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 pure active ingredients.
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 for cosmetic products around the world.
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 it comes to promoting collagen.
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 is the now the second largest in Europe after Germany according to a recent report...
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.
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 damage the relationship with the consumer.
Specialty chemicals company Clariant has opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain.
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’.
Humane Society International and Lush are calling on cosmetic industry trade associations around the world to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.
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 to US consumers.
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.
Glass manufacturer, Owens-Illinois has signed a three-year agreement with the University of Toledo to support research at its new R&D Innovation Center.
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.
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.
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 fighting back wrinkles.
The cosmetic giant was amongst industry professionals that gathered in Darmstadt this week to hear renowned scientists and specialists present current studies, innovative substances and market trends in the area of dermocosmetics.
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 annual event.
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.
The 2013 ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ report has ranked the company as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world.
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 air, ultimately forming harmful chemicals such as nitrosamines,...
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 more products for the portfolio.
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 and South Africa.
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 Pacific region.
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 for the likes of exotic spices and retro floral ingredients.
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 opt for minimalistic personal care routines?
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 Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Arizona Chemical and IMCD Group have announced an agreement to further expand their distribution partnership for Arizona’s refinery product lines into Africa.
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.
€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 determine their potential for the cosmetics industry.
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 cosmetics industry and has been welcomed by trade associations.
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 biodiversity is reshaping the beauty industry.
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.
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 crops such as soybean.
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 by the European economy.
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.
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 at a CAGR of 27.9 per cent during 2010-2015.
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.
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.
Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.
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 of beauty drinks could change this.
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 the company are open to acquisitions to further strengthen this year.
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 children.
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.
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 Japanese market.
Avon Products reported virtually stagnant sales during the fourth quarter, while losses deepen on restructuring charges, but the results beat expectations.
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 the cosmetics market.
