Men’s make-up still stunted in UK
Although there is a market in the UK for male make-up and the country has been accepting of the metrosexual trend for years, most people still think men should not wear it; and when they do it should be discreet.
Archives for December 9, 2014
Dry shampoo category continues to build momentum
According to analysts at Mintel, the dry shampoo category has catapulted from 1% of all new shampoo products in 2009, to 5% in 2014, thanks to the likes of advanced powder valve technologies helping to power the segment.
Naturex further expands its footprint in Chile with sales office
Botanical extract player Naturex is opening a subsidiary in Chile to strengthen its position in Latin America, in a move that builds on its January 2014 acquisition of the Chile Botanics business.
SCCS calls for experts in risk assessment
To meet increasing demand for risk assessments related to consumer safety, the Directorate General for Health and Consumers has called for experts to assist the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety in areas of toxicokinetics and sensitisation testing.
Europe tops global market for succinic acid due to personal care industry demand
Recent research projecting substantial market growth for both bio-based and petroleum-derived succinic acid single out the European marketplace as the biggest.