Green Cosmetics

Waste not; want not – Garnier’s green garden made from beauty waste

19-Jun-2013 - The issue of sustainability never seems to be far from the minds of cosmetics manufacturers, and L’Oreal USA’s latest green goal has been realized as its Garnier subsidiary develops the...

Unilever’s sustainable deodorant pack push pays off

18-Jun-2013 - Unilever’s decision to roll out compressed versions of its Sure, Vaseline and Dove deodorants was a good one according to the latest consumer research and may set the standard for...

Ayurvedic tipped as 'new growth frontier' for beauty business in India

18-Jun-2013 - As the world continues to go green, the demand for ayurvedic cosmetics particularly in India, is set for an increase in demand as cosmetics featuring natural or herbal components become...

Differentiation is the big challenge to beauty packaging

23-May-2013 - The big challenge to the beauty packaging industry is differentiation as it becomes more difficult to make a product stand out, according to Mintel’s senior global packaging analyst, Benjamin Punchard....

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

03-Apr-2013 - Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

Time for ingredient firms to focus on consumers and the consumption phase

27-Feb-2013 - Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can...

Cosmetics Design gears up for the third SkinCare Ingredients Virtual Trade Show

21-Feb-2013 - Put the date in your diaries: June 12th 2013, marks the return of the SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show and conference and the third year running for this fast growing...

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As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 - Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

Sustainable technology developed to produce sperm whale extract for perfumes

06-Feb-2013 - Driven by the demand for ambergris alternatives in the perfume industry, scientists have developed a new sustainable technology for producing large quantities of a substitute for the world’s most treasured...

L’Oréal reiterates importance of sustainability AND safety of plastic packaging

23-Jan-2013 - Sustainable packaging has long been spoken about in the cosmetics industry and whilst one of beauty’s big players has pledged its commitment to the cause, L’Oréal has also reiterated the...

RSPO membership boosted as India ups interest in sustainable palm oil

17-Jan-2013 - The number of Indian members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has increased over five times in the last year thanks to greater interest in sustainable palm oil for...

Surfactants to get makeover as green technology licensed to Indian firm

17-Jan-2013 - Green chemistry innovator GreenCentre has licensed Gemini Surfactant Technology to India-based RAN Chemicals as it looks to make the surfactants market more sustainable.

Organic cosmetic brand finds success tapping into the Indian market

03-Jan-2013 - Newly launched cosmetic company 'Rustic Art' has found success after tapping into the Indian market by utilizing skilled local manufacturers in a bid to cater to the organic domestic market...

Time to up the ante of sustainability in Asia

04-Dec-2012 - The time is now to raise the bar for sustainability in the Asian cosmetics industry in every aspect, say several industry experts who discussed the topic at this year’s Sustainable...

Ayurvedic skin care poised for growth in India as green trend continues

29-Nov-2012 - As the world goes green, the demand for ayurvedic cosmetics is set for an increase in demand and is a perfect growth frontier for beauty manufacturers according to market research...

Shiseido commits to 100% RSPO-certified palm oil in 2013

12-Nov-2012 - Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has declared that it intends to use only RSPO-certified palm oil in its cosmetics products in 2013, as it continues its goal of preserving biodiversity.

The hidden destroyer: palm oil demand increases deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions

08-Oct-2012 - Increasing demand for palm oil is destroying the rainforest and accounts for ‘massive carbon dioxide emissions’ according to a new study led by American researchers.

Key to marketing organic cosmetics in Asia is 'authenticity and heritage'

02-Oct-2012 - Premium organic cosmetic provider has already made a significant impact on the Asia-Pacific market and CEO Sam McKay believes it is all to do with communicating the brand values.

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DKSH set to distribute personal care ingredients in China

07-Sep-2012 - In an effort to focus on Asia, the specialty chemicals distributor has teamed up with Indena, a producer of actives derived from plants to distribute personal care ingredients in China.

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Sustainability, supply and certification are the biggest challenges for natural formulators – expert

14-Aug-2012 - There are a plethora of obstacles when it comes to tackling organic and natural formulation says formulation expert Dr Barbara Olioso, who points to ‘technology, knowledge and common sense’ as...

Asian cosmetics summit to tackle major ethical & ecological issues

24-Jul-2012 - According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and...