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Jul 21, 2010 - News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations - Focus Brazil by Dr. Annelie Struessmann

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Agēncia Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária – ANVISA) is the Brazilian regulatory agency with responsibility for...
Jul 14, 2010 - 2010 SCC Annual Scientific Conference on Long Island by Nick Morante

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists mid-year scientific conference was held at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, NY on June 3rd and 4th, 2010....
Jun 16, 2010 - News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations - Focus Japan, China, Taiwan, Hongkong by Dr. Annelie Struessmann

Japan: Quasi-drugs are defined in Japan as products with restricted use while having a mild action on the human body1. The category includes hair...
Mar 31, 2010 - News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations - Focus Argentina by Dr. Annelie Struessmann

The Argentinean authority overseeing the cosmetics legislation is the Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica ANMAT...
Mar 17, 2010 - Color Trends for Spring / Summer 2010 by Nick Morante

The spring / summer color trends according to Pantone Corporation will involve what I see as mainly primary colors that can be blended easily to...
Mar 10, 2010 - Skin Lightening – Still on the Rise by Nick Morante

You might think that skin lightening is a big market in the United States. But just take a look at foreign markets, like Asia for example. The growth...
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Feb 24, 2010 - Natural Colors used in India’s Holi Festival by Nick Morante

Holi is a very important festival held annually in March and April in India. In 2010 the festival will begin on March 1st. What makes this festival...
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Jan 6, 2010 - 2009 Cosmetics Industry Highlights by Nick Morante
Nov 25, 2009 - Tattoos and Permanent Makeup by Nick Morante

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerts the general public (as they do with many problems associated with foods, drugs and...
Oct 14, 2009 - Naturoganic Market Bucks Trend for UK Print Advertising in Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 2009 in UK by mymarketmonitor.com limited

Mymarketmonitor.com’s quarterly update of the Naturoganic whitepaper gives an indication of the impact the recession has had on the volumes of...
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 9, 2009 - Beauty Gazette August 2009 by Laurence Bacilieri - Cosmetic Ressources
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 29, 2009 - North American Retail Trends by Karen Young

The retail landscape in North America is going through a seismic shift. Bricks & mortar retailers continue to consolidate, close doors, reinvent...
Jul 15, 2009 - Economic Treaties which Influence the Import and Export of Cosmetics by Nick Morante

There have been important alliances set up between nations which improve trade relations specifically for the cosmetics and personal care industries. ...
Jul 8, 2009 - Naturoganics market for Quarter 1 2009 in UK by mymarketmonitor.com limited

This is the first update to the 'Naturoganics: A Natural and Organic Beauty Market Study from 2006 to 2009 Media Report No. 1' providing additional...
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...
Jun 17, 2009 - The Metrosexual Market by Nick Morante

Is this really a market segment or a term used to describe people of a specific genre? Well is could be both. But in terms of cosmetics and personal...
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Jun 3, 2009 - 2009 NYSCC Suppliers’ Day Recap by Nick Morante

Here we are again. One of the biggest, if not the biggest, cosmetics ingredient trade shows outside of In-Cosmetics. Held yearly, The Society of...
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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...
May 20, 2009 - Oxygen in cosmetics: toxic or beneficial ? by Pr. Marie-Claude MARTINI

Many claims have been made about the benefits of oxygen in cosmetics. From creams that are meant to oxygenate skin, to recent hyperbaric oxygen...
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Jan 19, 2009 - Rose – The Essence of Emotion by inside cosmeceuticals by Dr. Geetanjali G. Ranade

"A rose is a rose is a rose," said Gertrude Stein. William Wordsworth implored, "Change me, some God, into that breathing rose." And Sappho called...
Jan 13, 2009 - Color Cosmetics Summit Recap by Nick Morante

Intertech Pira has just held their 2nd Annual Natural and Organic Cosmetics Summit in London, UK. I had the pleasure of attending this important...
Jan 12, 2009 - Boots goes Vintage by Imogen Matthews

Boots has become a household name with stores all over the world and a number of hugely successful own-brand ranges. After its merger with Alliance...
Dec 30, 2008 - Targeting Men’s Skin Health Needs by inside cosmeceuticals by Ameann DeJohn

The demand for looking good and maintaining youthful, healthy skin is no longer just for women. According to Packaged Facts, men spend an average of...
Dec 29, 2008 - What Happened in 2008? by Nick Morante

There were some exciting happenings for the cosmetics and personal care industry in 2008. All we have to do is look at some of the awards that were...
Dec 23, 2008 - New Potential Delivery Systems for Cosmetics? by Nick Morante

I am an avid reader of technical trade journals and magazines in associated and allied industries. That is why I find it very difficult to keep my...
Dec 16, 2008 - Glycolic Acid in Hair Care Products by Nick Morante

Glycolic Acid is one of the class of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's), and is one of the most popular skin cream and lotion ingredients, as it has shown...
Dec 10, 2008 - Delivery Systems for Cosmetics by Nick Morante

No, this is not the type of delivery system I am going to talk about. But now that I have your attention, I can begin by saying that some specialized...

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