Hair care

Is Vogue selling its' Organix Hair Care brand?

31-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The brand of Florida-based hair care company, Vogue International is up for sale in a deal that could be worth $800 million or more, according to Reuters.

Zyleris develops screening technology for cosmetic development

29-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Illinois-based research service company has developed a high-throughput skin permeation testing service to help with the development of cosmetics and personal care products.

Yes To Carrots hits back over claims that it is hiding business ties to Israel

24-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Various media and consumers have been posing the question if Yes To is hiding or downplaying its ties to Israel. Cosmetics Design has taken a deeper look into the matter.

Avon tipped to disappear in 2013...

17-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As global analyst 24/7 Wall St singles out the US firm as one likely to ‘disappear’ in 2013, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what happened to the company in 2012.

Scientist seeks to broaden awareness of hair and skin mimicking ‘supermolecule’

14-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having studied dendrimer chemistry for many years, a chemist from the University of Copenhagen has vowed to heighten awareness of the macromolecules and their useful application in many industries including cosmetics.

Hair of gold – now a possibility as nanoparticle use could lead to permanent hair dyes

03-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Flowing locks of golden hair could become a permanent hair dye option after scientists reported the first synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hairs; a discovery that has big implications for hair dyeing and colouring.

Industry speculates Coty may put Avon offer back on the table

19-Dec-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

As December rounds off what has been a tough year for Avon between declining sales and shares, bribery investigations and its CEO stepping down, media reports speculate that Coty may bring its acquisition offer to the table once more. 

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reports on 'who's naughty and who’s nice'..

12-Dec-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The lobby group has compiled a report based on its’ ranking of retailers that it believes to be doing well, and not so well in terms of their commitment to cosmetics safety.  

What happens in Vegas… is Peptan proof for Rousselot

05-Dec-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

French peptide producer Rousselot presented the latest scientific findings regarding its anti-aging product Peptan proving its efficacy at the SupplySide West trade show.

Scientists claim phthalates in cosmetics may lead to early menopause

29-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to scientists at Washington University, phthalates could have a negative impact on hormones, potentially bringing on early menopause for some women.

Canadian organization finds toxic chemicals in men’s grooming products

20-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Environmental Defence has compiled a report on the back of finding toxins present in some products marketed to men, including shaving cream, deodorant, body wash and aftershave.

Research finds US solvents market to rebound from its recessionary lows

15-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest report from market researcher Reportlinker, demand for solvents will continue to rise by more than one percent per year through to 2016, favourable news for companies in the personal care business.

Law students go after cosmetic companies for not delivering on their promises

14-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and its students are said to have ten cases pending throughout Bangalore against big multinational corporations for not delivering on their advertisement promises.

Anti-aging benefits of egg oil laid out by Natural Sourcing

14-Nov-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Natural Sourcing has launched its natural egg oil product for cosmetics application aimed at healing dry skin, reducing wrinkles and reducing premature hair loss.

Glaucoma drug found to have scalp hair growth benefits

13-Nov-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers in the UK may have discovered that a drug used to treat glaucoma, and has been used in regrowing eyelashes could help those who suffer from balding and are looking to regrow hair.

Spicy research reveals cosmetic users have allergies to the ingredient...

09-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to US scientists, 2 to 3 percent of consumers are living with an allergy to spices, like turmeric, ginger, curry leaf, and cinnamon commonly found in skin, hair care, make-up and fragrances.

Global beauty market to reach $265 billion in 2017 due to an increase in GDP

07-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest market research from Lucintel, rising consumer incomes and changing lifestyles are driving the global beauty care products industry, which is forecasted to reach around $265 billion by 2017.  

Recall recap: a look at cosmetics being pulled from the shelves this year so far..

29-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

In recent months Cosmetics Design has reported on various manufacturers having to pull their products from shelves due to one thing or another. Here we round up the who, what and why….

Market researcher notes Brazilian surfactants market to reach US $1.90 billion

25-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

Market researcher Frost & Sullivan has estimated that the Brazilian surfactants market will reach $1.90 billion in 2018 due to the support, it says of an expanding personal care market and a growing middle class.

Survey finds 75 percent of women prefer ‘cruelty-free’ cosmetics

23-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

A recent survey by online retailer Vitacost.com has found that one label that definitely matters to US women is ‘cruelty-free’, with almost 75 percent admitting to purchasing cosmetics that feature the label over products that do not.

Ashland opens technical facility in India to improve skin and hair offerings

11-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

US specialty chemicals company Ashland is expanding its personal care reach in India by opening a new Specialty Care technical center in Mumbai.

Mexico publishes labeling standard for pre-packaged cosmetics

08-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Mexican Ministry of Health has published a labelling standard for pre-packaged cosmetics in an effort to clear up instances where a product might be misinterpreted or even misbranded.

SCCS to give its scientific opinion on cosmetics preservative climbazole

03-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has been requested to give its opinion on the preservative, found in hair and face cosmetics, to determine whether it is still safe to use in cosmetics.

50 shades of grey? Not quite as L’Oréal study finds grey hair less common than previously thought

02-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A study carried out by cosmetics giant L’Oréal into the ’50 rule’ concerning ageing hair, has found that strands of grey are a lot less common than was previously thought.

Unilever in court for misleading claims on its formaldehyde product line

01-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

A Texas-based firm has filed a complaint against the global giant with regards to alleged false, deceptive and misleading claims in connection with its Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit.

NGOs challenge cosmetics companies to follow J&J in chemical phaseout

24-Sep-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has, alongside the Breast Cancer Fund challenged five major cosmetic and personal care companies to phase-out or reduce the use of certain chemicals in their products, a move it says Johnson & Johnson has already made.

Canada issues new guidelines on heavy metals in cosmetics

13-Sep-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Canadian government has issued new guidelines on heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and antimony in an effort it says, to determine appropriate limits of ‘impurities’ in cosmetics.

Hair care hatrick for Brazil as market shows strongest growth again

06-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For the third year in succession the Brazilian hair care market has displayed the strongest incremental growth globally and shows no signs of letting up, as some of the industry’s key players take an active interest in the market.

Colourants offer biggest hair care opportunity in developed markets

04-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair colourants, conditioners and styling agents offer the best opportunities for hair care in the developed markets as the ‘affordable luxury’ trends picks up pace, according to market analyst Euromonitor.

US hair care market expected to rebound and return to pre-recession levels

27-Aug-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having spent the last five years struggling through the recession, the US hair care market is expected to level off and post slight growth in the next five years.

Sustainability, supply and certification are the biggest challenges for natural formulators – expert

14-Aug-2012 By Simon Pitman

There are a plethora of obstacles when it comes to tackling organic and natural formulation says formulation expert Dr Barbara Olioso, who points to ‘technology, knowledge and common sense’ as the best navigation tools.

Roundup of sampling trends so far in 2012..

13-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

Subscription sampling appears to be this year's newest trend whereby compnies are better connecting the consumer to the brand, enabling the sampler to find what product really works for them while offering up and coming brands the opportunity to...

SFDA approves 3rd cosmetic ingredient in 5 months after four year silence

09-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The China State Food and Drug Administration has approved a third new ingredient, ‘Phenylethyl Resorcinol’, since taking on the responsibilities of cosmetics management from the Ministry of Health since 2008.

Botanic Innovation targets anti-oxidant rich tomato seed oil at hair and skin care

08-Aug-2012 By Simon Pitman

Botanic Innovation has launched its Tomato Seed Oil for the cosmetics and personal care market, targeting its rich antioxidant properties at a wide range of skin and hair care products.

Natural on the rise in China hair care market? Mintel says so…

02-Aug-2012 By Andrew McDougall

According to the latest Mintel research, eight in ten urban Chinese consumers say they prefer to buy all-natural hair care products with one in ten saying this is the most important purchasing influence.

Zerran International aims vegan friendly products at ‘thriving' Brazilian market

01-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

With the professional hair care market in Brazil said to account for four percent of the global market, Zerran international reckons its vegan hair range has great potential for success in this thriving market, over others.

Sumitomo invests in ‘problem solving technology’ for the cosmetics industry

31-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Japanese company announced it has bought 25 percent of Biogenic, a firm specializing in cosmetic material technologies in an effort to expand into the cosmetics industry.

Mobile app developments so far in 2012....

24-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

With Mintel forecasting a rise in products which increase the interactivity between the virtual and real world like QR codes and mobile apps, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the unique ways brands are connecting to the consumer.

Hair-y bad news again for Nutrilinks as EFSA rejects 2 more health claims

19-Jul-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having been in the spotlight over skin health claims made, Swiss company Nutrilinks has now seen two of its claims regarding hair loss reduction and hair strength reinforcement rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Sabinsa receives US patent for selenium dipeptides aimed at preventing hair loss

18-Jul-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Ingredients provider Sabinsa has received a US patent for its latest development of selenium dipeptides, specifically for hair care applications.

Hair care trends in 2012 so far....

13-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

From anti-ageing shampoos to hair loss tonics, it’s been a busy year for the hair care sector.  Cosmetics Design takes a look at the developments and innovations in this area so far....

New Shin-Etsu silicone ingredient targets sensorial properites

12-Jul-2012 By Simon Pitman

Shin-Etsu has launched a new silicone-based ingredient for the hair and skin care categories that underlines the growing trend towards formulations with heightened sensorial properties.

EC deems formaldehyde equivalent unsafe for use in hair straighteners

10-Jul-2012 By Andrew McDougall

The European Commission believes the use of methylene glycol/formaldehyde at 0.2 per cent formaldehyde equivalent is not considered safe in hair straighteners following a meeting held on the subject in June.

China SFDA publishes 2nd batch of cosmetic ingredients

04-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The China State Food and Drug Administration has published a second batch of ingredients for consultation in an inventory of existing cosmetic ingredients (IECIC).

Natural and organic trends so far in 2012 ...

28-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

As sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries are forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at developments in the natural and organic area that are helping to shape the category. 

Ethnic cosmetics market is doing well despite recession, says market researcher

25-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a recent report by US market researcher, Packaged Facts, the market for cosmetic products aimed at consumers of ethnic origin is fast growing as figures reveal it rose to $3 billion in 2011.

Further understanding of hair follicles leads to breakthrough for L’Oréal scientist

22-Jun-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Studies into the consumer perception of hair loss has led to the revelation that it is in fact hair density that is diminishing and this has opened up a whole new line of research and scientific development for L’Oréal.

L’Oréal to launch new active to increase hair density

21-Jun-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Cosmetics maker L’Oréal will launch a new active ingredient in September that awakens dormant hair and enhances hair density, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com can reveal.

Congressman calls on FDA to halt use of lindane in kids’ shampoo

12-Jun-2012 By Andrew McDougall

A US Congressman has written to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the ingredient lindane not be used in children’s shampoo.

Finalists revealed for Cosmetic Innovators of The Year awards

04-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association has announced the finalists for its seventh annual Cosmetic Innovators of The Year awards.