US market for cosmetic chemicals set to outgrow overall market growth
The US market for cosmetic and toiletry chemicals is set to grow by 5 percent annually to reach $9.9bn by the year 2016, a new market report reveals.
Archives for July 18, 2012
Biotech firm introduces proprietary anti-aging active
Biotechnology company Makucell has launched a cosmetic active based on its proprietary technology aimed at combatting skin aging.
P&G stands by its CEO, while activist shareholder reveals stake
The Procter & Gamble executive board says it will stand by its CEO Bob McDonald, while activist shareholder Bill Ackman claims that his newly acquired stake in the business makes him influential.
Hair-y bad news again for Nutrilinks as EFSA rejects 2 more health claims
Having been in the spotlight over skin health claims made, Swiss company Nutrilinks has now seen two of its claims regarding hair loss reduction and hair strength reinforcement rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Anti-aging trends so far in 2012...
With the anti-aging sector poised for rapid growth amongst an industry forecasted to rise to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at advances within the sector so far in 2012.