News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The launch this week of the first European repository of nanomaterials will boost safety assessment of the technology and improve consumer protection, said the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.
Switzerland has introduced new regulation regarding the potential migration of potentially toxic substances used in UV-cured inks and lacquers for cosmetics packaging.
Swedish company Biovelop will use the up coming in-cosmetics show in Milan to expose the personal care industry to its new natural active oat ingredients.
A new ingredient from BASF Beauty Care Solutions promises to act on the contracted skin cells that lead to stretch marks, reducing their appearance.
The success of beauty and fragrance products in the travel industry looks set to continue and will urge retailers to change the way they approach the market, according to market research company Verdict.
Building on growth in its food and household packaging divisions Netherlands-based AFA Dispensing says it is now set to focus on aerosol replacements for the personal care segment.
Current negative opinion surrounding preservatives is leading some brands to try to protect their formulas in different ways, introducing a new role for packaging, according to supplier Promens.