The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), of Jamaica, has moved to raise the number of conditional approvals for medicinal cannabis, which includes applications for consumer products such as beauty and personal care.
An increasing body of evidence is pointing to sustainable packaging as the new industry standard, with recycled materials and refillable solutions becoming more and more popular.
Hemp skin care brand Urban Juve Provisions is to be distributed in Brazil and Colombia thanks to an exclusive distribution agreement with Organic Medical Growth OMG3 Inc (OMG3).
As fires continue to rage in Brazil to clear land for farming, Peru has chosen to further protect its rain forests by committing to end deforestation for palm oil by 2021.
Innovation in the hair care market has never been more evident as brands race to chase consumer interest in increasingly personalized products for consumers across the Latin American region.
Mark October 8th in your diaries because this is when the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be broadcasting its webinar titled: ‘How To Tap Into The CBD Beauty Trend The Right Way!’
In Colombia consumers are continuing to invest in product that make their nails really stand out, a trend that will be reflected in the focus for this year’s edition of Belleza Y Salud.
Swiss fragrance player Firmenich has chosen to Sao Paulo, Brazil as the location of its first ever fine fragrance atelier, aimed at serving its customers through out the Latin American region.
In this brand profile we take a look at the immaculately curated brand out of Argentina, La Pasionaria, which has a distinctive line up of fragrances and cosmetic products.
This year’s dry season in Brazil has brought a significant increase in fires, an increase that is so enormous it is not only concerning environmentalists but the business world too.
Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to be a growing niche in the Latin America region, but latest research from Mintel suggests price and availability is holding it back.
Natura’s latest results for its second quarter shows that the company continues to make big gains, with both sales and profits both showing very strong gains.
Hair care is everything the Latin American cosmetic and personal market, dominating sales in the region for both cultural reasons and the fact a lot of Latin hair types need extra care.
Avicanna will form a joint venture with Canadian full-service testing and research laboratory Sigma Analytical Services to set up a cannabis-exclusive analytical facility in Colombia.
Avon has opened a new state of the art research and development to support its Celaya plant, Northwest of Mexico City, and ramp up the development of products targeting the local market.
Khiron, the Colombian-Canadian manufacturer of the Kuida CBD cosmeceutical brand, says it has signed a distribution agreement with Grupo Exito, one of the largest retailers in both Colombia and South America.
Two of the world’s biggest ingredients suppliers have formed a partnership in the Latin American region that aims to deliver nature-derived, label-friendly and functional ingredients to the region’s personal care industry.
Europe’s growing natural cosmetics market and increased interest in men’s personal grooming is driving demand for Caribbean essential oils, particularly black caster and coconut oils.
Brazil brand Kion Cosmetics has scooped the top prize in International Business Magazine’s annual award for technological innovation in natural and vegan cosmetics.
The massive Cosmoprof North America event attracted beauty companies from all over the world, and in this photogallery we focus on a broad selection of this year's exhibitors who came from the Latin American region.
BASF’s Care Chemical division has ramped up its capabilities in the Mexico with the recent opening of a new innovation center to serve this important market.
This year’s ABIHPEC-ITEHPEC awards are now open for entries, with the leading ingredient to be announced at in-cosmetics Latin America event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Relevium Technologies, a Canadian development stage company focusing on online sales of dietary supplements and personal care products, is moving to acquire LifeLine Pharma, a Colombian cannabis company.
Global trade has seen some big changes in recent years, highlighted by massive shifts in international trade agreements that have impacted many areas of business, including the beauty and personal care industry.
The European Union has signed a big trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay that will see many tariffs eliminated in the two regions, including chemicals.
Expo Pack Guadalajara, one of the leading events for the packaging and processing industries in Latin America, broke attendance records for its 2019 event.
The nail category has witnessed massive growth in Colombia in recent years. Cosmetics Design found out about how Mexican company Organic Nails moved into the market and expanded fast.
Brazilian consumers are showing an increasing concern in beauty products that are kind to the environment and to animals, a trend that is underlined by the success of Beleza Pura Store.
Colombian-based nail art specialist H La Cosedora is eyeing international expansion as it rides the huge wave of interest in nail art. Cosmetics Design spoke to co-founder Juan Diaz to find out more.
Colombian-based barber and hair care brand Barba Roja was platforming its newly launched new hair care line featuring CBD at last week's Expo Belleza in Medellin. Cosmetics Design caught up with the founder to find out more.
One of Latin America's most vibrant cosmetic and personal care events place took place in Medellin, Colombia, highlighting some of the most dynamic and fastest growing brands from a country renowned for its love of both beauty and fashion.
A trip to a remote part of the Amazon had hairdresser Fabian Lliguin wondering what made local tribeswomen’s hair so shiny and healthy. After they revealed what the secret was, a brand was born.
The inaugural Cosmetics Design Summit on Skin Microbiome Innovation is just under two weeks away, so now is the last chance to get involved in this unmissable event focusing on the hottest topic in the industry right now.
Natura’s acquisition of Avon was significant not only because of the magnitude of the deal, but also because it has created the first ever major Latin American multinational.
The Expo Belleza event in Medellin, Colombia has only been running for four years but has grown exponentially, having started off as a very small event for beauty professionals. Cosmetics Design spoke to event co-founder Joseph La Manna to find out more.
Brazil is by far the biggest market for cosmetics and personal care in the Latin American region making it the biggest trendsetter and influencer for the industry in the region. Cosmetics Design spoke to Vania Leite, president of Brazilian beauty and...
Latin America is increasingly proving to be a big opportunity for indie beauty brands to take advantage of market conditions that are designed to encourage domestic businesses.
At the recent FCE Cosmetique event, Cosmetics Design got to spoke to Chemyunion skin care expert Patricia Moreira, to find out how its team has interpreted sensorial trends in the LATAM and North American cosmetic and personal care markets right now.
It seems that indie beauty is really starting to take off across Latin America as market conditions continue to favor home-grown brands. We spoke to Mintel Global Beauty Analyst Lauren Goodsitt to find out more.
During the FCE Cosmetique event in Sao Paulo last week, Cosmetics Design caught up with the man in charge of the event, Jaoa Paulo Picolo, to find out more about what was new this year and developments for the future.
FCE Cosmetique 2019 was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week, an event that platformed some of the biggest players in the Brazilian and Latin American industry as well as some completely new additions to the show floor, the highlight of which are bought...
After months of speculation, Natura has confirmed that it will buy Avon Products in a deal that will see the company acquiring $2 billion worth of Avon stocks.
The market for CBD skin care is rapidly opening up in Latin America thanks to a growing acceptance by regulators in countries like Colombia and Mexico, pointing to plenty of opportunities
In the first of a two-part series focusing on innovation in the all-important Latin American hair care market, we look at a series of products that focus on the the specific needs of the Latin American consumer.
Industry observers have been buzzing over the prospect of Natura buying up Avon Products, but with several firm financing options said to be in the pipeline, the acquisition is looking more likely.
In the second part of a two-part article, we bring five of the most recent and innovative hair care launches in the fast moving and very advanced Latin American market.