CTPA reiterates that spray tans are safe despite more scare reports…

30-Nov-2012 - The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has again rubbished media reports that using self-tanning sprays may not be safe.

ASA goes after online beauty retailer for false marketing claims

30-Nov-2012 - The UK Advertising Standards Agency has clamped down on an online beauty retailer after questioning whether it's online campaign that it is the “UK's favourite online beauty store" could be...

UK youngsters driving purchases of fair trade cosmetics

30-Nov-2012 - As the UK leads the way in purchases of fair trade health and beauty products, it is the younger generation that is driving the market.

Water on the brain at in-cosmetics 2013

29-Nov-2012 - Next year’s in-cosmetics event in Paris will take a close look at how water is used in the cosmetics industry with a range of seminars and sessions looking at consumption...

"Cosmetic brands are utilising social media, but few have an effective strategy," says expert

29-Nov-2012 - According to Harriet Kingaby, sustainability strategist at Ogilvy Earth, despite many cosmetic brands utilising social media to better connect consumers to their brand - particularly in view of their sustainability...

People On The Move

People on the move: the latest cosmetic industry appointments

29-Nov-2012 - This month we have a series of new movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including two new executives appointment at Divine Skin, together with a new VP of manufacturing at...

Rousselot eyes further expansion into skin care category

29-Nov-2012 - Netherlands based manufacturer of gelatine and collagen peptides says it wants to expand further into the skin care category on the back of new clinical trials as well as expanding...

Illamasqua’s distinctive black & white face ad sparks backlash

28-Nov-2012 - The global brand has received some negative attention on its’ Australian Facebook page with regards to a Christmas campaign ad it launched earlier in the month that features a model theatrically painted...

Update: Nicolas Sarkozy dodges official inquiry into L'Oreal funding scandal

28-Nov-2012 - After reporting that Nicolas Sarkozy was to appear before a judge last week in response to claims that he accepted illegal funds from L'Oréal cosmetics heiress for his presidential campaign...

News in brief

L’Oréal’s anti-wrinkle Garnier combo goes Mega Airless

28-Nov-2012 - Beauty behemoth L’Oréal has opted for Mega Airless' dispensers for its Garnier brand’s newly launched UltraLift Swirl 2-in-1 Serum + Cream anti-wrinkle formula.

Sales outside of Europe drive L’Occitane results

28-Nov-2012 - France-based organic cosmetic provider L’Occitane has shown a big rise in its turnover for the most recent quarter on the back of a strong performance in markets outside of Europe....

Farmed algae - potential to be major sustainable source for the industry

27-Nov-2012 - As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand...

Synergies could be the answer to incorporating natural ingredients effectively

27-Nov-2012 - At this moment in time, with questions over the efficacy of natural ingredients versus synthetic ones, synergies could provide the answer according to France-based Seppic.

Lab Expanscience expert delves into how best to integrate CSR standards

27-Nov-2012 - In a presentation at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris last week, Sebastian Debrock, vegetal ingredients manager at Laboratoires Expanscience delved into the importance of being on top of innovation...

Beiersdorf: putting the 'care' into sustainability

27-Nov-2012 - For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the...

Men’s grooming gears up for the holiday season

26-Nov-2012 - The holiday season is expected to bring joy to men’s grooming manufacturers, as shaving sets and grooming products are seen as perfect gifts at this time of year.

Electronic is a focus at PCD 2013

23-Nov-2012 - The use of electronics in the beauty industry will be one of the key talking points at next year’s PCD Congress in Paris, as the cosmetics industry latches on to...

Squalane: What some suppliers may not be telling you...

23-Nov-2012 - Despite various cosmetic companies investing in more sustainable alternatives to shark liver oil (squalane), one expert believes that there are still issues with supply in that some specialised producers are...

Don’t panic! CTPA speaks out over study linking triclosan with allergies

22-Nov-2012 - The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has urged consumers not to be concerned about using toothpaste and anti-bacterial skin care products containing triclosan, despite a recent study claiming to link...

Swiss specialty chemical distributor Staerkle & Nagler acquired by DKSH

22-Nov-2012 - Switzerland-based specialty chemical distributor Staerkle & Nagler has been acquired by market expansion specialist DKSH in a move that aims to compliment its existing performance materials business in Asia.

Global green packaging market builds towards a bright future

22-Nov-2012 - As consumers pay more attention to carbon emission and waste reduction, the global green packaging market is being driven forward and is expected to reach new height in the next...

Latest Asian color cosmetic launches demonstrate growing diversity

22-Nov-2012 - Although skin whitening has played a major role in the Asian color cosmetics category in recent years, this selection of latest off-the-wall launches show not a hint of the trend.

Canadian scientist approached to harvest seaweed for anti-aging products

21-Nov-2012 - A Saint John scientist has been approached to grow rafts of seaweed for a laboratory to then use in moisturizers and face creams, due to the natural ingredient’s anti-aging properties....

Method developed to avoid caffeine and iodide intoxication in anti-ageing creams

21-Nov-2012 - Scientists in Italy have developed detection methods for the determination of caffeine and iodide in anti-ageing products to ensure that intoxication does not occur.

Pack Peek: Cosmetics packs that have caught the eye

21-Nov-2012 - This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest...

Probiotech & Microbiota conference focuses on new cosmetic technologies

21-Nov-2012 - The forthcoming Probiotech & Microbiota conference, to be held in Brussels February 5 – 6, 2013, will focus on the latest application for both the skin care and oral care categories.

Cosmetics improve quality of life? Study says so…

20-Nov-2012 - L’Oréal has teamed up with an international research firm to specifically develop a measuring tool to scientifically establish that cosmetic products and good physical appearance can improve quality of life....

Sarkozy in courts over L'Oréal campaign funding scandal

20-Nov-2012 - Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been called to appear before a judge on Thursday to respond to claims that he accepted illegal funds from L'Oréal cosmetics heiress Liliane Bettencourt...

EPAA conference on animal testing alternatives calls for more co-operation

20-Nov-2012 - Last week’s European Partnership for Alternatives Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) annual conference concluded that greater international co-operation is required to give the movement further impetus.

Unilever teams with environmental researcher to see if deodorant packaging can be recycled

20-Nov-2012 - Anglo-Dutch consumer products maker Unilever has teamed up with US-based environmental research company Earth911 to try and establish if it is economically viable to recycle deodorant packaging.

Estée Lauder announce two new group presidents to enhance company structure

19-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics firm Estée Lauder has announced that it will double the number of group presidents at the company from two to four, as it looks to evolve its operational design...

CTPA reiterates cosmetics safety

16-Nov-2012 - Despite media reports implying that some natural alternatives to ingredients used in personal care products are safer, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has once again spoken out about cosmetics...

EU is challenged to 'patch' up nano loopholes

16-Nov-2012 - The European Commission is being called on to close up 'loopholes' in its nanomaterial regulation by establishing a new stand-alone piece of legislation, to clear up and provide in more...

L’Oréal establishes Saudi Arabian subsidiary to build market presence

16-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has looked to bolster its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing a new subsidiary based on a joint venture with Al Naghi Group; a...

Why the shift from shaving to toiletries in the men’s grooming category?

15-Nov-2012 - Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment....

AptarGroup facility closures 'not a reaction to the current economic situation in Europe'

15-Nov-2012 - The personal care packaging manufacturer is to close two of its European sites and restructure twelve of its facilities in a bid it says, to boost future growth in the...

Economic slowdown hinders natural & organic market growth

15-Nov-2012 - The economic slowdown in Europe is beginning to take its toll on natural and organic personal care brands, as the market stutters, forcing companies to focus on distribution.

Trade association urges caution over Commissioner Designate’s animal testing comments

15-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics Europe has urged caution over comments made by prospective EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg regarding the proposed marketing ban on animal-tested cosmetics, saying it may ‘jeopardise’ progress and undermine...

UAE notifies WTO of draft perfume legislation

15-Nov-2012 - The United Arab Emirates has notified the World Trade Organization's Committee of a new draft proposal on perfume regulation in an effort, it says to get in line with global fragrance...

PCHi gears up for 2013 edition

15-Nov-2012 - The 2013 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China promises to be the best and most well attended edition yet according to conference organizer...

Commissioner Designate receives backing over animal testing stance

14-Nov-2012 - Tonio Borg, Commissioner Designate for the Health and Consumer Affairs portfolio has received backing from The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) and Humane Society International after announcing his...

Beauty demand will see surfactants sales soar in coming years

14-Nov-2012 - The demand for surfactants from beauty and personal care will see sector outperform total ingredients in the segment between 2011 and 2016, according to a market forecast.

Importance of environmental communication highlighted at European Bioplastics Conference

14-Nov-2012 - The latest bioplastics industry developments and progress, environmental communication and recycling were just some of the topics explored at this year’s European Bioplastics Conference. 

Glaucoma drug found to have scalp hair growth benefits

13-Nov-2012 - Researchers in the UK may have discovered that a drug used to treat glaucoma, and has been used in regrowing eyelashes could help those who suffer from balding and are...

Update: Full steam ahead for BASF project on nanomaterial safety

13-Nov-2012 - After the launch of its latest research project into the safety of nanomaterials earlier in the year, the global chemicals giant has been pushing ahead, so much so that it reveals...

Industry events turn to apps to aid show organisation

13-Nov-2012 - The cosmetics industry was traditionally slow on the uptake of mobile applications for smartphones; but what has become an area of growth for manufacturers in recent years has also been...

Expert suggests men’s grooming category could be recession-proof

12-Nov-2012 - The male grooming category has demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the recent years of economic instability, leading to a top analyst from Euromonitor to suggest it is seemingly recession-proof.

Hair care beware: Online claims are monitored just as stringently

09-Nov-2012 - Following months of misleading, the Advertising Standards Authority has once again clamped down on claims made by cosmetics firms, this time warning that online adverts and websites must not misinform.

Spicy research reveals cosmetic users have allergies to the ingredient...

09-Nov-2012 - According to US scientists, 2 to 3 percent of consumers are living with an allergy to spices, like turmeric, ginger, curry leaf, and cinnamon commonly found in skin, hair care,...

Croda reveals its approach to the art of getting sensorial properties right

09-Nov-2012 - Croda has opened up on its approach to sensorial properties in formulation, an area that works towards giving consumers the exact texture and feel they expect from new products.

L’Oréal opens its largest factory in Indonesia

08-Nov-2012 - Cosmetics maker L’Oréal has invested €100 million ($128 million) in its largest factory in the world in Indonesia as it continues to meet its objective of reaching one billion new...

USA to the rescue but Q3 sales still down for Inter Parfums

08-Nov-2012 - Fragrance player Inter Parfums saw its net sales drop for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, despite results in the US making up for losses from its European operations.

China takes steps towards first ever non-animal test

08-Nov-2012 - The Chinese government are taking steps towards accepting a non-animal test for cosmetics for the first time, after a PETA grant allowed the necessary research to develop a new toxicity...

The cosmetics industry gets tangled up in illegal Israeli settlement exports

08-Nov-2012 - 22 NGOs have accused the European Union of being "inconsistent" with illegal exports from Israeli settlements, and are calling for various goods including a cosmetic line falsely marked with ‘Made...

Evonik launches Tego Cistus and Tego Stemlastin skin care ingredients

08-Nov-2012 - Germany-based ingredients supplier Evonik has launched two new skin care ingredients: Tego Cistus claimed to protect the skin against environmental stress and Tego Stemlastin said to reduce chronological ageing.

No change in the near future for L’Oréal as growth slows

07-Nov-2012 - L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has stated that he does not expect any change in the next twelve months for the global cosmetics market after the French firm posted its third-quarter...

Scientists discover way to manipulate properties of gel

07-Nov-2012 - Scientists in Switzerland have discovered new ways to manipulate the properties of gel which could take important step towards developing materials for the cosmetics industry.

Now even consumers are disillusioned with organic cosmetics

07-Nov-2012 - A new study in the UK has revealed that consumers have begun to question the efficacy of organic beauty products, with a majority stating these products are normally overpriced.

News in brief

Silab continues to expand with the launch of its third production unit

07-Nov-2012 - The supplier of natural active ingredients has officially opened its third production unit at its site in Brive-la-Gaillarde (Corrèze, France). This is the fifth inauguration since 1984, a bid the...

Bieber fever boosts Elizabeth Arden sales but takes toll on profits

06-Nov-2012 - Prestige beauty firm Elizabeth Arden reported better-than-expected revenue in its first quarter results, thanks to the launch of several new fragrances; although these purchases affected profits.

Chanel concerned over regulatory changes to fragrance formulation

06-Nov-2012 - Chanel is amongst industry perfumers calling on the European Commission to abandon a regulatory system that it fears will ultimately change the formulation of it's fragrances.

geneOnyx rolls out world’s 1st on-the-spot DNA detection test for skin care

06-Nov-2012 - UK-based geneOnyx has joined forces with DNA electronics to introduce the world’s first on-the-spot skin care test which will debut at a London beauty salon’s flagship UK store. ...

Luxe Pack Monaco 2012 in pictures...

06-Nov-2012 - Luxe Pack welcomed exhibitors, speakers and attendees from around the world last month as it opened its doors for the three day event at the familiar Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Weak demand in European beauty packaging impacts Aptar results

05-Nov-2012 - Negative currency translations and reduced demand for beauty and personal care, particularly in the European market, forces global packaging player Aptar to restructure its operations.

SCCS to look into parabens, after originally ruling them to be safe

02-Nov-2012 - The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has been requested to take a second look at potential endocrine disrupting chemicals propylparaben and butylparaben, used as preservatives in personal care products....

Estée Lauder and L’Oréal are the cream of the digital crop

02-Nov-2012 - Estée Lauder and L’Oréal have shown their digital dominance as their brands topped the fourth annual 2012 Digital IQ Index for beauty firms.

Estée Lauder profits up but sales held back by Europe

02-Nov-2012 - Estée Lauder reported good sales growth in all regions except for Europe, where economic problems mean consumers are having to cut back on their spending.