News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The American Academy of Dermatology says that a recent study shows that glucosamine could prove to be an effective topical treatment to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure.
Shares in leading US cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden fell last week after a number of leading financial analysts downgraded their rating, citing rising competition in the celebrity fragrance market and a weak start to its new anti-aging skin product.
On the back of consumer awareness about the use of chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products, the market for natural cosmetics is said to have grown by a staggering 40 per cent during 2005, as consumers reach for products they perceive to carry...