News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Manufacturers of cellulose ether should be gearing up towards the demands of European personal care manufacturers as new applications within the sector broaden the scope for this innovative and broad-ranging ingredient.
Johnson & Johnson has sold five of its consumer and over-the-counter personal care and medical brands to US personal and healthcare player Chattem, in a move that expands the company's existing portfolio in the US.
Shea butter has once again emerged as a leading ingredient within cosmetic products due to its moisturising properties, featuring as the main ingredient in a new natural body butter range.
A UK-based company said today it has received funding to set up a plant for the commercialproduction of plastic electronics, potentially providing processors with a new way of attractingcustomers through the use of an active display label.
A recent study by market researchers Kline and Company suggests that the Spanish salon hair care industry is expected to trump all other markets in Western Europe as continued rapid growth is forecast for the next five years.