News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The molecule Acetyl Hexapeptide is allowing cosmetics manufacturers to make major inroads in the anti-ageing treatment market, targeting the consumer need for firmer looking skin and acting as a stress hormone inhibitor.
Cognac brand Courvosier is to be marketed as men's fragrance, its license-holders have confirmed, in a deal that will make it the first spirit to make the cross-over into the world of perfume.
Connecticut-based MeadWestvaco has launched an enhanced version of its Crescendo gradeline paperboard that improves print quality and overall appearance of secondary packaging, as well as adding more diversity to the range.
International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF) is to separate its business into two different units in a bid to better reflect its flavour and fragrance operations.
Nutricosmetics is again making innovative inroads, with Israeli company IBR targeting an oral use ingredient designed for skin whitening and brightening process - a market that is huge in Asia and is now gathering pace in Europe.