News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
UK retailer the Co-operative Group has become the country's first to ban a range of chemicals used in household products that are also widely used in the cosmetics industry, writes Louise Sheridan.
Chemicals company Rohm and Haas has identified the personal care market as a growth area and has launched a new hair care polymer, writes Louise Sheridan.
Moritex Europe has launched an electronic device that measures skin moisture, elasticity, oiliness and sebum content for professional use in salons and at point-of-sale that can demonstrate the efficacy of beauty products.
Revlon's shares dropped as much as 8.6 per cent before recovering slightly, Friday, as the cosmetics company's financial makeover plans faltered after its debt offer was cancelled due to "unfavourable market conditions".