News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Online sales of cosmetics and fragrances in the US remains small but are continuing to grow well in excess of average market rates. While the total market passed the $100m mark just three years ago, this year it is set to top $200m.
Air Products Performance Material Division says it is entering the personal care ingredients industry, where it will initially be focusing on the skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics categories.
Colt packaging has teamed up with Eastman Chemical Company to provide the packaging for a sample cream containing NutriLayer, a newly-launched anti-aging ingredient derived from non-GMO rice bran oil.