All news articles for September 2013

Croda releases mobile hair damage guide

Croda releases mobile hair damage guide

By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics ingredients company Croda International have announced the release of an updated, iPad-compatible version of its Interactive Hair Damage Guide.

How dangerous is producing make-up? Argan powder linked to asthma

How dangerous is producing make-up? Argan powder linked to asthma

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Foundation is one of the staples in any woman’s beauty regime, but a new study has suggested that argan powder used in its production could put factory workers at risk of occupational asthma and other allergies; although researchers admit more in-depth...

US Prestige beauty off to good start in 2013

US Prestige beauty off to good start in 2013

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is no industry secret that product innovation and developments in skin care and make-up are helping boost these segments, and they are aiding strong results in the US Prestige beauty industry.

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.

Investment community gives Estée Lauder the thumbs up

Investment community gives Estée Lauder the thumbs up

By Simon Pitman

Following on from its continued strong performance so far this year and predictions that further growth is on the cards, a number of industry analysts and banks have indicated their favorable opinion on the company’s performance.

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based specialty chemicals players IMCD has increased its footprint in the Latin American market with the acquisition of the Brazil-based chemical distributor Makeni Chemicals.

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

By Michelle Yeomans

The luxury cosmetic giant is back in the courts, this time finding itself under the spotlight as a consumer takes it to task over anti-aging claims for the its' Advanced Night Repair skin care serum.

Brazilian companies see Middle East markets as goldmine

Brazilian companies see Middle East markets as goldmine

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Brazilian Association of the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Industry, Latin personal care giants have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East, particularly with hair care and grooming products.

Ted Gibson creates color cosmetics line

Ted Gibson creates color cosmetics line

Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson has announced the release of a new color cosmetics line that contains an extensive selection of eye shadows, lipstick and lip glosses, eyeliners and mascaras.

Nail colour set to overtake lip colour by end of 2013

Nail colour set to overtake lip colour by end of 2013

By Michelle Yeomans

The latest research from Mintel reveals that for the first time in 2012, the value of the UK nail colour cosmetics market equalled that of lip colour cosmetics with both posting a market value of £229m (€270m) respectively.

The recipe for younger skin: nutritional options combat aging

The recipe for younger skin: nutritional options combat aging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

What we eat and the way food is prepared can affect the way our skin ages due to its effect on the elastin and collagen in our bodies; and is something often overlooked according to exclusive insight from the AGE Foundation.

Avon hires new head of Strategy as turnaround continues

Avon hires new head of Strategy as turnaround continues

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Avon Products has taken another step towards its major turnaround with the announcement that Brian Salsberg has been appointed as senior vice president, Global Strategy, effective September 23.

Galderma granted FDA approval for gel

Galderma granted FDA approval for gel

Switzerland-based company Galderma Laboratories has secured Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Mirvaso topical gel product, which targets rosacea in adults.