News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Social media has been an industry buzzword for a long time, yet many companies are still not maximising its full capabilities. According to social media consultant Richard Stacy, the choice is stark - either adapt to this new reality or disappear.
Healthcare giant Sanofi-Aventis has announced it is to acquire Nepentes, a Polish dermocosmetics and pharmaceuticals manufacturer for € 1.5m.
A new identification method could end the use of shark liver oil-derived versions of the emollient squalane in cosmetics.
A range of cosmetics with mix-it-yourself formulas and ‘transformer’ ingredients have become available in Europe after proving popular in China and India.