Hair Straighteners: Formulating around Formaldehyde
Croda Inc
23-Nov-2011 - Since the dawn of advertising it has utilised sexual imagery in to sell products, and when it comes to fragrance products it seems money certainly talks as companies are prepared to take the risk and push the boundaries, due to the age-old idea that ‘sex sells’.
04-Apr-2011 - For anyone that has been trying to ignore the growing influence that technology is having on our industry, it is seriously time to WAKE UP!
02-Feb-2011 - The power of blogs, Twitter and Facebook to drive marketing strategies and influence purchasing decisions is undeniable; but, companies need to remember that legally the same rules apply online as offline.
05-Jan-2011 - In 2011 the cosmetics industry will find itself between a rock and a hard place when it comes to phasing out animal testing, a process that has been underway for many years.
24-Nov-2010 - Recent international talks in Nagoya, Japan, have resulted in the adoption of an international regime that will force companies to change the way they source their natural ingredients…although, not immediately.
14-Oct-2010 - 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 appears to be somewhat complex.
24-Aug-2010 - The issue of sustainability seems to have gone in to overdrive for the cosmetics industry in recent years, but are businesses running before they can walk?
02-Aug-2010 - How can industry continue to use chemicals known to be linked to cancer, reproductive disorders and other human health problems?
19-Jul-2010 - Consumers would probably give a firm ‘no’in response to this question. But scratch the surface a little harder and it becomes evident that there is more than a little truth to the statement.
15-Jun-2010 - This year’s industry events saw a flurry of green surfactants, non-nano inorganic UV filters and petrolatum alternatives, all accompanied by claims of their mild, sustainable and generally friendly nature.
08-Mar-2010 - Organic certification creates an even playing field for the industry, it provides answers for consumers, and it supports credible exports; broadening the marketplace for both American-produced cosmetics and for organic raw materials.
03-Mar-2010 - Displaying the seal of recommendation from a professional body on your label may seem the perfect way of lending weight to your product; but, what is the value of winning if the competition is not open to all? And what does it do to the reputation of the endorser?
10-Feb-2010 - Unique packaging and a well known brand name catch your eye amid the crowd of products jostling for attention. You saw the advert and it promised youthful miracles, but can you afford it… in terms of your carbon footprint, I mean?
01-Feb-2010 - Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, but jumping on this wagon without considering the broader implications can lead to trouble.
11-Jan-2010 - There is nothing like a recession to push consumers away from prestige cosmetics towards cheaper alternatives as a means of stretching the household budget.
04-Jan-2010 - Eat less chocolate, start going to the gym, cut down on the alcohol, boycott paraben-containing cosmetics…
30-Nov-2009 - As the global economy emerges from recession, consumers are embracing more modest consumption patterns, something cosmetics players cannot ignore as 2010 looms.
10-Nov-2009 - Earlier this week the European Commission published a report detailing progress on its Action Plan on nanotechnology – the use of the tiny particles that are tipped to have huge effects on consumer products and society at large.
12-Oct-2009 - With the growth of cosmetics sales continuing in most of the major developing markets new opportunities continue to proliferate for niche cosmetic players, but now is the time to get in on the act.
29-Sep-2009 - When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.
31-Aug-2009 - The fact that a US manufacturer recently got in trouble with UK consumer groups over a fat burning lip balm underlines the eternal need for heed over product claims.
25-Aug-2009 - The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.
17-Aug-2009 - A recent spate of lawsuits aimed at protecting some of the biggest personal care brand names in the business is likely to spell more work for legal representatives.
04-Aug-2009 - The announcement that sunbeds are as carcinogenic as cigarettes was seen by many as proof that the fashion for a tan is fading, but preparations for a revolutionary rush on very high SPF factors may not be necessary.
06-Jul-2009 - A recent spate of disputed consumer watchdog studies on personal care products has raised the question of whether such testing is always thorough enough.