Physicians' clinics have been identified as the new booming
marketing channel for cosmetics and skin care products in the US,
says market research company Kline.
Israeli Biotechnology Research has launched an all-natural and
preservative-free version of its IBR-Dormin anti-ageing ingredient
in response to growing demand for totally natural formulations.
M&H Plastics is launching an antimicrobial packaging product
aimed at personal care and pharmaceutical product manufacturers to
help stop the spread of infection.
A caffeine enriched lip balm that is said to keep people on their
toes when they most need it is set to be marketed in Europe,
tapping into the market for niche, multifunctional personal care
products.
France-based ingredients provider Sederma has launched an
anti-ageing ingredient aimed at fortifying and restructuring the
thinning and fragile skin that tends to characterise the 60-plus
age category.
Although the Asia Pacific region continues to be the main launch
pad for new nutricosmetics products, latest market movements show
that the UK and US are catching up.
Prestige perfume manufacturer Inter Parfums plans to fend off
macroeconomic pressures by expanding its cosmetic and skin care
ranges and increasing its brand portfolio.
Peptide based ingredients that promise to have similar muscle
freezing effects to botox are the hot trend to watch in 2008, as
they appear in the new wave of ultra-scientific anti-aging
formulations hitting the US market.
US consumers are becoming increasingly concerned over social and
environmental implications when choosing packaged food and beverage
brands, according to a new report by Information Resources, Inc
(IRI).
With beauty foods tipped as one of the biggest growth markets for
the coming year, new product launches featuring super food
ingredients like the new skin care line from Nextera are expected
to become increasingly popular.
A new online ethical marketplace affiliated with eBay is to be
launched in the Spring attempting to promote ethical consumerism in
a wide range of industry sectors.
Despite significant growth in the Indian cosmetics and toiletries
market in recent years, per capita cosmetics consumption still
remains the lowest in Asia, according to the Associated Chambers of
Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Suchel Camacho, one of Cuba's leading cosmetic and fragrance
manufacturers, says it plans to expand its reach into global
markets with a new line of natural-based products.
The maker of what is claimed to be the first ever anti-ageing cream
to deliver collagen to the skin, Transdermal Cosmetics, is set to
make a big launch on the US market following the company's share
flotation, press reports say.
The prestige beauty market continues to out-perform an otherwise
flat market as US consumers rush to treat themselves to expensive
anti-aging creams and metallic effect color make-up.
The highlights of 2007's anti-ageing market include an increase in
natural active ingredients, tapping into the ever growing trend for
natural and organic products.
The popular lavender scented ingredient coumarin may pose a
significant health risk and should not be added to personal care
products for babies and toddlers, warned the Federal Institute for
Risk Assessment (BfR).
L'Oreal and Procter and Gamble stand accused of misleading
customers with impressive sounding claims that prove to be
scientifically incomprehensible on further inspection.
Marinova has been handed an organic certificate for its fucoidan
seaweed extract, which the company says makes it the only certified
extract of its kind on the market.
Atrium is planning to sell its active ingredients and
specialty chemicals division in order to focus its energies on the
nutritional supplements sector.
The year has seen increasing research into natural possibilities
for sun care that focus on protecting the DNA from UV damage rather
than blocking UV rays like conventional sunscreens.
As anxiety among policy makers grows in the run up to the 2009 ban,
two biochips have been developed that could eliminate the need for
animal testing on cosmetic ingredients.
The merger and acquisition highlights for 2007 include
consolidation in the natural and organics market, further
acquisitions by the biggest players and rumors concerning the
future ownership of Clarins and Estee Lauder.
Planet Skincare is readying for the February launch of an
anti-ageing moisturiser early next year that will contain the
award-winning ingredient Syn-ake, based on snake venom.
L'Oreal has followed Proctor and Gamble (P&G) into the market
for light-based skin care devices after sealing a marketing and
research agreement with Light BioScience.
Natural and organic Peter Rabbit baby care products are coming to
Europe as concern over the impact of certain synthetic chemicals on
children's health grows.
Mary Kay has opened a new distribution centre and
headquarters in Mexico after twenty years of trading in the country
- a move that celebrates the success of direct selling in the
emerging market.
Evonik Goldschmidt, previously known as Degussa Personal Care, has
joined forces with Aqualon to bring multi-functional polymers to
the personal care market.
The world's largest consumer and personal care company, Procter
& Gamble, has filed a lawsuit against cosmetic maker Fruit of
the Earth based on a number of infringements for patents filed
to protect Olay Regenerist.
Chemicals commonly used in personal care products remain in the
water system and may prove hazardous for both the environment and
human health, says a recent report.
In answer to growing consumer pressure over sustainable and
ethically sourced personal care products, Lush has teamed up with a
small soap specialist in the UK to develop what is
claimed to be the world's first palm oil-free...
Caffeine containing anti-cellulite formulation leads to smaller
thighs but does little for the blood circulation in the skin,
according to new research.
As part of a major reorganisation of its business BASF has created
a care chemicals division to better serve its customers in the
cosmetics and personal care sectors.
Swedish scientists say that dermatological research they have
carried out on the anti-ageing ingredient Tricutan confirms that it
can improve skin firmness, elasticity and possibly off-set the need
for cosmetic surgery.
Connecticut-based Momentive Performance Materials has launched a
new micro-spherical silicon powder developed with a spiky surface
to help the delivery of active skin care and color cosmetic
ingredients.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade could help cosmetics companies
negotiate the regulatory 'minefield' of trading with local
producers in Africa, South America and Asia, whilst ensuring
ethical trade that benefits small scale...
Faced with a constant barrage of health scares and growing fears
about the environment, the consumer is seeking reassurance when
buying cosmetics, said marketing expert Micheal Gutsatz at the
Natural Beauty Summit.
Skin care specialist Hydroderm has sued Desperate Housewives star
Teri Hatcher for $2.8 million for alleged breach of contract,
according to press reports.
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