P&G scientists have found that the use of chelants in shampoos and conditioners will reduce copper levels in hair and ultimately lead to improved hair health, particularly when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
In the first in a series of articles focusing on the cosmetics industry in Colombia, we look at how, after years of improved political stability and economic growth, the country is now emerging as an increasingly important player in the industry.
As part of the second New York Cosmopack Symposium, Cosmetics Design will be playing its part in the conference program by hosting a roundtable on the future of formulation.
Edgewell Personal Care has confirmed the sale of its Industrial Blades division to AccuTec Blades in a move that aims to further streamline the newly independent business.
Sustainability has become integral to the beauty business since environmentally intelligent packaging design can benefit the plant, satisfy consumers, and bolster a brand’s bottom line.
The global market for color cosmetics looks like a safe bet to invest in as latest market research predicts the category will deliver market-leading growth over the next five years - with the US, UK and India the ones to watch out for.
Earlier this year one of the latest online trends saw a number of teenage girls using Crayola pencils as a low-cost substitute for eyeliner, and while this practice has been condemned by the brand and almost everyone else, it may signal to the pencil...
Makeup in New York is now an established event on the cosmetic industry calendar in North America, and this is the first year to feature a major new packaging competition.
The Mexican government is withholding tax rebates to companies such as Procter & Gamble, Colgate and Unilever worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to reports.
Packaging design that’s functional, compelling, and elegant seems intuitive but requires a special combination of powers: observation, creativity, technical knowledge, and an historical appreciation for the cosmetics industry.
Thanks to ecommerce platforms, 38% of beauty and health consumers are now signed up for a subscription service, according to a new report from Business Insider Intelligence.
Mud packs and skin care oils have long been used for their beauty benefits for hundreds of years, and now it seems clay and oil-based skin care is trending in Europe, as consumers are rediscovering age-old beauty secrets for face care.
The mass-market perfume distributor has struck an asset-based financing deal with Bibby Financial Services for several million dollars to sustain business as usual.
Ashland today confirmed the acquisition of the Zeta Fraction biofunctional technology from rival ingredients player Akzo Nobel, a move that forms part of an industry-wide investment in advanced ingredients technology that has also included big players...
Swiss ingredients player Givaudan has continued its efforts to build its science-based active cosmetics ingredients business with the acquisition of Induchem.
A group of scientists in the UK have revealed new research that suggests the impact of microplastic pollution from cosmetic and personal care products may be even greater than first thought.
Being on trend in the fast-paced business of beauty has its advantages and its challenges. We caught up with Leslie Sherr, co-author of the forthcoming book Material Innovation: Packaging, to discover the top packaging trends in beauty and personal care...
