Skin care

UPDATE: EC moves to restrict MCI and MI

04-Sep-2013

The European Commission has announced its intention to restrict the use of the ingredients methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) to rinse-off cosmetics products.

CLP product-based laws - how they are likely to affect you!

04-Sep-2013

The reclassification of the old European Directive to the new GHS-based system in terms of labeling and packaging of cosmetics substances could change the downstream use of that substance for the industry.

MHRA warns against melanotan tanning injections

04-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning about the dangers of unlicensed Melanotan based tanning injections and nasal sprays for the those consumers attempting a quick-fix pre or post-holiday tan.

Research into elastin role in stretch marks 'can lead to better treatments'

03-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Personal genetics company ‘23andMe’ recently conducted research into how 'striae distensae' or stretch marks are developed in a bid to identify genetic markers for the skin imperfections and determine why some individuals are more susceptible.

First forum to combine colour metrology & pigment advancements focus

29-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Organisers of the 'Pigment and Colour Science Forum' say they will for the first time, provide a platform for all segments of the pigment sector, after professionals in the area highlighted a lack of connection across the departments.

Innovation in sunscreen is heating up greener compound developments

27-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Since the change in sunscreen regulations, research and development into creating more chemical free, organic and natural products has experienced a major influx particularly in the last few months as scientists strive to find greener compounds. In light...

Voice of the Industry

"Men aren't difficult to communicate with, skin care brands just haven’t done a good job at it," says expert

27-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Simon Duffy, co-founder of ‘Bulldog Natural Skincare’, the fastest growing men's skin care brand in the UK, who reckons that despite recent research indicating that men are abandoning grooming because of unemployment statistics; the...

Scientists develop sunscreen ingredient that boosts body's natural defences

23-Aug-2013 By Chris BARKER

University of Bath researchers have developed an innovative new compound which actually works with the body to boost its' defences against cancer-causing UVA radiation.

ASA clamps down on misleading ‘anti-ageing’ claims

22-Aug-2013

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against online retailer gogroopie.com, after it ruled advertisements for ‘Skin Chemists Apple Stem Cell Serum’ products as being misleading.

Ingredient manufacturers seeing hair care boost from anti-ageing trend

21-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is no surprise that the latest trend in hair care has been influenced by its skin care cousin as anti-ageing properties are now taking over shampoos, conditioners and serums, and helping boost ingredient manufacturers.

Multi-functional trend here to stay in skin care

20-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Do we work too much? Do we demand too much from our consumer goods? Whatever the case, the multi-purpose trend is providing a welcome boost to the US and global skin care market.

Food ingredients in cosmetics – challenges and overcoming them

15-Aug-2013

Food ingredients have been increasingly incorporated into cosmetics formulation in recent years, especially on the back of the rise of natural products, but there are challenges to overcome, points out Dr. Fernando Ibarra of Dr. Straetmans.

You age as you eat – Study shows link between sugars and aging

13-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The skin care industry is full of studies looking at sun protection and how UV rays age the skin, however new research reveals there is a link between the sugars in foods we eat and the wrinkles we find on our faces and bodies.

EURL ECVAM calls for comments on two alternative test methods

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) is inviting public comments on its latest recommendations concerning two alternative test methods.

Space agency opts for C + K skin ageing devices in physiological tests

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Space Agency has chosen ‘Courage + Khazaka’s’ skin measurement devices for its International Space Station (ISS) in an effort to verify the process of skin ageing in space.

Market slowdown could see rivals shave Gillette’s share with grooming innovation

12-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As men’s toiletries catches up and looks to overtake the shaving category this could open up new opportunities to manufacturers to provide innovative products and challenge Gillette for the top spot.

French skin care market will be boosted by face care say analysts

08-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Despite predictions of negative growth forecast for the French skin care market, there are still some positives say analysts due to the attention to detail of the consumer and the continued demand for certain products. 

American company to supply essential oils to Omega Ingredients

07-Aug-2013 By Chris BARKER

Indiana ingredients company Lebermuth Co has announced a deal to supply a British manufacturer of fragrances and cosmetics with essential oils

Dutch skin care continues to post growth despite economic weakness

06-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The skin care sector isn’t quite recession-proof but has seen positive growth in the Netherlands thanks to a boost in Face Care, in the shadow of continued economic weakness. 

Revlon acquires hair dye manufacturer The Colomer Group

06-Aug-2013 By Simon Pitman

Revlon has bought up the global operations of Spain-based contract manufacturing business The Colomor Group for a cash sum of $660m.

Scientists urge EC to not 'ignore the science' on EDCs

31-Jul-2013 By Chris BARKER

71 toxicologists have written to the European Commission’s chief scientific advisor Anne Glover urging her to change plans to regulate endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are allegedly present in many cosmetics.

SPF found to be key in makeup and skin care as market booms

29-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher NPD Group, demand for makeup and skincare with SPF is booming as the segment reached $1.1 billion in US prestige department stores from June 2012 to May 2013, a 24 percent increase from three years ago.

Chinese herbal brand focuses on the West thanks to increasing demand

25-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Herborist, a brand positioned at the crossroads of traditional Chinese herbal extracts and the latest modern biotechnical achievement has further invested in the German markets following increasing demand from consumers for more Eastern based formulations.

Naturex takes palm oil-free demand as seriously as manufacturers

25-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As more cosmetics manufacturers respond to consumer demand for palm oil-free products, ingredient suppliers also have to respond; and this is exactly what has happened at France-based Naturex with its new range.

Israeli based Ahava says it will not be affected by stricter EU guidelines

19-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As new EU regulation became stricter in terms of funding guidelines last week, the Israeli based ‘Dead Sea Cosmetics’ skin care brand says it will not be affected as its R&D and administrative offices are not in the West Bank.

Korea the major men’s grooming trend-setter in Asia

18-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Korean beauty industry is the major trend-setter in Asia and is perfect for the male grooming sector, according to one finished goods manufacturer.

Skin care consumers more likely to be engaged by digital campaigns – study

17-Jul-2013 By Simon Pitman

New research underlines that skin care and sun care consumers are more likely to be engaged by online and mobile activities as well as being more influenced by internet ads.

BB trend helped boost dispensing and packaging sector

12-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The BB trend helped more than just skin care manufacturers; it boosted cosmetic packagers as well, as demand for effective packs to harness these products boomed and the dispensing sector saw real interest in innovations.

Learn from others – hair care can boom following make-up & skin care examples

10-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

If hair care is to push on and increase growth over the coming years it can do worse than to look at the trends that have boosted the colour cosmetics and skin care markets recently and use these examples for its own innovation.

Lush voted No.1 for cosmetics by UK consumers

09-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

For the third year running the high-street shopping survey, Which? has found UK consumers to have favoured the global cosmetics player as the number one brand for toiletries and cosmetics.

Desire to keep young appearance drives EU skin care

09-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Anti-ageing has always been a massive hit across the globe, and rising demand in Europe at present is really driving the region’s skin care market.

Designer droplets using electricity could boost cosmetic emulsifiers

08-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a new method to control how drops of oil behave using electricity, which could have applications in the cosmetics industry.

Unilever targets Russian markets with facility investment

05-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the personal care giant continues to focus on emerging markets, it reveals it now has plans to double the capacities of its Russian factory in a bid to cater to perfume and cosmetic demand.

Bulldog laps up consumer demand for sensitive men’s skin care

05-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Natural skin care brand Bulldog has added a Sensitive Face Wash to its range following the growing consumer demand for more sensitive options for men.

Murad claims industry first with reform cream that can seal pores

03-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The luxury skin care brand has developed a breakthrough cream that it says is a first for the industry in unclogging and sealing pores, ultimately shielding the skin from blackhead causing dirt and debris.

Low cost PET bottles to replace aluminium aerosols and transform the market

03-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Aluminium cans used for aerosols containing shaving foam, hair mousse and sunscreen could be a thing of the past if Cambridge Consultants has its way, as the product development firm develops a low cost, environmentally friendly option using PET.

KIT scientists awarded grants to develop capillary suspensions

02-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have been awarded two 'ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants' to look at capillary suspensions, which are responsible for adjusting the behavioral flow of cosmetic formulations, in an...

Voice of the Industry

"The effect of aromas in beauty is not quackery, they have a concrete ability to impact the body," says expert

01-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...

European SCS to tackle green formulations and packaging

28-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Organisers, Organic Monitor has made green formulations and sustainable packaging focal themes at the next edition of its European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, in a bid to cater to the growing pressure placed on the industry to reduce its carbon footprint.

Quarter of a million on offer to breakthrough in toxicology research

28-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics company Lush is offering a quarter of a million pound prize to try and encourage researchers to deliver a breakthrough in toxicology research that could ultimately lead to the replacement of animals used in product safety testing.

Against the peptide: EFSA acknowledges elasticity/wrinkle benefits but rejects skin health claim

27-Jun-2013

German supplier Gelita says general food law can be a place for skin health and beauty claims after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejected its peptide-based skin health claim.

Euromonitor: P&G-Beiersdorf deal would complement both parties

25-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market analyst Euromonitor believes that if Procter and Gamble and Beiersdorf were to strike a deal it would benefit both parties as the former’s skin care would receive a boost, and the latter would become more competitive.

Grooming brand spreads its wings and enters the body wash battlefield

25-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

UK grooming brand Wingman is tapping into the multifunctional trend and hoping to share a slice of the fiercely competitive men’s personal care market with the launch of its new unique 3-in-1 body, shave and hair wash formula.

It’s official! in-cosmetics Brasil announces date

17-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having established itself in Europe with its ingredients show, and successfully launched in Asia too, Reed exhibitions is taking the in-cosmetics brand to Brasil to focus on South American personal care ingredients.

Evonik furthers R&D investment to strengthen cosmetics focus

14-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Evonik has cranked up its cosmetics focus by opening a multi-million euro innovation centre in its native Germany.

BASF launches controlled release macromolecular moisturiser

14-Jun-2013 By Simon Pitman

Chemicals giant BASF has launched a new active ingredient that is claimed to provide instant moisturisation properties thanks to controlled release technology.

Nanoneedle technique shines light on ageing process and skin barrier function

13-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new technique to study the properties of skin which could help the development of topical skin creams and treatments and improve understanding of the skin ageing process.

Opportunity for bio-based ethanol in EU and Asia to boost renewable chemicals market

11-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As consumer consciousness and rising oil prices hit suppliers, the renewable chemicals market could be poised for growth, particularly in Europe and Asia, according to a new report.

Ifop finds innovation opps in hair and face care

11-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to highlight innovation opportunities for cosmetic players, market researcher Ifop has comprised a study of more than 8,000 women in France, Russia and China, identifying the key issues they have with their bodies, which they would be willing...

Researchers receive grant to develop biodegradable microbeads

07-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science have received a grant to develop biodegradable PHA-based microbeads for cosmetics following concerns over environmental impact.