News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
People On The Move
This month we have a series of new movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including two new executives appointment at Divine Skin, together with a new VP of manufacturing at Amyris.
According to Harriet Kingaby, sustainability strategist at Ogilvy Earth, despite many cosmetic brands utilising social media to better connect consumers to their brand - particularly in view of their sustainability efforts, few have an effective strategy.
Energizer Holdings has had to expand its initial recall of Banana Boat sunscreens in Canada as the products are also said to potentially run the risk of catching fire if contact is made with open flames before they are completely dried into the skin.
According to scientists at Washington University, phthalates could have a negative impact on hormones, potentially bringing on early menopause for some women.