Skin care

L’Oreal enters the mobile age with new CRM solution

23-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

L’Oreal Active Cosmetics has increased its strategic flexibility by investing in a new CRM system which will allow it to improve relations with customers.

New remote-control eyeshadow turns women into superheroes

23-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

A Brazilian Phd student has turned women into 'superheroes' by creating re-purposed beauty products which can also be used to control digital devices.

Are we approaching sustainability in the wrong way?

22-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Call it a buzzword, call it a trend, call it a responsibility. Sustainability has long been at the forefront of consumer goods markets; but now a number of cosmetics industry professionals are questioning whether it is being approached from the right...

Synthetic tea tree oil puts both cosmetics consumers and genuine suppliers at risk, producer claims

22-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

Synthetic and uncertified tea tree oil has been flooding the market for years now, and is cropping up in cosmetic products worldwide causing big problems for both consumers and manufacturers, a leading supplier of the ingredient claims.

Oat Cosmetics releases new data for colloidal oatmeal ingredient

22-Oct-2013 By Katie Nichol

UK-based cosmetics ingredients supplier Oat Cosmetics has released new clinical trial data demonstrating the rapid and sustained anti-ageing effects of its Oat COM (extruded Colloidal Oatmeal) ingredient.

Men are ready for colour cosmetics says Future Touch expert

22-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Whilst many people are still not convinced by men’s cosmetics, Future-Touch founder Antoinette van den Berg believes the market is ready and more willing to accept these products in the future.

Cell study suggests new ways to prevent premature aging

21-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study into skin stem cells and UV exposure could pave the way for new strategies to prevent premature aging and cancer in humans.

Naturex prioritises 'positive value chains' as it moves into botanical oils

18-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The natural ingredients supplier has expanded its portfolio to include botanical oils to meet growing trends. Cosmetics Design was at the exclusive unveiling in Paris this week where experts in R&D and sourcing revealed Naturex's goal to create...

L’Oréal paves the way to acquire two brands from Shiseido

18-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has confirmed a draft agreement that will see it acquire the Decléor and Carita professional skin care brands from Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido.

Microalgae research will lead to rise in efficent production process

17-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at ‘Uni Research’ have set out on a five year venture to develop new 'concrete value chains' and build key competencies that will enable microalgae to be developed in a more efficient way.

Clinique rapped by the ASA for misleading ad

17-Oct-2013

The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered Clinique not to broadcast a television ad for its ‘Even Better Eyes’ cream in its current form again ,after a complainant challenged whether its eye brightening results were realistic.

Scientist awarded for new peptide in anti-ageing research

16-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

At COSM'Innov 2013, a panel dedicated to recognizing cosmetic innovation within the industry awarded its’ ‘Best Young Researcher’ prize to a scientist whose development of a new peptide proved to literally slow down the visible signs of ageing.

Latest app detects presence of plastic micro-beads

16-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The ‘Beat the Micro-bead’ app for smart phones has been developed by 30 NGOs in a bid to offer consumers more information about the presence of the plastic materials in personal care products.

Scientists develop technology that looks deeper at the skin repair system

15-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

A team of researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois have developed a tool that can visualize cellular-level structural and biomechanical data to provide new insight into complex processes in...

Natural demand creates opps for 'Organic Doctor' to expand in the US

14-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The naturally inspired UK brand is now able to expand in the US markets, thanks to a global rise in demand for organic cosmetic products.

Sarkozy/ L’Oreal corruption case dropped

11-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

French magistrates have dropped their investigation into charges that the former French President had manipulated extracting campaign pledges from L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt back in 2007.

Study highlights efficacy of La Roche-Posay’s treatment for rosacea-prone skin

10-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study conducted by La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique has proven the efficacy of the French firm’s Intensive Care treatment in treating visible redness in patients with rosacea-prone skin.

Entering the age of the ‘super sunscreen’: Study highlights protection against cancer

10-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A study carried out by researchers in Australia has opened the doors for the development of ‘super sunscreens’ to assist in the repair of sun damaged skin and protect the p53 gene which helps to prevent skin cancer.

Euromonitor: Growing hunger for luxury cosmetics

09-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

Research by Euromonitor International has shown a global hunger for super premium cosmetics and other luxury products.

Italian skin care sales are recovering despite market decline

09-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Canadean, despite the Italian skin care segment expected to face a small decline in value growth up to 2017, skin product sales will nevertheless be slightly more positive in volume.

Israeli company creates cure for 5 o’clock shadow

09-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

Israeli ingredient company IBR has created an anti-ageing ingredient which promises to end the battle with the five o’clock shadow once and for all.

P&G announces first permanent hair dye molecule with reduced allergy risk

08-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Procter & Gamble’s new ME+ molecule is the first hair dye to provide full permanent colour performance & colour spectrum with reduced risk of developing allergy.

EU-developed active ingredients are decreasing...

08-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the ECPA, the EU needs to unlock its innovation potential with active ingredients after finding the share of global crop R&D decreased in markets from 33% in the 80s to only 16% today.

Estee Lauder further expands in Africa due to 'strong luxury demand'

04-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

After expanding some of its brands in Africa earlier in the year, the high-end beauty giant has now discovered another market for its MAC brand, which will see new stores in Botswana and Zambia by 2014.

EU project promises better predictions of cosmetic toxicity

03-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

A project co-funded by the European Commission will develop more effective ways of predicting the toxic effects of cosmetics and hygiene products on the human body.

Symrise discovers inhibitors that may prevent 'XP' symptoms

03-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Following a recent announcement that it had invested in potential treatments for xeroderma pigmentosum, Symrise has revealed that its scientists have already discovered the inhibitors that may prevent the symptoms.

Company releases anti-ageing sun protection... that you can eat

02-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

Israeli cosmetics company IBR has developed a new sunscreen - one that you can eat.

Asia in Focus

Expert highlights the 'power of the travelling Chinese consumer'

02-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the Chinese consumer becomes the number-one luxury spender in the world, our expert reckons US and European prestige brand managers are suddenly paying closer attention to their overseas spending behaviour.

Merck launches new skin care actives

01-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.

Company offers safer 'green' microbial stabilizers

27-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

A German ingredient company has released two new microbial stabilizer products which promise good performance without sacrificing environmental friendliness.

Anti-aging now a big concern for Generation Y

26-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Women in the US aged 25-34 are beginning to pay more attention to the signs of aging and are actively seeking out products to combat these.

Scientists encourage ‘safer’ rutile form of TiO2 in cosmetics

26-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Research originating in Torino, Italy is encouraging sunscreen and cosmetics formulators to use the rutile form of titanium dioxide rather than anatase as tests have suggested it is safer.

Indonesia and Thailand among promising markets for professional skin care: Kline

25-Sep-2013 By Katie Nichol

Market researcher Kline has identified seven untapped markets for professional skin care, including South Africa, Thailand and Indonesia, and will be providing expanded coverage of these markets in the 10th edition of its Professional Skin Care Global...

Colour cosmetics perform well in Ireland

25-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Colour cosmetics in Ireland performed well in 2012 on the back of growth in facial make-up, nail polishes and lipsticks, according to a report by Euromonitor.

Scientists develop simulations to better predict fluid flow process in formulations

24-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

University of Stuttgart researchers have developed a particle simulator that they say can look at how to control and optimize the process of new compounds within the ‘bubble columns’ of raw materials more efficiently then current industry methods.

Study finds theft “one of the biggest issues” affecting Dutch cosmetics industry

20-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics theft by gangs of Eastern European criminals is “one of the biggest issues” affecting the Dutch beauty industry, according to a new academic study announced this week.

J&J's sun cream reformulated after 150 allergic reaction claims

20-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will remove the ingredient MI from their Piz Buin suncream after 150 people reported allergic reactions to the product.

Symrise invests in research into 'children of the night' skin disease

20-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Germany based flavours and fragrance manufacturer has invested in a three year project with the Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in a bid to discover potential treatments for xeroderma pigmentosum (XP).

Scientists discover host genome that controls skin microbiota and inflammation

19-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists from the Inflammation Research Excellence Cluster have shown that composition of skin microbiota is controlled by the host genome and that skin bacteria may have a greater influence on skin inflammation, along with disease, than previously...

Cosmetics chemicals market will grow to $21.91bn by 2016

17-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

A market research firm predicts that the global market for cosmetics chemicals will balloon to $21.91bn between 2012 and 2016.

Scientists discover user-friendly mosquito repellent that could be used in cosmetics

13-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have discovered substances that occur naturally on human skin and block mosquitoes' ability to smell and target their victims; and these could be incorporated into cosmetics and skin creams.

Colour cosmetics innovation must come from demand says Merck

12-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is vital to listen to customer demand and the latest trends when developing pigments for the cosmetics industry according to ingredients supplier Merck KGaA.

Naturex shoots for “green” breakthrough with University of Avignon

12-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics ingredient and flavouring giant Naturex has formed a partnership with the University of Avignon to find environmentally friendly ways of extracting natural ingredients.

Topically applying vitamins can help us look younger say skin doctors

11-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The benefits of vitamins to our bodies is well documented and two Silicon Valley doctors have suggested that topically applying vitamins A, C and B3 in the correct concentration can reduce the effects of aging on the skin.

Mintel rubbishes male grooming is stagnant as research reveals it's on the up

11-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The number of personal care launches specifically targeted at men have increased globally by 70 per cent over the past six years as more men incorporate grooming into their routine, and brands rise to meet their specific needs with better placed products...

Food for thought… and for skin! Mibelle develops new orange peel active

11-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Swiss ingredients company Mibelle Biochemistry has developed its latest skin active with moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties derived from the peel of citrus fruits.

How dangerous is producing make-up? Argan powder linked to asthma

10-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Foundation is one of the staples in any woman’s beauty regime, but a new study has suggested that argan powder used in its production could put factory workers at risk of occupational asthma and other allergies; although researchers admit more in-depth...

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