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Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Building on the success of the world’s leading anti-dandruff shampoo

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Head & Shoulders has been the world’s top-selling anti-dandruff shampoo for decades, so we spoke to the research term behind the brand’s formulation to find out how they have held on to the crown.

Plucking hair in a specific pattern or density helps regenerate hair

16-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It may not be the complete cure to hair loss so don’t go reaching for the tweezers just yet, but scientists have found that by plucking 200 hairs in a specific pattern and density, replacement hairs will grow six-times the original amount.

How P&G continues to advance its Head & Shoulders formulation

15-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Procter & Gamble is the undisputed king of anti-dandruff hair care thanks to its Head & Shoulders brand. But the work behind maintaining its reputation is relentless, as the head of research for the brand explains.

Oriflame’s latest personal care packaging design

08-Apr-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The design firm ButterflyCannon created fresh branding and containers for a hair care product line from the direct sales company.

New Addition!

Welcome to Brand Innovation – the latest addition to our news coverage

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We are introducing an exciting addition to our news categories called "Brand Innovation". The new category has now gone live across all three of sites - Cosmetics Design Europe, USA and Asia – and will bring you up to speed on the industry products...

Study reveals how hair density is lost and cuticles become more fragile with ageing

02-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Changes in hair density and elasticity are most likely to occur in the 40-50 year old age range and hair will most likely become more fragile at this time too as levels of the fatty acid 18-methyleicosanic acid (18-MEA) are also reduced in elder ages.

Gattefossé to develop cosmetics actives with green technology in exclusive deal

01-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Gattefossé has obtained exclusive rights to develop and commercialize cosmetic active ingredients obtained using the NaDES technology (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents), which fully represent green chemistry principles.

Seasonality trend offers brands innovation opportunity to target specific demands

31-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It appears cosmetics are affected by the seasons, as weather conditions and emotional changes affect consumers’ beauty habits and regimes and offer manufacturers the chance to capitalise with products for specific needs.

EC roundtable gathers stakeholders to discuss EDCs

31-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Commission sits down with stakeholders in Brussels, following 27,087 responses to a public consultation on criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in February.

Halal Cosmetics Focus

Big players may have no option but to enter halal cosmetics market says Euromonitor

31-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Halal cosmetics are in increasing demand and this is attracting the attention of manufacturers and global companies such as Unilever who need to maintain their share in markets in which these products are becoming more popular.

How to get your green marketing strategy bang on

30-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

We spoke to Raphael Bemporad co-founder of BBMG, a consultancy specialized in green brand strategies, who lifts the lid on the importance of tapping into 'aspirational' consumers as a means of getting the right message out effectively.

Investment News

Evonik to invest €4 billion in R&D with increased focus on innovation

27-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemicals company Evonik plans to invest over €4 billion in R&D over the next decade, focusing on innovation that will lead to developments in its cosmetics product portfolio among others.

'One man's trash is another's gold': cosmetic metals found in human waste have value

27-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The trace amounts of metals found in cosmetics, shampoos and food which are eventually excreted from the human body by, well, you-know-how, could now hold value, say scientists. Value that could translate into millions.

Cosmoprof Bologna announces record figures for 2015 show

26-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The doors of the Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2015 show have closed and the organisers have announced that the show experienced record numbers, exceeding all expectations of visitors.

Superdrug's ‘open house’ to offer new beauty brands shelf space

26-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

UK beauty retailer, Superdrug is holding an 'Open House' where it will invite up-and-coming cosmetics brands to explore launching their products on the high street.

in-cosmetics workshops focus on claims and regulations in skin and hair care

26-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sun care, hair care, regulation, and claims will all be discussed in the workshop programme at this year’s in-cosmetics event in Barcelona as researchers from consultancies, suppliers and manufacturers gather to share their expertise.

Special newsletter - Men's grooming

How to keep male grooming products on the right side of the law

25-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

We talk to an expert about regulation in the male grooming category, throwing light on some of the specific challenges that anti-aging, hair loss and shaving products present in the U.S. and Europe.

PCHi insight: Part One

Mibelle: "Consumers now believe 'Made In China' can represent high quality"

24-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Here, Cosmetics Design catches up with Dr. Fred Zulli, managing director of Mibelle Biochemistry, to find out how the Switzerland-based biotechnology ingredients provider is planning on increasing its footprint in the vast market. 

Natural & organic still a 'hot topic' as show attracts who’s who of the beauty sector

24-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

This year's Natural & Organic Products Europe event kicks off Sunday 19 April, which organisers say will focus on building customer engagement as a key talking point.

Guthy-Renker facing lawsuit following hair loss complaints

23-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Dallas-based firm Christiansen Davis has filed suit in a California federal court after multiple women claimed to have suffered severe hair loss after using ‘Wen Hair Products’. 

Beuc paper tracks EU position on cosmetics in TTIP

20-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

NGO, Beuc has published a document comparing the EU’s position on cosmetics from May 2014 to February 2015, to illustrate the Commission's updated position in the TTIP negotiations.

Nutritional supplement shown to be effective in reducing female hair loss

19-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair loss is a distressing thing for anyone, and is particularly so for women, but scientists have found that taking a nutritional supplement can improve the overall scalp coverage and hair condition.

New Evonik ingredient jumps on sustainable palm trend

19-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The trend for certified sustainable palm oil has influenced Evonik’s latest surfactant launch and its TEGO Betain P 50 C active also claims to be more cost effective, at the request of cosmetics producers and consumers.

Multi-million euro investment in European amine production for BASF

18-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company BASF is looking to meet the growing demand in Europe for its specialty amines by significantly expanding its production capacity at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen.

Unilever files patent for assessing hair colour changes with rinse-off products

18-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has filed a patent which evaluates the potential colour protecting effect of rinse-off hair products.

Bangor scientists: 'microbeads are damaging Welsh marine life'

17-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at Bangor University are reporting cosmetics containing plastic microbeads to be damaging Welsh marine life.

EC publishes indepth paper on nanomaterials

17-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A publication commissioned by the EC; Thematic Issue ("Nanomaterials’ functionality") explores recent developments in nanomaterials research, as well as the possibilities for safe, practical and resource-efficient applications.

Ashland to delve into protein architecture and morphology of hair

13-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Ashland's experts in hair mapping and polymer films will present their latest findings at in-cosmetics Barcelona, which they say may help to advance hair styling formulations of the future.

Cosmetics Europe week to focus on 'delivering innovation and growth'

12-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following last year's success, Cosmetics Europe has opened up registration for another week long, high-level scientific and policy-oriented forum.

University of Karachi sets up dedicated Halal product testing lab

11-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The University of Karachi’s (UoK) International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), has turned its attention to dedicated testing of Halal cosmetics and other Halal products by setting up a special laboratory at its Industrial Analytical...

Bad news burns advertising dollars - Proactive sustainability programs are key

11-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sustainability is not a new topic to our industry, but it has seen a big development from a consumer perspective over the last few years and while this concerns cosmetics manufacturers and brands, ingredient suppliers also need to pay attention and align...

L’Oréal aims to be no. 1 for beauty in Africa with new partnership

10-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics maker L’Oréal has its eyes set on cracking the African market having signed a production and distribution partnership for the Ivory Coast, with specialised distributor CFAO.

LVMH highlights the importance of the Supply Chain

10-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In a large company that is involved in many sectors like LVMH, from luxury skin care and make-up to high-end fashion such as Louis Vuitton leather, the Supply Chain is of increased importance and is the centre of all operations.

SEPPIC subsidiary claims a world’s first with new technology of macroalgal cell culture

06-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

French ingredient supplier SEPPIC claims to have developed the world’s first technology to cultivate macroalgal cells in the laboratory in order to propose active ingredients for cosmetics, in the form its Celebrity biotechnology.

Economical routines mean UK bath and shower sales decline

06-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Despite the people of Britain washing their hands more and soap use increasing, the overall bath and shower category is observing a decline in sales as consumers look to be more economical in their routines.

Honeywell teams up with Metabolix on new biodegradable alternative to microbeads

05-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Ingredients provider Honeywell has formed a technology alliance with biomaterials company Metabolix to develop a new line of biodegradable ingredients.

Croda invests in ‘superfood’ sources for skin and scalp care

05-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Chemical supplier Croda has been working on superfood - Pisum sativum, based biopolymers to cater to the demand for skin and scalp care products.

L’Oréal rolls out Salon Emotion programme to reinvent ‘lacklustre’ hairdressing industry

04-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L'Oréal Professional Products Division is rolling out its ‘Salon Emotion’ programme as it looks to reinvent the industry and support the development of hairdressing in France and Europe.

Shimmering metallic shades, the new trend in hair color

04-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Hair dyed gray and stylish naturally gray hair looks have gained mainstream popularity in recent years. One cosmetic chemist specializing in hair color sees radiant metallic tones as the next trend in this niche.

DSM Personal Care peptide production moves to France as Natrue certification also announced

27-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It has been a busy time for DSM Personal Care as it announces that its peptides portfolio will be manufactured in France, leaving its Swiss facility; after reporting that its sensory modifier Valvance Touch 210 now complies with the Natrue criteria.

Clarins nominated for two #beauty20 awards for digital efforts

25-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Organisers for the digital #beauty20 Awards have announced the final list of companies that did some significant work on apps and social media in 2014.

Clariant launches glucose- and oil-based surfactant range

17-Feb-2015 By Simon Pitman

Switzerland-based ingredients provider Clariant says its new surfactant range GlucoTain will raise the bar on sensory dimensions for cosmetic and personal care formulations.

European Commission calls for scientists to help with EU policies

17-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Joint Research Centre is looking for scientists that will support EU policies with their research in areas like nanotechnology and marine sciences.

SEPPIC study shows efficacy of Sepitonic M3 to increase cutaneous oxygenation

10-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Anti-pollution products have been trending in the last year with many ingredients suppliers introducing their own answer; now French firm SEPPIC has released results of a study showing its Sepitonic M3 can work after just two hours.

BASF obtains GMP certification for cosmetics ingredients site

06-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

BASF has announced another step towards complete safety acknowledgement for its cosmetics ingredients after its largest global personal care site in Dusseldorf-Holthausen obtained another Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for cosmetic ingredients.

Scientists develop holographic characterization to improve quality and consistency of cosmetics

06-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A team of physicists say they have created new opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of a wide range of industrial and consumer products, such as cosmetics, by developing a method to monitor the properties of microscopic particles as they...

Ten stand trial for 'exploiting' L'Oreal heiress

06-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Ten people have been accused of exploiting 92-year-old L’Oreal tycoon, Liliane Bettencourt out of ‘hundreds of millions’ in a saga that's even seen former president Nicolas Sarkozy investigated for 'manipulating campaign pledges'.

Croda rebrands hair conditioning active to Kerestore 2.0

05-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Croda is rebranding it Keramimic 2.0 ingredient to Kerestore 2.0 to better position it in the market and highlight the use and benefits of its unique biomimetic keratin, and provide a greater individual identity within the marketplace.

Men colouring their hair more as temporary hair dyes boost colourant category

04-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

More men in the UK are reaching for the hair dye as the practice becomes more accepted and breeds confidence; and this has helped to boost the nation’s hair colour market as sales tripled thanks also to the increased popularity of temporary products.