News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) spoke recently at the SEPAWA Congress industry event on the IFRA Standards, which it offers as guidance for formulators and ingredients players looking to make sure their fragrance ingredient or product is...
In a move that sees a new biodegradable and natural microbead alternative hit the market, BASF has launched a new wax-based product.
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The Procter & Gamble household brand becomes the very first mass hair care brand in the US to produce and market an inclusive bottle creation for people with low or no vision.
With sustainability and ‘naturals’ now firmly fixed as two key demands from consumers, we take a look at how one fragrance brand is leading the way in responding.
Trying to generate renewed interest in fragrances is one of the biggest challenges for this category, evinced by waning sales of the most popular scents. So how to reinvigorate things?
Speciality chemical company Clariant has entered a partnership with PT Martina Berto, an Indonesian cosmetics manufacturer, to tap into the company’s expertise in South East Asian plant-based ingredients.
South Korean beauty brand Skinfood has filed for court receivership, claiming poor sales and accumulated debt had taken their toll
Ambiguous and fluid, gender-neutral fragrances are increasingly satisfying consumers’ ever-growing need to define and express their individuality.