Scientists claim phthalates in cosmetics may lead to early menopause

29-Nov-2012 - According to scientists at Washington University, phthalates could have a negative impact on hormones, potentially bringing on early menopause for some women.

More Banana Boat products to be pulled from the shelves...

29-Nov-2012 - Energizer Holdings has had to expand its initial recall of Banana Boat sunscreens in Canada as the products are also said to potentially run the risk of catching fire if...

"Cosmetic brands are utilising social media, but few have an effective strategy," says expert

29-Nov-2012 - According to Harriet Kingaby, sustainability strategist at Ogilvy Earth, despite many cosmetic brands utilising social media to better connect consumers to their brand - particularly in view of their sustainability...

People On The Move

People on the move: the latest cosmetic industry appointments

29-Nov-2012 - This month we have a series of new movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including two new executives appointment at Divine Skin, together with a new VP of manufacturing at...

Lacquerous takes the subscription sampling trend to a whole new level

28-Nov-2012 - The US-based subscription sampling company is offering consumers what it describes is “the Netflix of nail polish” services, whereby members can rent high-end nail polishes for up to a month,...

Illamasqua’s distinctive black & white face ad sparks backlash

28-Nov-2012 - The global brand has received some negative attention on its’ Australian Facebook page with regards to a Christmas campaign ad it launched earlier in the month that features a model theatrically painted...

First BB creams, then CC creams, now DD creams!

28-Nov-2012 - Mintel senior analyst Vivienne Rudd explains about the evolution of the perennially popular BB creams and how the phenomenon is now giving way to a new generation of increasingly targeted...

News in brief

L’Oréal’s anti-wrinkle Garnier combo goes Mega Airless

28-Nov-2012 - Beauty behemoth L’Oréal has opted for Mega Airless' dispensers for its Garnier brand’s newly launched UltraLift Swirl 2-in-1 Serum + Cream anti-wrinkle formula.

Sales outside of Europe drive L’Occitane results

28-Nov-2012 - France-based organic cosmetic provider L’Occitane has shown a big rise in its turnover for the most recent quarter on the back of a strong performance in markets outside of Europe....

Australian scientists call for longer skin tests in sunscreen

27-Nov-2012 - According to a team of scientists at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, despite previous research finding that nanoparticles do not penetrate the skin, it remains debatable as to...

Farmed algae - potential to be major sustainable source for the industry

27-Nov-2012 - As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand...

Urban Decay acquisition offers L’Oréal further growth

27-Nov-2012 - The acquisition of color cosmetics company Urban Decay will offer L’Oréal the chance to expand in the USA, and give potential to international growth, despite not being a game changer,...

Beiersdorf: putting the 'care' into sustainability

27-Nov-2012 - For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the...

P&G research makes new discoveries concerning the hair aging process

27-Nov-2012 - Procter & Gamble says a significant research program into the hair aging process in women has resulted in a new hair care line designed to counteract visible signs of hair...

Men’s grooming gears up for the holiday season

26-Nov-2012 - The holiday season is expected to bring joy to men’s grooming manufacturers, as shaving sets and grooming products are seen as perfect gifts at this time of year.

First ever biodynamic certified cosmetics hit the US market

26-Nov-2012 - The announcement that Martina Gebhardt Naturkosmetiks will now be distributed in the US makes the line the very first biodynamic certified products to hit the country, it is claimed.

Market research suggests Americans are suspicious of potentially toxic ingredients

26-Nov-2012 - A current study commissoned renewable household and personal care product maker Seventh Generation suggests that nearly two-thirds of Americans are concerned about potentially toxic substances in such products.

Canadian scientist approached to harvest seaweed for anti-aging products

21-Nov-2012 - A Saint John scientist has been approached to grow rafts of seaweed for a laboratory to then use in moisturizers and face creams, due to the natural ingredient’s anti-aging properties....

Method developed to avoid caffeine and iodide intoxication in anti-ageing creams

21-Nov-2012 - Scientists in Italy have developed detection methods for the determination of caffeine and iodide in anti-ageing products to ensure that intoxication does not occur.

Dow Corning targets smoother hair with new silicone emulsion

21-Nov-2012 - Tapping into the big trend for smoother shinier hair, Dow Corning is launching a slicone emulsion, CE-8411 Smooth Plus Emulsion for premium shampoo and rinse-off conditioner formulations.

Nu Skin acquires biotechnology company NOX

21-Nov-2012 - Nu Skin Enterprises has signed an agreement to acquire NOX Technologies,a biotechnology and biodiagnostic company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania for $12.5 million, giving its research and development efforts and important...

Pack Peek: Cosmetics packs that have caught the eye

21-Nov-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest...

Canadian organization finds toxic chemicals in men’s grooming products

20-Nov-2012 - The Environmental Defence has compiled a report on the back of finding toxins present in some products marketed to men, including shaving cream, deodorant, body wash and aftershave.

Cosmetics improve quality of life? Study says so…

20-Nov-2012 - L’Oréal has teamed up with an international research firm to specifically develop a measuring tool to scientifically establish that cosmetic products and good physical appearance can improve quality of life....

Unilever teams with environmental researcher to see if deodorant packaging can be recycled

20-Nov-2012 - Anglo-Dutch consumer products maker Unilever has teamed up with US-based environmental research company Earth911 to try and establish if it is economically viable to recycle deodorant packaging.

P&G gets thumbs up from financial market

20-Nov-2012 - Procter & Gamble may have turned a corner in the past few months, and with margins showing improvement for the first time in many quarters, financial analysts are starting to give the business a more...

Estée Lauder announce two new group presidents to enhance company structure

19-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics firm Estée Lauder has announced that it will double the number of group presidents at the company from two to four, as it looks to evolve its operational design...

California updates dangerous chemicals list with skin care preservative and emulsifier

19-Nov-2012 - The State of California has updated its list of chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, with new entries benzophenone and diethanolamine, making the list.

Botox maker acquires competitor SkinMedica

19-Nov-2012 - Allergan, the maker of injectable anti-wrinkle treatment Botox, has acquired SkinMedica in a deal that will see an upfront payment of $350m for the business.

L’Oréal establishes Saudi Arabian subsidiary to build market presence

16-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has looked to bolster its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing a new subsidiary based on a joint venture with Al Naghi Group; a...

Why the shift from shaving to toiletries in the men’s grooming category?

15-Nov-2012 - Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment....

AptarGroup facility closures 'not a reaction to the current economic situation in Europe'

15-Nov-2012 - The personal care packaging manufacturer is to close two of its European sites and restructure twelve of its facilities in a bid it says, to boost future growth in the...

Trade association urges caution over Commissioner Designate’s animal testing comments

15-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics Europe has urged caution over comments made by prospective EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg regarding the proposed marketing ban on animal-tested cosmetics, saying it may ‘jeopardise’ progress and undermine...

Research finds US solvents market to rebound from its recessionary lows

15-Nov-2012 - According to the latest report from market researcher Reportlinker, demand for solvents will continue to rise by more than one percent per year through to 2016, favourable news for companies...

Anti-aging benefits of egg oil laid out by Natural Sourcing

14-Nov-2012 - Ingredients supplier Natural Sourcing has launched its natural egg oil product for cosmetics application aimed at healing dry skin, reducing wrinkles and reducing premature hair loss.

Symrise Brazil becomes first UEBT member for fragrance

14-Nov-2012 - The Scent & Care division of Symrise Brazil has become the first fragrance and flavor firm to join the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), as it seeks to promote biodiversity...

Commissioner Designate receives backing over animal testing stance

14-Nov-2012 - Tonio Borg, Commissioner Designate for the Health and Consumer Affairs portfolio has received backing from The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) and Humane Society International after announcing his...

Law students go after cosmetic companies for not delivering on their promises

14-Nov-2012 - The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and its students are said to have ten cases pending throughout Bangalore against big multinational corporations for not delivering on their advertisement...

US color cosmetics brand latest to expand its presence into Asia Pacific

13-Nov-2012 - With the latest research from Mintel revealing the that color cosmetics market accounts for nearly a third of sales in many Asian countries, NYX Cosmetics has, like many brands before...

Glaucoma drug found to have scalp hair growth benefits

13-Nov-2012 - Researchers in the UK may have discovered that a drug used to treat glaucoma, and has been used in regrowing eyelashes could help those who suffer from balding and are...

Industry events turn to apps to aid show organisation

13-Nov-2012 - The cosmetics industry was traditionally slow on the uptake of mobile applications for smartphones; but what has become an area of growth for manufacturers in recent years has also been...

Expert suggests men’s grooming category could be recession-proof

12-Nov-2012 - The male grooming category has demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the recent years of economic instability, leading to a top analyst from Euromonitor to suggest it is seemingly recession-proof.

Shiseido commits to 100% RSPO-certified palm oil in 2013

12-Nov-2012 - Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has declared that it intends to use only RSPO-certified palm oil in its cosmetics products in 2013, as it continues its goal of preserving biodiversity.

Elevance Renewable Sciences in joint venture with EPA on green chemistry

12-Nov-2012 - The Illinois-based company that specialises in green chemicals from renewable oils has co-hosted an event with the EPA to further discuss the development of cosmetics through green chemistry.

News in brief

Coty is the latest cosmetic company to donate to hurricane relief

12-Nov-2012 - The beauty firm has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross, in a bid to help with the ongoing recovery and relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy.

Spicy research reveals cosmetic users have allergies to the ingredient...

09-Nov-2012 - According to US scientists, 2 to 3 percent of consumers are living with an allergy to spices, like turmeric, ginger, curry leaf, and cinnamon commonly found in skin, hair care,...

USA to the rescue but Q3 sales still down for Inter Parfums

08-Nov-2012 - Fragrance player Inter Parfums saw its net sales drop for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, despite results in the US making up for losses from its European operations.

Fair share: UEBT outlines what benefit sharing will mean for cosmetic companies

08-Nov-2012 - The Union for Ethical BioTrade has outlined in a technical report what global cosmetic companies will face in regards to the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) Nagoya Protocol benefit sharing...

The cosmetics industry gets tangled up in illegal Israeli settlement exports

08-Nov-2012 - 22 NGOs have accused the European Union of being "inconsistent" with illegal exports from Israeli settlements, and are calling for various goods including a cosmetic line falsely marked with ‘Made...

Opportunity knocks for natural and organic halal cosmetics

08-Nov-2012 - According to Organic Monitor, some companies have started to formulate natural/organic cosmetics with Halal certification as they realize that Halal products, while increasingly popular, often fall short in terms of...

Beauty and fragrance performance cannot aid IFF as revenues slip

07-Nov-2012 - Despite Fragrance Compounds posting a sales increase in the third quarter, it was to no avail as International Flavors & Fragrances’ revenue dropped.

Global beauty market to reach $265 billion in 2017 due to an increase in GDP

07-Nov-2012 - According to the latest market research from Lucintel, rising consumer incomes and changing lifestyles are driving the global beauty care products industry, which is forecasted to reach around $265 billion...

No change in the near future for L’Oréal as growth slows

07-Nov-2012 - L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has stated that he does not expect any change in the next twelve months for the global cosmetics market after the French firm posted its third-quarter...

News in brief

Victoria Secret’s parent company 'Limited Brands' donates to hurricane relief

07-Nov-2012 - Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, has announced it has donated $1 million to Hurricane Sandy relief.

in-cosmetics Asia 2012 in pictures

07-Nov-2012 - in-cosmetics Asia 2012 opened its doors in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. Here we bring you some of the highlights from the first couple of days of the event, including some of...

Bieber fever boosts Elizabeth Arden sales but takes toll on profits

06-Nov-2012 - Prestige beauty firm Elizabeth Arden reported better-than-expected revenue in its first quarter results, thanks to the launch of several new fragrances; although these purchases affected profits.

Something smells: report finds some fragrances not complying with state law

06-Nov-2012 - The Washington Toxics Coalition has reported that some fragrance manufacturers are failing to meet state law by not reporting the presence of phthalates in their products to the Department of Ecology...

Skin Biology is most the recent company to get under the FDA's skin...

06-Nov-2012 - The FDA has found another cosmetic company in breach of its regulation laws, ruling Skin Biology's product marketing claims to be in violation of its Act.

Chanel concerned over regulatory changes to fragrance formulation

06-Nov-2012 - Chanel is amongst industry perfumers calling on the European Commission to abandon a regulatory system that it fears will ultimately change the formulation of it's fragrances.

Global in-vitro toxicity testing market to take off as push towards alternatives grows

05-Nov-2012 - According to a new market report by Transparency Market Research, the global In vitro toxicity testing market was worth $1,518.7 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $4,114.1 million...

P&G recognizes its innovation partners

05-Nov-2012 - With Procter & Gamble expecting that an emphasis on innovation and new product roll out will prove an essential route out of its current problems, the company has chosen to...

Weak demand in European beauty packaging impacts Aptar results

05-Nov-2012 - Negative currency translations and reduced demand for beauty and personal care, particularly in the European market, forces global packaging player Aptar to restructure its operations.

Estée Lauder and L’Oréal are the cream of the digital crop

02-Nov-2012 - Estée Lauder and L’Oréal have shown their digital dominance as their brands topped the fourth annual 2012 Digital IQ Index for beauty firms.

Estée Lauder profits up but sales held back by Europe

02-Nov-2012 - Estée Lauder reported good sales growth in all regions except for Europe, where economic problems mean consumers are having to cut back on their spending.