Phenomenal growth rates in the US children's personal care segment
are expected to continue into 2010 on the back of projected
increases in the birth rate. Fuelling this, cartoon characters and
natural ingredients aim to please...
The much heralded 'metrosexualization' of the cosmetics sector is
really happening, as the latest market report points to the
emergence of far more complex and demanding male consumer values.
But fear not, macho values are...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
Both the CTFA and Colipa have defended their different stands on
the use of phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products in
the light of a new study linking the family of chemicals to birth
defects in baby boys, reports Simon...
Californian legislators are trying to override what they believe to
be lax federal laws relating to cosmetic ingredients legislations,
by lobbying for the introduction of a pair of bills aimed at
stamping out the use of questionable...
Alcan is to purchase a packaging manufacturing site in the
ChineseSuzhou region, which will be equipped to fabricate beauty
and personal care products. The company says the move will better
serve it to and meet fast growing regional...
International beauty firm Avon, has announced it is to launch a
number of cosmetics products marketed exclusively at the male
market - marking a break in a 118 year tradition for the company.
Tom Armitage reports.
As pressure grows on international cosmetics companies to use more
environmentally-friendly ingredients and packaging, a move by the
US-based Organic Trade Association (OTA) to collaborate with
NSF International
on efforts...