News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
As many foreign cosmetics companies face up to the challenge of rising wages in China, the fact is that while costs rise, increased spending power is likely to translate into higher domestic sales.
This year’s industry events saw a flurry of green surfactants, non-nano inorganic UV filters and petrolatum alternatives, all accompanied by claims of their mild, sustainable and generally friendly nature.
A study from Ukraine has found that supplementation with probiotics for two months had significant benefits for children with atopic dermatitis, adding to the growing body of evidence for the bacteria’s skin health benefits.
Whales could be mined for use in the cosmetics and personal care industry if the current ban on commercial whaling is lifted, according to a report from UK-based charity, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS).
This year’s BeautyEurasia event taking place on 17-19 June aims to promote trade in Turkey and the surrounding region.
Chemicals supplier Evonik has joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in an attempt to put more pressure on suppliers to create a traceable supply chain.