Almost half of Britain’s young men grow facial hair and resist from being clean shaven all the time believing it is not necessary in order to look well-groomed, as well as citing skin irritation from shaving as a grooming complaint.
Since the dawn of advertising it has utilised sexual imagery in to sell products, and when it comes to fragrance products it seems money certainly talks as companies are prepared to take the risk and push the boundaries, due to the age-old idea that ‘sex...
The cosmetics industry increasingly looks towards agricultural raw materials as the basis for many of its ingredients, but producing the necessary quantities sustainably could be challenging.
In the light of the floods that caused in-cosmetics Asia to be rescheduled, the event conference program has been redesigned to focus on how to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
Sexually provocative images, airbrushed photos and misleading claims have all been cracked down on by a UK advertising watchdog in the last month, which raises the question, are cosmetic companies going too far when it comes to advertising their products?
A new report looking at the connection between US women and their cosmetic products has suggested that emotion plays a major role in how a woman connects with a product or brand.
The first ten months of 2011 have seen strong double digit growth in the luxury fragrances sector with predictions of further growth for the holiday period ahead, indicates NPD.
Dr. Barbara Olioso, founder of the Organatural consultancy, opens up on the subject of natural and organic cosmetic formulation, and draws attention to the fact that cheaper, low quality products, could damage the category.
Sustainability is not a fashion or a buzzword; it is a new reality that the cosmetics industry in Europe must embrace, according to Colipa director general Bertil Heerink.
The Personal Care and Homecare ingredients (PCHi) event is set to open its doors to industry professionals in February 2012 with China and the emerging markets a focal point of the show.
The Personal Care Product Council (PCPC) has partnered with risk management and certification experts SAI Global in a bid to provide a training and assessment program to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
New research from Organic Monitor has found that the growth rate of global sales of natural and organic beauty products is slowing because of the weak economic climate, although figures are expected to climb by $5bn (€3.7bn) in the next four years.
Aramis and Designer Fragrances, a division of Estée Lauder has signed a multi-year agreement with Tory Burch for the exclusive worldwide license of its fragrance business.
Raw material and ingredient suppliers have jumped on the consumer driven natural bandwagon. There is now a multitude of natural replacements for the most popular and most common ingredients.
There was an enormous selection of over 300 ingredient supplier booths for beauty and personal care at Suppliers’ Day 2011 in Long Beach, CA, an event organized by the California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. This unique two-day event is...
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Biotechnology has a major role to play in sustainable design and the economic, environmental and social benefits of this are inherent in its application for sustainable chemicals manufacturing, according to ingredients supplier Croda.
Among the emerging markets it is Brazil and China that are poised for the most dramatic growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor - a situation that spells significant opportunities for cosmetics ingredients companies.
Consumers are becoming lost in a maze of marketing claims and false labelling according to market analyst Organic Monitor, and although certification will clean up confusion, the UK-based company also believes that marketing and distribution can play...
Italian active ingredients player Indena says that its participation in the forthcoming PCHi event in China next February will play an important part in the company’s strategy to grow its cosmetics arm.
The growing perception among consumers that 'if it is good enough to eat, then it must be good for my skin', has led to a trend for the use of novel food ingredients in cosmetics according to Judi Beerling, head of technical research at Organic...
For a number of years France-based research company Spincontrol has been delving deeper and deeper into the subject area of wellbeing in an attempt to discover how more effective and targeted cosmetic and personal care products can be developed.
Natural and organics manufacturer Weleda has joined the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) in supporting biodiversity conservation, with the non-profit organisation targeting further membership growth to ensure ethical sourcing of biodiversity is put into...
The organizers of an online course concerning the role gene expression can play in skin care, are making a last call for registration before the course starts, tomorrow.
Market researcher Mintel has responded to client feedback from the cosmetics industry and launched a dedicated market service, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC), in order to keep the industry informed of the latest trends and visualize any future...
With the forthcoming Beauty From Within conference just two weeks away, CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to one of the event’s key speakers, Dr. Marie Bejot, founder of Oenobiol Sanofi opens up on the best starting point for new entrants.
Manufacturers seem to have responded to growing consumer demand for skin care products with greater sensory products, as seen by recent ingredient launches.
Growing economic prosperity and a cultural propensity for sophisticated hair styling regimes is likely to drive strong growth in this category for the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
L’Oreal has outlined that as well as emerging markets being a key focus for the company, the US remains a key driver for the future, especially as it bounces back from the recession.
A number of hair care finished products and ingredients have been launched in the industry recently that tap into to the growing trend observed in male grooming.
As the nutricosmetics market is predicted to grow, brands from this niche sector can look no further than social media as the perfect marketing tool for these products to build an understanding and develop relationships with the consumer.
L’Oreal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has been honoured by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) with an International Human Relations Award in recognition of his ‘leadership, vision and corporate citizenship’.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has set up a ‘common pool’ of experts to specifically analyse cosmetic advertisements for false or misleading claims, following a string of adjudications made recently.
As sales of natural and organic products pick up in Asia, the market is now being stunted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and a lot of consumer confusion.
The beauty and personal care market in Japan has been suffering since the country’s economy hit a recession in 2008 with stagnant sales seen across the industry, including the key skin care.
The Chinese color cosmetics market is forecast to continue to grow all the way in to 2015, increasing in value year-on-year, but slowly as it is likely to be hampered by low product penetration in comparison to other cosmetics sectors.
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has ramped up its use of social media platforms in a bid to connect with the consumer and is displaying the benefits of executing digital strategies through the various platforms.
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has categorically denied that any alterations were made to an advert featuring actress Freida Pinto amid allegations that the appearance of her skin has been ‘lightened’.
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has developed a robot that can wash and dry hair, tapping into an aging population and the trend for at-home electronic devices.
The hair care market is expected to focus more and more on functionality and is crying out for new products to cater to a wide array of consumer needs, opening up a number of opportunities for hair care ingredient suppliers.
Incorporating therapeutic skin care products into their range may be the key for future success as the market sees significant growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
As cosmetics companies adapt fast to newer methods of marketing their products, US consumers are in turn increasingly turning to TV shopping and the internet to make their purchases.
Whereas Chinese hair care consumers were once driven by dual-function products and value-for-money, new research finds that products catering for specific needs are en vogue.
As the date draws near, the organizers of in-cosmetics Asia have announced details of the education programme, focusing on the industry's latest developments and innovation for the future.
The market for skin care in China is expected to continue its phenomenal growth, but companies are going to have to target consumers with innovative products that hit key trends if they want success.
