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Sep 16, 2009 - Namita Mediratta Interview: What Asian Consumers - Some Myths and a lot of Reality by Namita Mediratta

One of the most obvious ways is to tap into cultural "sweet spots" as marketing occasions. For example it's not uncommon in India to see a lot of...
Sep 2, 2009 - Global Green….in the Beauty World by Karen Young

Going Green, Green Watching and Green Washed…..where is the beauty industry headed? What does the consumer really want?Green is here to stay, but at...
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Aug 19, 2009 - How Has UK Press Marketing for Haircare Brands Developed since 2008? by mymarketmonitor.com limited

At mymarketmonitor.com we have been tracking and evaluating all editorial and advertising in the UK consumer and national press for every single...
Jul 1, 2009 - 2009 SCC Annual Scientific Seminar Recap by Nick Morante

The Annual SCC Scientific Seminar always brings top science to the industry and its creative talent. This year's meeting was no different. This is a...
May 27, 2009 - SCC’s Stellar Line-Up at Suppliers’ Day by Nancy Jeffries

Suppliers' Day 2009 took place on May 12 and 13, 2009 at the New Jersey Exposition Center, in Raritan Center, New Jersey. Organized by the New York...
Nov 26, 2008 - Hair Dyes and Coloring Agents by Nick Morante

My background is color cosmetics but I tell everyone that this does not include hair colors. But color for the sake of its chemistry has always been...
Nov 5, 2008 - Hair Care – The Ruling Triumvirate by Nancy Jeffries

A host of products, at a variety of price points, are meeting the desire for healthier, chemical-free alternatives sought by consumers. In the hair...
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Nov 5, 2008 - Hair Conditioning Agents – Simple Talk by Nick Morante

In the area of hair care, the second most important thing after cleansing is conditioning. This is the process by which the hair is made to be more...
Oct 20, 2008 - Baby Care Grows in Global Market by Nancy Jeffries

Clearly, the littlest consumers have some of the strongest representation, as parents continue to opt for efficacy and aesthetics in baby care...
Jun 19, 2008 - The Latin American Cosmetics Market – The Smaller Counties by Nick Morante

In my last article I mentioned all the smaller countries in Latin America who had less that 100 IFSCC members. Let’s just see if the number of...
Jun 18, 2008 - 2008 NYSCC Suppliers' Day Recap by Nick Morante

Whoops, there it is! The largest Cosmetics Industry Ingredient Trade Show on this side of the Atlantic Ocean was just held on Tuesday and Wednesday,...
May 14, 2008 - Sustainable Packaging Takes A Beautiful Turn by Nancy Jeffries

According to Dennis Bacchetta, Director of Marketing, Diamond Packaging, the company is working toward a cleaner environment through a variety of...
Jan 15, 2008 - Polymers in Hair Care by Nick Morante

In hair care applications there are certain characteristics that are immediately sought after by the formulator when they develop a new product...
Jan 3, 2008 - 2007 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase Recap by Nick Morante

With the seminars over and the holidays quickly falling farther behind us, it is time to move forward and reflect on the SCC Meeting this past...
Oct 29, 2007 - The Himalayan Inspiration of Forest Essentials by Ritu Jha

Mira Kulkarni founded Forest Essentials in 2000, following her passion to create natural Ayurvedic cosmetics. The brand started out making soaps made...
Oct 10, 2007 - Hair Color Differences by Nick Morante

I still have a very small knowledge of hair color but I am still asked to comment and provide information on this subject. I usually have to refer...
Apr 23, 2007 - Hair Spray by Nick Morante

When I tried looking up some additional information on this subject, all I found was links to the new Broadway show of the same name – "Hairspray." I...
Mar 28, 2007 - Hair Care - Environmental Issues, Pollution, and more! by Nancy Jeffries

Hair care has come a long way since the days of shampoo and conditioner. Today, products are designed in treatment lines to coordinate with hair type,...
Feb 6, 2007 - January '07 Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries

Patrick Obukowho, Advantage Research lab, discussed his latest research on skin care pigmentation. He has formulated and utilized actives such as...
Dec 6, 2006 - Salon Testing - Critically Important & Shamefully Abused by Mort Westman

Properly conducted Salon Testing is a critical step in the development of excellent hair products...
Nov 30, 2006 - November '06 Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries

A deposition technology that allows sunscreen with an SPF 15 to remain on the skin, as well as act as a facial cleanser, has just been introduced in...
Nov 9, 2006 - The Ethnic Cosmetics Market by Nick Morante

When we talk about ethnic cosmetics, we are focusing on products that are marketed towards African American, Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern and...
Sep 8, 2006 - Designer brands add value to mass-market haircare by Imogen Matthews

Celebrity hairdressers have successfully carved out a sizeable niche of the haircare market with brands which sell at a premium to most mainstream...
Aug 29, 2006 - Hair Shine -- A call to arms! by Mort Westman

Achieve clean shine while providing any of the fundamental hair care treatments -- cleansing, conditioning, styling or holding -- and you will own the...
Apr 1, 2006 - Personal Care Product Development -- Lean and Mean . . . or Lean and Starving? by Mort Westman

My father used to tell me a story about a farmer who wanted to save money by feeding his horse less food. He set out to determine the smallest amount...

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