Luxury firms should target cosmetics for market growth
Cosmetics and fragrance are the segments of the luxury market that are seeing the biggest growth and are a key focus in Europe according to top industry executives.
Archives for August 20, 2012
Cosmetics Design Asia website to launch in early September
Cosmetics Design is extending its coverage of the global cosmetics and personal care industry to the Asia Pacific region with the launch of its first ever Cosmetics Design Asia newsletter in the first week of September.
Study looks into effects of nanoparticles from personal care products on crops
Scientists in the United States have conducted a study to gauge how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil and the effects this may have on crops such as soybean.
Concept stores are entry route-of-choice to Asia market for natural & organic cosmetics
Many brands struggle with entry into the complex cosmetics market in Asia due to distribution issues, but natural personal care brands are now turning to concept stores in a more direct approach.
China approves more testing methods for imported and exported cosmetics
After looking into inspection standards of imported and exported goods, four industrial bodies set up by the Shan Xi Inspection and Quarantine Bureau have approved bisphenol A and antimony-related testing methods for cosmetics.