In a sign that the beauty industry is keen to be proactive on issues related to safety and transparency, the European trade association has launched an online quiz on preservatives.
Avon has announced its first K-beauty collection – a new and innovative range of products straight from Korea – the home of skincare innovation that will be introduced in Russia before and rolling out to other European markets in early 2019.
The 30th edition of the leading formulation and ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry will take place place when in-cosmetics Global opens its doors in Paris on April 2nd, 2019.
By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science
Looking to the year ahead, we ask industry expert Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, what her predictions are for the top launches and trends tipped to define the beauty industry in 2019.
At this week’s SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City, Roelmi HPC launched its latest personal care and beauty ingredient. Aective is a biotech-derived molecule that provides microbial defense as well as skin moisturization and elasticity...
The flavour and fragrance player’s Active Beauty division has announced a ‘breakthrough’ on understanding skin health and the impact of the microbiome.
We’ve picked out acquisitions and investment as a major trend for beauty in Europe for 2019: with its new fund, L’Oréal looks set to lead the charge in this area.
Researchers from A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) have successfully reconstructed human skin on a device which can reduce or eventually replace animal testing.
Croda has officially launched and certified its new ECO range of bio-based surfactants, offering ingredients designed to meet increasing market demand for sustainable, high-performance ingredient options.
With the potential of the skin’s microbiome offering totally new avenues for formulation, product development and brand launches, our first Cosmetics Design Summit will be dedicated to Skin Microbiome Innovation.
To tie in with our exclusive, free webinar on the topic, here are our top picks for products, apps, services and brands that are tapping into the personalisation space.
Two environmental health groups have alerted consumers to the presence of mercury in skin care sold on Indonesian e-commerce platforms, which they believe originated in the Philippines.
UK ingredient provider Oat Cosmetics says its recently launched range of oat fermented active ingredients, aurafirm, has already made an impression at the luxury end of the skin care market.
France-based Gelyma, a provider of specialty ingredient for marine-based cosmetics, has conducted a series of clinical trials that underline the capabilities of its Sun’Alg ingredient to protect against blue light and preservation of elastin.
France-based Deinove has announced that it is about to add to the launch of its first bio-based carotenoid with a second ingredient to be launched in 2019.
With an all-star panel of industry experts positioned at the forefront of the trend for bespoke beauty, we delve into the latest innovations, consumer demands and regulatory challenges, and ask: what’s next?
From silicones and their low biodegradability, to the potential of aquatic toxicity of many popular ingredients, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for the hair care sector in meeting demands for sustainability.
Visitors to in-cosmetics Asia can experience the appeal of sensory enhancers first hand with the event’s special Spotlight On Sensory Enhancers as texture and scent become increasingly influential to consumers.
Here are some of the photo highlights of a the busy in-cosmetics North America event, where there were many new ingredient launches, a strong conference program and underlying themes such as the adaption to the needs of indie beauty formulators. Click...
This video is a must watch if you want to find out about some of the most exciting formulations innovations and what was going on in the Formulation Lab Challenge.
in-cosmetics North America show director Daniel Zanetti talks about what was new at this year's event as well as how key industry trends such as color cosmetics growth and indie beauty are impacting business
The personal care ingredient maker teamed up with a major global corporation to put the byproducts of chicory beverage production to good use in the beauty industry. At last week’s in-cosmetics tradeshow in New York City, Antoine LaMarche, general manager...
In this editor’s spotlight, we reveal where the latest and most impressive innovation is being seen within the field of formulation and science for beauty and personal care.
Ecovia Intelligence has announced this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists, with Aveda, L’Oréal, Weleda, Ashland and Clariant some industry names among those shortlisted.
With sustainability and ‘naturals’ now firmly fixed as two key demands from consumers, we take a look at how one fragrance brand is leading the way in responding.
Scientists have made tremendous progress with biotechnology in recent years. Chemical ingredients and inputs produced for the cosmetics, personal care, and perfume industries are starting to come from biotech rather than petro-chemical technologies. To...
One ingredients supplier suggests that surfactants are a group of ingredients particularly benefiting from the rising demand for natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals.
Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.
Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.
Shiseido has highlighted the efficacy of retinol on neck wrinkles, which the company says is increasingly becoming a concern for women, in its latest research and development project.
In this exclusive interview with a perfumer professional, we discover why and how fragrance can be especially relevant to the ongoing consumer demand for personalised, customised products.
Germany-based ingredients providers Symrise says it has been working hard towards Halal certifying a broad spectrum of its ingredients, which means that more than 200 of them now comply with Islamic law.
The Cosmetics Design team was at the in-cosmetics Latin America 2018 event in Sao Paulo, Brazil this week, and in this photo gallery we bring you some of the highlights, including the most important and interesting ingredients and new technology to be...
BASF is increasing its annual capacity of pure vitamin A, used by the human and animal nutrition industries as well as the personal care sector, by 1,500 metric tons.
We catch up with Hannah Pitts, Relationships Director, Natural Capital Coalition, on how a good understanding of natural capital can transform the industry.
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