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Evolved Brazilian consumers are injecting vitamins into their own shampoos

19-May-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Brazilian consumers have taken customization into their own hands by injecting their shampoos with vitamins in the quest to obtain luxurious hair.

Beauty industry responding to the rise of the multicultural consumer

13-May-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty brands and retailers are increasingly responding to the needs of multi-ethnic consumer groups , who are set to soon become the majority in the US. 

Colgate-Palmolive & Lush agree to pull cocamide DEA following lawsuit

07-May-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Colgate–Palmolive & Lush join two dozen cosmetics manufacturers and retailers to stop the use of the chemical cocamide DEA from shampoos and other personal care products.

FDA invites public opinion on cosmetics regulation discussion

28-Apr-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a public meeting to be held next month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will seek out agenda items which reflect public and industry concerns, to be then discussed at the ICCR-8 meeting this summer. 

Consumers confused about what ‘green’ means, says Aveda

22-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics brands need to make it their mission to ensure that the word ‘green’ is used correctly and does not confuse consumers and lose its meaning, according to Estée Lauder’s Aveda brand.

FDA invites comment over cosmetics labeling

22-Apr-2014

The FDA is looking for industry comment on its cosmetics labeling regulations, specifically in regard to its proposed extension of the current information collect request (ICR) in place at the moment, Chemical Watch reports.

P&G promises no deforestation in palm oil sourcing

22-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sustainability, and particularly palm oil, has been under the microscope of late, and after the Greenpeace saga at its Ohio headquarters earlier this year, Procter and Gamble has announced advancement in its global sustainability goals.

Suppliers need to listen to global consumers so they can use the same language as manufacturers

22-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Two years after launching its Care Creations brand to reach all consumers from different markets around the world, BASF has now developed new innovations based on consumer needs, which are just as important to ingredient suppliers.

L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and P&G head the ‘genius’ hair care brands

21-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and Procter &Gamble are the owners of the most digitally competent hair care and color brands by establishing direct relationships with consumers online.

Beauty brands hit and miss with video advertising

16-Apr-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Recent video advertising campaigns by Dove and Veet have met with criticism from consumers and professional commentators, emphasizing the importance of the increasingly dominant marketing format for the beauty industry. 

Brazil becoming a bigger player in global hair care market

14-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair care manufacturers will do well to target Brazil as the market continues to grow and will only get stronger in the years to come.

Unilever rapped and P&G praised: environmental concerns in focus

08-Apr-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to the US Attorney's office, Unilever is set to pay up a total of $4.5 million to make amends for its violations of federal environmental regulations, which took place at its now closed factory in Clinton, Connecticut.

Form of baldness explained as hair loss gene identified

08-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair loss and skin disorder treatments have been given new hope after a US study identified a strategy for reversing hair loss after research into a gene that affects one type of baldness.

L'Oréal and Shiseido voted 'ethical companies'

03-Apr-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Two global beauty brands, L'Oréal and Shiseido, have been announced as winners of the 2014 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ award for the health and beauty category.

Pigment and Color Science Forum and Ti02 World Summit

02-Apr-2014 By Katie Nichol

The 2014 editions of Pigment and Color Science Forum and the Ti02 World Summit will be held from October 7-9 in Montréal, Canada, event organizer Smithers Rapra has announced.

RSPO: communication improvement supports sustainable palm oil development

27-Mar-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

An improvement in communication channels will help to deliver the message and importance of sustainable palm oil to customers and consumers; and industry is beginning to work towards this, according to the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Vbloggers stronger than beauty brands?

27-Mar-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

With a recent report by marketing and advertising software company Pixability revealing that cosmetics brands are losing out in the digital marketing space to the ever-growing influence of beauty video bloggers, the true value of non-professional product...

Up to 25,000 payment records stolen at Sally Beauty

20-Mar-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sally Beauty Holdings has fallen victim to data hackers, with up to 25,000 consumer card records illegally accessed during a recent security breach.

33 recalled 'toxic' hair straighteners found to still be on U.S markets

20-Mar-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

New research has revealed thirty-three hair-straightening products containing high levels of formaldehyde to still be on US markets, according to the Women’s Voices for the Earth.

NSF’s ‘cosmetics and personal care program’ expands with partnership

18-Mar-2014

NSF international, a global public health organization, has announced an extension to its recently launched ‘cosmetics and personal care program’, via a partnering up with industry expert and consultant, David C. Steinberg.

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Suppliers need to stay on top of trends to win over consumers

18-Mar-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient suppliers need to stay on top of the trends and work with finished goods manufacturers to ensure they win over consumers, says Lubrizol’s Adrian Holland.

Old Spice's female fans throw focus on beauty's gendered branding

17-Mar-2014

Rising female consumer uptake of the traditionally male-focused Old Spice brand from P&G throws a spotlight on the careful negotiation beauty brands need to make with gendered branding as the male grooming sector continues to rise.

Agave shortage to hit cosmetics

12-Mar-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

The price of agave, a Mexican plant which provides various active ingredients in cosmetics products from hair oils to anti-aging, is set to rise due to increasing demand outstripping the available supply, according to the Mexican Mezcal Quality Regulation...

DS Healthcare opens first retail store

11-Mar-2014

US-based personal care products developer DS Healthcare has announced it is set to open its first high street retail store, as part of a larger globally focussed brand strategy.

Argentina proving a tough nut to crack

10-Mar-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

While neighboring Brazil continues to dominate in the global beauty industry, a spotlight recently shone on Argentina by market research firm Euromonitor reveals brands are finding it much tougher going over the border.

British brand Bulldog expands US range

10-Mar-2014

Bulldog, a personal care brand aimed specifically at men, has announced it is expanding its American range with three new products this month; an eye roll-on, a body lotion and a sensitive face wash. 

Chicken feathers to make their way into cosmetics

05-Mar-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Chicken feathers could have a future in cosmetics. US entrepreneurs claim the protein present in the feathers, keratin could be used in many ways.

Synqera analysts reveal US consumer beauty habits

27-Feb-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Marketing tech firm Synqera has reported only 14% of US consumers to be interested in coupons for cosmetics, a sharp comparison to 67% of shoppers preferred them for the likes of groceries.

Scalp micro-pigmentation to help with hair loss

26-Feb-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

A 'Scalp Micro-Pigmentation' treatment is the latest weapon against hair loss, offering sufferers the option of less invasive and perhaps even a faster process of concealing areas of balding or thinning.

Avon estimates it could pay $132m to settle bribery probe

19-Feb-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Avon says it has set aside $89 million for financial penalties, but adds it might have to stash a further $43 million based on the current status of its settlement talks.

Cosmetics research could be subject to IND requirements

18-Feb-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period on guidance which could require cosmetics research to secure an Investigational New Drug (IND) before carrying out clinical trials.

Death of Aveda’s founder announced

17-Feb-2014

Aveda, US beauty giant famed for its environmental responsibility in business, has announced the death of its founder, Horst Rechelbacher.

R&D responding to renewed attention on ingredients

10-Feb-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Rising consumer awareness of ingredients, fueled by the recent influx of product databases, is driving a focus on formulation right back to the industry’s research and development level.

Koda Distribution Group acquisition to strengthen chemicals distribution

10-Feb-2014

Specialty chemical distributor Koda Distribution Group (KDG) has announced its acquisition of chemical supplier The DeWolf Companies.

Lynx gets new brand identity as Unilever continues revamp

06-Feb-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In part two of its brand redesign, Unilever announces the new identity for its Lynx/ Axe grooming range having worked closely with design consultancy, Elmwood.

Clariant readies launch of new sustainable concept and natural ingredients

06-Feb-2014 By Simon Pitman

Switzerland-based ingredients player Clariant is readying the launch of the EcoTain concept for its personal care customers and its next-generation of natural ingredients.

Sao Paulo is the first Brazilian state to ban animal testing

27-Jan-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The State is the first in Latin America to issue the ban on cosmetics companies based in the area testing both ingredients and finished products on animals.

Is Ulta on a downward spiral as reports claim?

23-Jan-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Some of the largest U.S. brands have been falling on hard times of late and rumours have been circulating that beauty retailer Ulta Salon is suffering most of all. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look into the matter. 

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Datamonitor reveals hair care trendsights for Cosmetics Design

21-Jan-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The consumer dedicated division of the market researcher has compiled an interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers based on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global hair care sector.

Euromonitor outlines top global consumer trends for 2014

15-Jan-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

In its official Global Consumer Trends Survey, Euromonitor forecasts what consumers will be favouring and investing in across various sectors including that of cosmetics over the next twelve months.

California state cosmetics database in place after 9 years

13-Jan-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

State public health officials have launched an online cosmetic database which indicates what products may contain certain harmful chemicals in California.

Johnson & Johnson enters R&D collaboration with Intrexon

06-Jan-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Johnson & Johnson has made moves to try and get ahead in the ever-competitive skin and hair care arenas by entering into a research and development collaboration with Intrexon Coproration.

Stem cell answer to beat the bald

06-Jan-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A trio of studies have delved into the regeneration of hair follicles and described some of the factors that determine when hair grows, when it stops growing and when it falls out.

Study shows effectiveness of thymus peptides in preventing hair loss

19-Dec-2013 By Chris BARKER

Time to ditch the toupee: a study published in the Journal of Plastic Dermatology suggests that thymus peptides may be effective in treating male and female pattern baldness.

Onward and upwards for Naturex as it continues its US expansion

18-Dec-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Plant-based natural ingredient supplier Naturex has continued to expand in the US with the launch of three new offices as it moves to further cater to increasing consumer demands.

Hair loss development as pathway found that can prompt or limit growth

18-Dec-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The hair loss world has witnessed a new development after scientists identified a molecular pathway that can be activated to prompt hair growth of dormant hair follicles, or blocked to prevent growth of unwanted hair.

Worry over EU/US deal talks weakening cosmetic protections

18-Dec-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As U.S. and EU leaders gather once again for trade deal negotiations this week, consumer groups are wary the talks could pose economic and environmental risks for the industry.

Multifunctional make-up to boom in U.S. as 2014 sees the Mixologiste trend arrive

10-Dec-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The key trend in 2014 will be that of ‘mixologiste’ and will see big growth in multifunctional make-up in the U.S. where it is already gaining popularity, according to market researcher Mintel.

Euromonitor reveals key innovations in men’s grooming

04-Dec-2013 By Chris BARKER

Analysis from the market research firm Euromonitor reveals the top innovators in the fast-growing market of men’s grooming.

Marine biotech is ‘land of opportunity’ for cosmetics

03-Dec-2013 By Chris BARKER

Marine biotechnology offers a ‘land of opportunities’ for personal care and cosmetics products producers, particularly in North America and Europe, according to a recent report by market research firm Technavio.