News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
With thousands of new and updated cosmetics products introduced into the EU market each year, a new online directory has been set up to help allay consumer fears over the safety of some cosmetic products. Tom Armitage reports.
Sales of care chemicals were up 3 per cent in the first half of this year at German company Cognis, which said the increase to €577 million was driven largely by the skin care and fatty alcohol businesses.
A recessionary economy and increasing diversion of brands has stunted growth in the US market for salon hair care products in recent years but manufacturers could gain market share if they refresh their product lines with new, trendy offerings,...