EU project aims to develop advanced natural raw materials for cosmetics
The Agrocos project launched by the European Commission will develop advanced natural raw materials for the cosmetics market as the global trend continues.
Archives for July 2, 2014
Heliae announces first international production facility as algae demand booms
As algae based ingredients become favored for beauty now more than ever, Cosmetics Design caught up with proprietary algae producer Heliae to find out about its new international facility and how Japan is a particularly lucrative market for the company.
Dermosciences pulls creams off the market due to prohibited ingredients
Irish firm Dermosciences has allegedly pulled two of its cosmetic products from the market after they were found to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin, which are prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Albéa invests in $14 million Suzhou cosmetics packaging plant
French packaging giant Albéa Group has invested in a new plant in Suzhou as it aims to boost its cosmetic presence in China with integrated decoration and assembly capabilities and 800 employees.
Argan oil boosting Morocco’s economy
With Argan oil a key ingredient in many products in the continually growing natural cosmetics segment, Morocco’s economy is enjoying a boost from strong sales of the raw ingredient.
Does the current rash of legislation spell the end for microbeads?
Legislative moves to ban microbeads in personal care formulations in the states of Illinois, California and New York look set to make this environmentally toxic ingredient a thing of the past.