Representatives of congress have introduced the 'Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act', which they propose will close major loopholes in the federal law that currently allows companies to use ingredients in cosmetics known to damage...
Skin care maker Murad has followed in the footsteps of many other big cosmetics players and taken to mobile commerce in a bid to better serve consumers.
Despite Americans receiving conflicting messages about the state of the economy, a recent Harris Poll EquiTrend study has found various luxury brands to have made gains in brand equity over the past year.
The global market for deodorants is full of intense competition, with the big personal care players all jostling for position; and it appears that new product innovations and technologies are the way to get ahead.
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.
The National Advertising Division has determined that the US subsidiary of L’Oreal has acted properly in working toward the discontinuance of certain in-store advertising, after a competing mascara maker complained about advertising.
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has announced it has just completed an ‘antitrust’ suit against cosmetic giants like Beiersdorf, L'Oréal and Procter & Gamble for anti-competitive information sharing.
How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.
The significant growth shown in the surfactants and polymers categories in personal care ingredients should see the market boosted in the future according to research firm Kline.
Organisers of the event exclusively dedicated to the make-up segment reckon this year will be the best one yet on seeing industry giants such as Fusion Packaging, Oekabeauty and Yonwoo sign up with six months still to go.
US packaging firm Sonoco is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Celaya, Guanajuato Mexico to meet growing demand in the personal care industry amongst others.
Fresh from its New Year acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, French beauty packager Albéa has utilised its new expertise to launch its latest range of airless tubes and pumps.
The Personal Care Association Cosmetics Europe has questioned whether the science and alternative methods are ready to replace animal tests for cosmetics ingredient; a week after the ban has come into play.
The Public Access to Sunscreens (PASS), Coalition has kicked off a campaign to fight the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States by ensuring Americans have access to the latest effective sunscreens ingredients.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is expected to grow over the next five years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific.
With various cosmetic companies feeling the wrath of the FDA over misleading marketing claims of late, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is focusing on helping the industry to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Cosmetics and fragrance player Ulta Beauty posted strong fourth quarter 2012 results with a big boost in sales, however expected earnings are expected to be below Wall Street predictions and this has seen shares down 17 percent.
Biochemicals used in skin care products and lotions, amongst other applications, could hold the key to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and create jobs and opportunites for U.S. industrial biotech, but needs to be acted on soon.
HBA Global Expo is opening up nominations for the International Packaging Design Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the event in New York City, at the end of June.
Avon Products has announced that it has completed refinancing activities in a bid to manage its large debt and improve the health of its balance sheet, which has been through a torrid time.
The venture with the global beauty retailer will see aesthetic device developer Tria Beauty’s light based hand-held acne treatment and line of topical skin care products launched in select US stores.
According to the market researcher’s global new products database (GNPD), demand for dry shampoo is building momentum in Europe with the UK leading the way, where nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of women are invested in the segment.
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions claims that visitors numbers for the first day of the event were up 42 percent and packed aisles were a testament to this claim.
Three companies have come together to design, develop and manufacture what they say, will be the next-generation of peptides for anti-aging and hair loss prevention cosmeceutical products.
Fragrance player Inter Parfums saw fourth quarter sales exhibit a double-digit decrease in the company’s key European market, leading to an overall drop for the period; although full year saw record results.
This week marked a big turning point for the cosmetics industry as the final sales ban for animal tested cosmetics was implemented in Europe; and it appears that US consumers want their nation to follow suit, a survey reveals.
Aging male baby boomers as well as younger men are warming more to the idea of maintaining a youthful look, and this is seeing a rise in skin care and cosmetic products for this market.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is forecast to continue growing over the coming years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets and innovative product launches.
A district court judge has prohibited the California-based company from marketing or selling its star product in the US, after a rival claimed 'unfair competition in the marketplace.'
The complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing in the EU which came into play on March 11, should ensure we will see greater collaboration between scientists and regulators, according to industry.
General trading company Sumitomo has seen its America and Brazil operations enter an agreement to form a joint cosmetic ingredient distribution business with ingredients supplier Cosmotec, as it looks to position itself as a big player in the global cosmetic...
Nature conservation organization, WWF’s Peru operation has endorsed the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) International Standards, for addressing this situation which is taking place across tropical rainforests around the world.
In a presentation given at last week’s Personal Care Product Council annual meeting in Florida, the head of Australia’s cosmetics industry association stressed how tackling regulation is the biggest priority.
The organizers of the Luxe Pack event are preparing for the sixth edition of the luxury packaging show, which will take place at the Shanghai Convention Center and will host a record number of exhibitors.
The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) has just released its strategy on how to achieve an animal-free solution for assessing chemicals for skin sensitisation.
A new study points to the possibility that UVA drying device, used in gel manicures at beauty salons both in the US and worldwide, could raise the risk of skin cancer.
Avon Products, which is facing the problem of sliding sales and mounting debts, is said to be planning a three-part bond offering in an attempt to refinance the debt.
France-based cosmetic contract manufacturer Fareva is planning expansion in its cosmetics packaging capabilities with the expansion of its recently purchased facility in Richmond.
The US-based market research firm has teamed up with The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to source and provide detailed, highly accurate and actionable market information on the hair care sector to industry professionals.
After re-launching the brand a year ago in an effort to bring it back to its heritage, The Body Shop has taken further steps to solidify its global presence by establishing a stronger foundation with its' day-to-day suppliers.
The Mexican division of the cosmetics giant has teamed up with a label system specialist to create a shrink sleeve solution for its lipsticks, mascaras, and eyeliners in an effort to deliver more superior products at a lower overall cost.
The world’s biggest cosmetics company has scooped the top prize for its ethical practices, having been listed as one of Ethisphere’s 2013 World’s Most Ethical companies.
The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will open its doors in New York City, 16 – 18 May, with a key focus on various aspects of green formulation, including green novel ingredents.
The Seattle-based cosmetic company set up by former Starbucks executive Jane Park just a short 18 months ago has managed to raise $10.3 million in a Series B financing round.
Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf reported an increase in profits for full year 2012 with all of its core brands showing strong growth, and will continue to focus on success in the emerging markets going forward.
Friends of the Earth US and Australia are calling on the FDA to ban the use of a potentially hazardous form of anatase titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmetics.
A new study has found that increasing the body’s friendly strain of certain microbes with a skin cream or lotion may help calm spotty or imperfect complexions and protect the skin.
