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Scientists identify grey hair gene for first time

Scientists identify grey hair gene for first time

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists at University College London have identified the gene for greying hair for the first time, as well as the genes influencing hair shape and density and this could have a big impact on products to delay the ageing process.

Revlon has no CEO

Revlon has no CEO

By Deanna Utroske

Today Lorenzo Delpani steps down from the position he’s held since October of 2013, and the company has yet to name a replacement or interim leader.

The Brown Crayon Project rallies support online

The Brown Crayon Project rallies support online

By Deanna Utroske

The safe-enough-for-kids indie naturals brand developed for people of color launched a campaign on the crowd-funding site Kickstarter yesterday and by midnight was very nearly halfway to its goal.

Neutrogena’s first global campaign

Neutrogena’s first global campaign

By Deanna Utroske

The Johnson & Johnson facial skin care brand just launched a multichannel content campaign around the tag line “see what’s possible” meant to foster conversation among women encouraging one another to achieve their creative, athletic, and educational...

Is cactus from Mexico the next big personal care ingredient?

Is cactus from Mexico the next big personal care ingredient?

By Deanna Utroske

International beauty rituals inspire consumers to use products with novel and seemingly exotic ingredients. Cactus seed oil has been gaining in popularity for years, and now Mexico is looking to export prickly pear derivatives and perhaps some of the...

New FDA commissioner confirmed

New FDA commissioner confirmed

By Deanna Utroske

Dr. Robert Califf now leads the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration. The cardiologist-by-training is expected to focus much more on issues of food, drug, and tobacco regulation than on cosmetics.  

J&J loses in court, talcum powder linked to cancer

J&J loses in court, talcum powder linked to cancer

By Deanna Utroske

This week, a Missouri jury found the company liable for fraud, negligence, and conspiracy in a case brought by Jacqueline Fox and litigated by family members, following her death last October.

PBA Beauty Pitch 2016 opens up to entries

PBA Beauty Pitch 2016 opens up to entries

By Simon Pitman

Building on the immense success of last year’s Professional Beauty Association Beauty Pitch, part of the Cosmoprof Las Vegas event, the organizers have recently opened up for entries to this year’s competition.

Cetaphil enters men’s skin care market

Cetaphil enters men’s skin care market

By Deanna Utroske

The up-to-date product line will help the brand reach new consumers and bodes well for the men’s category as a whole—a reliable brand like Cetaphil catering to this demographic only corroborates market research projections for the category.

Borghese preps for brand relaunch, appoints global president

Borghese preps for brand relaunch, appoints global president

By Deanna Utroske

The cosmetics and skin care company intends to energize its product lines by focusing on direct-to-consumer platforms and global distribution, a strategy laid out by the ‘brand builder’ newly in charge at Borghese.

per-fékt beauty gets capital investment from CDG

per-fékt beauty gets capital investment from CDG

By Deanna Utroske

The Cosmetics Design Group (a company with no affiliation to this publication) has bought a majority stake in the successful indie brand, and going forward the two companies will essentially act as partners.

Women working in cosmetics industry treated more equally than most

Women working in cosmetics industry treated more equally than most

By Deanna Utroske

New data from job review site fairygodboss.com shows well over half of women working in the beauty business self-report being treated equitably in regard to gender, though when it comes to job satisfaction cosmetics scored near the bottom.

The increasingly crucial role of technology in beauty

CD Buzz

The increasingly crucial role of technology in beauty

By Simon Pitman

In this latest edition of CD Buzz we look at how technology is helping to reinvent our industry, pointing consumers into an increasingly focused direction and enhancing beauty routines to make them more personalized and effective.

Lise Watier Cosmétiques acquired by Groupe Marcelle

Lise Watier Cosmétiques acquired by Groupe Marcelle

By Deanna Utroske

In a deal announced late last week, ownership of the long-standing Québec beauty company shifts back to its home province and makes cosmetics manufacturer Group Marcelle the largest such company in Canada.

Center Ingredient Technology acquired by Takasago

Center Ingredient Technology acquired by Takasago

By Deanna Utroske

The biotech fragrance and flavor company uses fermentation to develop natural ingredients for cosmetics and other industries. Now that knowhow is part of Takasago’s Natural Mineral Portfolio.

Lush cosmetics factory in talks to avoid nuisance lawsuit

Lush cosmetics factory in talks to avoid nuisance lawsuit

By Deanna Utroske

Residents of Toronto, Ontario, have been complaining about the strong scent of a nearby Lush Cosmetics factory for years, and some believe the facility is to blame for headaches, migraines, and skin irritation.   

L’Oréal targets Google hire to continue digital push

L’Oréal targets Google hire to continue digital push

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal is continuing to target the digital arena and is looking to online to continue to drive growth following a year in which it has invested heavily in the sector and e-commerce sales have been impressive.

Tattoo trend inspires new Rahn skin active

Tattoo trend inspires new Rahn skin active

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The increasing number of people getting tattoos is an unlikely source of inspiration for Rahn’s newest Liftonin-Xpert active, due to the specialised skin care required after-inking.

Colorescience takes on debt to expand the brand

Colorescience takes on debt to expand the brand

By Deanna Utroske

The sun care cosmetics company is looking to reach new markets and have a larger retail presence. Multimillion-dollar financing from the Life Sciences Group of Bridge Bank will help with that.

Product of the Year awards announced

Product of the Year awards announced

By Deanna Utroske

The international award group Product of the Year, in partnership with consumer research firm TNS, has named this year’s winners, thereby recognizing innovative new products in categories including hair care and at-home beauty devices.

College media chips away at big beauty

College media chips away at big beauty

By Deanna Utroske

Across the country, journalists at hyper-local campus news outlets report on issues of wellness, industry regulations, green washing, sustainability, and more –all the while pointing a finger at both the FDA and large cosmetics corporations.

Nu Skin fourth quarter misses the mark

Nu Skin fourth quarter misses the mark

By Simon Pitman

US-based Nu Skin continues to struggle against currency headwinds and declining sales in its mainstay Asia Pacific markets, with the resulting net profits coming in at below expectations.

State of Florida considering cosmetics regulations update

State of Florida considering cosmetics regulations update

By Deanna Utroske

Every two years cosmetics made, packaged, or labeled in the state have to be registered with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Separate bills, currently under consideration by the Senate and the House, would change that mandate.

The Philippines looking to develop its halal market

The Philippines looking to develop its halal market

By Lucy Whitehouse

The Philippines is looking to bolster its halal industry, and has introduced various new bills to encourage the manufacture, accreditation and trade of domestically produced halal products.

Avon losses are bigger than expected

Avon losses are bigger than expected

By Simon Pitman

Avon results show a big drop in sales on the back of currency translations and tax costs, leading net profits to come in below market expectations.