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Cosmetics Compact: Essential oils can transform into allergens
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Cosmetics Compact brings you highlights of the sites' top science. This week, essential oils are in the spotlight as a Swedish researcher suggests they can become allergenic compounds on contact with air or skin enzymes. Published: 13-Feb-2009 |
Bathroom energy drain sparks new product ideas
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Eric ScheidPackaging Purchasing - HenkelAbove the buzz of conversation at the busy PCD Congress in Paris, CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Eric Scheid from Henkel to find out how studying the life-cycle of cosmetics can spark green product ideas into life. A shower gel starts life on the factory floor and travels miles to reach consumers but it is in the bathroom where the product does most damage to the environment. Scheid quantifies this damage and explains how waterless soap and new packaging designs can reduce the energy soaked up in the morning wash. Published: 10-Feb-2009 |
Cosmetics Compact: Industry fights back against moisturiser, skin cancer claims
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Dodgy statistics and unrealistic models were some of the criticisms thrown at the scientists whose study claimed a link between moisturiser use and tumour formation in mice with a high risk of skin cancer. Published: 27-Jan-2009 |
Beauty analyst unmasks the hottest ingredient trends
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Nica LewisHead Consultant of Mintel Beauty Innovation - MintelMintel beauty analyst Nica Lewis looks into her cosmetics crystal ball and picks out the ingredients poised to shape the industry in the year ahead. Published: 26-Jan-2009 |
Industry needs a universal way to communicate UVA protection, says Professor
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Brian DiffeyEmeritus Professor at Newcastle UniversityUnlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on a new method he has published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Published: 12-Jan-2009 |
Soil Association defends anti-nanotech stance
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Francis BlakeStandards and Technical Director - Soil AssociationSoil Association has taken a stand against nanotechnology. Standards and Technical Director Francis Blake explains why the organic certifier said no to nano but is prepared to make exceptions. Published: 03-Nov-2008 |
Natrue head tackles natural certification
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Julie TyrrellSecretary General - NatrueJulie Tyrrell, the head of Natrue, explains why the Brussels-based lobby group decided to launch a natural cosmetics label onto an already crowded marketplace. Tyrrell also reveals the reasons behind Natrue’s break away from the talks on the harmonization natural and organic standards. Published: 21-Oct-2008 |
Your latest Podcast from CosmeticsDesign
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Welcome to your latest news bulletin from CosmeticsDesign.com. In the next three minutes Katie Bird will take you through a distinctly green week in the world of cosmetics. The top stories include the new green chemistry bills in California alongside research on green consumer loyalty and fairtrade cosmetics. Published: 09-Oct-2008 |
HBA event director discusses trade show highlights
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Jill BirkettEvent director - HBA Global ExpoWelcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. On September 9 the cosmetics world will be descending on New York for the HBA Global Expo. In this four-minute bulletin Guy Montague-Jones from CosmeticDesign.com will interview the event director of HBA Global Expo Jill Birkett to uncover the highlights of this year’s show. Published: 27-Aug-2008 |
Latest PodCast from CosmeticsDesign.com
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Welcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin hear why L'Oreal has been criticised for its latest hair dye advert, learn how half of all new sunscreen products fall short of full protection and unravel the mysteries surrounding brand loyalty with Katie Bird. Published: 11-Aug-2008 |
First PodCast from CosmeticsDesign.com
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Welcome to this first edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin, hear how cheaper brands are prospering as recessionary clouds gather, learn why a former L'Oreal USA executive believes his employers acted illegally and unwrap the challenges of green packaging with Guy Montague-Jones Published: 01-Aug-2008 |
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