24-May-2012 - As international regulations increase for many acne ingredients, Unigen has caught a glimpse of success with Bakutrol, a patent pending anti-microbial ingredient for topical formulations.
23-May-2012 - A group of senators in the US are asking the FDA to reverse its decision to delay sunscreen rules and put new standards in place for the summer.
22-May-2012 - The American Academy of Dermatology has reiterated the importance and safety of sunscreens for protection against skin damage, highlighting the effectiveness of nanotechnology and stating that new FDA regulations will be of great help.
22-May-2012 - Lumson packaging has been chosen as one of two major supplier’s for new initiative ‘Les Cosmétiques Design Paris,’ introduced to Carrefour stores this month in France and before the end of the year for the rest of Europe.
18-May-2012 - France-based ingredients company Sederma has announced it is to host a free online seminar on a new concept in the fight against skin ageing.
16-May-2012 - Last month Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor’s Irina Barbalova at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out what trends were prevalent in beauty in 2011 and if the future looks bright for this sector...
16-May-2012 - Polynektars is a new range of plant-based active ingredients rich in polyphenols from French company Berkem, and consists of two ingredients designed for skin care products: Fresh’ka and Origa’light.
15-May-2012 - France-based ingredients supplier ID Bio has added three new ingredients to its TitrExtract range of Ecocert-certified titrated extracts and unveiled new scientific data on the ability of its Melan’oWhite ingredient to reduce pigmented spots.
15-May-2012 - In addition to sustainable developments. the key topics to be covered at the Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia conference in Shanghai on 21 and 22 June 2012 are ingredient innovations and supply issues, together with market outlook and consumer insights.
14-May-2012 - The Food and Drug administration has approved a new application said to be the only retinoid in a topical foam formulation for the treatment of acne vulgaris currently on the market.
11-May-2012 - A group of scientists in the US have investigated a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient and health condition endometriosis.
10-May-2012 - Provital has announced the launch of the first ingredient in a new line of actives based on plant stem cells with Citrustem, produced from the Mediterranean orange.
09-May-2012 - At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.
09-May-2012 - Smartphones equipped with innovative near infrared technology no bigger than a sugar lump could open the door for rapid quality testing of a host of products, according to the Fraunhofer Institute.
09-May-2012 - Scientists in Germany have developed a new technology to detect and analyse nanoparticles that are present in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens.
07-May-2012 - Despite men’s grooming becoming more popular, manufacturers still have to ensure they are marketing their products in the right way in order to get the most out of the market’s potential.
03-May-2012 - The natural extract derived from the Malagasy endemic shrub growing wild in high altitude forests, was launched at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month and has been developed to target sensitive and reactive skin.
03-May-2012 - German chemicals player Merck unveiled three of its newest skin lightening products at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month.
02-May-2012 - Last year saw the prestige beauty marketing generate high sales and double digit growth, with particular thanks to the skin care and make-up categories.
02-May-2012 - UK-based brand Bulldog is set to launch its range of natural products in Australia; the first in a line of five international launches designed to offer men a wider choice of skin care products.
02-May-2012 - CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Kline’s Nikola Matic at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month to find out what opportunities are out there for speciality actives in the skin care market.
30-Apr-2012 - Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on all things regulation and nano.
27-Apr-2012 - Cosmetics Design is readying its second SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 13, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
25-Apr-2012 - Cincinnati-based company, Dermovation has developed a do-it-yourself back hair removal product specifically for men that is said to be more convenient, efficient and lasts longer than other hair removal systems.
25-Apr-2012 - In the latest instalment of Cosmetics Design’s exclusive report from the Brussels headquarters of Cosmetics Europe, the personal care association told us that whilst nanotechnology is important in the industry’s future, there is still work to be done.