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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"...
Jan 11, 2012 - Cosmetics Industry Wrap Up for 2011 by Nick Morante
Wonderful things happened in the cosmetics and personal care industry in 2011, with a marked improvement over 2010. And this time companies can’t use the economy as an excuse for slow movement. ...
Dec 28, 2011 - Palm Oil - Production Overview by Amanda Foxon-Hill
As a cosmetics industry we want natural but for many, palm just doesn’t cut it. We take a look at the production of palm oil and the work of the Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil to see if this... (1 Member Reaction)
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...
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... (1 Member Reaction)
Nov 16, 2011 - Oral Care Market Showing Growth by Nancy Jeffries
The oral care market is offering a wide range of functional, as well as innovative options today. While it is a relatively mature category, value growth appears to be driven by whitening products, and...
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...
Oct 5, 2011 - Preventing Skin Aging - Using Color Cosmetics by Nick Morante
Cosmetic formulators, including those in the color cosmetics market segment, have been developing products that claim to hide the visible signs of aging and getting rid of wrinkles. Some medical...
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)
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)
Jul 6, 2011 - The Trials and Triumphs of Nanoparticles in Sunscreens by Amanda Foxon-Hill
For many formulators the arrival of invisible physical SPF protection was somewhat of a watershed moment. No more white streaks, no more thick creams, no more clogging and dragging. However, the move... (4 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 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...
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 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)

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