French cosmetics company Laurence Dumont has launched what is claimed to be the first organic perfume line in supermarkets and hypermarkets, Seveline Nature.
Momentive Performance Materials showcased its growing portfolio of specialty silicone products for the personal care and home care industries at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) show in Shenzhen, China with particular reference to use...
IOI-Loders Croklaan landed its first shipment of certified sustainable palm oil in North America this week, with a segregated delivery docking at New Orleans on February 20, the company has said.
As the Asia-Pacific region posts strong economic growth, the deputy secretary-general of ASEAN has stated the cosmetic and personal care export products ‘serve as a model for other industries' in the region.
Fragrance blend ingredients are expected to drive growth in the market for cosmetic and toiletry fragrances up to 2014, according to research from the Freedonia Group.
The three day-long Organic Monitor Sustainability Summit will open its doors on May 12 in New York City, providing a window in on all major sustainability issues for beauty industry.
NSF International has voiced its views on its partnership with Natrue and responded to the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) claims that the collaboration is confusing.
L’Oreal Canada has been recognized for its green initiatives and been promoted to the highest rank of the "ICI ‘On Recycle!’ Program: Level 3 – Performance.
The market for men’s grooming products is set to explode on the back of increasing spending power that is most likely to be channeled into skin care products – according to market researcher RNCOS.
Increasing awareness of the potential environmental impact of sunscreens has prompted one US sunscreen manufacturer to seek approval of its latest product from an environmental group.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has responded to the announcement that Natrue and NSF International are working together to develop the first American natural standard for cosmetics by branding it ‘confusing’.
The United Arab Emirates is set to become a big market for luxury fragrances, riding a wave of continued economic growth that is fueling interest in premium consumer goods.
The success of beauty and fragrance products in the travel industry looks set to continue and will urge retailers to change the way they approach the market, according to market research company Verdict.
With the markets for deodorants in Europe and the US showing slight decline in recent years, all eyes are on emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific, where opportunity abounds.
Growing awareness among consumers regarding protection of lips against harsh weather conditions and the increase in demand for lip care products containing organic ingredients are the main causes for the projected growth in the global market, according...
Latest research has shown that lower income, Spanish-dominant Hispanics are still buying name brand personal care products at a higher rate than their English-dominant counterparts.
Driven by an aging time-poor population and a greater appreciation of the role that nutrition plays in beauty, the global market for ready-to-drink beauty drinks reached a value of €1.1bn ($925mn) in 2010, with a 2.9 per cent increase in volume to 144mn...
Brands using natural ingredients and antioxidants are likely to help boost sales in the men’s grooming segment in 2011, according to market research company Mintel - proven by the fact that new products with these features were among the best sellers...
As part of the build up to this year's-cosmetics event in Milan next month, organisers Reed Exhibitions have gone live with the integrated digital planning tool, Connect.
Procter & Gamble has announced that Robert A. Steele, vice chairman of Global Health and Well-Being, responsible for Oral Care, Feminine Care, Personal Health Care, Pet Care and Snacks, will retire from P&G on September 1, 2011, after 35 years...
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is phasing out its Compact for Safe Cosmetics that it designed as a voluntary pledge for safety and transparency in the industry.
The power of blogs, Twitter and Facebook to drive marketing strategies and influence purchasing decisions is undeniable; but, companies need to remember that legally the same rules apply online as offline.
Drug-like chemicals that are being sold as bath salts have nothing to do with real products made by reputable manufacturers, the US cosmetics trade association has said.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) will be installing solar panels into a beauty and grooming plant in Germany, moving towards its target for 100 per cent renewable energy.
The US prestige beauty industry has shown an increase of 4 percent in dollar sales in 2010 compared to 2009 thanks to a quick recovery in skin care, according to The NPD Group.
A new method of questioning consumers with regards their purchasing habits will help give industry professionals a clearer view of what they really want from their products, Kline Group claims.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched its flagship brands Head & Shoulders and Olay in Brazil, in an attempt to grow its presence in the market.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a certification program for products made with renewable, biological material and consumer goods carrying the label are expected this spring.
The year ahead should see the global market for medicated skin care begin to recover, following on from the challenging conditions experienced in the past two years.
Personal care company Dr. Bronner has joined forces with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to request the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launch an investigation of deceptive practices against third party certifier Fair Trade USA.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed clarifications to the ‘Made with Organic…’ standard that is often used for personal care and cosmetics products.
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has initiated a campaign against the name change of fair trade third-party certifier Fair Trade USA, which states these claims are without merit.
Despite the fact that the number of consumers purchasing organic food has remained stagnant in the US over the past year, new data reveals that organic cosmetics are gaining ground.
Personal care brand eos has launched a new medicated anti-bacterial lip balm as flu season arrives and it seeks to combat the spread of germs on the lips and mouth.
3Rx Skin Therapy is preparing the launch of a new skin care range developed to repair and relieve dry skin compromised by treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation, as well as other dry skin issues caused by medical conditions.
Naturals skin and hair care player Herbalix Restoratives is set to give a presentation about its research into a natural, aluminum-free deodorant it has developed.
Germany-based Power App has launched its latest beauty application aimed at helping customers create their own cosmetics masks for their skin type, citing mobile technology as a key method of reaching out to consumers.
The Indian color cosmetics market is predicted to return annual growth of 12 per cent over the coming three years, according to a report from market researcher RNCOS.
Sephora Americas has teamed up with Twentieth Century Fox to utilize the hit US TV show, Glee, as it launches an exclusive collection of nail colors and prints, using a multi-platform marketing vehicle.