The high demand for products containing natural and renewably sourced ingredients is expected to drive the US cosmetic and toiletry market along with demand for anti-aging products.
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.
The demand for protection is driving the sun care market and a strong performance for the category in Brazil could lead to Latin America taking the number two spot in the global industry.
A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.
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.
Scientists in California have stated that the immune response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation known as sunburn is a consequence of Ribonucleic acid (RNA) damage to skin cells, according to research.
Scientists at New York University have discovered a possible treatment aimed at diminishing the overall size of a scar and improve the quality of skin within the scar.
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.
The growing popularity of male grooming products in 2012 has taken the category into the mainstream and could see the term ‘metrosexual’ become obsolete according to market analyst Kline.
American women are the most likely to use anti-aging facial creams in a bid to hold back the signs of aging and preserve an image of beauty, according to new market research.
Sun care formulators must adapt to the new FDA guidelines and offer a range of formulations if they want to meet the demands of their consumers and stay ahead of the game.
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has published a scientific literature review stating that the majority of products containing grapefruit seed extracts, such as cosmetics, may be adulterated with synthetic additives.
Last month Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor’s Irina Barbalova at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out what trends were prevalent in beauty in 2011 and if the future looks bright for this sector...
According to the market researcher, the cosmetics and toiletries market surpassed pre-recession levels in sales with a robust growth of 4.2 percent, exceeding $38 billion at the manufacturers' level last year.
Cosmetics trade association the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) allegations that retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone found in sunscreen formulations are unsafe.
An Indian company promoting a shower gel product that provides freshness and ‘fairness’ for more intimate areas has sparked widespread debate and controversary amongst the media and bloggers alike with an advert for its 'clean & dry intimate...
Having amassed a dominant share in the Indian men’s cosmetics market, fairness creams are emerging as a key trend in the country according to a new market report.
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association has announced the finalists for its seventh annual Cosmetic Innovators of The Year awards.
At the recent Suppliers Day event in New Jersey, Cosmetics Design caught up with Hallstar CEO John Paro to find out about the company's latest breakthrough in the photostability of skin care formulations, Polycrylene S1. The interview also highlighted...
According to the American Chemical Society, growing demand for ‘enhanced cosmetics’ that combine cosmetic and active ingredients is further pushing research in the direction of microcapsules and other delivery technology areas in order to keep up.
The American Academy of Dermatology has reiterated the importance and safety of sunscreens for protection against skin damage, highlighting the effectiveness of nanotechnology and stating that new FDA regulations will be of great help.
BB Creams also referred to as ‘blemish balms’ or ‘beauty balms’ have grown significantly in sales in the past several months and are expected to produce further growth according to NPD Beauty Trends.
Canada-based biotechnology company Ceapro has signed a licensing agreement with the Canadian government for a process technology that will be used to produce large quantities of avenanthramides, which are used in cosmetics and personal care products and...
The Food and Drug administration has approved a new application said to be the only retinoid in a topical foam formulation for the treatment of acne vulgaris currently on the market.
At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.
Despite men’s grooming becoming more popular, manufacturers still have to ensure they are marketing their products in the right way in order to get the most out of the market’s potential.
In a recent study carried out by market researcher Reportlinker, sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries is forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016.
A resurgence in skin care sales and a good performance in the US helped cosmetics giant Estée Lauder post an increase in profit for its third quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Although the overall market for silicone fluids remains mature in the US market, the development of innovative emollients and conditioning agents for natural ingredients is likely to drive further growth for cosmetics and toiletries.
Last year saw the prestige beauty marketing generate high sales and double digit growth, with particular thanks to the skin care and make-up categories.
Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on all things regulation and nano.
Canfield has added another high-tech facial imaging system to its line of digital imaging products that it says will help skin care professionals to diagnose a higher level of treatment, ultimately ‘turning a prospect into a customer.’
Cosmetics Design is readying its second SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 13, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
In the latest instalment of Cosmetics Design’s exclusive report from the Brussels headquarters of Cosmetics Europe, the personal care association told us that whilst nanotechnology is important in the industry’s future, there is still work to be done.
Israel-based company LycoRed has overcome the challenge of creating an odorless vitamin B microencapsulate with its latest nutricosmetic product designed to help maintain the vitality of hair and nails.
In the second of a two part series, the director of sustainability at Brazil-based direct cosmetics player Natura, Denise Alves, goes into more detail about its commitment to social and environmental issues and the challenges this raises.
Rising purchasing power and fashion consciousness are driving the cosmetics sector in India, which is currently estimated at INR 261.4bn (EUR 3.91bn) and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 17 percent during 2011-15, according to a new report from...
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products skin care product product, Zemea propanediol, has been certified as 100 percent derived natural ingredient by international non-profit organization Natrue.
Subscription sampling company, Birchbox, recognised for helping consumers to cut through the clutter of the cosmetic world to find the best possible product on the market has broken the mould with the launch of its sampling range for men this month.
Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex has developed a new range of SPF 40 UVA/UVB products featuring DNA repair enzymes that reduce visible signs of aging from the sun while also evening out the skin tone by using the body’s natural DNA repair...
The American Cleaning Institute has issued a reminder to consumers that antibacterial ingredient triclosan, used in personal care and hand-hygiene products, has a track record of being safe and effective.
A skin care line featuring twelve different types of seaweed has been developed by cancer survivor and former nurse Vincene Parrinello after finding cosmetics ‘weren’t working’ for people taking medications and battling cancer.
Sunscreen isn’t the only area of the cosmetics industry that VAV Life Sciences has in mind for OLEOVA, an egg yolk oil that the company says can also be applied to hair and skin care formulations.
The cosmetics industry has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, and with this growth comes a rising concern for what’s inside our everyday products.
Manufacturing organizations play a pivotal role in supply chain sustainability. How your products are made matters to your customers, consumers, employees,...
Exosomes, microscopic vesicles naturally present in abundance within Plant Cells, have garnered significant attention within the scientific and cosmetic...
