All news articles for July 2013

BB trend helped boost dispensing and packaging sector

BB trend helped boost dispensing and packaging sector

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The BB trend helped more than just skin care manufacturers; it boosted cosmetic packagers as well, as demand for effective packs to harness these products boomed and the dispensing sector saw real interest in innovations.

Fancy a facelift? Now you can do it at-home

Fancy a facelift? Now you can do it at-home

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the at-home beauty trend grows across the globe an anti-aging provider in North Carolina has introduced its facial toning system claiming to provide a non-surgical facelift.

Pack Peek: Summer lovin’, having a blast…

Pack Peek: Summer lovin’, having a blast…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The summer is here and we have been blessed with some glorious weather, but what do the latest sunscreen and SPF make-up product packs look like? This gallery gives you the chance to take a look…

Cosmetic company invests in emotion-reading checkouts

Cosmetic company invests in emotion-reading checkouts

By Chris BARKER

The future is here: Russian cosmetics chain Ulybka Radugi chain is joining forces with marketing tech firm Synqera to release checkouts capable of recognizing customers’ faces and even detecting their emotional state.

US moms develop sparkling idea to protect kids from skin cancer

US moms develop sparkling idea to protect kids from skin cancer

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Two moms from Fort Lauderdale have pooled their thoughts on how to get children to apply sunscreen regularly and protect themselves from the sun, which has led to the development of a product containing glitter, to visually appeal.

CTPA reiterates safety of MI in cosmetics

CTPA reiterates safety of MI in cosmetics

By Chris BARKER

The organization has stated that the cosmetic preservative MI is safe for consumers to use, despite claims that it can be linked to increasing numbers of allergies in the general population.

IFF to reduce energy, carbon and water use by 2020

IFF to reduce energy, carbon and water use by 2020

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

International Flavors & Fragrances has set itself the target to reduce carbon, energy, and water use and waste by more than 20 percent in the next seven years as part of its long-term sustainability targets.