Pollution is a global reality and a particular concern in urban areas. Whether it’s from light, gases, particulate matter, organic compounds, or heavy metals, ingredient and personal care makers serving the region are innovating to mitigate pollution’s...
On the back of the phenomenal success of the Dollar Shave Club male grooming business model, executives behind the idea have taken the decision to broaden the portfolio into men’s hair care.
The trend for natural hair and skin oils has been making waves for the past couple of years, but following Estée Lauder's acquisition of Rodin olio lusso last November, oils are well and truly on the radar.
Newly obtainable natural plant oils are fairly commonplace as personal care product ingredients. This small naturals brand is fanatical about the dermatological potential of chia.
Wisconsin-based Botanic Innovations puts the Zinfandel into its newly-launched Red Grape Seed Oil - a move it claims will give cosmetic marketers more punch.
A Saint John scientist has been approached to grow rafts of seaweed for a laboratory to then use in moisturizers and face creams, due to the natural ingredient’s anti-aging properties.
Polaris has extended its range of vegetable and plant oils and secured organic certification as part of aims to increase its footprint in the natural cosmetic ingredients segment.
Kiwi fruit extract combines high essential fatty acids with
impressive antioxidant properties, representing a perfect
anti-aging ingredient both through topical application and oral
use, according to a New Zealand company.
A US manufacturer of post-operative skin care treatments has concluded a period of study on a product containing emu oil earlier than expected because of outstanding results in the healing of inflammation and redness of scars.
New Jersey-based Zymes says it has turned to nanotechnology to help
develop a water-soluble omega-3 fatty acid designed for
nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and cosmetic applications.
Hyalynx, a developer and marketer of value-added products for the
cosmetics industry, has announced a partnership with natural
ingredients manufacturer Ash Ingredients, in a move that aims to
leverage capabilities for global sourcing...
A recent Euromonitor report has suggested that it is the image
conscious female consumer that is driving the recent sales surge in
beauty supplements, a surge that looks set to continue with
persisting emphasis being placed on personal...
Mothers who supplement their diet with fatty acids rich in
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy and lactation may be
doing their children a favour in later years, say researchers in
this month's Pediatrics journal.
