At-home skin care devices show huge growth potential in 2013
The market for at-home skin care devices suggests a great opportunity for growth as it is largely under-penetrated despite booming in 2012.
Archives for February 14, 2013
Multinationals amongst those hardest hit by Venezuela currency devaluation
Following on from last week’s announcement by the Venezuelan government that it is to once again devalue its currency, some of the world’s biggest cosmetic and personal care players have said they will be hit.
Research focuses on how to enhance surfactants
A research team at the University of Delaware is conducting research to enhance the coacervates properties of surfactant ingredient in a bid to enhance formulation efficacy.
Mary Kay in the courts with trademark infringement issue
The direct selling company has taken a luxury designer to a Dallas County Court over the use of its' “MK” trademark.
Emotional engagement drives up value of luxury cosmetics
As times change and consumers expect more from their products, emotional engagement is becoming the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty.
Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China
Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.