The ever-changing skin care segment is seeing break-neck growth and demand for natural and anti-ageing products. Thus, keeping up with legislation on a global scale can be a challenge..
An improving economy, changing perceptions towards grooming, and a young population are all factors that are fuelling the cosmetics and personal care market in Turkey at the moment.
The fifth edition of Skincare Ingredients will go live on June 24th, in just two weeks, with a full conference program that tackles some of the most crucial issues in the skin care category.
The opportunities in the halal cosmetics market have been highlighted over the last few months with many big players looking at ways to prosper in it and it will be one of the main focuses at next year’s Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, according to show...
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has set out ambitious new targets to ensure that it reaches 100% certified sustainable palm oil in Europe by 2020, stressing the importance for change, saying there is no room for complacency.
Botanical oils have become quite popular as signature ingredients and as stand-alone products, accordingly, one prominent company in the space is growing fast.
Unilever has had a telling off from the Advertising Standards Authority after rival Beiersdorf claimed that advertising for its Sure antiperspirant made claims that it was more superior to the German firm’s Nivea deodorant.
In an age where the recession birthed savvy shoppers that are here to stay, brands have to work harder to secure customer loyalty and meet the needs of demanding consumers in the UK.
Procter & Gamble has been told to make the commercial intent of its YouTube channel ‘Beauty Recommended’ more obvious to viewers following a complaint by a blogger that it is not clear that the content is controlled by the beauty behemoth.
The objectification of women and unrealistic images in advertising has long been a problem and serves to alienate people, but new research says that thin models in advertising may not attract or influence women to buy products.
Market analyst Euromonitor International dissects recent NutraIngredients Awards winners to provide category perspective from sustainable omega-3 to healthy ageing in this guest article.
The internet and social media in particular have the potential to boost sales of personal care devices as consumer recommendation and influence make them a powerful marketing platform, says Euromonitor.
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
New research analysis looks at what’s driving the global shampoo market, which products will perform well going forward, and the varied expectations of regional consumers.
A new survey by British research company Brand Footprint reveals that while Coca-Cola remains the most purchased brand in the world, there are also 13 personal care brands that make the top 50.
Looking to find out what the smells of summer 2016 will be? Well look no further according to fragrance firm Seven Scents, as it reveals the three sweet smells it forecasts and how this has helped inspire the latest Imperial Leather shower range.
For so long we demanded hair dyes to cover up those unwanted grey hairs, whether the odd strand, cluster or full head; but now it seems grey is all the rage and is actually helping to boost the hair colorant market.
Demand from the personal care sector, particularly from skin care and sunscreens, is helping to boost growth of the titanium dioxide nanomaterials market, as consumers demand topical products that offer good spreadability and feel good on the skin.
Younger consumers in particular, prefer plant stems cells to traditional ingredients like retinol, giving brands an opportunity to tailor their messaging for different age groups in South Korea.
Two products have failed consumer organisation Which?’s sun protection tests and have been labelled as ‘don’t buy’, though personal care trade association, the CTPA, has urged consumers not to lose confidence in sunscreens, stating that it is ‘disappointed’...
Stress is a huge factor in daily life and inevitably impacts the bottom line. Forecasters caution beauty brands to look beyond 2020 and plan for the best, long lives of their brands, their consumers and the planet.
AAK, the Swedish vegetable oil company, supplies products to the cosmetics industry and beyond. Henrik Vingaard, AAK’s director of sourcing and trading for Europe and West Africa spoke with Cosmetics Design about supply chain sustainability.
The latest Mintel beauty research was showcased by Vivienne Rudd at the recent in-cosmetics Barcelona event. Rudd gave a presentation that highlighted global beauty rituals and how the growing trending for extremes in beauty habits is hoping to create...
Successful cosmetic companies of the future will drive sales by facilitating DIY beauty solutions and innovating at the extreme ends of scientific possibility—in short, by quenching consumer curiosity.
In the past there were discussions over the use of natural ingredients and this meaning there may be a compromise on performance, but sitting down with Shona Bear, Bulldog Skincare’s new head of NPD, she says this has all changed now.
In what it has called ‘skin texturity’, Ashland has carried out new research into skin health and formulations and created signature texture solutions for skin care product manufacturers.
As Sun Care Awareness Week 2015 is underway in the UK it turns out that most people do not check for skin cancer on a monthly basis and don’t really know what they would be looking out for anyway.
UK women are seeking more quality from their hair care products and are using the web to find the best that money can buy which is helping to boost the prestige market as consumers look for luxury products at reduced prices.
When it comes to hair care it seems that having longer hair and styling, or worrying about hair loss and how to prevent/ remedy it, are the driving factors in the men’s hair care market in the UK.
In Europe and the West, tanned skin can be seen as desirable and a sign of good health or wealth, and even beauty, and according to a university researcher, the motivations behind tanning can be influential between using safer product alternatives or...
Evonik used the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to unveil its latest product solutions and concepts introducing a portfolio of actives based on ceramide technology, as well as natural emulsifiers and a new selection tool, as part of its new strategy,...
The Slow Cosmétique Association is launching an online marketplace for the products of 41 natural and eco-friendly beauty brands in a bid to promote 'a more responsible' way to consume cosmetics.
Cosmetics Design checked in with a couple of experts to discover how the latest products in this category are driving sales by inspiring more consumers to use sun care products every day while simultaneously meeting some basic cosmetic and skin care requirements.
It is a trend we are seeing a lot these days from ingredients suppliers – conducting their own consumer research – and it is important to do this to ensure you are meeting specific demands and offering customers the most relevant solutions.
Exposure to the sun is avoided by all means in Asia. Protection is about obtaining clearer, whiter skin and treating pigmentation irregularities from as young as 15. Thus, experts say UVA protection rather than SPF products will treat this issue, however...
Ingredients supplier Dow Corning launched its new Liquid Satin blend at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona and it couldn’t have got any better having won the gold for the event’s Best Ingredient (Functional) Award.
The sensory experience of cosmetics products is one of the key areas right now, and is the focus of BASF’s new launches; one of which is the new gold syntheric mica, Chione Celestial Gold.
A dynamic population seeking tailored solutions is boosting the cosmetics market in Turkey and the Middle East and many global brands are making the most of the region’s growth, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
The in-cosmetics event celebrated its 25th anniversary in Barcelona last week, and did so by welcoming a record 8,578 unique visitors to Gran Fira, Barcelona; the highest number for any event outside of Paris, in the exhibition’s history.
If it featured and was trending at the in-cosmetics Barcelona event, there is no doubt that it was noted by beauty consultant and blogger, Imogen Matthews. Attending the Marketing Trends programme throughout the three day event, Imogen picks out her key...
The natural beauty and nude make-up trends were popular at the start of the year and it seems British consumers are seeking a healthy natural glow through a back to basics regime, which has seen cleanser and face mask sales chart double-digit growth.
As the multicultural beauty product segment continues to outpace the overall U.S. market’s growth for cosmetics, mainstream brands are investing in varied ranges to cater to this demand.
Sustainability has long been an industry trend and natural and organic fit into that well, says the Soil Association, and now that products are being proven to be just as effective we are seeing more trust and demand in the market.
With emerging markets slowing down, attention has turned to core businesses and untapped markets such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor to discuss new growth hot spots.
Induchem, Dow Corning and Laboratoires Expanscience were all recognised for innovative new ingredient launches at the in-cosmetics Barcelona award ceremony.
The UK’s top 100 dentistry businesses pulled in a record turnover of nearly £1bn last year, according to figures just released by London-based finance provider LDF.
Beauty is one industry defying the shaky financial climate in Russia, and though the market is heading towards maturity, brands are still unearthing new opportunities for growth in the region.
Most of us have a smartphone or a tablet or computer that we use regularly and there appear to be apps for everything nowadays, and the popularity of technology can be a positive in the beauty industry too as growth is expected in the Home-Use Devices...
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