The first all-benefit cosmetics company, Peacekeeper Cause-metics, which donates to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues, has added four lip balm flavors to its product range.
Global General Technologies’ (GLGT) subsidiary, Collagenna Skin Care, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Brazilian-based distributor, EF Do Brasil.
Last week’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit had a clear message that resounded throughout the proceedings: ‘get certified if you want to ensure future growth’.
A rise in the status of private label brands, ‘fitter’ products with fewer ingredients, and colour coding for convenience are set to be important product trends for 2010.
Police in Peru say they have arrested a number of people on suspicion of murdering people in order to sell on their fat, allegedly to European cosmetic makers.
An upturn in the US consumer products industry is likely to benefit the personal care sector as 2009 draws to an end, indicating a much stronger year ahead.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to extend the reach of its consumer health information through a collaboration with health information website, Everyday Health.
Cosmoprof Asia 2009, the beauty industry tradeshow for the Asia-Pacific region, witnessed an increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors in comparison to last year’s figures.
Cosmetics Valley, the France-based industry association for the cosmetics and fragrance industry has welcomed 12 new members to its competitiveness cluster.
International regulation of the Halal industry, with the implementation of a global standard that includes cosmetics and toiletries, could soon become a reality as the final batch of draft standards are expected to be available for public comment by June...
Beauty beverages, including juices and flavored waters, are tipped for significant growth in the US and Europe as the beauty from within trend gathers pace.
New research from the University of Illinois suggests that the evolution of online retailing could lead to less choice for product categories including cosmetics.
US organic standards holders are not expecting an imminent USDA crackdown on the misuse of the term ‘organic’ in the cosmetics and personal care sector.
Despite the increased number of luxury brands that are embracing e-commerce and using social media to market their products, many are failing to exploit the internet’s potential, according to a recent study by NYU Stern School of Business.
Estée Lauder has appointed make-up artist Tom Pecheux as the brand’s creative make-up director, in a move that is claimed to chart a new course for its make-up division.
With the proliferation of yet more natural and organic cosmetic standards, analysts say the prospects for a global unified standard are not getting any closer.
An anti-aging serum that claims to be the first skincare product on the mass market that fights against both oxidation and glycation has been launched.
Canada-based Kane Biotech has been granted a patent by the US authorities for its peptides-based technology on the grounds that it can prevent the onset of caries.
Beauty foods, beauty from within, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals - with so many terms and so many different types of products within this fast-growing category, defining and positioning those products has never been more important.
Natural personal care manufacturer Noah’s Naturals is hoping to break into the beauty from within category with the launch of its beauty drink in January 2010.
The US FDA has launched a campaign that targets a number of unapproved personal care products marketed via the internet and claiming to protect against the H1N1 flu virus.
France-based LMR, an International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) subsidiary, has received the ISO 14001 certification for its environmentally responsible business practices.
Latest data from the Chinese government show that the market for cosmetics has continued to grow in excess of 17 per cent for the first nine months of 2009.
An event combining a series of workshops and presentations organized by Organic Monitor will be held Frankfurt, Germany, next month, concerning sustainable cosmetics.
Nutra Resveratrol Anti-Ageing Water, which contains concentrated anti-oxidants and claims to promote healthy ageing, is set for a November launch in the USA.
Palomar Medical Technologies is pushing back the mass market launch of its home-use laser device for wrinkle treatment to the end of next year to be in line with current economic conditions.
US researchers say that a study into attitudes towards equality and the link with impulse buying could shine new light on marketing cosmetics worldwide.
The French government plans to simplify administrative procedures to make the exportation of cosmetics easier, minister for Industry, Christian Estrosi, announced on Friday.
Tri-K industries, a supplier of specialty ingredients to the global personal care and cosmetics industry, has been named the exclusive US distributor of Phenbiox ingredients.
Logona Natural Cosmetics, a manufacturer of personal care products and color cosmetics, has developed a gluten-free line comprising 155 products in response to increased awareness of gluten-intolerance.
Although little has been written on the men's grooming segment recently, NPD analyst Karen Grant says there are still plenty of opportunities for companies with the right approach.
With the growth of cosmetics sales continuing in most of the major developing markets new opportunities continue to proliferate for niche cosmetic players, but now is the time to get in on the act.
Natural and organic products may be outgrowing the rest of the personal care market but companies should not forget the economic downturn when investing in all things green.
Asian cosmetics companies are turning to natural and organic certification programs in an effort to substantiate their product claims and differentiate them from the competition.