Skin care

Sustainability ‘hotspots’ for cosmetics formulation and how to respond

09-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

How can brands determine and respond to the key issues regarding sustainability of their products and ingredients?

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Tackling the beauty industry’s ‘preservative crisis’: what can be done?

08-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Demand for effective and safe preservative ingredients has never been higher, but with consumers and regulators alike turning against some established synthetic preservatives, how can the industry keep up?

Efficacy and safety focus: insights on testing cosmetics products

08-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ensuring adequate and appropriate testing for products - even if that means going above and beyond basic regulatory requirements - should be a key concern for industry players, according to a testing expert.

Nordic beauty show gets set for 2017 edition

07-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

With Nordic inspiration being seen as an increasingly popular beauty trend, the upcoming Natural Products Scandinavia 2017 show has announced a ‘record number’ of innovations.

The marriage of marketing and formulation: creating a beauty brand

07-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Developing products and concepts starting with a marketing point of view is a crucial consideration for the beauty industry, according to an industry expert.

How can software be used when tackling issues related to formulation and regulation?

07-Nov-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The opportunities that IT solutions pose for formulators in the beauty industry are huge, according to an industry expert.

FatFace Cosmetics goes Cruelty Free

03-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

Clothing and accessories retailer FatFace has firmed up its offerings in the cosmetic and beauty category by confirming Cruelty Free status for the brand.

Greece beauty market showing recovery signs

03-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

Greece has been undergoing a pronounced and prolonged downturn that has hit all aspects of the economy, but latest retail figures show that beauty is playing a part in the gradual recovery process.

L’Oréal results driven by surge in Luxe division sales

03-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has reported an uptick in its ongoing growth for the third quarter, driven by strong sales in both its Luxe division and the Asia Pacific region.

Croda Q3 driven by strong personal care results

02-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

Croda has revealed continued strong growth for its third quarter, a result that it says has been driven by a particularly strong personal care business and one that keeps it on track for its full year targets.

BASF joins Forum For Sustainable Palm Oil

02-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

BASF has confirmed its participation in the Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil (FONAP) as a supporting member, in a move aimed at signaling the company’s ongoing efforts to support sustainable palm oil.

And the Wabel Awards 2017 winners are…

01-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

On the back of the 4th Wabel Home, Beauty and Personal Care Summit, the winners have now been announced for this year’s Awards have just been announced.

SEPPIC launches new hair and skin care actives

01-Nov-2017 By Simon Pitman

SEPPIC has launched two new active ingredients – Xylishine, a new hair repairing product, and Oligogeline PF, a skin protection product.

BASF and Poietis sign 3D bioprinting technology agreement

31-Oct-2017 By Simon Pitman

BASF has expanded its footprint in the expanding areas of 3D bioprinting, a move that is expected to further increase its offerings in this area to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Ecovia announces finalists for annual Sustainability Awards

30-Oct-2017 By Simon Pitman

Ecovia Intelligence, which rebranded from its Organic Monitor name earlier this year, has announced the finalists for its annual Sustainability Awards.

The Hut Group launches £515 million revolving credit facility to boost beauty profile

27-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a string of major investments and acquisitions in the beauty space, The Hut Group, major online retailer, has announced the launch of a £515 million revolving credit facility.

Luxe Pack in Green winners: who’s leading the pack with sustainability?

27-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Finish company Sulapac and French Groupe Pochet won this year’s Luxe Pack in green Awards, presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Using technology in the search for alternative natural ingredients

27-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Using a ‘Solubility Parameter Technology’ may offer a key route towards discovering appropriate natural ingredients, according to an industry expert.

Non-animal testing for the next generation of ingredients

26-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Three new testing methods offer a range of alternatives to animal testing for genetic toxicity, according to an industry expert.

L’Oreal celebrates climate and environment action recognition

25-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oreal has been successful in achieving a positive AAA rating from CDP, an international non-profit that drives companies and governments to improve sustainability through its disclosure platform.

Marinova and Innospec announce exclusive partnership for fucoidan cosmetic ingredients

25-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The new partnership will give the global beauty market greater access to certified organic fucoidan ingredients that offer skin brightening and anti-ageing properties.

Gattefossé and CYTOO partnership: how does screen light affect the skin?

25-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Two companies in the beauty industry have partnered to share technology, expertise and know-how to explore how screen light, sometimes called blue light, can affect the skin.

L’Oreal partners with international deep-tech competition

25-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move that indicates that the global beauty player is keen to invest at the cutting edge of technology, for the second consecutive year it has partnered with the ‘Hello Tomorrow Challenge’.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

What is the value of sustainability reporting, and should your company be doing it?

24-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

From ‘next gen’ sustainability concerns to the key challenges facing the industry, we got the latest from head of market research firm Ecovia Intelligence.

6 top sustainability challenges beauty companies need to know about

24-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

From ‘next gen’ sustainability concerns to the key challenges facing the industry, we got the latest from head of market research firm Ecovia Intelligence.

L’Oreal partners with ‘world's biggest’ startup campus

24-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The international beauty giant has announced it has becoming a strategic partner to a major tech centre in the global startup scene, Station F.

L’Oréal new exec committee appointment

20-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global beauty giant has announced that Lucia Dumas will be joining its executive committee as executive vice president of communication and public affairs.

Unilever latest results lower than expected: company blames the weather

20-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever has posted its third quarter results, showing turnover has fallen by 1.6%, hit by a 5.1% blow from foreign exchange rates.

The Hut Group acquires prestiges cosmetics brand Illamasqua

20-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Continuing in its acquisition spree in the beauty and personal care industry, fast-growing online retailer The Hut Group has added prestige beauty brand Illamasqua to its portfolio.

First cosmetic ingredients supplier to fulfil Nagoya Protocol on sustainability

19-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Provital Group, a cosmetics ingredients player, has become the ‘first in the industry’ to achieve compliance with the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol for a specific R&D project.

Amazon consumable report Q3: prestige products still fastest growers

19-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report on consumables retail via Amazon suggests high-end beauty brands are now turning to e-retail marketplaces to sell their prestige or premium products.

Mintel reveals crucial consumer trends for Europe: Teenaiders

18-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market research provider Mintel has released its latest consumer trend predictions for Europe: we got an exclusive beauty-specific insight from the firm on the forecast trends for the region.

Airless systems packaging spotlight: preserving natural formulations

18-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move that acknowledges the rising demand for packaging that helps conserve formulas with airless dispensing systems, Lumson, in collaboration with Tata Harper, has been awarded the Prix Formes de Luxe

Survey finds rather than looking young, ‘skin care consumers want to feel healthy’

18-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new study suggests consumers believe diet is the most important factor in healthy skin, according to the company behind the research.

Evonik opens botanicals facility in France

17-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The specialty chemicals player has announced the opening of its new site for its Evonik Advanced Botanicals subsidiary in France’s ‘cosmetic valley’.

Mintel reveals crucial consumer trends for Europe: ‘sea change’

17-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market research provider Mintel has released its latest consumer trend predictions for Europe: we got an exclusive beauty-specific insight from the firm on the forecast trends for the region.

Indie Beauty Profile

Begoña Sanjuán and Isabel Ramos, AYUNA • less is beauty

16-Oct-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In their Indie Beauty Profile, Begoña Sanjuán and Isabel Ramos, co-founders of AYUNA • less is beauty, share insight into their very carefully conceived green luxury skin care brand and have some pithy advice for their fellow founders—really, it’s good...

Mintel forecasts tricky winter retail conditions in the UK

13-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market research firm Mintel has announced predictions that point to a ‘rocky ride’ for retailers in the UK, with forecasted growth less than 2% for sales in December.

Sepawa opens its doors next week!

13-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The SEPAWA annual congress for the home care, cosmetics and perfumery industry in Europe is getting set for its 2017 edition in Berlin next week.

Sorbitol demand set to blossom in beauty industry

13-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report from TechNavio suggests that sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is set to see strengthening market growth, driven by the beauty personal care industry’s use of the ingredient.

Bulldog launches ‘biggest ever’ campaign: sign of healthy male grooming category?

12-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Bulldog, a UK-founded male grooming brand that has risen to international popularity over the recent few years, has announced the launch of its largest campaign to date.

Beauty and fashion impacted by ‘the new consumerism’: Euromonitor insights

12-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor International, market research firm, recently held a webinar which covered how shifts in consumer behaviour have changed the way beauty and fashion brands need to present their products, their marketing and their retail channels.

How to bring more men to the male grooming category?

11-Oct-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A recent report from market insight firm Two by Two asks if male grooming is beauty’s ‘final frontier’, and suggests strategies for how more men can be attracted to the category.