Dow Corning has launched a microemulsion silicone-based hair care ingredient that is said to provide an unusual combination of both volumizing and repair for a range of formulations.
International Flavors & Fragrances has acquired the fragrance ingredients and fragrance creation abilities of Israel-based company Aromor Flavors and Fragrances.
Far from suggesting that we should expose ourselves to the sun at any given chance and not take proper precautions, a new study has suggested that having some sun exposure may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Market researcher Smithers Pira has compiled four packaging trends it says brands need to know about to stay ahead of the curve as consumers continually change the way they view, interact with and discard their personal care products.
L’Oréal chief executive Jean-Paul Agon says it would be a ‘good operation’ if the French cosmetics maker was to buy back Swiss food giant Nestle's 29.8% stake.
The consumer dedicated division of the market researcher has compiled an interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers based on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global hair care sector.
China authorities have put direct sales player Nu Skin under investigation, following a report in the China newspaper People’s Daily last week that the company has been operating an illegal pyramid scheme.
Elizabeth Arden reported that sales growth in the all-important holiday period remained stagnant, forcing the company to downgrade forecasts for the full year.
China-based ingredients supplier Fenchem has announced a 10.5% growth in the turnover of its cosmetics division driving total revenue for the business up to $15m.
Procter & Gamble scientists announce a milestone having developed the first non-animal alternative method for skin allergy testing approved by European authority.
On the back of its work on anti-aging glycoproteins from Antarctic fish which attracted attention from L’Oréal, Sirona Biochem has now teamed up with Explore Green and environmentalists Jean-Michel and Fabien Cousteau to advance its work.
In a case that has been rumbling on for over six years, L’Oréal and eBay have finally decided to bury the hatchet and work together to eliminate sales of counterfeit products.
Direct sales giant Nu Skin has come under attack after a newspaper in China, one of its biggest market, accused the company of operating an illegal pyramid scheme to sell its products.
In its official Global Consumer Trends Survey, Euromonitor forecasts what consumers will be favouring and investing in across various sectors including that of cosmetics over the next twelve months.
L’Oréal has reiterated its commitment to sustainability by announcing that it has put a ‘zero deforestation’ rule in place when sourcing raw materials.
The Personal Care Products Council has responded to research highlighting an allergic reaction to the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MIT) following use in cosmetic wipes for children.
The cosmetics packaging market is expected to be worth $32.4 billion by 2018 thanks to growing demand from the skin care packaging market as anti-aging remains a top consumer priority.
Olay, L’Oréal Paris and Rejoice emerge as the top three digital beauty brands in China and are tipped to make this status count as the country’s digital and social use has seen growth in the last few years.
Growth of the packaging industry, particularly in Brazil is expected to augment the demand for polyethylene which is forecasted to reach 352.37 billion by 2019.
New research into a preservative commonly used in baby wipes points to evidence that it can lead to chronic allergic skin reactions in children following exposure.
Unilever-funded research identifies an antioxidant Tiron, which offers total protection against some types of sun damage and may ultimately help our skin stay looking younger for longer.
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has recommended that Unilever USA discontinue certain advertising claims for its Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash and discontinue the use of barbed wire in imagery of competing products.
State public health officials have launched an online cosmetic database which indicates what products may contain certain harmful chemicals in California.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals has joined forces with a beauty device maker in an effort to reshape the polymer film technology for the skin care category and bring it to a new level.
Hair loss remains a problem for many, but there have been major advances in the area of treatments, particularly in the last year that suggest it could soon be a thing of the past. Here's what the cosmetics industry has been working on...
The New Year has given a boost to some key movers in the industry, with a rash of high level appointments at the Personal care Product Council, AkzoNobel, and Charkit Chemicals.
Despite Chanel’s vast portfolio of luxury goods, it’s the brand’s investment in the cosmetics sector that is coming up trumps, currently accounting for 55% of its annual revenue.
Naturex has reinforced its position in Latin America with the acquisition of a majority stake in Chile Botanics; a company that produces Quillaja extracts used in the cosmetics industry among others.
The cosmetics packaging event is gearing up to open its doors next month where 3,400 brand experts and packagers will gather from 60 countries to network and see the industry's latest innovative and sustainable efforts.
The annual Art of Packaging Award Gala is set for May 6th, at the University Club of New York, and this year the event will honor Mary Kay for its achievements in packaging design.
The BRIC markets have been one of the main driving forces for the cosmetics and personal care market in recent years, particularly during the global economic slump, but the economist who first identified them believes new markets are set to steal the...
Athena Cosmetics controversial eyelash conditioner is set to be back on US shelves again after an injunction imposed last March was lifted by the Court of Appeals.
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has called on its members to comment on the recent SCCS opinion on carbon black in nanoform for use as a colourant in cosmetics.
Fragrance and cosmetics provider Coty has entered into an agreement to acquire Lena White Ltd, which is the distributor of its OPI branded nail care products in the UK.
The American Cleaning Institute and the Personal Care Products Council have responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rule governing antibacterial soaps and washes, reaffirming its safety and efficacy and applauding the...
Johnson & Johnson has made moves to try and get ahead in the ever-competitive skin and hair care arenas by entering into a research and development collaboration with Intrexon Coproration.
A trio of studies have delved into the regeneration of hair follicles and described some of the factors that determine when hair grows, when it stops growing and when it falls out.
Alternative assay specialist Ceetox has been acquired by contract researcher Cyprotex in the hope that it will help the company to expand its footprint in the cosmetics industry.
A study that found high doses of the polyphenol, resveratrol, could inhibit exercise benefits in older people, has been attacked in the same journal that published the original work back in June for methodology and statistical errors.
The global market for cosmetics packaging is set to grow at in excess of 5% every year for the next five years, according to the latest market report on the category.
New research carried out at Duke University suggests that everyone’s sense of smell is unique, which may throw new light on how to develop fragrance with the right balance of olfactory elements.
In 2013 the cosmetics industry saw lots of new trends and big changes, many of which are highlighted here by the editor’s picks, which consist of the top five biggest hitting and most impactful stories.
Probiota 2014 – relocated from Brussels to Amsterdam and organised by NutraIngredients – will bring together the finest scientific and commercial minds operating in the pre- and probiotic sector in a 2-day, 2-stream event.
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