Hair care

Fair Hair Care stamp targets ethical hair extensions

18-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Hair extensions have often been in the spotlight over allegations of poor business practices, which is why the Fair Hair Care organisation is stepping in with the aim of setting higher standards.

UCLA scientists advance stem cell hair growth technique

18-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Promoting hair growth using stem cell technology is not new, but scientists from UCLA believe they have advanced the technique by discovering a new way to activate hair stem cells topically.

Open Academy to promote knowledge sharing for formulators

17-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Open Academy is set to open its doors this October in Barcelona with the aim of promoting open discussion and learning among cosmetic formulation professionals.

Freeman Beauty acquisition signals intent to go global

16-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Yellow Wood Partners just announced buying the personal care company and has plans to work with the existing senior management team at Freeman Beauty to expand business in current channels as well as into new markets internationally.

Sephora launches a 'Reddit-style' digital beauty community

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

French cosmetics retail player Sephora has made a decisive step into the potential online community by launching a ‘Reddit-style’ platform.

UK natural products market latest: competitive

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Naturals in the UK beauty market have seen sales increase by nearly 30% since 2012 and now the market is facing an increasingly competitive landscape, according to new research.

Glossybox sale agreed: The Hut Group acquires beauty box player

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Glossybox subscription beauty box service has been snapped up by UK online retail platform company, The Hut Group.

Lush brings subscription service to the UK

15-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush has been running a successful product subscription service in the US, and has announced it will now roll it out across the UK.

Microbiome takes centre stage at this year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit

15-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

With skin care that works with the body’s natural microbiome now firmly established as a hot emerging topic for the industry, in-cosmetics has announced that biobeauty will be the major theme of its Formulation Summit this year.

TerraVia files for bankruptcy as part of Corbion acquisition bid

14-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

California-based algae ingredients supplier Terravia has filed for bankruptcy as part of efforts to enable Corbion to acquire the troubled business.

Symrise enjoys strong half-year showing

11-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Symrise has released its half-year results, and notes that it has increased sales in all segments and regions, and is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.

Mintel: 52% of Londoners ‘worried about pollution’

11-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to the latest research by market research provider Mintel, consumers in England’s capital are most likely to be concerned about pollution.

Cosmogen pushes Latin America focus

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cosmogen, a packaging player devoted to cosmetics accessories, brushes and packaging, is set to expand its presence in Latin America.

Revealing digital insights on the hair care and colour market

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new market report from digital analysts L2 has revealed that more established players in the hair care market are coming up against increasingly fierce competition from independent brands.

Euromonitor: L’Oréal, Unilever and Henkel: spotlight on three beauty and personal care giants of Europe

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the latest from three of the leading personal care giants in Europe.

Avon reveals details of CEO handover plan

09-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

On the back of disappointing second-quarter results, Avon has confirmed that current CEO, Sheri McCoy, is to step down in spring 2018.

IMCD to acquire Canadian distributor Lomas

09-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based IMCD ingredients distributor IMCD has confirmed that it is set to acquire the Canadian distributor Lomas.

Beiersdorf resilient in face of cyber attack

08-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Nivea's parent company has released its second quarter results, which show that although growth was slightly held back by a cyber attack, it still reported a 3.3% rise in underlying first-half sales.

Internet retailing: German FMCG report reveals beauty out in front

08-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report from digital market insights firm L2 has revealed that when it comes to mobile site optimisation by consumer goods companies in Germany, beauty is one of the industries out in front.

Symrise launches global preservatives challenge

04-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Symrise is one major ingredients player responding to the rising demand for alternative and natural preservative ingredients, with the company now sponsoring a ‘Global Preservative Challenge’.

Walgreens Boots Alliance set for long-term global supply agreement

04-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The pharmacy and personal care retail giant has announced a supply agreement with Fareva, a household, cosmetics and pharmaceutical contract manufacturer.

Mintel: British men’s confidence in appearance grows as they age

03-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Recent research for market research firm Mintel highlights thatt 75% of British men aged 65 and over feel confident about how they look.

Spotlight on luxury: L’Oréal results suggest huge appetite for premium

03-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Do L’Oréal’s recent half-year results shed light on a hot ticket trend for the wider industry?

Preserving control: how to keep on top of preservative regulations

03-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

As the authorities continue to take a tough line on the additives used in beauty products, the ripple effects can be felt right back through the emerging trends in formula design and cosmetovigilance, says ProductLife Group’s Diaraf Yaradou.

Natural Beauty Awards moves for 2018

02-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a shift of several months, the organisers of the Natural Beauty Retail Awards have moved the annual event from November to April for 2018.

Spotlight on active cosmetics: growth accelerating as trend becomes mainstream

02-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Do L’Oréal’s recent half-year results shed light on a hot ticket trend for the wider industry? We take a look at 'active cosmetics'.

Croda acquires Enza Biotech

02-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Specialty chemicals company Croda has acquired Enza Biotech, a research enterprise set up as an offshoot project of Lund University in Sweden.

European Ombudsman says ECHA and EC statement on animal testing can stand

01-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a complaint by PETA at the wording of a joint statement from two European bodies on the topic of animal testing, the European Ombudsman has found there was no issue with the statement.

L’Oréal first half year results: strong growth, despite missed forecasts

01-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal’s results for the first half of 2017 indicate the global beauty giant is still on track for record profit margins this year, even though it fell slightly short of market expectations.

Amazon beauty sales up 43% across five core markets

01-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report on consumables and their sales and growth rates on Amazon has been released by One Click Retail: it finds that beauty sales are up an average of 43%.

World Collagen Conference heads for London

28-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The World Collagen Conference is gearing up for its 2017 edition, with organisers calling it the one and only global collagen event this year.

Microbeads: UK industry association responds to government’s conclusion on ban consultation

28-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UK government recently released the findings of its public consultation into a microbead ban in the region, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has responded.

How to take a ‘holistic’ approach to sustainability: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit responds

27-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The upcoming industry event is urging cosmetics and personal care industry players to take a holistic approach to sustainability, noting that “few companies appear to be looking beyond their environmental impacts”.

Inolex opens new sales office in France

27-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a push to increase its presence in Paris, global cosmetic ingredient company Inolex has opened a new sales office in Paris, France.

L’Occitane quarterly results: particularly strong in China

27-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Occitane International SA, a global cosmetics and skin care player that trades on its naturals and organics profile, has released its most recent quarterly results.

Germany reduces heavy metal limits in cosmetics

25-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The German government has announced a reduction in the limits for ‘technically avoidable’ heavy metals in cosmetics and personal care products.

Microbeads: UK government consultation on ban concludes, responses revealed

25-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UK government has released a summary of responses to its recent consultation on its proposed microbead ban, and explained how it is responding to these.

Intercos and Cosmint: new partnership set to create major B2B beauty group

21-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Intercos, a leading player on the international colour cosmetics and skin care scene, and Cosmint, a major manufacturer of skin, hair and body care, have announced a partnership.

Lush brings in immigration expert to advise concerned staff on Brexit

21-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush, an outspoken brand when it comes to the UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU, has announced it will be offering immigration expert advice to support any of its staff concerned about the impact of Brexit.

Black Beauty and Fashion Awards 2017 launched at UK parliament

20-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

This week saw the launch of the Black Beauty and Fashion Awards. The launch took place in the UK parliament, with UK MP Chi Onwurah saying black beauty will be political until the day it is seen as normal.

Novacap acquires specialty chemicals player Chemoxy

20-Jul-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Novacap, a worldwide player in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Chemoxy International Ltd, a leading contract manufacturer for specialty chemicals and environmentally friendly solvents.

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