According to the latest data by market researcher Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), the German natural cosmetics segment is resuming its growth after a two year slowdown as consumers become more ethically motivated.
Olay, L’Oréal Paris and Rejoice emerge as the top three digital beauty brands in China and are tipped to make this status count as the country’s digital and social use has seen growth in the last few years.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics event announced that this year’s European edition will put a big focus on Brazil seeing as it has grown to the third biggest cosmetics and toiletries market in the world.
The BRIC markets have been one of the main driving forces for the cosmetics and personal care market in recent years, particularly during the global economic slump, but the economist who first identified them believes new markets are set to steal the...
Unilever has highlighted its focus on Personal Care expansion by announcing an investment of over €150 million in a new manufacturing plant in Konya, Turkey, to increase its capacity for sustainable growth in the market.
The European personal care event, in-cosmetics, returns to Germany next year promising to celebrate the year of collaboration between Germany and Brazil with a special country focus on South America’s dynamic market.
With men’s grooming booming around the world, ingredient suppliers can take advantage by developing targeted formulations; and this is Essen-based Evonik’s aim as it launches its new Men’s Care concept.
Natural ingredients supplier Naturex insists it will continue to push its Personal Care business forward having registered a 21.6% sales boost in this segment for the third quarter.
Portugal-based consumer packaging manufacturer Colep has announced the acquisition of an aerosol personal care products manufacturing plant in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.
Increasingly it is added functionality, increased efficacy and targeted packaging technology that is tapping into the important trend for more personalised cosmetic products, according to a packaging design expert.
Unilever has triggered some concerns in the personal care market over a lower profit warning ahead of its third quarter results, due out later this month.
Unilever’s Dove brand has been labelled as a ‘genius’ marketing brand for its use of social and digital media campaigns to communicate and engage with consumers.
Manufacturers with a beauty focus, such as L’Oréal and Estée Lauder, are better placed to drive growth than those with a cross-industry presence such as Procter and Gamble and Unilever, according to Euromonitor.
Whilst digital information specialist L2 ThinkTank believes success of Personal Care brands is linked to digital competence, Beauty has been slow on the uptake compared to other consumer sectors and needs to step out of the ‘analog age’.
Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.
A new survey of young men in the UK shows that there is a direct correlation to a lack of employment and the amount of money spent on a cross section of personal care items.
A global specialty chemicals supplier has said that it expects a jump in growth in the second half of 2013 thanks to increased demand for its clay- and oil- based cosmetic ingredient technologies.
According to analysts Transparency Market Research, global demand for organic personal care products was over $7.6 (€5.8) billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $13.2 (€10.1) billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 9.6 per cent.
The tactic employed by ingredients suppliers in order to stay one step ahead has developed a much more consumer-led theme in recent years and this is relevant when observing the big players’ approach to Asia.
When you are one of the leading cosmetics companies in the world you cannot rest on your laurels. Despite performing ahead of the market and expanding its operations to compete in Asia-Pacific and Central and Latin America, L’Oréal has also turned its...
Ingredients provider Barentz has entered into a strategic partnership with NK Chemicals as it looks to strengthen its personal care operations in Europe as well as in the US.
Dry skin is a key concern in Europe meaning that hydration forms a key part of skin care regimes. With this in mind, this year’s innovation zone at the in-cosmetics event in Paris has water on the brain and will showcase some of the latest face care liquid...
Dow is launching three new personal care ingredients at in-cosmetics Paris, each of which taps into leading trends that are currently driving the industry.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble could be falling behind its Beauty and Personal Care competitors due to its involvement in too many different categories, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada market.
The 2013 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China promises to be the best and most well attended edition yet according to conference organizer Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE).
The demand for surfactants from beauty and personal care will see sector outperform total ingredients in the segment between 2011 and 2016, according to a market forecast.
Growing demand for personal care products in Ghana and Nigeria is triggering increased demand by local manufacturers for crude palm oil, according to a new report from market research company Frost & Sullivan.
Negative currency translations and reduced demand for beauty and personal care, particularly in the European market, forces global packaging player Aptar to restructure its operations.
According to market researcher Lucintel, the global personal care products industry is to reach $630 (€487) billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
Sweden-based research group Universum has published its list of the most attractive global companies to work for, and it’s Procter & Gamble that comes out as the top rated cosmetic and personal care player.
When it comes to unlocking the lucrative men’s grooming market, skin care, the BRIC markets and internet retail are set to be key, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Many brands struggle with entry into the complex cosmetics market in Asia due to distribution issues, but natural personal care brands are now turning to concept stores in a more direct approach.
Cosmetics that are ‘certified organic’ are beginning to shine in the consumer goods sector as rising consumer interest in long term care sees the market expected to chart strong growth in the next three years.
This year’s in-cosmetics event, taking place in Bangkok 6 – 8 November, will feature a number of new and additional features, including the biggest workshop programme to date and two industry awards.
A strong performance in personal care and increased exposure to the emerging markets has aided consumer giant Unilever as it announces its second quarter results.
The Endocrine Society has proposed a streamlined definition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to strengthen their identification and screening, a move that could iron out ambiguities for cosmetics and personal care products.
The cosmetics and personal care market in Russia is slowly recovering following the recession as premium sales grow and manufacturers continue to exploit natural claims.
Following on from the recent launch of its Care Creations personal care concept, BASF has launched a website that showcases the ideas behind it to both formulation professionals and journalists.
Sustainability, social media strategies and cosmetics regulations are just some of the topics on the agenda at the 2012 InnoCos Europe summit that will feature presentations from companies including Avon, Sephora, Procter & Gamble and Chanel.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Lionel Genix, marketing manager for Dow Personal Care, at last week's in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out about the launch of a new family of sustainable surfactants and a waterproof polymer.
There are four elements that are reshaping the beauty industry according to market researcher Euromonitor as the recession takes its toll and growth in emerging markets continues.
After a year of dealing with mergers and creating a single focus for its personal care business, 2012 is all about delivering customer benefits and developing ingredients in line with trends, which are quick to market, for chemical company BASF.
According to feedback received by the organisers of the Natural & Organic Products Europe, industry professionals are positive about the growth of organic textiles, cosmetics and independent retail sectors, despite the challenging economic climate.
France-based natural ingredients provider Naturex has revealed significant growth for its full-year 2011 financial growth as it continues to grow its personal care business.
UK-based packaging manufacturer Rieke has expanded its dispenser and closure portfolio following the acquisition of US-based packaging provider Arminak & Associates.
