News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Scientists have identified that the activity of the key enzyme mitochondrial complex II significantly decreases in older skin and say this could hold the key to future cosmetic product development.
As the demand for halal-certified cosmetics ingredients grows chemicals company BASF announces that 145 of its products for personal care manufactured at its Düsseldorf and Illertissen site comply with international halal standard HAS 23000.
Elizabeth Arden has appointed George Cleary as the new head of global in a move that will aim to prop up flagging sales in some areas of the division.
In a recent report, one of Procter & Gamble’s lead researchers has revealed what she considers to be the key differentiators between Asian and western beauty consumers, and explained how best to target consumers from the APAC region.
A study carried out by researchers in Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium has found that pre-treatment of the skin with ascorbic acid could reduce elicitation reaction to hair dye component p-phenylenediamine (PPD) in sensitised individuals.