Expert shines a light on the importance of formulation strategy
Formulation strategy is vital to creating a successful cosmetic or personal care formulation, explains expert Dr. Luigi Rigano.
Archives for July 15, 2012
ICMAD presentation clues in on top three industry challenges
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is holding a presentation on the back of next week's Cosmoprof event in Vegas that will focus on the top three challenges facing industry professionals today.
What will the next step be for Procter & Gamble?
The recent announcement that an activist investor has taken a substantial stake in P&G has led to further speculation about the company’s future, including that of CEO Bob McDonald.
Voice of the Industry
"China may be quicker than the West to accept non-animal testing alternative," says industry expert
With China poised to accept its first ever non-animal test method for cosmetics by late summer, Dr. Brian Jones of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) says don’t be surprised by how quickly the autorities accept and implement more.
Study links cosmetics to increased risk of diabetes but trade association denies reports
A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.