News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India and Japan all seeing instances of following suit in 2013 so far.
After re-launching the brand a year ago in an effort to bring it back to its heritage, The Body Shop has taken further steps to solidify its global presence by establishing a stronger foundation with its' day-to-day suppliers.
Avon Products, which is facing the problem of sliding sales and mounting debts, is said to be planning a three-part bond offering in an attempt to refinance the debt.
Researchers at the UK University of Reading claim to have discovered that the peptide MatrixylTM can nearly double the amount of protein collagen, essential for skin elasticity.
The U.S. Commercial Service is assisting and supporting Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna with a team of cosmetic industry staff from US-based and international offices to execute two-client focused programs: International Buyer Recruitment and e-Showtime.
The recession appears to have claimed another victim in-part in the UK, as cosmetics manufacturer Swallowfield has been forced to cut jobs as it looks to reduce costs following a turbulent twelve month period.
The Mexican division of the cosmetics giant has teamed up with a label system specialist to create a shrink sleeve solution for its lipsticks, mascaras, and eyeliners in an effort to deliver more superior products at a lower overall cost.