Skin care

New opportunities lie in catering to 'wellness' demand

21-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With more beauty buyers embracing wellness, cosmetics featuring buzzwords like 'energy' or 'de-stressing' is resonating with consumers.

Latex synthesized gold nanoparticles enhance sunscreen SPF

20-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have found that if gold nanoparticles are synthesized with the latex of a native South American plant, then it can enhance the sun protection factor of sunscreens and offer a potent alternative to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Study shows W/O microemulsion effectiveness for oily make-up removal

20-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the use of long-lasting oily cosmetics has increased so has the need for cleansers to effectively remove them, and now scientists say that Water-in-Oil microemulsions work well to remove this oily make-up and that study findings should lead to further...

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Africa flagged to be the next male grooming market

20-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As global cosmetic brands rush to tailor products to meet consumers’ needs in Africa; Datamonitor Consumer says there is an emerging audience that cosmetics firms should pay attention to – black African men.

Strawberries in cream – specialty oils developed for cosmetics

19-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The sweet fruit, often a dessert favorite, could also be the answer in anti-aging, hair care, and make-up products after Natural Sourcing announced it will develop its line of specialty oils.

Naturex invests in Chile operations to increase production of quillaia

16-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

France-based natural ingredients player Naturex has invested in the expansion of its production facility in Chile in an effort to increase the processing of quillaia extract.

Digital is helping brands achieve 'lifetime value of their products'

16-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A study carried out by Forrester Consulting revealed that consumer packaged goods companies like cosmetics, can achieve cross-channel growth by digitally collaborating with retailers and distributors.

Beiersdorf sees continued sales growth for 2014 in tough times

15-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf has, like many, experienced a tough time in a tough financial climate, but it has still continued its profitable growth plan having seen growth in 2014.

BASF develops targeted anti-ageing face care concept

14-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company BASF has developed its latest anti-ageing face care concept on the back of a consumer study looking at personal characteristics and needs of six consumer archetypes.

Henkel invests in Slovenia beauty care facility

14-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Henkel Beauty Care has expanded its production facility in Maribor, Slovenina investing almost 3 million euros into the new 1,800 m2 modern laboratory and engineering facility.

Beauty academy reveals eyebrow shaping as most popular course for men

13-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A London-based beauty academy has revealed a quarter of UK beauty businesses are now owned by men.

Cherry blossom extract recommended for skin care due to anti-inflammatory effect

13-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The cherry blossom tree is itself a thing of beauty and now scientists have said that its extract is a promising functional ingredient in skin care products due to its anti-inflammatory properties which have been proven in vitro and in vivo.

Exclusive Debate

Organic Standards – just how relevant are they?

13-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

There has been much debate recently over the use of organic standards and what effect this has on the cosmetics and personal care industry, with some for and some against. Here we ask two experts to provide their view…

Rice - the latest 'go to' ingredient in Japanese cosmetics

09-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Oryza sativa, the annual herbaceous plant that produces rice has been gaining momentum as an emollient for its sebum restitutive properties.

L’Oreal and Evolva collaboration reaches first cosmetics ingredient milestone

08-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oreal and Evolva Holding have reached a milestone in their innovative cosmetics ingredient project, announcing that the first part of the research & development collaboration has been completed.

Chanel among luxury players to withdraw appeal of German court fines

07-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Nine major luxury cosmetics players have withdrawn their appeals against the German Federal Cartel Office (“BKartA”) who fined them for exchanging commercially sensitive information back in 2008.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Sunscreen warning for pilots as sun exposure matches that of a tanning bed session

07-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study has stressed the importance of sunscreen to airline pilots as they can be exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a tanning bed session.

DSM Personal Care signs distribution agreement with Mascot in South Asia

07-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

DSM Personal Care is upping its presence in South Asia having announced that Mascot Universal Pvt. Ltd will be its sole distributor in in the region.

Brits worried about skin care but are not doing much about it

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It appears that UK consumers are concerned about skin ageing, but this is not reflected in their behaviour as few have adopted a daily routine; and this could be down to brands not connecting with the majority of people who are most interested in their...

Millennial generation engage more and they want to prevent ageing

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The growing influence from the millennial generation means that beauty care players need to ensure they are engaging people to deliver a unique experience. With this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke with Verna Talcott at Dow Corning to discuss...

Editor’s Pick: the top articles of 2014

24-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

There is no doubt that 2014 was another exciting year in the cosmetics industry with much happening, and here we select our top stories of the last 12 months, touching on some of the hottest topics in EMEA.

'Tis the season of opportunity for beauty brands with Advent calenders!

23-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

This Holiday season we noted the return of the beauty Advent calendar. The version for grown-ups has created new opportunities for cosmetic brands of late, particularly in 2014 with the rise of the festive ‘self-gifting’ trend.

'Twas the year for skin care, but not for sun care

23-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the Holiday season is upon us and we wave goodbye to another year (where did the time go?!) it is time to reflect on what happened in the industry and pick out the success stories and the underperformers.

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How traditional creams can capitalize on the rise of beauty devices..

19-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Datamonitor Consumer, the recent global rise of at-home beauty devices is a sign of personal care now entering a “smart” era. 

Wellness and technological beauty ‘guaranteed’ to be next big skin care trends

18-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Innovative beauty treatments and devices are the biggest growth drivers in the skin care market and will be the biggest influences in the foreseeable future, according to a new report.

Skin ageing discovery – block the enzyme, block the sun

18-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have discovered that by blocking the activity of Granzyme B in certain places, fewer wrinkles develop on the skin after sun exposure.

LICARA guidelines to help industry weigh up use of nanomaterials

17-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

As European legislation remains a challenge for the cosmetics industry, LICARA guidelines are geared towards helping to weigh up the pros and cons and assess the risks of using nanomaterials in products. 

Beiersdorf launches improved Pearlfinder initiative to encourage innovation

16-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Beiersdorf has launched a revised version of its open innovation platform Pearlfinder as it looks to scout new raw materials and technologies and share creative innovation ideas.

Evonik exec says 2015 will be the year of sustainability for the US cosmetics industry

15-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

a Sustainability is likely to be the defining element for the cosmetics industry in North America, according to Evonik’s North America personal care vice president, Paul Washlock, who believes that the industry is responding to the demands of a better...

Online shopping on the up in South Africa

12-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Internet retailing continues to see growth across South Africa due to an expansion of digital devices such as tablets and smart phones, as well as increased competition within the online retailing segment.

Rahn launches plastic microbead alternative

12-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Rahn introduces its Fossil Peeling Powder as a natural alternative to plastic microbeads used in face scrubs and other cosmetics products stating it is safe and does not contribute to marine pollution.

Croda releases new skin irritation data

12-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Yorkshire-based Croda has released new skin data backing up the efficacy of its emollient Cromollient SCE, as the consumer demand for mild and gentle cleansing products grows.

Nestlé Skin Health to open 10 innovation hubs focused on skin research

11-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Nestlé Skin Health will open a global network of 10 innovation hubs focused on developing solutions and techniques that will promote healthy skin through medical investigation, education and application of skin health technologies.

Pierre Fabre to cut jobs in pharma to focus on cosmetics division abroad

10-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Pierre Fabre is cutting 551 jobs in pharmaceutical research and development and sales by 2016, almost exclusively in France, as it focuses on expanding its cosmetics division abroad.

Men’s make-up still stunted in UK

09-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Although there is a market in the UK for male make-up and the country has been accepting of the metrosexual trend for years, most people still think men should not wear it; and when they do it should be discreet.

L’Oreal at work on bioprinted skin for cosmetics testing

08-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Technology that will make this reality is advancing swiftly. The company collaborating with L’Oreal on bioprinted skin tissue has made promising progress and forged new research partnerships.

Mibelle Biochemistry peptide targets oxidative stress at cellular level

05-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Mibelle Biochemistry is introducing its latest biological active hitting on the current anti-pollution trend in the industry as it targets oxidative stress at the cellular level.

Opportunity for anti-ageing in German men’s skin care

05-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Skin care and particularly anti-ageing has often been a highly attractive market targeting women; but now, in Germany, it appears the opportunity lies in the men’s arena as they grow increasingly image-conscious.

Communicating product benefits most important for Brazil skin care

04-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Many people live busy lives so when it comes to evaluating whether a skin care product will be effective; manufacturers need to make the benefits clear to consumers straight away in Brazil.

BASF presents new formulation concepts based on consumer research

04-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals giant BASF is using the HPCI Middle East and Eurasia Exhibition in Istanbul to present its latest formulation concepts for the personal care market with a focus on anti-ageing face care and hair conditioning.

L2 awards Yves Rocher with Russia digital 'genius' status

04-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to L2’s Russia Luxury Digital IQ Index, few Western prestige brands are making the right digital investments and insulating themselves from market uncertainty. However, cosmetics company Yves Rocher has been awarded the top ‘Genius’ title for...

Nobel Prize winning microscope technology revolutionizes skin ageing research

04-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Nivea producer Beiersdorf is cooperating with Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, Professor Stefan Hell to develop a new microscope technology set to revolutionize skin-ageing research as it can represent cells more precisely.

Russia publishes cosmetics ingredients textbook

04-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Russia has published a new edition of the 'Encyclopedia of ingredients for cosmetics and perfumery'.

New opportunities for cosmetic brands with advent calendars

03-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The business of Advent calendars has always been a lucrative market. However, a version for grown-ups has created new opportunities for cosmetic brands, particularly this year with the rise of the festive ‘self-gifting’ trend.

Mintel reports UK self-tan market driven by young consumers

03-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

New research from Mintel reveals over a quarter of 16-24 year old men and women have used self-tan products in the last year. 

The Beard: an opportunity for growth

03-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Datamonitor, 51% of consumers believe obtaining the best value for money is most important when choosing a shaving product. So the market researcher wonders: are high prices to blame, or is it simply down to the ‘on trend’ hipster beard?

L’Oreal and Nestle end Inneov venture

28-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal and food giant Nestle have announced they will end the activity of their joint venture Innéov during the course of the first quarter 2015. 

UK shoppers are set to take advantage of Black Friday

28-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Almost half of UK shoppers are set to take advantage of Black Friday deals as the event reaches an all-time high in the country, market analyst Verdict reports.

Boots adds quirky Soap & Glory brand to its' portfolio

27-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Alliance Boots has confirmed it has acquired quirky skin care and colour cosmetics brand Soap & Glory.

First exhibition focuses on African 'critical' shea based cosmetics industry

26-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

A shea-based cosmetics exhibition, the first of its kind for Africa, has focused on stimulating new ideas, promoting the best steps to move the sector forward and encouraging economic growth across the continent.