23-May-2012 - A group of senators in the US are asking the FDA to reverse its decision to delay sunscreen rules and put new standards in place for the summer.
22-May-2012 - BB Creams also referred to as ‘blemish balms’ or ‘beauty balms’ have grown significantly in sales in the past several months and are expected to produce further growth according to NPD Beauty Trends.
22-May-2012 - The American Academy of Dermatology has reiterated the importance and safety of sunscreens for protection against skin damage, highlighting the effectiveness of nanotechnology and stating that new FDA regulations will be of great help.
16-May-2012 - Canada-based biotechnology company Ceapro has signed a licensing agreement with the Canadian government for a process technology that will be used to produce large quantities of avenanthramides, which are used in cosmetics and personal care products and known for their anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
16-May-2012 - Last month Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor’s Irina Barbalova at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out what trends were prevalent in beauty in 2011 and if the future looks bright for this sector...
14-May-2012 - The Food and Drug administration has approved a new application said to be the only retinoid in a topical foam formulation for the treatment of acne vulgaris currently on the market.
09-May-2012 - At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.
09-May-2012 - PETA has been successful in pressing Chinese officials to adopt non animal testing methods as it announces the country is in the final stages of approving the use of its very first non-animal test method for cosmetic ingredients.
07-May-2012 - In a recent study carried out by market researcher Reportlinker, sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries is forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016.
07-May-2012 - A resurgence in skin care sales and a good performance in the US helped cosmetics giant Estée Lauder post an increase in profit for its third quarter ended March 31, 2012.
07-May-2012 - Despite men’s grooming becoming more popular, manufacturers still have to ensure they are marketing their products in the right way in order to get the most out of the market’s potential.
02-May-2012 - Last year saw the prestige beauty marketing generate high sales and double digit growth, with particular thanks to the skin care and make-up categories.
02-May-2012 - Although the overall market for silicone fluids remains mature in the US market, the development of innovative emollients and conditioning agents for natural ingredients is likely to drive further growth for cosmetics and toiletries.
30-Apr-2012 - Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on all things regulation and nano.
30-Apr-2012 - Canfield has added another high-tech facial imaging system to its line of digital imaging products that it says will help skin care professionals to diagnose a higher level of treatment, ultimately ‘turning a prospect into a customer.’
27-Apr-2012 - Cosmetics Design is readying its second SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 13, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
25-Apr-2012 - In the latest instalment of Cosmetics Design’s exclusive report from the Brussels headquarters of Cosmetics Europe, the personal care association told us that whilst nanotechnology is important in the industry’s future, there is still work to be done.
24-Apr-2012 - Israel-based company LycoRed has overcome the challenge of creating an odorless vitamin B microencapsulate with its latest nutricosmetic product designed to help maintain the vitality of hair and nails.
18-Apr-2012 - Rising purchasing power and fashion consciousness are driving the cosmetics sector in India, which is currently estimated at INR 261.4bn (EUR 3.91bn) and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 17 percent during 2011-15, according to a new report from Rncos.
10-Apr-2012 - Subscription sampling company, Birchbox, recognised for helping consumers to cut through the clutter of the cosmetic world to find the best possible product on the market has broken the mould with the launch of its sampling range for men this month.
10-Apr-2012 - DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products skin care product product, Zemea propanediol, has been certified as 100 percent derived natural ingredient by international non-profit organization Natrue.
05-Apr-2012 - Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex has developed a new range of SPF 40 UVA/UVB products featuring DNA repair enzymes that reduce visible signs of aging from the sun while also evening out the skin tone by using the body’s natural DNA repair process.
03-Apr-2012 - The American Cleaning Institute has issued a reminder to consumers that antibacterial ingredient triclosan, used in personal care and hand-hygiene products, has a track record of being safe and effective.
02-Apr-2012 - Personal care ingredients supplier Inolex has unveiled a new branding campaign to support its global expansion in the cosmetics market.
02-Apr-2012 - A skin care line featuring twelve different types of seaweed has been developed by cancer survivor and former nurse Vincene Parrinello after finding cosmetics ‘weren’t working’ for people taking medications and battling cancer.