Due to drawbacks in the use of salicylates in fragrance and perfume products, scientists have identified and researched credible alternative compounds that perform effectively.
A report by Mintel on young people’s spending habits on cosmetics has revealed that friends and family are more important than most forms of marketing in spreading beauty trends.
California-based Suneva Medical has stated that, pending the completion of its clinical study, it plans to submit a supplemental PMA for its dermal filler, ArteFill, to the FDA for consideration of an expanded indication in acne scarring.
Specialty chemicals company Innospec says it has given more impetus to its strategy to focus on personal care with the joint acquisition of the Chemsil and Chemtex businesses.
Fitch Ratings has re-affirmed cosmetic giant Natura Cosmeticos SA’s IDR rating of BBB, meaning that the company is in a good position to meet its financial obligations.
Ingredients expert Gay Timmons discusses the latest progress being made towards finalizing NSF standards for natural and organic ingredients, and calls for industry experts to volunteer their expertise in an effort to help speed up the process.
As natural cosmetic formulators continue to search for workable preservative solutions, food ingredients are proving popular but only form a part of the solution, Organic Monitor claims.
NuSil has opened a new business division dedicated to silicone-based personal care ingredients earlier this year. In this video interview, the company's technical sales manager, Jeff Caruso, explains the focus and strategy for it and highlights its...
Brazilian buyers are increasingly using e-commerce to purchase cosmetics as a result of the country’s poor economic situation, according to a report by market research company E-bit.
The men’s grooming market is an attractive one for personal care brands, and it appears more brands are turning to interactive digital and video campaign to engage consumers.
The beauty industry and the fashion industry are often intertwined and this is particularly evident in the fragrance market where apparel is a thriving influence, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Procter & Gamble’s Gillette brand has been labelled ‘genius’ and is the number marketing brand in the US for its use of social and digital media campaigns to communicate and engage with consumers, according to a new report.
Revlon CEO Alan Ennis has resigned suddenly and has been replaced by David Kennedy as the vice chairman and interim CEO, the company’s board of executives has revealed.
For cosmetic industry consultant Ameann DeJohn, three significant new industry trends were apparent at the SCC Suppliers Day California 2013, held last week. In this exclusive video interview DeJohn points to edible cosmetics ingredients, dedicated hair...
The FDA will cease all but essential activities until the US government shutdown is resolved, including inspections, notifications and monitoring of imports - areas likely to affect cosmetic suppliers and manufacturers.
California’s State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has implemented a new regulation this week in regards to product safety, which it believes will lead the way in seeing the first comprehensive, state-level efforts to find safer alternatives.
For a lot of cosmetics and personal care products the packaging is very important as it can help position a product, engage the consumer and convey the correct, or incorrect, message to the consumer.
As the Chinese consumer becomes the number-one luxury spender in the world, our expert reckons US and European prestige brand managers are suddenly paying closer attention to their overseas spending behaviour.
In a case that has often had the opposite outcome in recent years, L’Oréal USA has been able to substantiate claims made about two of its mascara products having come under scrutiny from the National Advertising Division.
Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.
In March 2014 senior cosmetics industry decision makers from around the world will make their way to Cannes, France, to attend the inaugural Cosmetics Vision, an industry-first event focused on innovation and sustainability as a source of commercial advantage...
Renewable oil firm Solazyme has announced what it hopes is the ‘first of many’ agreements with Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever for the commercial supply its Tailored Algal Oil.
With packaging manufacturers making every effort to reduce the materials used in the manufacturing process, Avery Dennison says it has designed especially for thin labels.
Unilever’s Dove brand has been labelled as a ‘genius’ marketing brand for its use of social and digital media campaigns to communicate and engage with consumers.
The company says it has been given FDA approval for a new facial spa device, which is now planned to be rolled out in North American and Asian markets in the first half of 2014.
Research originating in Torino, Italy is encouraging sunscreen and cosmetics formulators to use the rutile form of titanium dioxide rather than anatase as tests have suggested it is safer.
L’Oreal Professional is coming together with raw materials manufacturer Beraca to produce sustainable hair care products using an innovative natural ingredient.
New product innovations, rising demand for natural and organic, and expanding consumption in emerging markets are tipped to help boost the global market for shaving lotions and creams.
Market researcher Kline has identified seven untapped markets for professional skin care, including South Africa, Thailand and Indonesia, and will be providing expanded coverage of these markets in the 10th edition of its Professional Skin Care Global...
The US ‘Super Premium’ beauty market grew into an industry worth almost $7bn between 2008 and 2013, according to a recent report by companiesandmarkets.com.
Euromonitor analyst Oru Mohiuddin has called Coty's fourth quarter results “better, but definitely not positive” and suggested that the company needs to develop a more focused strategy.
A new survey shows that many US families are struggling to buy basic non-food grocery essentials such as personal care and baby care products, pointing to opportunities in the lower-priced mass market category.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients is calling upon a technology first reviewed over 30 years ago as it looks to meet new demands required for sun care products.
Manufacturers with a beauty focus, such as L’Oréal and Estée Lauder, are better placed to drive growth than those with a cross-industry presence such as Procter and Gamble and Unilever, according to Euromonitor.
Henkel has been listed as an industry group leader in the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe) for the seventh consecutive year, again topping the Household & Personal Products...
While there are currently five recognised 'basic tastes', there are likely to be ten basic categories of odour - and identifying them could benefit industry, according to a new study.
Products such as male BB and CC creams are popular in South Korea, where men’s cosmetics make up a huge segment of the beauty market; however, despite growth in the USA, Euromonitor says that men are not ready to abandon their masculine style just yet.
The anti-bacterial agent widely used in a range of personal care products, triclosan, is causing the development of resistant bacteria in streams and rivers, US-based researchers claim.
