A recently patented ingredient based on naturally occurring skin
lipids promises to reduce wrinkles and improve the texture of
photoaged skin, reflecting further specialization in the anti-aging
market.
A stagnant market and fierce competition from direct sellers have
forced beauty retailers to resort to cut-throat behavior, according
to a new market report.
An ongoing study being carried out by a research team at the
University of Manitoba in Canada has drawn attention to the
fact that a combination of insect repellent and sunscreen
containing specitific ingredients may compromise the...
A study suggests that polylactic acid (PLA) an injectable cosmetic
filler previously deemed to be safe and reliable can lead to
permanent facial scarring in certain patients.
US consumers have joined in the frenzy for the UK's Boots No7
brand, with over half the Restore & Renew anti-wrinkle serum
stock being sold out within the first 30 minutes at a CVS store.
New Jersey-based pharmaceutical and personal care provider Johnson
& Johnson says that one of the main driving forces behind its
industry-leading sales growth has been sales of skin care products.
Consumer goods player Energizer has extended its position in the
personal care market with the acquisition of Playtex Products,
building on its presence in the sector with the Schick-Wilkinson
Sword brand.
California-based Jan Marini says it is launching a facial sun
protector with antioxidant properties that enhance sunscreen and
anti-aging qualities thanks to the active ingredient PhytoMelanin,
a derivative of date palm fruit.
Herbwalk announces the release of its facial skin care line Le Vin,
based on the antioxidant properties of wine grapes, that combines a
patent pending cosmeceutical formulation with certified organic
ingredients.
French cosmetology company Sederma announces the release of its
anti wrinkle treatment for men, targeting the growing market for
male skin care products with a product line developed to treat the
specific needs of male skin.
The European Commission issued an information initiative yesterday
that requires sunscreen manufacturers to amend all sunscreen labels
by next summer, in an attempt to further educate consumers on the
perils of over exposure to the...
Naturally occurring saponins from the Indian soap nut tree are
becoming increasingly popular as alternatives to chemical
detergents tying in with the growing trend for natural personal
care products.
The first ever acne treatment to use a synthetically produced lipid
that replicates one found in human skin, significantly reduces acne
whilst minimizing side effects, suggests a new study.
A prestige skin care provider is targeting the US market for acne
treatments with the launch of a cosmeutical line comprising a
kit containing four products based on volcanic sulfur and
other ingredients indigenous to Indonesia.
DSM has completed the acquisition of Pentapharm this week - in a
move that will consolidate its position as leading ingredients
manufacturer in the cosmeceutical industry.
Global oral and personal care player Colgate-Palmolive has
announced that Ian Cook has taken over from Reuben Mark as CEO of
the company as part of a long-term succession plan that will allow
the out-going Mark to retire.
LVMH Recherche, the research arm of French luxury consumer group
LVMH has conducted three tests on European and Japanese adolescent
skin care routines in a bid to develop skin care treatments for
this age group and later in life.
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo has re-launched its skin
care product range in Europe, the US and the Middle East as part of
its strategy to push forward in the premium cosmetics market.
The prominence of the Ukraine personal care market is steadily
increasing, now only second to Russia in Eastern Europe, the region
will be a prime focus of this years In Cosmetics event.
In order to further assess the safety of the nanotechnology in
cosmetic manufacturing, the EC has requested the Scientific
Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) to prepare a preliminary
opinion on the matter - concurrently launching...
Beiersdorf is making a move to mirror the booming success of the
Western male grooming market in India - increasing its marketing
campaign for the Nivea for Men skin whitening range.
France based ingredients provider Greentech is taking part in an
expedition to a Greenlandic icecap in a bid to further understand
the physiology of algae and microalgae for cosmetic formulations.
Azure Cosmeceuticals believes it has raised the bar for peptides
with the launch of its new Hydropeptide Transformation Growth
Serum, a product that is said to stimulate skin cell growth.
Stiefel Laboratories has launched Revaleskin, a skin care line that
taps into the antioxidant properties of Coffeeberry as a means of
tapping into the never-ending search for effective anti-aging
treatments.
The authenticity of anti-ageing creams have come under further
scrutiny with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
(BAAPS) claiming they are merely a misleading advertising ploy.
Roc announced recently the launch of its new anti-wrinkle skin care
range, which follows a study proving the efficacy of vitamin A
in anti-ageing products.
Campaigns against synthetically produced ingredients and
artificially developed cosmetic products are growing louder in
voice, but may sometimes there are ulterior motives behind the
arguments, industry observers claim.
Moritex, a global supplier of skin counseling products to the
beauty market, has launched a new generation of its highly
MoistSense moisture metre, a device that could help skin care
brands to promote their products at the point of...
In an attempt to further develop its R&D and provide ethically
sourced ingredients Symrise has joined the Industrieverbund
Mikrobielle Genomforschung association, which promotes
microbial genome research.
Timestrip, a UK company marketing smart labeling systems for a
range of temperature- and time-sensitive products, has launched the
technology in the US market for the first time.
In keeping with the emerging consumer trend for ethical cosmetic
purchasing, a UK firm has re-launched its organic skin care line,
incorporating a more ethically-based marketing strategy.
Bioscience company GeneLink has signed a licensing and distribution
agreement with PhytoRich, to develop and market personalized skin
care products linked to GeneLink's proprietary genetic assessment
technologies.
The Maypro Group has secured New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status
for its proprietary lychee extract, Oligonol, and foresees a wide
array of market applications for the antioxidant.
Claiming that consumers are being fraudulently coherced into buying
anti-wrinkle treatments, a lobby group in Israel has filed a class
action that names leading cosmetics players L'Oreal, Lancome and
Interbeauty Cosmetics Israel.
Health Canada has published a guidance document in order to
counterattack confusion regarding the regulation of ingredients in
cosmetics - a hot topic in the cosmetics industry at present.
Two giants of the ingredients business this week opened a US plant
to produce a biodegradable polymer designed to replace
petrochemicals in cosmetics and personal care products.
It seems that mineral water just isn't healthy enough, as a growing
number of manufacturers move to tap growing demand for H2O
products that boast enhanced nutritional benefits.
Science-based cosmetics manufacturer Atrium Innovations has
released the first ingredient under its new name, highlighting its
desire to branch out into new areas and be known as a
"multi-product manufacturer".
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and then for the infants
after birth could reduce the incidence of eczema, suggests a new
clinical trial from Sweden.
Colipa's AGM, held last week in Stockholm, Sweden, highlighted the
fact that, with the European Union continuing to expand, and the
market for cosmetics and toiletries also growing fast, finding new
paths to growth remains a...
The powers of plant oils are an increasingly important part of the
cosmetic and personal care industry, with an influx of
manufacturers incorporating bisabolol into product ranges launched
over the past few months.
Three new cosmetic products have been recalled from the European
market due to the hazardous chemicals they contain, highlighted by
RAPEX, the EU alert system for dangerous consumer goods.
Givaudan is the latest manufacturer to harness the powers of the
food industry in a cosmetic formulation, with the release of a new
skin product in a spray - on yoghurt format.
Alpha-bisabolol, the essential ingredient in the formulation of
many personal care products, is under threat in Brazil due to the
danger to the natural environment of the candeia plant it is
derived from.
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