The personal care giant is further along in its efforts to wipe phthalates and triclosan from its products by 2014, as it confirms this week that 70 per cent of its beauty products are now phthalate-free.
Luxury brand perception differs in developed and emerging markets as well as in different geographical locations, so the segment’s players need to be aware of how they are viewed in order to maximize potential; and Chanel and Clinique are leading the...
L’Oreal's relationship with the world's leading food company may change after 2014 after Nestle's chairman said that they intend to “keep all options on the table.”
The US color cosmetic market posted a 5 percent growth in 2012 on the back of innovative technology, developing fashion trends and immature markets for some products, according to a report by www.companiesandmarkets.com.
A National Science Foundation initiative aiming to address strategic national security priorities will place a heavy focus on the production of renewable chemicals; a key issue being addressed by the cosmetics industry.
According to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly 'Chemical Activity Barometer', the US economy remains on the upswing, showing a strengthening of year-over-year growth which suggests it may finally be gaining momentum.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration suggests that widespread wildfires in Indonesia are not started accidentally, but are part of a ‘slash and burn’ strategy employed by palm oil companies to clear land.
A California class action lawsuit against Vogue International’s Organix brand could prove worrying for cosmetic brand holders, warns a law expert specializes in the cosmetics field.
Consumer good giant Unilever has teamed up with the University of Liverpool to give its personal care ingredients a biomass boost with the development of the next generation of renewable chemicals.
Since the change in sunscreen regulations, research and development into creating more chemical free, organic and natural products has experienced a major influx particularly in the last few months as scientists strive to find greener compounds. In light...
Makeup New York has been built up over the last few years to become a must attend for make-up packaging professionals in both the United States and further afield.
Hair care has seemed to stand in the shadows of the skin care category for years, but formulation innovation and enhanced product development is bringing it up to speed, and fast.
Limited Brands, parent company of Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works, has reported solid results combined with a reduction in gross margin and slowing growth in sales in its Q2 financial report.
That expert is Simon Duffy, co-founder of ‘Bulldog Natural Skincare’, the fastest growing men's skin care brand in the UK, who reckons that despite recent research indicating that men are abandoning grooming because of unemployment statistics; the...
Now you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the cosmetics industry whilst on-the-go with our new specially designed iPhone and Android application.
We are constantly warned about the dangers of sun exposure and the importance of sun protection, but there are still some scenarios in which a little bit of sun, albeit in moderation, can be a good thing.
U.S. biotech company ‘X-Change’ is set to develop a line of cosmeceutical products based on synthetic cannabinoids after Japanese scientists recently found the ingredient to display potent anti-inflammatory activity and reduce skin cancer by 90 percent...
Although many initiatives have been introduced by cosmetics companies to reduce their carbon footprint in recent years, new research suggests packaging is an area where things are still lagging behind.
Global speciality chemical company Croda has announced that their new online educational seminar, to be held on September 12, will focus on the seeing beauty through different cultural and geographical lenses.
As brands continue to make efforts to stay on top of evolving technology and social media platforms to connect with the consumer, innovative marketing campaigns are imperative in helping them to stand out amongst the noise.
Jane Cosmetics has announced a complete revamp for its color cosmetics and skin care brands, as well as forming a retail partnership with salon specialist Ulta Beauty.
Custom formulator for the cosmetics industry, CoValence, announces its latest skin care development having found high levels of polyphenols and anti-oxidant activity in the marble berry plant.
According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers may value a free gift more than a deeply discounted promotional item, especially if it comes from a prestigious brand.
It is no surprise that the latest trend in hair care has been influenced by its skin care cousin as anti-ageing properties are now taking over shampoos, conditioners and serums, and helping boost ingredient manufacturers.
The Brazilian government has rejected a proposal to regulate labelling of cosmetics, amongst other consumer goods, as provisions relating to nanomaterials were considered insufficient.
The US fragrance market has taken a hit as sales dry up due to low demand, and figures just simply can’t meet those driven by the exceptional growth seen in the previous year.
Demand for glycolic acid in anti-aging products, as well as a host of other cosmetic and personal care items is helping drive global demand for this flexible and versatile compound.
Do we work too much? Do we demand too much from our consumer goods? Whatever the case, the multi-purpose trend is providing a welcome boost to the US and global skin care market.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have opted to use an $8 million grant to further investigate the health effects of exposure to triclosan compounds and parabens commonly found in cosmetics.
The huge growth in the global market for premium anti-ageing products points to significant opportunities for packaging companies to supply state of the art pumps and closures.
The date for HairCareIngredients 2013 is set for September 18th, and the second annual event in the series should be the biggest and most comprehensive to date.
New stem cell research challenges the current perception of how skin is renewed; offering a different understanding to current models about how skin is maintained throughout life.
A new study has found that by using cosmetics and face creams people can actually decrease their levels of embarrassment and increase their tolerance of such behavior.
American cosmetic company Peter Roth LLC has resolved a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee Attorney General’s office after allegations that their products contained none-FDA approved ingredients.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has offered to buy Chinese skin care company Magic Holdings International for HK$6.5bn ($843m) in cash said in a joint statement, as the French firm looks to take advantage of the growing luxury market in China; where sales growth...
As the industry recovers from the recession and there is the promise of hair care product development fuelled by consumer demand, cosmetics packager Mega Airless is seeing demand in the market for technologies that provide protection.
The old adage ‘the customer is always right’ should extend to the packaging of cosmetics as well as the formulation as it could influence purchasing decisions, according to an industry expert.
Skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, make-up; this summer has been no stranger to a range of new pack types, whether it be dispensers, bottles or brushes.
The Estée Lauder Companies has posted another strong set of quarterly results, achieving record sales figures for its fourth quarter and a big rise in net profits.
Global packaging provider Silgan Holdings has acquired Portola Packaging, a move that extends its small footprint in the in the personal care and cosmetics market.
Food ingredients have been increasingly incorporated into cosmetics formulation in recent years, especially on the back of the rise of natural products, but there are challenges to overcome, points out Dr. Fernando Ibarra of Dr. Straetmans.
The men’s grooming trend has now started to influence the way suppliers formulate their products as AkzoNobel introduces its first range designed with this particular segment in mind.
A team of Japanese scientists have announced that they have developed a form of artificial corneal tissue which can be used in the place of cosmetics testing on animals.
BASF has launched Get The Look 2,0, a virtual makeover applications that has been designed to showcased the BASF portfolio, together with projections for future industry trends.
Many industry experts believe that if hair care is to push on and increase growth over the coming years it should take inspiration from the skin care market in order to innovate, and it appears scalp treatments and a multi-step routine are the way to...
