News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
As many foreign cosmetics companies face up to the challenge of rising wages in China, the fact is that while costs rise, increased spending power is likely to translate into higher domestic sales.
This year’s industry events saw a flurry of green surfactants, non-nano inorganic UV filters and petrolatum alternatives, all accompanied by claims of their mild, sustainable and generally friendly nature.
A study from Ukraine has found that supplementation with probiotics for two months had significant benefits for children with atopic dermatitis, adding to the growing body of evidence for the bacteria’s skin health benefits.
Specialty chemicals company Clariant has announced price increases in its Industrial and Consumer Specialties division of up to 15 percent.
International Specialty Products (ISP) has forged a manufacturing alliance with India-based Vivimed Labs for the production of UV absorbers.
The LinRoc Double Position Can System with Actuators is being launched onto the North American market through sales agent and distributor Brand Neue.
Healthcare giant Sanofi-aventis has announced the acquisition of Canada-based skin care company, Canderm.