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NPA certification rate up 50 percent since 2011

NPA certification rate up 50 percent since 2011

By Simon Pitman

The Natural Products Association says that its rate of certification rose by 50 percent during the last year, hitting a new milestone with the 1,200th product certification.

Signum Dermalogix seals partnership with Elizabeth Arden

Signum Dermalogix seals partnership with Elizabeth Arden

By Katie Nichol

US biopharmaceutical company Signum Dermalogix has sealed a partnership with prestige beauty products firm Elizabeth Arden concerning a semi-exclusive global license for its cosmetic functional ingredient Arazine.

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

By Michelle Yeomans

Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of the world’s five largest economies by 2020.

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

By Michelle Yeomans

Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.

Wojciech Inglot (source: AP)

Cosmetics firm founder Inglot dies aged 57

The cosmetics industry is in mourning following the announcement that Polish chemist and founder of cosmetics giant Inglot, Wojciech Inglot, has passed away aged 57.

Pangea receives PETA award for pulling out of China market

Pangea receives PETA award for pulling out of China market

By Simon Pitman

Many international cosmetic makers are faced with ethical questions over whether or not to be present in the China market because of animal testing requirements. Pangea Organics chose not to stay, and has been commended for this.

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The US nail color and care market battled through the recession and is tipped to see sales reach $4 billion in 2017 thanks to the at-home trend as well as the popularity of these products with moms.

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

By Simon Pitman

BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

By Simon Pitman

A new market report points to category leading growth for the global cosmeceutical market as advancements in ingredients technology leads to more innovative and effective products.

BYK launches color analysis software

BYK launches color analysis software

By Simon Pitman

BYK-Gardner has launched its smart-lab software aimed at analyzing the quality of color, appearance and physical properties for a variety of manufacturing applications including plastics packaging.

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

By Michelle Yeomans

Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more cosmetic companies are investing in the country's markets.