US cosmetics market bucks downward trend
Growing interest in both premium end products and anti-aging products has helped give the cosmetics and toiletries market in the US its first significant boost after five years of falling sales.
Archives for August 29, 2006
Membrane filtration technology getting cheaper, study finds
The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven in part by the dramatic reductions in cost, according to study by Frost & Sullivan.
Vitamin E nanotech innovation marks a big step for formulators
The rejuvenating qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a popular choice for anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it has traditionally been a difficult compound for formulators to work with. Until now that is.
Nail Polish manufacturers remove potentially harmful chemicals
Three major nail varnish manufacturers say they will begin removing chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects from their formulations, lobbyists at The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics claim.