Multicultural beauty, sophisticated hygiene and green products for all will take the spotlight next year, as consumers turn to relatable and engaging concepts that fulfil their needs. CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global...
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2020 shows interest in ongoing research around the anti-viral role of mouthwash during COVID-19, sustainable innovation from Garnier and expert insight into Brexit.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has released details of a clinical research programme underway that aims to validate the potential of oral care health products in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed toothpaste formulas incorporating metal silicates that it says provide efficient whitening whilst remaining gentle on the tooth enamel.
Unilever has communicated promising preliminary findings on research it commissioned for the use of Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash as a preventative measure against viral transmission of COVID-19.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 and issued full-year guidance due to better visibility, despite continuing challenges related to COVID-19.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported a lift in sales for its third quarter thanks to growth in its consumer health division, drawing the firm out of its previous Q2 plunge.
As the teeth whitening category continues its time in the spotlight, with a growing array of products available it’s important manufacturers and brands understand regulatory restrictions in place worldwide.
Personal care major Henkel has partnered with global packaging firm Albéa to roll out fully recyclable tubes across its complete oral care portfolio, starting with Spanish toothpaste brand Licor del Polo this month.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed an oral care teeth whitening composition using natural, plant-based abrasives derived from walnut tree bark and branches for improved polish and shine.
New York indie brand CHRŌM Toothpolish wants to take its line of coloured, glittered, glow-in-the-dark and whitening tooth polishes deeper into Europe, as it works on building an entirely new cosmetics category, its founder says.
Just last month, Colgate announced an agreement to acquired Hello Products LLC. And this month the brand launched a collection of CBD oral care exclusively at Ulta Beauty.
Among multinationals, Colgate has been making headlines in the sustainable oral care space of late, and several indie and startup brands are pushing the category forward as well. Now Unilever is back in the game with today’s launch of the Signal Ecolo...
The oral care brand is showing its Plaqless Pro Smart Electric Toothbrush at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. And the biofilm-busting device has already won the show’s Best of Innovation for Health and Beauty award.
Denmark-based Salixin has partnered with the university of Copenhagen to conduct efficacy trials on its organic bioactive fermented red willow bark extract in oral care chewing gum.
Mobile technology is changing the way we live our lives and that includes improvements to our teeth brushing habits according to Procter & Gamble, after Oral-B revealed how apps have transformed our daily routines.
A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle’s dental school are developing a new ingredient derived from marine microbes that is designed to provide enhanced bacterial protection for teeth and gums.
Symrise has presented findings from a study on consumer research showing unusual expectations for oral care flavours, at the ESOMAR Qualitative 2011 conference in Vienna.
Gaba International, which is owned by global oral care giant Colgate-Palmolive, has been fined by Swiss authorities for contravening competition regulations.
A white smile is more of a priority for Britons than cavities or receding gums, which means the quest for a whitening products remains the driving force in the oral care market.
UK-based pharmaceutical and health care player GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced strong oral care results and says it will target further growth with a raft of new product launches.
Senomyx has announced a partnership with fragrance and flavour supplier Firmenich regarding its sucralose enhancer that could be used in oral care products.
Naturals oral care player Tom's of Maine is launching a series of
new toothpaste formulas that feature its new formula, comprising
natural-based active ingredients.
Ireland-based Alltracel has revealed that it is preparing to
acquire the oral care specialist Synpart in a bid to lead the
European private label market for oral care products.
A concerted effort from European authorities to improve oral health
care has led to a 6.5 per cent rise in sales - a figure that
easily surpasses growth rates in other leading global markets.
Following a flurry of activity that saw its shares rocket this
week, Colorado-based personal care provider OraLabs has confirmed
that it is selling up to a Chinese investment company, turning the
company private again.
New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson has bought the Pfizer
healthcare division for $16.6bn in a deal that wins the company the
much sort after Listerine oral care brand.
P&G-owned Crest says that its latest toothpaste, Crest
Pro-Health, is the culmination of ten years of development work and
should prove to be one of the most comprehensive and far-reaching
oral care products on the market.
Although British consumers are spending increasing amounts of money
on products that whiten and enhance the appearance of their teeth,
a new survey shows that basic oral hygiene such as flossing is
being neglected, untapped untapped...
A Japanese company is launching a palette of 31 different flavoured
toothpastes on the European market, following its successful launch
in both the US and Asia.
American soldiers could soon benefit from tooth-cleaning chewing
gum. An army research team has developed an active ingredient that
can be included in gum to keep mouths clean when toothpaste and
brush are out of the question.
With growth in the oral care category being strongly driven by
innovative and niche products, a look at the latest launches in the
toothpaste category reveals that consumers are increasingly looking
for functionality, variety and...
Gillette has received the thumbs up from market analysts, with its
strong financial performance leading to the company's credit rating
being upgraded by Moody's Investors Services to 'positive'.