Hair care

Hair dye review raises labelling questions

18-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A European Commission review that found 36 hair dye chemicals ‘may not be safe for use’ and that consumers are not ‘effectively protected’, has led a leading dermatologist to raise concerns over proper labelling, although industry has reiterated the safety...

It’s official! in-cosmetics Brasil announces date

17-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having established itself in Europe with its ingredients show, and successfully launched in Asia too, Reed exhibitions is taking the in-cosmetics brand to Brasil to focus on South American personal care ingredients.

Ashland rheology modifier gets natural certification

11-Jun-2013 By Simon Pitman

Ashland Specialty Care has announced that its rheology modifiers Supercol GF Guar and Supercol U Guar have been awarded certified natural standards, making them compatible with a long list of natural formulations.

Research key to proving hair damage claims

10-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The US arm of ingredient supplier Croda explains that extensive research and analysis into hair damage is key to identify the causes, and develop effective solutions; supporting claims made about new products.

Argentina updates list of colour additives permitted in cosmetics

10-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Argentina’s regulatory authority has updated its list of colour additives which will permit previously prohibited substances in perfumes, personal care products and cosmetics.

How L’Oréal evaluates its suppliers to stay ahead of the game

05-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Being one of the biggest cosmetics companies in the world will always bring added pressure and scrutiny over everything it does, and for L’Oréal this means ensuring long-term, transparent relationships with high-quality suppliers.

Wanna beat the bald? Shiseido starts research on hair regenerative medicine

03-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Thinning hair and pattern baldness are a big concern to many people, so it may come as good news that Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has teamed up with a Canadian bio-venture company and begun research on a regenerative treatment.

Safety - a little word with a big meaning for J&J

28-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having come under scrutiny over ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products like many this past year, consumer goods giant Johnson & Johnson has reiterated its commitment to the science of safety and making products that pose no health...

Working on sunshine! Croda manufacturing site installs solar panels

28-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Two years after installing solar panels at its Edison HQ in New Jersey as part of its sustainability focus, Croda will do similar at its manufacturing facility in New Castle, Delaware.

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

28-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For many years we have been concerned with how we age, how to get rid of wrinkles and keep skin young; and when it comes to hair care, this is no different, with the anti-aging trend driving the market with the US and Japan poised to pounce.

Coty expands its reach into the fast-growing Brazil market

23-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

Luxury fragrance and cosmetics player Coty has formed a joint-venture with a major cosmetics distributor in Brazil, in a bid to expand its footprint in the country.

Cosmetics among top luxury segments for Brazil consumers

21-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the most recent research from market analysts Digital Luxury Group, cosmetic brands like MAC, Chanel and Dior were among the top 50 most searched for luxury brands in Brazil.

US company breaks new ground in sourcing marine ingredients

20-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Sea Tech Bioproducts, a company that specializes in sourcing marine ingredients and novel actives for the cosmetics industry, has broken new ground for US based companies in that they no longer have to import from Europe.

Cosmetics brands committing to sustainable palm oil as consumer demand rises

20-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having once been viewed as complex, more and more cosmetics brands are finding themselves committing to sustainable palm oil as consumer demand for ethically and environmentally sound products increases.

Global personal care polymers market predicted to reach $3.49bn by 2017

16-May-2013 By Katie Nichol

The market for polymer ingredients used in personal care products is tipped to grow steadily over the coming years to reach $3.49bn by 2017 according to the latest findings from market research firm Lucintel.

Hair dye manufacturers on red alert over research pointing to cure for gray hair

16-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

A group of researchers in Europe say they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a topical remedy for the reversal of graying hair.

Bluestar Silicones adds two new hair care ingredients to Mirasil range

16-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

Bluestar Silicones has completed its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications with two new hair care ingredients: Mirasil ADME 235C and Mirasil ADMH-E125, which was showcased at the most recent in-cosmetics event in Paris.

Ashland Care Specialties launches new conditioning polymers for hair care

14-May-2013 By Katie Nichol

Ashland Care Specialties has expanded its portfolio of conditioning and deposition polymers with the launch of two new cationic solutions: Conditioneze 22 and Conditioneze 37.

AAK Personal Care to launch Lipex SheaLight at Suppliers’ Day

14-May-2013 By Katie Nichol

Ingredients supplier AAK Personal Care is to launch its eco-designed ester, Lipex SheaLight, at the 2013 edition of NYSCC Suppliers’ Day that is taking place in New Jersey over the next two days.

Dow Chemical reveals the story behind the development of its latest ingredients

14-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development of the latest product launches.

'Food-based' cosmetics gaining momentum as a trend

09-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Food-based ingredients are continuing to emerge as a key trend in the cosmetics industry as many beauty companies target the growing segment by creating product lines that incorporate natural ingredients.

Symrise develops active to treat hair loss from microalgae

08-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Symrise, as consumer’s interest in natural and sustainable products continuously increases, more emphasis has been put on green chemistry and biotechnology to which the global cosmetic player has catered to with an active that treats hair...

Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

07-May-2013 By Andrew McDougall and Michelle Yeomans

For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.

Cosmetics focus for DuPont Tate & Lyle with new preservative line

07-May-2013

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has announced its partnership with RML Incorporated as it looks to develop alternative biobased solutions for cosmetics and personal care applications.

As demand rises, it’s time for marine ingredient standards

02-May-2013 By Andrew McDougall and Michelle Yeomans

The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place to ensure sustainable sourcing. 

Efficient algae production platform makes its debut

01-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

Arizona-based Heliae has unveiled a new technology platform that targets the efficient and sustainable production of microalgae for cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Scientists suggest gold nanoparticles could accelerate aging and wrinkles

30-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A research team from Stony Brook University in New York have revealed research suggesting that pure gold nanoparticles used in a range of personal care products could lead to accelerated aging and wrinkling, as well as slowing in wound healing.

Best ingredient award shortlist announced

11-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A whole range of texturising agents, anti-ageing actives and hair care formulations have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013, with the winner to be announced at the show in Paris.

L’Oréal Paris, Aveda and Redken named ‘Genius’ hair care brands for digital

10-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair care and color brands L’Oréal Paris, Aveda and Redken have all been labelled ‘Genius’ for their digital competence by the latest L2 ThinkTank report.

Contipro launches new cosmetic actives delivery system

01-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.

New hair care launches round-up: in-cosmetics preview

29-Mar-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...

SCCS makes progress on cosmetics opinions

21-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.

Mintel notes dry shampoo segment gaining momentum in EU markets

14-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the market researcher’s global new products database (GNPD), demand for dry shampoo is building momentum in Europe with the UK leading the way, where nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of women are invested in the segment.

Athena Cosmetics forbidden from selling RevitaLash Conditioner in the US

12-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

A district court judge has prohibited the California-based company from marketing or selling its star product in the US, after a rival claimed 'unfair competition in the marketplace.'

Arizona Chemical announces multi-million dollar research expansion

12-Mar-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Arizona Chemical is looking to bolster its bio-based business in the US with the expansion of its science and technology center in Georgia.

Lipo looks to meet multinational demand with opening of Indian office

04-Mar-2013

US ingredients supplier Lipo Chemicals has expanded its global reach in response to the demand of its multinational customers and growing personal care market in India,by opening up a new office in Mumbai.

Time for hair care to invest in digital rather than in declining channels

04-Mar-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The hair care and color market needs to break away from investing in traditional media and distribution channels and look to the opportunities digital marketing can offer if it is to beat the market decline.

Lubrizol to meet surfactants demand with new production facility

28-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The growing trends for surfactants in the cosmetics industry has led to Lubrizol making a multi-million dollar investment into its Bowling Green plant expansion, providing surfactants production technology to meet demands.

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

27-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.

Market researcher finds beauty industry divided in the Americas

21-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Euromonitor, The Americas remains a divided beauty market as mass products continue to drive growth in Latin America and prestige beauty fuels growth in the north.

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

21-Feb-2013 By Simon Pitman

BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.

Lucas Meyer readies two new active ingredients for in-cosmetics

19-Feb-2013 By Simon Pitman

Canada-based Lucas Meyer is preparing to unveil two brand new active ingredients at the Paris in-cosmetics show, one being a natural ingredient that targets infrared-induced skin damage.

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

18-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more cosmetic companies are investing in the country's markets.

Research finds soybean crop to absorb nanoparticles in cosmetics

15-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists in France and the US have traced, for the first time, how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil, thus having significant effects on crops such as soybean.        

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

14-Feb-2013 By Simon PITMAN

Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar  by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Innovation is key to 2013 survival for ingredient suppliers despite recession

06-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor global head of Ingredients Research, as he outlines the key 2013 beauty...

Carnegie Mellon University wins grant to improve cosmetics technology

05-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

ATRP Solutions, a spin out of Carnegie Mellon University has won $2.6 million in federal grants to help it commercialize technology that could make it less expensive and easier to make cosmetics, shampoo and other personal care products.

Fruit oil trend down to berry good SPF and moisturising properties

04-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Red Raspberry (rubus idaeus) seed oil has gained increasing attention in cosmetics due to its rich moisturising properties, as well as its high sun protection factor.