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Dec 14, 2011 - Interview with Noella Gabriel, Director of Sales and Product and Treatment Development, Elemis by Imogen Matthews
UK spa company Elemis has established itself as a leading professional spa company as well as a strong contender in the retail cosmetics market. Noella Gabriel has been instrumental in developing...
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)
Oct 12, 2011 - Bath & Body Shows Growth and Performance by Nancy Jeffries
Bath and body is a dynamic category that is being driven by functional, as well as luxurious brands. As consumers continue to be stretched for time, the shower and body wash category has seen...
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...
Jul 13, 2011 - Peptides in Cosmetic Use by SpecialChem
Peptides are short linear chains of two to about fifty amino acids. They occur naturally in all living beings and usually exert highly specific biological activity, based and dependent on the exact... (3 Member Reactions)
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 8, 2011 - Natural Vs Nature Identical - Can the skin tell the difference? by Amanda Foxon-Hill
When it comes to formulating a cosmetic product the actives or bits that fulfil all of those fluffy promises can consume some serious coin and that's why it pays to make sure that your body can...
May 18, 2011 - Closing the Sensory Gap Between Silicone and Carbon Chemistry by Amanda Foxon-Hill
As our desire for natural deepens research into sustainable, more efficient, more effective or more ‘copy friendly’ ingredients makes more and more sense and while it pays to remember that not all... (6 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 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 16, 2011 - Baby Care Nurtures with Nature by Nancy Jeffries
The Baby Care market is showing growth, particularly in the areas of naturals and sun care. It is strengthening its foothold with products that appeal to consumers' consciousness regarding performance...
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 2, 2011 - Trends in the Bodycare Market by Imogen Matthews
The recession has taken its toll on global bodycare sales, which have failed to live up to performance claims. Consumers have cut back on their usage of bodycare, preferring basic everyday lotions to... (1 Member Reaction)
Jan 19, 2011 - Skin Care Takes the Lead by Nancy Jeffries
Skin care remains the category leader in today's beauty market. Specific needs, primarily anti-aging, skin nourishing, and revitalizing, as well as newly strong multinational players, have combined to...
Dec 15, 2010 - The Convergence of Medicine & Beauty by Karen Young
"As more and more physicians and pharmaceutical companies join the skincare market, the consumer’s expectations are teased even further. Stem cells, BioMarking, DNA sequencing and Pharmacogenetics... (2 Member Reactions)
Dec 8, 2010 - Consumers Choose Naturals by Nancy Jeffries
Consumers are making their preferences known for natural and organic beauty and personal care. Growing concern about chemicals in beauty and personal care products continues to spur manufacturers and...
Nov 24, 2010 - Challenges in Going from Laboratory to Production by Nick Morante
For the longest time a cosmetic formulator’s job was toe create new and innovative products and just watch while it was made in production. Nowadays, that job has become a little bit more technical,... (6 Member Reactions)
Nov 17, 2010 - Nanotechnology in Cosmetics – Is it Still Around? by Nick Morante
The subject of nanotechnology is continuously being discussed in all cosmetic circles. It is a very important subject that will ultimately determine the future of new cosmetic product development. ... (2 Member Reactions)
Nov 10, 2010 - Interview with Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Luxury Beauty Brand Rodial by Imogen Matthews
Rodial is a cult luxury beauty brand consisting of a range of innovative, fast acting products which claim to offer radical results without surgery. All Rodial products contain pomegranate ellagic...

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