Omega-3 shown to provide protection against sun damage and skin cancer

28-Feb-2013 - Taking omega-3 fish oils could help protect the skin against sun damage and boost skin immunity to sunlight, protecting against skin cancer.

Regulatory experts to review global frameworks at in-cosmetics

28-Feb-2013 - Regulatory affairs service provider CONUSBAT has organized a ‘World-Wide Regulatory’ session at the upcoming in-cosmetics trade show in Paris, in which a group of experts will discuss the regulatory frameworks...

Chanel partners with plant biology specialist to develop novel ingredients

28-Feb-2013 - The cosmetic giant’s research and technology department has entered into an exclusive partnership with French plant biology specialist 'Plant Advanced Technologies' (PAT) in an effort to develop a line of...

UK experts develop 'Collagen Shots’ from Olympic experience

28-Feb-2013 - A formulation team behind supplements for many F1 drivers and Olympic hopefuls has developed anti-ageing drink ‘Collagen Shots,’ a product that claims to blow anti-ageing creams out of the water when...

Time for ingredient firms to focus on consumers and the consumption phase

27-Feb-2013 - Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can...

French natural and organic cosmetics market now second largest in Europe

27-Feb-2013 - After growing by over 30 per cent a year between 2002 and 2007 and expanding at a slower rate since the financial crisis, the French natural & organic cosmetics market...

Big players in UK men’s grooming have upped product development

27-Feb-2013 - Last year saw the big names in men’s grooming up the ante with product development and skin care high on the agenda in the UK.

New pill promises to permanently cure grey hair

27-Feb-2013 - Nutritional supplement company ‘Rise-N-Shine’ claims it has developed an all-natural pill that reverses and prevents grey hair without the use of colourants.

Report claims fragrance allergies as common culprit in skin conditions

26-Feb-2013 - A recent report by health advocacy group ‘Women’s Voices for the Earth’ is claiming that "secret chemicals" used in fragrances in personal care products are causing allergic reactions and sensitivity...

EU ban is the turning point for rest of the world to ban animal testing too

26-Feb-2013 - Humane Society International and Lush are calling on cosmetic industry trade associations around the world to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.

New Clariant grows its skin care offering with new polysulfonates production plant

26-Feb-2013 - Specialty chemicals company Clariant has opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain.

Horphag Research awarded prestigious botanical award

26-Feb-2013 - The Swiss-based producer of Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster) extract, used in cosmetics as well as supplements, has been awarded the American Botanical Council’s ‘Tyler Phytomedicinal Research Award’....

News in brief

Cosmetics firm founder Inglot dies aged 57

25-Feb-2013 - The cosmetics industry is in mourning following the announcement that Polish chemist and founder of cosmetics giant Inglot, Wojciech Inglot, has passed away aged 57.

in-cosmetics announces Lifetime Achievement Award finalists

22-Feb-2013 - The in-cosmetics 2013 organisers have announced the three finalists for its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award which returns at this year’s show in Paris.

Sabic expands its broad resin portfolio to cater to the industry

22-Feb-2013 - The global thermoplastics provider has expanded its polyolefin material portfolio for cosmetic packaging to meet diverse needs and offer the latest material technologies to industry professionals.

Skin damage caused by sunbeds ups use of anti-ageing products

22-Feb-2013 - A new study from Cancer Research UK shows that skin damage in British sunbed users is leading twice as many of these individuals to use anti-ageing products in an attempt at...

Cosmetics Design gears up for the third SkinCare Ingredients Virtual Trade Show

21-Feb-2013 - Put the date in your diaries: June 12th 2013, marks the return of the SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show and conference and the third year running for this fast growing...

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

21-Feb-2013 - BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of...

CTPA reiterates safety in hair colourants despite media concern

21-Feb-2013 - The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association has refuted recent media claims that secondary amines used in some hair colouring products could react with tobacco smoke and exhaust fumes in the...

Own-brand fragrance focus sees Coty and Puig end US partnership

21-Feb-2013 - Beauty behemoth Coty and Spanish fragrance firm Puig have decided to end their distribution agreement in the US after a six year partnership.

Anthropologist looks into the evolution of skin decoration

21-Feb-2013 - Even 1.5 million years ago, hairless skin was desired by humans; although it was to keep cool and comfortable rather than for cosmetics use; that came later, according to an anthropologist.

Unilever to build deodorant manufacturing facility in India

20-Feb-2013 - The global personal care giant is set to open its first aerosol manufacturing plant in Asia, the venture follows a set of recent investments in new factories announced for Thailand...

US colour cosmetics brand to increase European presence at Cosmoprof

20-Feb-2013 - NYX Cosmetics is once again focusing on expanding its cosmetics range in Europe and is exhibiting in two locations at Cosmoprof Bologna, after recently concentrating its efforts on the Asia...

Middle Eastern influence amongst trending scents for 2013

20-Feb-2013 - According to various fragrance experts, this year, a strong Middle Eastern trend and tropical scents will influence and lead the way in the fragrance sector, seeing a rise in demand...

Guest article

Men's grooming - why all the hype?

20-Feb-2013 - This month, veteran cosmetic industry expert Imogen Matthews asks the question, why, when male grooming has been promising to flourish for so many years, does the majority of men still...

Lucas Meyer readies two new active ingredients for in-cosmetics

19-Feb-2013 - Canada-based Lucas Meyer is preparing to unveil two brand new active ingredients at the Paris in-cosmetics show, one being a natural ingredient that targets infrared-induced skin damage.

EU project on deep-sea organisms claims to 'break new ground'

19-Feb-2013 - €9.5m has been invested into a project whereby scientists from various EU countries will collaborate to assemble and screen samples of mud and sediment from previously untapped, oceanic trenches to...

Euro-American alliance focuses on expanding fine chemicals into Africa

19-Feb-2013 - Arizona Chemical and IMCD Group have announced an agreement to further expand their distribution partnership for Arizona’s refinery product lines into Africa.

CDP ranks Symrise highly in sustainability assessment

19-Feb-2013 - The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked the global supplier of fragrances, cosmetic base materials and substances highly for its transparency on greenhouse gas emissions, in an assessment of 350 companies in...

Obama turns industry charmer as US free trade negotiations welcomed

18-Feb-2013 - President Obama's announcement during his State of the Union address that the US and the European Union (EU) will begin free trade negotiations will have a big impact on the...

Research finds soybean crop to absorb nanoparticles in cosmetics

15-Feb-2013 - Scientists in France and the US have traced, for the first time, how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil, thus having significant effects on...

Oriflame results end the year on a more positive note

15-Feb-2013 - The Sweden-based direct sales provider has reported steady local currency sales for its fourth quarter, a figure that was up on the previous third quarter when sales were hard hit...

Beiersdorf discovery holds potential for skin care of the future

15-Feb-2013 - Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has teamed up with a German university to contribute to understanding of the skin that could lead to big developments in skin care and anti-ageing products.

UEBT Conference to focus on how biodiversity shapes the beauty industry

15-Feb-2013 - Biodiversity has been a concept growing in momentum in the cosmetics industry and for that reason the annual UEBT conference, held in Paris on 19 April, will focus on how...

Research focuses on how to enhance surfactants

14-Feb-2013 - 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.

Seram Europe reveals new textile accessory trends

14-Feb-2013 - Seram International, a company that specialises in textile transfers reveals silk, lace and floral textiles amongst this year’s biggest trends in terms of fragrance packaging accessories.

Booming retail industry will see colour cosmetics growth in UAE

14-Feb-2013 - The colour cosmetics segment is expected to capitalise on the personal care glory as well as the booming retail industry in the United Arab Emirates and is forecast to grow...

Aqua Bio Technology turns corner with major personal care contracts

14-Feb-2013 - The Norway-based marine ingredients supplier says that two major contracts to supply ingredients for US skin care companies helped 2012 to become a ‘breakthrough’ year for the business.

At-home skin care devices show huge growth potential in 2013

14-Feb-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.

Eastern influence could see beauty drinks quench thirst in the West

13-Feb-2013 - Compared to the likes of Asia and even Europe, the US has been a bit slower on the uptake of nutricosmetics; however the Eastern influence couple with the numerous launches...

PCD Packaging in Pictures: And the winners are...

13-Feb-2013 - Every year the PCD Congress in Paris celebrates the innovative packs on display at the show and this gallery rounds up the brands who made the 2013 winners list.

Chanel ad banned due to unsuitable broadcast

13-Feb-2013 - A TV advertisement for Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle perfume has been banned due to its scheduling, which meant that its sexual imagery was broadcast during a film that it intended for...

L’Oréal open to acquisitions as it looks to outperform the market in 2013

13-Feb-2013 - For some, having a strong year in such a difficult climate may be an excuse to take it easy, but not for beauty behemoth L’Oréal as CEO Jean-Paul Agon announced...

Japanese company sets its sights on Europe with 'unique' blow moulding process

13-Feb-2013 - Honda Plus, a company specializing in packaging through direct blow molding is looking to expand into Europe after seeing success supplying to major brands like Shiseido, Kanebo and Kao on the...

Avon Q4 sales steady, but losses deepen on restructuring

12-Feb-2013 - Avon Products reported virtually stagnant sales during the fourth quarter, while losses deepen on restructuring charges, but the results beat expectations.

Cosmebio and FPS-Covrec form natural ingredients collaboration

12-Feb-2013 - France-based natural and organic cosmetic association Cosmebio and its ingredient supplier counterpart FPS-Covrec, have collaborated in a move aimed at further promoting natural cosmetics, both in France and internationally.

Is bee venom emerging again as a key skin care ingredient?

12-Feb-2013 - Bee venom popped up on the skin care scene a few years back as a natural alternative to the hugely popular Botox trend, boasting restoration and plumping properties, particularly in...

L’Oréal expects good 2013 as strong performance and emerging markets bring home 2012

12-Feb-2013 - Double-digit growth in earnings and a strong performance in the emerging markets has prompted cosmetics giant L’Oréal to look to the future with a great deal of positivity following its...

OBI takes step back from cosmetics as it licences skin care product to Valor

12-Feb-2013 - Skin care maker Oxygen Biotherapeutics (OBI) has entered into a License and Supply Agreement with the Cosmetics Division of Switzerland-based Valor SA for its Dermacyte products; limiting its focus on...

Exclusive interview

As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 - Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

Packaging specialists develop airless lipstick to 'fill gap in the market'

08-Feb-2013 - German packaging supplier OEKAbeauty has teamed up with French company Cinqpats to develop an airless lipstick, that they reckon the colour cosmetics market is missing.

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

08-Feb-2013 - Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in...

Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition readies to open its doors

08-Feb-2013 - The biggest packaging event in the UK is readying to open its doors at the NEC exhibition halls in Birmingham, from June 4th to 6th.

German agencies attempt to tackle nanomaterials in EU regulation

07-Feb-2013 - Three German government agencies have developed a proposal for amending European chemical regulation for nanomaterials.

Avon stake holder refers to business as ‘a mess’

07-Feb-2013 - One of Avon’s biggest stakeholders says the business needs significant restructuring to turn it around but believes CEO Sheri McCoy is the right person to put the business back on...

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 - Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Global alliance puts sustainable coconut oil on the map

07-Feb-2013 - A global alliance has been formed amongst coconut oil suppliers including BASF and Cargill, and farmers in the Philippines to ensure that the ingredient is sustainably sourced in the future.

Tailored algal oils on the agenda with Solazyme-Mitsui deal

07-Feb-2013 - Renewable oils producer Solazyme has teamed up with Mitsui to jointly develop a suite of triglyceride oils for use primarily in the oleochemical industry: an ingredient used in many personal...

“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”

07-Feb-2013 - Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.

Beauty packaging amongst the least satisfactory, survey reveals

06-Feb-2013 - A new study carried out by MeadWestvaco shows that beauty packaging is frequently singled out as being one of the specific areas where consumers are frequently dissatisfied.

Sustainable technology developed to produce sperm whale extract for perfumes

06-Feb-2013 - Driven by the demand for ambergris alternatives in the perfume industry, scientists have developed a new sustainable technology for producing large quantities of a substitute for the world’s most treasured...

Fragrances shine for Givaudan full-year results

06-Feb-2013 - Fragrance and flavours player Givaudan has reported strong gains in both of its business divisions, with sales of fragrances, and specifically fragrance compounds, providing the driving force.

News in brief

AXE to launch new face care range for men

06-Feb-2013 - Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.

‘Brand positioning is so important in the men’s arena,’ barks Bulldog

06-Feb-2013 - It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the...

Innovation is key to 2013 survival for ingredient suppliers despite recession

06-Feb-2013 - There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor...

Building a brand that men can relate to and trust brings loyalty

05-Feb-2013 - The men’s grooming market has traditionally moved at a slower pace due to perception and demand, but as the segment begins to boom, engaging and understanding the consumer is as...

Estée Lauder Q2 results show big jump in sales and net profit

05-Feb-2013 - Luxury fragrance and cosmetic provider Estée Lauder has posted strong second quarter results, with all business categories and geographies reporting healthy gains, but the figures are skewed by advanced orders....

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

05-Feb-2013 - According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both...

Unilever cuts carbon emission and halves size of aerosol deodorants

05-Feb-2013 - Unilever has always taken its Sustainable Living Plan very seriously and it has now made its presence felt in its deodorant range, as it cuts the size and carbon footprint...

Prescribed creams found being passed as cosmetics in Uganda

05-Feb-2013 - Certain traders in Uganda have been found to be selling medicated creams solely intended to treat skin diseases and passing them off as skin whitening cosmetics to unsuspecting consumers.

Workshop highlights need for hazard assessments without animals

05-Feb-2013 - With the ban on testing cosmetic ingredients on animals now final in Europe, a recent workshop drew attention to the importance of skin sensitization and alternative approaches.

J&J acquires China rival after months of speculation

05-Feb-2013 - The Chinese arm of the cosmetics giant has finally completed the acquisition of local personal care rival Shanghai Elsker to consolidate its position in the baby care sector in China.

Fruit oil trend down to berry good SPF and moisturising properties

04-Feb-2013 - Red Raspberry (rubus idaeus) seed oil has gained increasing attention in cosmetics due to its rich moisturising properties, as well as its high sun protection factor.

Givaudan collaboration aims to boost lavender supply

01-Feb-2013 - Swiss fragrance firm Givaudan has collaborated with a French fragrant plants research organisation and one of its cooperative members as it looks to boost the supply chain of lavender; a...

Emerging market demand boosts Beiersdorf results as home market stutters

01-Feb-2013 - The Nivea skin care maker announces solid 2012 results after increased demand in emerging markets is offset by the weak economic climate in the company’s home European markets.

Study points to milk thistle extract providing UV protection

01-Feb-2013 - Two studies conducted at the University of Colorado Denver suggest that an extract from milk thistle called silibinin protects agains UVB damage and also kills skin cells damaged by UVB.

Government urges the EU to tackle biopiracy

01-Feb-2013 - According to members of Parliament, Europe still needs to tackle ‘biopiracy’ in terms of multinationals exploiting plants from developing countries without sharing the benefits with indigenous peoples.