Chinese consumers going online for international beauty
The number of Chinese consumers getting their international beauty products online is on the rise, according to recent Mintel figures.
Archives for March 22, 2016
Unilever joins partnership platform to help tackle global climate challenges
Unilever joins a host of industry partners in the creation of an open platform called Paragon to help tackle global climate challenges by combining market research forces in addressing key global development and sustainability challenges.
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DSM appoints North American vice president of personal care
Swiss fine chemicals specialist DSM has announced the appointment of a new vice president of ingredients and innovative solutions for beauty care products.
ECHA recommends restrictions on D4 and D5 in some personal care products
The European Chemicals Agency (Echa) has recommended restrictions be placed on octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in personal care products intended for use with water, as these are a mojor source of these substances...
J&J study finds sunscreen formulations may serve as additional water barrier on skin surface
Researchers at Johnson & Johnson claim that hydrophobic sunscreen formulations can help protect the skin from extended water exposure by serving as additional water barriers, as well as providing UV protection; showcasing their dual function.