News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
In reaction to an FDA report that aired concerns that the use of anti-bacterial hand and body washes could reduce bacterial resistance, Envi-Jon Laboratories says that its triclosan-free formulations remain a viable alternative to regular soap.
With strong market growth continuing to characterize the market for cosmecuetical products, a new report stresses that women aged over 50 will continue to be the core market as graying baby-boomers search out natural anti-aging solutions.
A sunscreen derived from soybean oil could become a commercial product for consumers seeking natural forms of sun protection, says the USDA.
Ingredients supplier Martin Bauer North America is introducing a new extract of mangosteen peel, standardized to three antioxidant markers, that can be used in cosmetic applications such as medicated soaps and anti-aging products.