Hair Care

Hair care steps into the anti-ageing era

08-Dec-2005 By Simon Pitman

Hair care is rapidly becoming a part of the growing anti-aging
phenomenon. As formulators race to include SPFs and a host of
restorative ingredients, we look at the latest products on the
European market.

University team ups hair conditioner research

12-Sep-2005 By Simon Pitman

Researchers at the Ohio State University have just completed what
is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of hair at the
nanometer level ever conducted. The aim of the research is to
discover the effects of environmental effects...

Beraca launches range of rainforest-sourced actives

09-Jun-2005

Brazilian cosmetics and personal care company Beraca Ingredients
has launched a new line of active ingredients sourced primarily
from the Brazilian rainforests and said to be completely natural,
reports Simon Pitman.

Dow Chemical launches resin fluid for hair care

21-Apr-2005

Dow Chemical's Beauty and Personal Care Solutions business chose
last week's In-Cosmetics show in Berlin, Germany, as the platform
to launch a number of new ingredients, including a hair care
ingredient said to impart a...

Croda goes for added value for new ingredients

15-Apr-2005

Croda Personal Care has launched a number of naturally-derived
ingredients for skin and hair care with an emphasis on providing
formulators with simplicity and cost savings, reports Simon
Pitman.

Croda gears up for In-Cosmetics

18-Mar-2005

Croda is to unveil a number of new value-added concepts, including
a series of naturally derived ingredients, at the forthcoming
In-Cosmetics show, to be held in Berlin next month, reports
Simon Pitman.

US hair care market remains sluggish

17-Mar-2005

The value of the market for hair care products fell marginally to
€7.6 billion in 2004, a trend that is prompting companies to
explore new niche growth markets.

Difficult times holding back growth in US hair care

08-Oct-2004

A recessionary economy and increasing diversion of brands has
stunted growth in the US market for salon hair care products in
recent years but manufacturers could gain market share if they
refresh their product lines with new, trendy...

Henkel to buy Indola professional hair care company from Alberto-Culver

07-May-2004

Henkel is to acquire hair care company Indola from Alberto-Culver.
They are expected to complete the deal by 1 June 2004, subject to
final agreement and competition law clearances. The transaction is
the latest in a series of mergers...

Herbal remedy for Wella purchase

30-Jul-2003

A hair care remedy package from Procter & Gamble has paved the
way for anti-trust clearance from the European Commission, allowing
it to go ahead with the acquisition of German group Wella.