Research

Stephens and Associates acquired by SGS

Stephens and Associates acquired by SGS

By Deanna Utroske

The contract research and testing lab venture, based in the Southwestern US, is now part of the multinational inspection, verification, testing, and certification company SGS.

$4.2 trillion and growing—but what exactly is wellness?

$4.2 trillion and growing—but what exactly is wellness?

By Deanna Utroske

In an effort to help leaders in governance and business understand this prosperous movement, The Global Wellness Institute is publishing a series of papers, covering the megatrends behind the movement, the history of wellness, terminology, and what it...

New cosmetics expected to come out of recent CUNY research on melanin

New cosmetics expected to come out of recent CUNY research on melanin

By Deanna Utroske

Last week in the journal Science, researchers from the City University of New York published a paper that outlines their work developing material that not only imitates melanin but that also enables scientists to pick and choose the properties expressed. 

New Estée Lauder Companies research on skin and hair aging

New Estée Lauder Companies research on skin and hair aging

By Deanna Utroske

At this week’s Annual Meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology the beauty, fragrance, and personal care maker will present new data connecting both environmental and biological factors to skin aging and to hair aging.

A look at TRI-K’s multifunctional anti-aging ingredient

CD Buzz: Fision WrinkleFix

A look at TRI-K’s multifunctional anti-aging ingredient

By Deanna Utroske

At in-cosmetics Paris, Elzbieta Kaprzyk, director of innovation, research, and development for the company, spoke with Cosmetics Design reporter Deanna Utroske about Fision WrinkleFix.

Researchers at work on new kelp source for natural cosmetics

Researchers at work on new kelp source for natural cosmetics

By Deanna Utroske

Industrial aquaculture experts at British Columbia’s North Island College have a plan that could up kelp production in the waters around the province and make more of the natural marine ingredient available for use in food, pharma, and personal care.

L'Oréal honors women in science

L'Oréal honors women in science

By Deanna Utroske

The company’s L'Oréal For Women in Science program, now in its twelfth year, is granting $60,000 to each of five post-doctoral scientists to support ongoing research in a spectrum of disciplines.  

Shiseido's new R&D hub represents 'Vision 2020' plan

Shiseido's new R&D hub represents 'Vision 2020' plan

By Michelle Yeomans

After curbing its R&D spending in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, Shiseido is now investing in R&D again with hopes to boost group sales above the 1 trillion yen mark by 2020.

Cosmetic infogram: A look at fragrance innovation

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Cosmetic infogram: A look at fragrance innovation

By Michelle Yeomans

Market researcher Datamonitor has compiled an interactive report for Cosmetics Design readers based on the latest innovation in the global fragrance sector.

Hair care trends in 2012 so far....

Hair care trends in 2012 so far....

By Michelle Yeomans

From anti-ageing shampoos to hair loss tonics, it’s been a busy year for the hair care sector.  Cosmetics Design takes a look at the developments and innovations in this area so far....