Trending skin care routine adequately addresses the unique needs of a younger consumer demographic, but what does this mean for manufacturers looking to improve targeted marketing efforts?
Issues with shelf stability, consumer education, and research gaps have been addressed through the testing and commercialization of a new lactic acid probiotic topical, according to study author Søren Kjærulff, Ph.D., CSO.
US women are looking for effective skin care products that are simple to use and understand, while also being designed for convenience and on-the-go application, latest research from Mintel finds.
A study by researchers at the University of Lund, in Southern Sweden, is taking a closer look at how solvents used in creams and lotions can impact the skin.
The Purifying skin care range from derma e is a new line of skin care products that incorporates some interesting ingredients, but what really makes it interesting is its focus on anti-pollution.
The California-based company, which officially launched November 5th, has already announced plans to take its skin care products global, with designs on the European, Asian and Australian markets.
Back in February, Cosmetics Design reported on the rise of anti-pollution products in Asia. Here at in-cosmetics Bangkok, Mintel confirms the category is the one to watch as product claims grew 63% between 2011 and 2013.
The company intends the new dispensing solution, an airless pump-on-a-tube design, to go beyond functionally and to ensure consumers tangibly connect with a given product based on their sensory experience of the package.
The natural trend is by no means new, but with a plethora of beauty and skin care products popping up on our shelves and a lot of recent coverage focused on the naturals arena, CosmeticsDesign.com USA takes a look at some of the recent big-hitting articles...
Regional experts predict Japan’s knack for innovating product textures, concepts and formulas, particularly in the hair and skin care segments, will be tempting consumers from its fellow markets.
Consumer concerns over the damage that sun exposure has on the skin is helping to boost sales of anti-aging products on the East Coast, which has seen double digit sales growth in the last year.
Texas-based anti-aging skin care player Bonamour has expanded its focus on the Asia Pacific market with certification of export registration in Malaysia.
Cosmetics consumers, young and old, offer cosmetics companies great potential if targeted correctly, says Vivienne Rudd, with regards to how differentiation is key for different generations.
L’Oréal has confirmed a draft agreement that will see it acquire the Decléor and Carita professional skin care brands from Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido.
Florida-based skin care provider Sublime Beauty says it newly launched toner has increased efficacy thanks to the fact that it matches the skin’s natural PH level.
A crop of FDA warning letters have been sent to a number of companies in recent weeks warning about unintentional drug claims, which according to one law expert underlines the need to audit product claims.
Government body Health Canada has put an official advisory out following the identification of unauthorized cosmetics products for sale in the country.
Women in North America are more concerned with cruelty-free cosmetics than certified organic or preservative-free, with Canadian ladies leading the charge.
The FDA has found another cosmetic company in breach of its regulation laws, ruling Skin Biology's product marketing claims to be in violation of its Act.
US based ‘Greek Island Labs’ is the latest cosmetic company to receive a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration, after finding that its products were ultimately violating regulation laws through misleading marketing claims.
In a recent study carried out by market researcher Reportlinker, sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries is forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016.
Natural cosmetics brand Laboratory JaneClare spoke to Cosmetics Design in an exclusive interview that highlights aspects of formulation such as costs and hygiene as being the key challenges.
Rising purchasing power and fashion consciousness are driving the cosmetics sector in India, which is currently estimated at INR 261.4bn (EUR 3.91bn) and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 17 percent during 2011-15, according to a new report from...
Procter & Gamble were all set to take a Connecticut housewife to court over her use of the name Willa for a range of pre-teen skin care products, claiming it sounded too much like its brand Wella. However, the housewife is victorious following an...
Market researcher Kline is to broadcast a number of webinars to highlight some of the key findings in its most recently launched reports for the cosmetic and personal industry.
New Jersey-based ingredients provider International Specialty Products has launched a range of three naturally-derived skin care solutions, targeting the anti-aging arena.
Multi-purpose skin care products promising whitening properties have hit the market in China as manufacturers attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the trend.
Ariel Laboratories has launched a new range of skin care products that maximize on the anti-oxidant properties of blueberries thanks to a new extraction process.
Prickly pear seeds, milk extracts, snail serum, bog myrtle and grape stem cells are just a few of the more unusual ingredients that have cropped up this year.
Cosmederm Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with
Health Sciences to market its anti-aging and anti-itch products in
the Asia Pacific region.
First snail slime, then snake venom, now it is frog skin.
Scientists in South Korea are claiming that a new study has shown
the skin of bullfrogs produces antioxidants that can help fight
human skin aging.
Global skin care launches have tended to feature the big
international players launching well known brands in new markets,
however, this time it's a small Chinese company launching its skin
care line in the US.
A Norwegian marine biotechnology company is introducing its
all-natural, marine-based enzyme onto the global cosmetics market
at the upcoming HBA exhibition in New York, aiming to tap into the
increasing popularity of such ingredients.
At the recent Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Suppliers Day, the New
Jersey-based company outlined two new technologies, as well as a
new and more clearly defined business structure to better support
formulators.
Seatons has added Peach Kernel Oil to its range of vegetable and
fruit extracts, an ingredient that targets skin care products for
delicate areas such as under the eyes and lips.
CoffeeBerry will be recognized for the first time as a powerful
antioxidant for the thriving skin-care market at The American
Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in February.
On the back of rising international demand for contract
manufacturing services, Dutch-Indonesian company PT Cosmar says it
is embarking on a second round of expansion to meet customer
demands.
The rejuvenating qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a
popular choice for anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it
has traditionally been a difficult compound for formulators to work
with. Until now that is.
Johnson & Johnson is said to be in advanced talks to buy up
Beijing-based Dabao Cosmetics - a move that could give the company
a valuable footing in what is currently a huge growth market.
The University of Vrije, based in Brussels, Belgium, is holding a
course to highlight the latest advances in dermato-cosmetic
sciences. It will deal with issues related to sensitive skin,
allergies and anti-ageing treatments as well...
German ingredients player Symrise has launched a new active
ingredient that aims to prevent itching and irritancy in a range of
cosmetics products as diverse as shampoos and skin creams.
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