One of the cosmetics industry’s favourite marketing taglines took a beating this week. The attack on antioxidants was in response to work published by researchers at University College London, who are questioning the long-held belief in the oxidative...
Tapping into demand for post-operative cosmetic procedure treatments, Stiefel Laboratories is expanding its Revaleskin skin care line with three new products.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade has pledged to encourage the cosmetics and personal care industry to adhere to the benefit sharing principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Betty Beauty has carved out a risqué niche selling pubic hair dyes to adventurous women but unwilling to rest on its laurels the company plans to reach out to guys.
Last week’s announcement that the French government is mulling plans to introduce cosmetics labeling for mothers-to-be again raises the question of whether enough is being done to protect US consumers. So who should be taking responsibility – industry...
Symrise will be launching a range of natural active ingredients for cosmetics products in 2009, thanks to its collaboration with two biotechnology companies.
Homeopathic remedies are often dismissed with sneers by the scientific community but current beauty trends and recent regulatory developments could put them firmly on the global cosmetics map.
Changing lifestyles and the shifting retail landscape are set to fuel continued high growth in the dermocosmetic market in Poland, according to a report from PMR Publications.
The people behind the most innovative beauty products of the year came out of their laboratories and offices to receive the recognition they deserve at the HBA Industry Awards. NBC Today Show Style Editor Bobbie Thomas presented the awards ceremony at...
Australian men’s skin care range Eyre BioBotanics has become the first in its category to gain organic certification, two years after the line was first launched worldwide.
The continued growth and evolution of the naturals and organic market is helping to shape the future of the personal care industry, as a niche turns into a major category.
Estee Lauder says the latest technology contained in its newly launched Clinique men’s skin care range is one of the most significant innovations in the category.
Anti-aging cosmetics started with the skin but have since moved to the hair and now Blistex is launching a lip balm that is formulated to take years off your lips.
Julie Tyrrell, the head of Natrue, explains why the Brussels-based lobby group decided to launch a natural cosmetics label onto an already crowded marketplace. Tyrrell also reveals the reasons behind Natrue’s break away from the talks on the harmonization...
HBA Global Expo expanded its conference program this year including a broader range of talks and higher profile speakers. Meyer Rosen, the chief scientific advisor to HBA, discusses the conference highlights and the changing regulatory landscape.
