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Dow ramps up its hair care capabilities for the LATAM market

LATAM Special Edition Newsletter

Dow ramps up its hair care capabilities for the LATAM market

By Simon Pitman

The combined forces of Dow Corning and Dow Chemical have created a massive hair care ingreidents portfolio which the company’s development team believes is well poised to serve the massive Latin American market.

Cargill Beauty eyes expansion into the Latin American market

LATAM Special Edition Newsletter

Cargill Beauty eyes expansion into the Latin American market

By Simon Pitman

With the aim of further diversifying the Cargill business beyond the mainstay food arena, Cargill Beauty was born earlier this year. In this video, Cargill executives explain why both Brazil and the Latin American army will form a vital part of this ambition.

in-cosmetics LATAM proves to be a big platform for the sensory trend

in-cosmetics LATAM proves to be a big platform for the sensory trend

By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmetics Latin America event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cosmetics Design caught up with Belinda Carli who highlighted some of the most important launches at the event, as well as the huge impact of the sensory trend in both Brazil and the...

in-cosmetics Latin America opens doors for first time

The re-branded in-cosmetics Latin America opens its doors, in photos

By Simon Pitman

All eyes are on the in-cosmetics Latin America event as it opened its doors this week. The third annual show to be held in Sao Paulo, this is its debut as a regional event following a re-branding from the original in-cosmetics Brasil name. Likewise, both...

Makeup in Action hailed a success

Makeup in Action hailed a success

By Simon Pitman

The first ever Makeup in Action event took place in LA last week, and the France-based Beauteam organizer claims strong attendance made it a big success.

in-cosmetics brasil, Brazil, 2015

Country Profile: Brazil

in-cosmetics 2015, in photos

By Simon Pitman

in-cosmetics Brasil 2015 opened its doors in Sao Paulo yesterday. A bigger venue hosting more exhibitors and hoping to attract more visitors is what organizer Reed Exhibitions has put on for the second year, but it is challenging times in Brazil right...

Design agency Diadeis acquires Kong Rex

Design agency Diadeis acquires Kong Rex

By Deanna Utroske

By picking up the Brazilian firm, graphics services company Diaeis is expanding its global footprint as well as jockeying to work with leading beauty and personal care companies investing in South America.

in-cosmetics Barcelona 2015 photo gallery

in-cosmetics Barcelona 2015 photo gallery

By Simon Pitman

in-cosmetics has just closed its doors on the biggest and most eventful show in its 25 year history at the Fira Gran Via expo hall. And here we bring you some of the show highlights in our latest photo gallery.

Latin America body care market spells big opportunities

Latin America body care market spells big opportunities

By Simon Pitman

Economic and population growth are feeding a significant rise in the value of the body care category in the main Latin American markets. And growth is expected to continue, according to Euromonitor.

in-cosmetics Brasil 2014, in photos

in-cosmetics Brasil 2014, in photos

By Simon Pitman

As the first ever in-cosmetics event in Latin America opened its doors in Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday, the Cosmetics Design was there to capture the moment, bringing you some of the highlights in this photo gallery.

Surfachem forms Brazilian joint venture subsidiary

Surfachem forms Brazilian joint venture subsidiary

By Simon Pitman

Specialty chemicals provider Surfachem has set up its first subsidiary in Brazil, which will serve several industries, including the supply of surfactants to the personal care sector.

In-cosmetics Hamburg traffic goes through the roof!

In-cosmetics Hamburg traffic goes through the roof!

By Michelle Yeomans

At the in-cosmetics event in Hamburg, Cosmetics Design spoke to exhibition manager Cathy Laporte on day 2 about traffic numbers and what features of the show stood out for her this year.

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based specialty chemicals players IMCD has increased its footprint in the Latin American market with the acquisition of the Brazil-based chemical distributor Makeni Chemicals.

Weleda eyes further expansion in South America

Weleda eyes further expansion in South America

By Simon Pitman

Despite awareness of natural and organic cosmetics remaining low, major naturals player Weleda says it sees huge potential for further expansion in the region.