Unilever partners with Solazyme on renewable algal oils
Unilever has partnered with biotechnology specialist Solazyme on a research project to develop oil derived from algae for soaps and personal care products.
Archives for March 10, 2010
L’Oréal report reveals potential of male grooming market
The male cosmetics market in the UK is growing at double the rate of the women’s category, according to AC Nielson data cited in L’Oréal’s 2010 Men’s Grooming Report.
Formulating with natural and organic ingredients still throws up challenges
Although natural and organic alternatives to synthetic ingredients have proliferated in recent years, problems with supply and formulation remain a challenge.
First international conference on Halal cosmetics and toiletries
The first International Conference on Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries is to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 13-14 April.
Ethical sourcing conference aims to turn interest into action
The cosmetics industry’s interest in ethical ingredients sourcing is ever growing, and the Union for Ethical BioTrade’s second conference attempts to help companies turn that interest into action.