New eye and skin irritation test guidelines for make-up and personal care products
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has published two novel eye irritation testing protocols and updated several skin testing guidelines.
Archives for August 25, 2015
NBTY's acquisition of Dr Organic mirrors trend in supplement industry toward personal care
Dietary supplement manufacturing giant NBTY has acquired UK skincare line Dr Organic, a move that mirrors a trend in the supplement industry toward higher margin personal care offerings.
Does food ingredient use in cosmetics have sustainability implications?
The health and wellness trend is one that has been helping many cosmetics markets due to consumer demand and while this is seeing a new influx of food influences in the beauty market, it may have sustainability implications.
Unprecedented indie beauty event launches tomorrow in New York
Brand leaders, company founders, and industry experts take the stage Thursday in New York City for the first Indie Beauty Expo, and in addition to their presentations the event connects buyers, press and passionate consumers with leading independent...
Avon shares buck global downward trend on news of lawsuit settlement
Despite the major downward trend of global stock prices, Avon has had some good news as its share prices rose almost 5% upon news that a $62 million lawsuit is about to be settled.
Cosmoprof Las Vegas: Bliss Skincare reveals plans to break into color cosmetics
Bliss World skincare and spa company president Mike Indursky spoke to Cosmetics Design about the evolution of the business into a broader range of products that will include a full range of color cosmetics as part of its development as a lifestyle brand.