Polarization imaging techniques developed to analyze hair shine
California-based Bossa Nova Technologies has created two imaging systems based on polarization to quantitatively measure shine, color and hair fiber alignment.
Archives for May 29, 2012
L’Oreal brand rating drops as smaller players gain ground
Although there are clear signs that consumers are shunning unnecessary purchases due to the economic uncertainty, a new report points to the fact that consumers continue to value personal care brands and purchases.
ACS reports research boom on ingredients for 'enhanced cosmetics'
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.
P&G halts emerging market expansion to stabilise current businesses
Procter & Gamble has announced it has stopped spending money on further expansion in emerging markets until it stabilizes its largest and most profitable businesses.
Global cosmetic packaging market expected to reach $24bn in 2012
Consumer trends and the importance of cosmetics packaging to the success of the product has led a market analyst to determine that the value of the global market in 2012 will reach $24bn.