Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America EU edition

A new polypropylene-based material that combines natural grass waste is the secret behind a cosmetic packaging with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

Published: 08-Feb-2010

Highlighting resource use of the packaging and pushing for more recyclable materials might be a step in the right direction but we should not forget petrochemical-based materials that already exist and may have a better environmental profile than those currently used, according to Alcan's Nicholas Thorne.

Published: 27-Jan-2010

Nanoencapsulation can make significant savings for formulators as it can reduce the amount of active ingredients needed, according to Ken Chomistek, a research engineer with Microfluidics.

Published: 03-Nov-2009

The antioxidant properties of green tea have lead many researchers to investigate its potential as an anti-aging ingredient, both for topical application and as a supplement. However, a new study suggests this might not be the miracle extract the world has been waiting for.

Published: 13-Aug-2009

The removal of parabens by some cosmetic manufacturers is a reaction to “outrageous claims” made by the media and pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not consumer pressure, according to Dene Godfrey from S Black.

Published: 28-May-2009

At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic preservatives.

Published: 19-May-2009

Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but suggests that chemistry is starting to catch up.

Published: 14-May-2009

Industry and NGOs addressed ethical ingredients sourcing at the Sourcing with Respect conference held in Munich on April 24. At the event, organised by the Union for Ethical BioTrade, Katie Bird spoke to Juan Marco Alvarez from the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) about the need of the private sector to back up their claims by third parties.

Published: 29-Apr-2009

Negotiations on the trade in biodiversity-based products that will impact how cosmetic companies source their natural ingredients were continued earlier this week in Paris.

Published: 09-Apr-2009

Cosmetics Compact brings you the highlights of the sites’ top science. This week we explore why hair turns grey and look at possible mechanisms to fight against the culprit hydrogen peroxide.

Published: 06-Mar-2009

Cosmetics Compact brings you highlights of the sites' top science. This week, essential oils are in the spotlight as a Swedish researcher suggests they can become allergenic compounds on contact with air or skin enzymes.

Published: 13-Feb-2009

Above the buzz of conversation at the busy PCD Congress in Paris, CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Eric Scheid from Henkel to find out how studying the life-cycle of cosmetics can spark green product ideas into life. A shower gel starts life on the factory floor and travels miles to reach consumers but it is in the bathroom where the product does most damage to the environment. Scheid quantifies this damage and explains how waterless soap and new packaging designs can reduce the energy soaked up in the morning wash.

Published: 10-Feb-2009

Dodgy statistics and unrealistic models were some of the criticisms thrown at the scientists whose study claimed a link between moisturiser use and tumour formation in mice with a high risk of skin cancer.

Published: 27-Jan-2009

Mintel beauty analyst Nica Lewis looks into her cosmetics crystal ball and picks out the ingredients poised to shape the industry in the year ahead.

Published: 26-Jan-2009

Unlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on a new method he has published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.

Published: 12-Jan-2009

Soil Association has taken a stand against nanotechnology. Standards and Technical Director Francis Blake explains why the organic certifier said no to nano but is prepared to make exceptions.

Published: 03-Nov-2008

Julie Tyrrell, the head of Natrue, explains why the Brussels-based lobby group decided to launch a natural cosmetics label onto an already crowded marketplace. Tyrrell also reveals the reasons behind Natrue’s break away from the talks on the harmonization natural and organic standards.

Published: 21-Oct-2008

Welcome to your latest news bulletin from CosmeticsDesign.com. In the next three minutes Katie Bird will take you through a distinctly green week in the world of cosmetics. The top stories include the new green chemistry bills in California alongside research on green consumer loyalty and fairtrade cosmetics.

Published: 09-Oct-2008

Welcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. On September 9 the cosmetics world will be descending on New York for the HBA Global Expo. In this four-minute bulletin Guy Montague-Jones from CosmeticDesign.com will interview the event director of HBA Global Expo Jill Birkett to uncover the highlights of this year’s show.

Published: 27-Aug-2008

Welcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin hear why L'Oreal has been criticised for its latest hair dye advert, learn how half of all new sunscreen products fall short of full protection and unravel the mysteries surrounding brand loyalty with Katie Bird.

Published: 11-Aug-2008

Welcome to this first edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin, hear how cheaper brands are prospering as recessionary clouds gather, learn why a former L'Oreal USA executive believes his employers acted illegally and unwrap the challenges of green packaging with Guy Montague-Jones

Published: 01-Aug-2008