IFRA offers guideline for green terminology
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.
Archives for October 19, 2010
Maesa designs retro packaging for Icing color cosmetics line
Contract manufacturer Maesa has designed and created the packaging for a retro-inspired cosmetics collection from Icing Stores (Claire’s Stores) that is targeted at young women in their 20’s.
Oral antioxidants can have 'beautifying' properties
Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.
New report exposes toxic chemicals and calls for changes to Canada’s cosmetic regulations
The report, from The David Suzuki Foundation, calls for a regulation makeover in Canadian cosmetics, having released information on thousands of personal care products containing potentially dangerous chemicals.
Dispatches from Beauty from Within
Probiotics may send signals from gut to skin
Much more is known about how probiotics work in the gut, than for the skin, but it seems there are signals coming from gut micro-organisms to the skin and mucosa that may allow interaction between probiotics in the gut and effects on the skin.
Euromonitor advise on unlocking global personal care market potential
Mapping out a clear vision, doing due diligence and ensuring legal compliance with each country’s laws and regulations are the key factors to expanding in the global market according to Virginia Lee, senior research analyst at Euromonitor.