All news articles for February 2013

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

By Michelle Yeomans

Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of the world’s five largest economies by 2020.

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

By Michelle Yeomans

Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.

PCPC Annual Meeting 2013

PCPC Annual Meeting 2013

By Simon Pitman

The Personal Care Products Council opened its doors to the 2013 Annual Meeting at The Breakers Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida yesterday, for the first day of a three day program covering trends presentations, a global forum, a policy summit and strategic...

Wojciech Inglot (source: AP)

Cosmetics firm founder Inglot dies aged 57

The cosmetics industry is in mourning following the announcement that Polish chemist and founder of cosmetics giant Inglot, Wojciech Inglot, has passed away aged 57.

Pangea receives PETA award for pulling out of China market

Pangea receives PETA award for pulling out of China market

By Simon Pitman

Many international cosmetic makers are faced with ethical questions over whether or not to be present in the China market because of animal testing requirements. Pangea Organics chose not to stay, and has been commended for this.

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The US nail color and care market battled through the recession and is tipped to see sales reach $4 billion in 2017 thanks to the at-home trend as well as the popularity of these products with moms.

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

By Simon Pitman

BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

By Simon Pitman

A new market report points to category leading growth for the global cosmeceutical market as advancements in ingredients technology leads to more innovative and effective products.

BYK launches color analysis software

BYK launches color analysis software

By Simon Pitman

BYK-Gardner has launched its smart-lab software aimed at analyzing the quality of color, appearance and physical properties for a variety of manufacturing applications including plastics packaging.

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

By Michelle Yeomans

Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more cosmetic companies are investing in the country's markets.

Research focuses on how to enhance surfactants

Research focuses on how to enhance surfactants

By Simon Pitman

A research team at the University of Delaware is conducting research to enhance the coacervates properties of surfactant ingredient in a bid to enhance formulation efficacy.

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

By Simon PITMAN

Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar  by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

Kardashians’ beauty brand goes digital

Kardashians’ beauty brand goes digital

By Simon Pitman

Boldface Group, which produces the Kardashians’ beauty brand, Khroma Beauty, has partnered with digital provider Venda to provide a digital commerce platform.