Dow Corning Beauty and Personal Care will feature a new silicone resin blend for colour cosmetic, skin care, and sun care products at in-cosmetics Asia next week
Avon Products reported above market average sales growth for the third quarter, a result that was driven by strong growth in new markets that helped to offset falling North American sales.
Eight manufacturers have joined together to create an eco-designed box set of fragrances in order to illustrate the potential for more sustainable luxury design.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced changes to its management team that will look to build upon recent restructuring and continue to promote its safety programme.
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.
Procter & Gamble’s focus on the emerging markets is paying off as net sales for the first quarter show a strong increase, but net earnings take a tumble on rising costs.
Alcan Packaging Beauty has specialised in mascara packaging for over 30 years, but now two new innovations have been launched with the aim of revolutionizing the segment.
Material savings, which can lower the price as well as reduce the environmental impact of a product, were the motivation for Plasticum's new integrated tube and closure solution.
Promens claims that its new airless dispensing system, ecolution, cuts down on carbon dioxide emissions and is more easily recyclable than traditional piston based airless packages.
South Korean consumers are particularly aware of concepts such as biodiversity and biopiracy and would like to be more informed about the sourcing practices of cosmetics companies, according to a recent survey.
As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.
A laser system that can engrave inside the glass wall of a fragrance bottle can help protect brands against counterfeiting, according to France-based company Trackinside.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has unveiled its travel retail strategy for the Nivea brand with plans to target the mass market with a range of skin care products.
A consultant for UK-based factory profitability experts Marco explains how he helped a flavours and fragrance manufacturer identify key areas of its business where inefficiencies could be easily targeted.
All four of L’Oreal divisions have recorded strong growth in the first nine months of financial year 2010, reaffirming the strength of the company’s recovery.
France-based packaging company Alixone has manufactured a new cap for the women’s fragrance White Soul by Ted Lapidus as well as the spray caps and silver rim for Givenchy’s ‘Play for Her’ perfume.
Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance company Firmenich revealed in its 2010 sustainability report that it is establishing four new sustainability partnerships.
As men become more interested in grooming products, and the market shows significant growth, more companies are introducing products to meet market demands.
Positioning and marketing beauty from within products presents a unique set of challenges that require a clear and targeted strategy, explains Imedeen marketing director Marie-Louise Haxthausen.
Packaging firm AptarGroup posted better-than-expected Q3 results helped by strong growth in its beauty & home and closures segments; but predicts a difficult end to the year.
Cosmetics firms’ communications often stress ethical and social responsibility credentials, but these words need to be matched by actions according to New Ethics Institute founder Rainer Plum.
Are beauty from within products covered by the health claims regulation? Eversheds lawyer Owen Warnock explains the grey area between beauty and health – and why the lack of clarity may eventually go to court.
German-based cosmetics company Henkel has announced that Stefan Sudhoff, corporate senior vice president cosmetics/toiletries, has been appointed to lead Henkel Consumer Goods, succeeding Georg Baratta.
France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
The Soraya subsidiary of Poland-based consumer products company Cederroth has acquired the Polish cosmetics manufacturer Dermika for an undisclosed sum.
Much more is known about how probiotics work in the gut, than for the skin, but it seems there are signals coming from gut micro-organisms to the skin and mucosa that may allow interaction between probiotics in the gut and effects on the skin.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.
Active ingredients producer Greentech has urged the cosmetics industry to establish long term relationships and to ensure respect is given to any local environments affected by its sourcing activities.
Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.
Looking beyond natural and organic is the aim of this year’s Natural Beauty Summit Europe, the sixth edition of which is taking place on 22nd and 23rd November 2010 in Paris.
Johnson & Johnson said sales for its US consumer products division were hard hit by a series of recalls during the period, but other divisions helped to boost the group result.
The European harmonization project has outlined labelling criteria for natural and organic products to comply with the Cosmos standard, clamping down on claims made on packaging.
The strong market potential for stem cell protecting cosmetics has prompted ingredients supplier Rahn to search within its portfolio for possible actives.
One of the first major hurdles to launching a product in a market outside of the US is ensuring that the product complies with international regulations. Consultant Carl Geffken shines some light on the subject.
Although greener luxury packaging is invariably more costly, this can be outweighed by added value bought about by reusability, argues an expert from Knoll Packaging.
Consumers’ intentions towards green packaging are usually good, but when it comes to making the purchase, value is invariably the priority, an expert from sustainability consultancy Clownfish claims.
Chemicals company Rhodia has announced its ambitions for 2013-2015 unveiling plans to expand its eleven global business units, one of which will continue to target the personal care industry, as one of the company’s stronger segments.
Brand strategist Nadia Yousif spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to explain the basic rules on how international brands can successfully target the US market.
Green chemistry can provide the key to lowering environmental footprints while continuing to manufacturer products that consumers want at prices they are willing to pay, according to a panel of experts at the recent HBA show in New York.
Somewhere, in some time, there exists a land of beauty and promise for nutricosmetics products, where beauty supplements, foods and drinks can frolic, happy in the knowledge of their justifiable claims.The problem is that getting to this promised land...
France-based ingredients player Aldivia says it has expanded certification of its Viatenza line, having received Ecocert for its virgin organic castor oil ingredient.