Beauty brand Weleda is over half way through its “Honestly Natural, Truly Beautiful Tour” which has seen its biodiesel truck visiting cities throughout the US.
Avon Products reported above market average sales growth for the third quarter, a result that was driven by strong growth in new markets that helped to offset falling North American sales.
Topline Products, a cosmetics packaging company, has announced the installation of blow molding equipment at its plant in Michigan, with the hope of expanding its color cosmetics packaging.
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.
Procter & Gamble’s focus on the emerging markets is paying off as net sales for the first quarter show a strong increase, but net earnings take a tumble on rising costs.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2010 were up from last year helped by strong sales from flagship brands like Burberry, but US figures were damaged by inventory problems.
Brazilian-based ingredients brand Beraca says that deforestation is one of the worst enemies to the planet and the beauty industry must act to ensure this problem is minimized.
Alcan Packaging Beauty has specialised in mascara packaging for over 30 years, but now two new innovations have been launched with the aim of revolutionizing the segment.
Shiseido says it will start selling its cosmetic brands in Colombia as part of plans first implemented at the beginning of this year to increase its global footprint.
As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has unveiled its travel retail strategy for the Nivea brand with plans to target the mass market with a range of skin care products.
All four of L’Oreal divisions have recorded strong growth in the first nine months of financial year 2010, reaffirming the strength of the company’s recovery.
DuPont’s new nylon resins have improved barrier properties which the company says make them a good choice for solvent-based applications such as the packaging for waterproof mascara and nail varnish.
Green polymers and surfactants stand to be key focus areas in the near future for more sustainable manufacturing, as the volume at which they are used would mean significant environmental benefits.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced it has created a customized threaded ferrule for one of its existing pumps, in order to meet demands for environmentally responsible solutions.
Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance company Firmenich revealed in its 2010 sustainability report that it is establishing four new sustainability partnerships.
In previous years, it was expensive for companies to market products effectively; however the increased use of social media in the personal care industry is changing the face of cosmetics marketing.
Packaging firm AptarGroup posted better-than-expected Q3 results helped by strong growth in its beauty & home and closures segments; but predicts a difficult end to the year.
Are beauty from within products covered by the health claims regulation? Eversheds lawyer Owen Warnock explains the grey area between beauty and health – and why the lack of clarity may eventually go to court.
German-based cosmetics company Henkel has announced that Stefan Sudhoff, corporate senior vice president cosmetics/toiletries, has been appointed to lead Henkel Consumer Goods, succeeding Georg Baratta.
France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
The report, from The David Suzuki Foundation, calls for a regulation makeover in Canadian cosmetics, having released information on thousands of personal care products containing potentially dangerous chemicals.
Mapping out a clear vision, doing due diligence and ensuring legal compliance with each country’s laws and regulations are the key factors to expanding in the global market according to Virginia Lee, senior research analyst at Euromonitor.
Much more is known about how probiotics work in the gut, than for the skin, but it seems there are signals coming from gut micro-organisms to the skin and mucosa that may allow interaction between probiotics in the gut and effects on the skin.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.
Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.
Contract manufacturer Maesa has designed and created the packaging for a retro-inspired cosmetics collection from Icing Stores (Claire’s Stores) that is targeted at young women in their 20’s.
Johnson & Johnson said sales for its US consumer products division were hard hit by a series of recalls during the period, but other divisions helped to boost the group result.
While the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics is growing, the precautionary principle may hold back future development, according to a nanotechnology consultancy firm.
The European harmonization project has outlined labelling criteria for natural and organic products to comply with the Cosmos standard, clamping down on claims made on packaging.
Cosmetic science and advances in testing methods are ahead of the regulation governing claims that can be made to the consumer about cosmetics products, according to a cosmetics R&D executive.
One of the first major hurdles to launching a product in a market outside of the US is ensuring that the product complies with international regulations. Consultant Carl Geffken shines some light on the subject.
Chemicals company Rhodia has announced its ambitions for 2013-2015 unveiling plans to expand its eleven global business units, one of which will continue to target the personal care industry, as one of the company’s stronger segments.
Brand strategist Nadia Yousif spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to explain the basic rules on how international brands can successfully target the US market.
Green chemistry can provide the key to lowering environmental footprints while continuing to manufacturer products that consumers want at prices they are willing to pay, according to a panel of experts at the recent HBA show in New York.
International Stem Cell Corporation has announced a joint venture to launch a line of skin care products based on technology that has reproduced embryonic stem cells.
Somewhere, in some time, there exists a land of beauty and promise for nutricosmetics products, where beauty supplements, foods and drinks can frolic, happy in the knowledge of their justifiable claims.The problem is that getting to this promised land...
The RPC Group has extended its range of airless dispensers with a new concept that claims to provide both convenience and enhanced marketing opportunities for personal care brands.
Claims made about a package’s degradability could be misleading to consumers if the product is usually destined for a landfill or for incineration, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Brazil-based hair care company Cadiveu has hit back over claims made by Health Canada and the OSHA regarding dangerous levels of Formaldehyde used in its Brazilian Blowout hair treatment.