Cutting down barriers to cosmetics trade is necessary to
foster innovation and help European manufacturers keep
ahead in the global marketplace, according to industry experts.
Health and beauty is expected to outpace average UK retail spending
in 2008 as consumers shy away from big ticket items in favour of
smaller luxuries, according to a Verdict Research report.
British men are not investing in the male skin care market despite
the hard sell tactics of many of the big players, according to a
recent market report.
The beauty market for girls aged between eight and 12 is worth an
estimated $500m and includes products as adult seeming as firming
cellulite cream, according to NPD Group's latest report.
The Canadian government has earmarked a family of chemicals used in
personal care products for the toxic list as part of a
comprehensive safety review of chemicals found in consumer goods.
Democrats attacked the current state of cosmetics regulation at a
hearing to discuss legislation that could require companies to
register facilities and report adverse events.
Ireland-based food ingredients player Glanbia Nutritionals has
chosen Suppliers' Day East as a platform to highlight its foray
into the global personal care ingredients market.
Jan Marini Skin Research has launched an anti-aging product that
promises to make the skin appear younger by fighting discoloration
rather than wrinkles.
The second Natural Beauty Summit will open its doors in New York
next week, where organizers are expecting regulatory issues
relating to natural and organic cosmetics to top many delegates'
agendas.
Two of the world's largest consumer goods companies have come head
to head as Procter and Gamble (P&G) files a lawsuit against
Johnson and Johnson (J&J) for patent infringement.
A new fair trade standard was presented at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam that has been specially designed for the certification of wild harvested products.
The vast majority of large suppliers fear the impact of greenhouse
gas regulations on their businesses, according to a survey by the
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable
by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further
deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
Consumer pressure has led many of the leading players in the
industry to publicise their plans to practice ethical and
sustainable ingredients sourcing, resulting in a number of critics
accusing companies of simply jumping on the...
Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps has filed a lawsuit against a number of
the leading natural and organic cosmetics players and two
certification bodies for making misleading organic labeling claims.
A new website has been launched in the UK that has the unique
approach of registering the preferences of personal care consumers
and then matching free product samples to their profile.
Provital group presented an energising ingredient especially for
men's skin at In-Cosmetics, adding to the growing number of
ingredients designed to boost ATP production in the cell.
Market research firm Mintel has identified Faux Genomics as one of the four key trends set to make it big in 2008. Head consultant for cosmetic research Nica Lewis explains the concept and explores the latest and most exciting developments.
Connecticut-based fine chemicals player Momentive has chosen to
highlight the launch of its new multipurpose ingredient Velvesil FX
at the In-Cosmetics show in Amsterdam.
National Starch Personal Care has launched a range of organic
biopolymers at In-Cosmetics in Amsterdam to help formulators create
certified products that offer high performance.
A key market trends presentation on the global cosmetics industry
given at In-Cosmetics Amsterdam highlights the fact that continued
industry growth is likely to be driven by global marketing
campaigns that take into consideration...
Helix BioMedix says it has been issued with a US patent
for more than eighty peptides for use in cosmetics and in skin
care, a move that aims to strengthen the companies position in this
category.
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has defended the industry
against the accusation that cosmetics regulation in the US is weak
and urgently needs reform.
Animal testing alternatives, regulatory issues and innovation
within the industry are amongst the subjects on the agenda at
Colipa's annual general assembly next month.
Research by Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows that
an increasing number of new consumers products boast
environmentally-friendly or ethical claims.
Unilever says it has stepped up its marketing campaign for the Dove
brand with the launch of a digital channel aimed at bringing a new
approach to 'The Campaign for Real Beauty' online.
Atrium Innovations has sold its active ingredients and specialty
chemicals division to AXA Private Equity in a deal that will see it
concentrate solely on the health and nutrition field.
Sales of ethical cosmetics are booming in the UK and France as the
beauty industry catches up with the eco-conscious shopping trend,
said the market research firm Mintel.
German men are becoming more independent and adventurous when it
comes to the personal care products that fill their bathroom
cabinets, according to Information Resources (IRI).
Women mistrust the scientific claims on anti-ageing products and
are confused about the effectiveness of cosmeceuticals, according
to a UK survey commissioned by P&G brand Olay Regenerist.
Johnson and Johnson is releasing a moisturizing skin care range
designed for teens who do not suffer from problem skin in an
attempt to cash in on the increasingly affluent young consumer
group.
Beiersdorf will launch a Nivea marketing campaign in the Middle
East this month as part of its global umbrella campaign for the
company's flagship brand.
France-based cosmetics and personal care body Cosmetics Valley has
announced a partnership with Glass Vallée, another French body that
represents the interests of glass packaging companies.