May-2009 - Functionalab, a nutricosmetics start-up company, has developed a new strategy for marketing beauty supplements that puts the accent on education and consultation.

Frutarom launches marine bioactive nutricosmetic extract

23-Apr-2009 - New Jersey-based Frutarom is launching a new marine extract based nutricosmetic in the US, born out of its new business relationship with France-based Copalis.

P.L.Thomas focuses on edible cosmetics with new ingredient

18-Mar-2009 - P.L.Thomas’ launch of an ingestible ingredient designed for people with itchy or flaky skin is part of the botanical company’s larger focus on beauty from within.

Beauty from within is going mainstream, says Euromonitor

25-Feb-2009 - Danone may have pulled the beauty yogurt Essensis from French shelves but a Euromonitor analyst insists that the ‘beauty from within’ trend is still heading mainstream.

Anti-aging water could hit US shelves, says Frutarom

18-Feb-2009 - Flavors and fine ingredients company Frutarom is targeting the fast growing beauty from within market with a new anti-aging offering.