Skin care

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Probiotic cosmetics ‘immature’ but bubbling with niche promise, says Lumina Intelligence

11-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in topical probiotic cosmetics is rising, presenting opportunity to target niche skin conditions and push hard science before establishing relevance in the wider wellness market, an expert says.

This Is Not A Test: Ulta Beauty outlines reopening strategy, no product sampling allowed

07-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, the beauty retailer announced plans to begin opening stores in some 7 US states, implementing special Coronavirus guidelines that Ulta is calling its Shop Safe Standards.

Editor's Essay

CosmeticsDesign.com - staying home and staying connected with you

06-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

All around the world, cosmetics and personal care industry professionals have been working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic. Without the usual calendar of events and tradeshows, we’re finding new ways to stay in touch and stay informed.

Elkem launches a second personal care brand of silicone chemistries

05-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The company’s new PURESIL brand adds over 10 new silicone ingredients to the Elkem portfolio, with sensorial, covering, and rheology advantages.

L’Oréal USA funds research on AI-enabled melanoma detection

05-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker’s latest partnership with the Melanoma Research Alliance supports research on how machine learning and artificial intelligence can be used to help detect skin cancer.

Hands Off: the future of beauty retail and product sampling is already here

04-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

As the world watches and waits for the Coronavirus recovery to begin, tech makers, beauty retailers, and multinationals are innovating contactless sampling and selling strategies.

L’Oréal Brasil contributes to health care professionals and communities in need

30-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The multinational beauty maker has been supporting efforts to combat Coronavirus around the world, and Latin America is no exception.

16,000 Johnson & Johnson talc cases get the green light from Judge Wolfson ruling

29-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

A ruling this week from US District Judge Freda Wolfson in New Jersey allows testimony from plaintiffs’ medical and scientific experts, including specialists in gynecologic oncology, cancer prevention research, and occupational and environmental health....

La Roche-Posay Canada to distribute hand sanitizer and hand cream to nurses and doctors

29-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the L’Oréal subsidiary announced plans to join the company’s global Solidarity Plan to address the Coronavirus crisis.

2 days this week celebrate and support salon and spa pros

29-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Thursday is National Hairstylist Appreciation Day and Friday is The World's Largest Tip Day; both draw attention to the professional and financial hardships beauty service providers are facing during the Coronavirus crisis.

Stephenson launches Liquid Soap 2020 to US and Canada personal care markets during Coronavirus

28-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, the specialty soap base manufacturer announced it newest product, a soap base made with natural vegetable oil derivatives and fit for use in both personal care and home care soap formulations.

Use Only as Directed: FDA reminds the public that hand sanitizer is for external use only

27-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In today’s Coronavirus Update, the US Food and Drug Administration emphasizes efforts to maintain the safety of hand sanitizer and also takes care to state that sanitizer is not a medical treatment.

INW manufacturing single-use sachets of hand sanitzer for donation

24-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Texas-based skin care and supplements maker announced the new production plans this week along with a Unity Pay increase for hourly staff.

Dr Jane Goodall joins Neptune Wellness and IFF partnership

23-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The deal will bring an at-mass line of co-branded wellness products to market. Forest Remedies by Dr. Jane Goodall will be manufactured as part of the collaboration between Neptune and International Flavors and Fragrances.

P&G Canada to begin making face shields and hand sanitizer

23-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

As the global fight against Coronavirus wears on, the personal care industry’s contribution grows. Early this week, P&G Canada announced new initiatives to support the fight in that country.

SPECIAL EDITION: MARINE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

Making waves? Marine collagen has future cosmetic promise beyond topical: Review

21-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Marine-derived collagen continues to gain significant scientific attention, given its sustainable and versatile attributes, but interest for use beyond topical cosmetics is bubbling fast, say researchers.

Health Canada relaxes hand soap regulations amid Coronavirus crisis

21-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Over the weekend, the government agency issued a public advisory announcing temporary regulatory requirements for hand soap, body soap, and household cleaning products.

Hand Sanitizer is now available with continuous spray technology, thanks to Starco Brands

21-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the company’s Breathe brand launched a collection of hand sanitizer products, including 3 SKUs with what it calls ‘clean aerosol’ dispensing technology.

Drop in US specialty chemical market volume attributed to Coronavirus

21-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

According to new data from the American Chemistry Council, overall specialty chemical market volume was down 5% in March. But for the most part, beauty ingredient suppliers are still doing a strong business.

P&G beauty suffers amid travel retail closures despite strong Q3 group sales

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a sales rise for its fiscal 2020 third quarter, buoyed by home and healthcare divisions, but net sales in beauty shrank due to a poor SK-II performance linked to travel retail closures.

L’Oréal Q1 sales shrink: Makeup ‘most affected’ whilst haircare and actives bloom

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.

Editor's Spotlight

Coronavirus Impact: what the market research says

20-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The cosmetics and personal care industry has already been deeply affected by the Coronavirus crisis. To help guide the beauty industry through this predicament, market research firms are circulating newly updated data and insights.

SPECIAL EDITION: MARINE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

Sea cucumber collagen has ‘excellent’ moisturising properties: Study

16-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Type 1 collagen extracted from sea cucumber holds strong potential for use in functional cosmetics because of its excellent moisture retention and absorption properties, say researchers.

Health Canada loosens hand sanitizer ingredient regulations

16-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In an effort to better meet the surge in Coronvirus-related demand for hand sanitizer, the country’s department of health has expanded the allowable ingredient list to include technical-grade ethanol.

‘Pampering’ the most-anticipated consumer activity after COVID-19 quarantine, finds Kantar

16-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers in coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are looking forward to plenty the other side, but beauty therapy tops the ranks – way ahead of eating out, socialising and travel, according to Kantar.

COVID-19: Johnson & Johnson ‘built for times like this’, says CEO

15-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has lowered its 2020 guidance to reflect the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, despite a strong net income surge for the first quarter.

Thin red line: Kao study reveals data showing how lip shape changes with age

15-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Researchers from Kao Corporation have conducted a study to determine and quantify the significant changes to the shape of the lip and the surrounding area as women age.

Geltor brings Elastapure to the skin care ingredient market

14-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Best known for its animal-free collagen ingredients, the biodesign company has now leveraged its platform to create human elastin for use as a topical skin care ingredient.

New Tupperware executives take measures “to preserve the long-term financial health of the business”

14-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Miguel Fernandez joined the company as CEO and President just one month ago. And on Monday he announced cost-cutting measures including temporary furloughs, spending freezes, and salary cuts.

P2 Science launches a first personal care and cosmetics ingredient

13-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The renewable chemistry company, backed by the likes of Chanel and BASF Venture Capital, launched its Citropol line of emollients late last week despite the postponement of all 2020 beauty ingredient tradeshows.

Dr Suzanne Saffie-Siebert shares Bio-Courier Tech to help treat and prevent Coronavirus

09-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The indie beauty brand founder and long-time drug delivery specialist has, just this week, made her company’s silicon-based hybrid ingredient delivery technologies available to researchers working to develop antivirals and Coronavirus treatments.

Ulta Beauty to furlough retail store associates on April 19

09-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In the face of difficult business choices, the beauty retailer pledges to take several steps to help support both furloughed and remaining staff during the Coronavirus crisis.

Canada focuses on in-country hand sanitizer production

08-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In a statement made yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new progress made with Canada's Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight COVID-19, including more hand sanitizer available from manufacturers based in that country.

Shiseido Americas employees rally to donate hand sanitizer to New York and New Jersey

08-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker’s East Windsor, New Jersey manufacturing facility is closed is help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. But, for a short time, the company’s employee-led social impact program reopened a portion of the facility to manufacture hand sanitizer...

CARES Act amends OTC monograph, updating sun care regulations

07-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, passed late last month, includes some five sections on OTC Drug Review.

Avon to launch CBD skin care

07-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In a blog item posted online this past Sunday, Sandra Cosma, the beauty maker’s Manager of Future Innovation, announced plans to expand Avon’s new vegan Distillery collection to include a product formulated with CBD.

PODCAST: A global beauty view on COVID-19 - market impact, industry response and trends to watch

03-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped markets worldwide, and with no concrete end in sight, CosmeticsDesign’s editors discuss market impacts, industry response and what might still be to come.

EWG President Ken Cook on collaboration with the personal care industry

02-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The main topic of programming at last month’s PCPC Annual Meeting event was sustainability. As part of that discussion, the EWG was invited to speak about how NGOs and beauty industry insiders can best work together.

Dr. Elaine Fuchs receives 2020 Canada Gairdner Award for her research and innovation in skin science

02-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the Gairdner Foundation announced this year’s laureates, 7 scientists whose original work in biomedical science has notably improved the understanding of human biology and disease.

Cosmetics Alliance Canada partners to launch Hand-Sanitizer Manufacturing Exchange

01-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In coordination with other Canada-based organizations, the national cosmetics and personal care trade association is working to quickly scale the production of safe, effective hand sanitizer to help limit the spread of Coronavirus.

2020 Good Housekeeping Sustainability Awards open for entries

31-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the Good Housekeeping Institute began accepting submissions for its now annual awards program. This year the Institute will recognize sustainable packaging innovation in four industries: home care and cleaning, toys, food, and beauty and personal...

Coronavirus pushes B2B beauty to go digital

31-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

With nearly every 2020 cosmetic and personal care tradeshow canceled or postponed, beauty industry suppliers are taking ingredient launches, technical seminars, branded content, and much more online to keep business moving.

ORLY International is making hand sanitizer for LA’s unhoused residents

30-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Los Angeles, California – based nail polish manufacturer is among the many beauty businesses turning over product production to alcohol-based hand sanitizer in an effort to help stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Tupperware adds another beauty exec to its leadership team

26-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Florida – based, kitchen and household goods company appointed a Mauro Schnaidman to its board of directors this week, upping the number of new beauty executives on the Tupperware team to three.

New FDA guidance on hand sanitizer production

24-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Late last week, as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to keep pace with this country’s needs during the Coronavirus pandemic, new guidance documents were issued addressing both manufacturers and pharmacists.

IBMG remains the go-to resource for indie beauty brand leaders, even during the Coronavirus pandemic

24-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, the Indie Beauty Media Group launched a new free online resource center called #BeautyUnites to keep independent cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance brand founders informed, inspired, and in good spirits.

L’Oréal closes all retail in Canada

19-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker announced this week that all L’Oréal – owned stores across the country are closed “until further notice to help protect employees and customers from the threat of COVID-19.”

3 more major US beauty industry tradeshows get rescheduled due to COVID-19

19-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day event, Cosmoprof North America, and Luxe Pack New York all announced new dates.

19 ways the beauty industry is responding to CoronaVirus

18-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

It wasn’t until 2020 that Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) became a factor of import in the cosmetics and personal care industry. But by now, no matter where in the world you are, the virus has changed things. Here Cosmetics Design looks at how our...

Still room for innovation in natural cosmetics and personal care ingredients

18-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

It’s 2020 and natural beauty products are no longer niche or novel, but there is a long way to go before they are the new normal. Here, Cosmetics Design looks at recent industry developments in the natural and botanical space.