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Mar 7, 2012 - Latest Innovations in Color Cosmetic Lip Formulations by Nick Morante
Lipstick and lip gloss as we know them have been around since the early part of the 20th Century. The form may have changed, but the function has stayed very much the same. It has certainly evolved...
Feb 22, 2012 - Natural Hair Coloring - a Growing Category by Nancy Jeffries
Excitement surrounds a latest category of Natural Hair Colorants, which utilize herbs and botanicals to condition, as well as cover grey, and are said to be gentler to hair than traditional colorants....
Feb 8, 2012 - Peptides in Cosmetic and Skin Care Applications by Nick Morante
Peptides are segments of proteins, which are long chains of amino acids. In the body, peptides regulate the activity of many systems by interacting with various cells and systems. Peptides are thought... (3 Member Reactions)
Jan 25, 2012 - Biotechnology-based Ingredients, the Hidden Part of "Natural" Products by Jean-Pierre Molitor
Actual consumer's demands for "natural" cosmetic ingredients are well perceived by the major suppliers in personal care. You just need to count the company booth's at a fair like "In-Cosmetics"...
Nov 23, 2011 - Latest FDA Sunscreen Regulations by Nick Morante
The United States Food and Drug and Administration released its final Sunscreen Monograph on June 22, 2011. It has taken over 30 years to create this final ruling. These changes include much... (2 Member Reactions)
Oct 26, 2011 - Cutting Edge Technologies in Anti-ageing Skincare by Imogen Matthews
Latest technologies based on understanding the skin's structure are leading to a number of cutting edge anti-ageing skincare launches. Research by L'Oreal scientists has created a new brand of science... (3 Member Reactions)
Sep 14, 2011 - Seeing the Difference with Anti-aging Eye Care by Nancy Jeffries
Latest anti-aging products on the market today address not only facial skin, but the delicate area around the eyes that has borne the signs of stress and fatigue over time. Dark circles, puffiness,... (1 Member Reaction)
Sep 7, 2011 - Halal Beauty – The Next Steps by Amanda Foxon-Hill
Being able to choose Halal when it comes to cosmetic purchases is still a relatively new concept with the vast majority of brands yet to celebrate their fifth birthday. However, with the worlds Muslim...
Aug 24, 2011 - Trends in Growth Lash Mascaras by Imogen Matthews
The trend for growth lash mascaras began with the launch of Allergan’s Latisse, a prescription only product which has been shown to make lashes grow longer, fuller and darker. Lash growth promoting... (2 Member Reactions)
Jun 29, 2011 - Sun Protection and Photo-aging by Nancy Jeffries
Sun care protection now has a latest mandate. Not only are consumers seeking and purchasing products that protect the skin from the damaging rays of the sun, but they are also seeking sun care with...
Jun 22, 2011 - Men’s Toiletries Grow in Sophistication by Imogen Matthews
According to Euromonitor, global sales of men’s toiletries were valued at $29bn in 2010, up 7.4% on 2009. This fast-growing market has been unaffected by the global economic crisis, although men are... (2 Member Reactions)
Jun 1, 2011 - Nails, Hands and Feet – Trends & Treatment by Nancy Jeffries
Today's hand, nail and foot care market provides opportunities galore to care for the extremities that serve us so well. The value of the global market for nail products, which includes nail... (4 Member Reactions)
May 11, 2011 - Trendwatching in the Aesthetic Medicine Market by Imogen Matthews
The aesthetic medicine market was worth $3.5bn in 2010, according to Millenium Research Group, and is growing by 10% year on year. Women account for 90% of cosmetic procedures with a strong trend... (1 Member Reaction)
Apr 27, 2011 - Innovation Continuum for Cosmetics - Part I by Eric Abrutyn
When thinking about innovation and sustained growth, one is not only required to defend their current product line or successes, but need to consider "outside-the-box" thinking - an evaluation process... (2 Member Reactions)
Apr 13, 2011 - Can cosmetics ever be good for you? by Amanda Foxon-Hill
It is common for cosmetics to claim to nourish, feed and fortify the skin but is that really possible? The skin is a pretty amazing organ and one that contains a number of self-help mechanisms and... (4 Member Reactions)
Mar 2, 2011 - Genetic Modification in the Cosmetics Industry by Amanda Foxon-Hill
Where would the cosmetics industry be without vegetable oils? Among other things they form the backbone to our surfactants, emulsifiers and emollients, condition our hair and skin and help thicken...
Feb 16, 2011 - Fragrance Innovation Brings Life to Category by Nancy Jeffries
Fragrance innovation is the key to the current fragrance market. Consumers are no longer content to purchase a fragrance simply because it is new on counter. To support a lackluster fragrance market,... (1 Member Reaction)
Aug 12, 2009 - The Product Development Process by Nick Morante
This article will focus on the product development process and its key attributes Innovation and Creativity. These key elements will be reviewed in more detail and their contributions to the product... (1 Member Reaction)
Sep 13, 2006 - Innovations in Dermatology: Rethinking the Aging Face by Zoe Diana Draelos, MD
Solutions to the age-old problem of the aging face require that we revise our understanding of the skin. Its thickness, barrier function, inflammation, and supporting structure all change with age....
Oct 5, 2005 - What’s New In Cosmetic R&D? by Tom Branna - Editorial Director
Want to start a fight in the beauty industry? Ask a couple of cosmetic chemists to pick the biggest advance in cosmetic science! After all, cosmetic chemistry has come a long way from the days when...

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