Dry skin is a key concern in Europe meaning that hydration forms a key part of skin care regimes. With this in mind, this year’s innovation zone at the in-cosmetics event in Paris has water on the brain and will showcase some of the latest face care liquid...
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble could be falling behind its Beauty and Personal Care competitors due to its involvement in too many different categories, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada market.
Representatives of congress have introduced the 'Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act', which they propose will close major loopholes in the federal law that currently allows companies to use ingredients in cosmetics known to damage...
The move online is not moving as quickly for grocery e-tailing as for other industries, but personal care products are a key opportunity sector for attracting first time shoppers.
Procter & Gamble has denied it markets fragrances for children in response to a request from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to halt the launch of a D&G perfume for infants, due to the potential exposure of hazardous substances.
Although MWV group reported rising volumes for personal care during Q4, many of the company's other business operations had to face a very tough quarter.
US personal care manufacturer Herbalix has urged for more certification of ingredients used in products, particularly as consumers become more aware and the market for natural & organic continues to grow.
It is as surprising as the Coke and Pepsi, McDonalds and Burger King, and the Oilers and the Flames rivalries, but Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal continue to duke it out for top spot in the Canadian cosmetics arena.
Organic Monitor is looking to tackle the issue of greenwashing in the American personal care industry with its first ever masterclass dedicated to the topic in California later this month.
The lobby group has compiled a report based on its’ ranking of retailers that it believes to be doing well, and not so well in terms of their commitment to cosmetics safety.
Eastman Chemical Company has expanded its distribution network for its sustainable cosmetics products by signing an exclusive agreement with Ross Organics.
Negative currency translations and reduced demand for beauty and personal care, particularly in the European market, forces global packaging player Aptar to restructure its operations.
Sweden-based research group Universum has published its list of the most attractive global companies to work for, and it’s Procter & Gamble that comes out as the top rated cosmetic and personal care player.
The FDA has published a report on the back of its most recent International Co-operation on Cosmetics Regulation meeting (ICCR-5), whereby it outlines the applicability of animal testing alternatives in the four ICCR jurisdictions.
As the inversion of the social pyramid in Brazil continues to fuel spending power, double digit growth in demand for personal care is forecast to continue, further driving demand for fine chemicals.
When it comes to unlocking the lucrative men’s grooming market, skin care, the BRIC markets and internet retail are set to be key, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Energizer Holdings has announced a major restructuring program across both of its business division that aims to save the business between $175m and $200m.
Having received on-going pressure from the Campaign of Safe Cosmetics regarding the use of certain chemicals in its hair care products, Johnson & Johnson has now been commended for its announcement that it will remove harmful chemicals from its baby...
Cosmetics that are ‘certified organic’ are beginning to shine in the consumer goods sector as rising consumer interest in long term care sees the market expected to chart strong growth in the next three years.
Energizer reported a drop in its third quarter sales on the back of lower personal care revenues, while net profit figures were also below expectations.
Cosmoprof North America, one of the biggest industry events in the Americas, will open its doors in Las Vegas this weekend and the Cosmetics Design team will be there to report on all that’s new.
According to a report by the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) council, the personal care sector, amongst others, was found to have violated state toxics laws in an assessment of heavy metals in packaging.
Bluestar Silicones has opened up a major new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, aimed at supplying rising demand for silicone-based products to the personal care industry.
The Endocrine Society has proposed a streamlined definition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to strengthen their identification and screening, a move that could iron out ambiguities for cosmetics and personal care products.
Strong sales growth in the Energizer Group as a whole has also been reflected in the performance for its personal care division, where all categories showed above market average growth.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Lionel Genix, marketing manager for Dow Personal Care, at last week's in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out about the launch of a new family of sustainable surfactants and a waterproof polymer.
The Personal Care Products Council has called for support for ground-breaking legislation to be put in place that will modernizer the safety rules for cosmetics products.
There are four elements that are reshaping the beauty industry according to market researcher Euromonitor as the recession takes its toll and growth in emerging markets continues.
After a year of dealing with mergers and creating a single focus for its personal care business, 2012 is all about delivering customer benefits and developing ingredients in line with trends, which are quick to market, for chemical company BASF.
More than 60,000 attendees visited the Natural Products Expo, Expo West, held in Anaheim CA. This year’s event was held March 8-11, 2012 and it marks the largest Natural Product Expo on record with more than 2,000 companies exhibiting thousands of new,...
UK-based packaging manufacturer Rieke has expanded its dispenser and closure portfolio following the acquisition of US-based packaging provider Arminak & Associates.
A continuing focus on skin care brand Nivea, as well as giving unprofitable lines the chop, has given German consumer goods company Beiersdorf a positive outlook in 2012, following the announcement of its 2011 results.
This year’s in-cosmetics event, held at the Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona from 17-19 April 2012, promises to be bigger than previous editions with already 11,700 m2 of floor space booked and over 530 exhibitors signed up.
Packaging supplier Rexam has announced it is now ‘actively marketing’ its Personal Care business for sale following the release of the company’s 2011 results.
Specialty gases and performance materials provider Air Products has expanded its capabilities into the personal care area with the acquisition of ROVI Cosmetics.
On the back of its fourth quarter 2011 results announcement last week, Unilever CFO Jean-Marc Huet has reiterated that the Personal Care business and emerging market push that helped boost those figures will remain key factors in the company’s future...
Standard & Poor’s says its outlook for the credit quality of personal care is now slightly negative, indicating that growth and investment potential for the area is likely to be curbed.
As part of ambitious plans to increase its footprint in the cosmetic and personal care market, Unilever has recently announced a number of significant brand extensions to broaden its portfolio.
The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.
Atlas Holdings, a private investment firm who specialize in the purchase of middle-market companies, have announced the merging of packaging companies AGI World and Shorewood Packaging.
Many personal care companies are currently facing the dilemma of making further investment in sustainability and becoming greener against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation.
The Venezuelan government has set price caps on 18 consumer products, including personal and home care products, in an effort to curb inflation in the country.
P&G is to begin manufacturing personal care products locally for the Indian market as part of its sustainability efforts and an increased focus on growing its presence in the emerging market.
Johnson and Johnson has announced that it is continuing its efforts to remove two potentially harmful ingredients from its baby shampoo, following pressure from consumer and environmental groups.
The Nivea skin cream maker is cutting back on unprofitable lines and investing more in its skin care brands in an attempt to gain market share after seeing its third quarter profits take a tumble.
