News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
US watchdog Consumer Reports tested ten sunscreen products and found that they all met or exceeded their advertised sun protection factor (SPF). This is in contrast to the more scathing report by UK Watchdog Which? on popular sunscreens in Europe.
Water-based fragrances could ‘revolutionize’ fine fragrance and personal care products, according to Dow Chemical Company.
L’Oreal has joined a number of industrial partners to sponsor research into bioplastics to develop new materials suitable for consumer goods packaging.
Personal care manufacturer Unilever has joined the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, pledging to work on the adoption of energy-efficient PCs and servers, with the aim of reducing global computer CO2 emissions by 54 million tons per year.
An IPO for leading China hair care BaWang has triggered investor interest that saw shares traded at the top end of forecasts, raising €152m for the company.
Skin lightening products are tipped for global sales success but safety issues and black market sales remain an impediment to growth.