Omega-3 shown to provide protection against sun damage and skin cancer

28-Feb-2013 - Taking omega-3 fish oils could help protect the skin against sun damage and boost skin immunity to sunlight, protecting against skin cancer.

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

28-Feb-2013 - Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of...

EU animal testing ban in place, now calls for NZ and the rest to follow suit

28-Feb-2013 - Humane Society International, Lush and SAFE are calling on the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, New Zealand, and other organizations, to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.

DCGI fast-tracks deletion of two final animal tests for cosmetics in India

28-Feb-2013 - The battle to end animal testing in the cosmetic industry in India has stepped up a notch after the regulatory Drug Controller General of India called for the fast-tracking of...

Skin care sector to become affordable to rising Indian middle class

28-Feb-2013 - Although price still remains a major factor to Indian consumers, the skin care market is expanding as consumer views start to shift more towards necessity rather than luxury due to...

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...

Dow C&I to launch novel moisturizing ingredient at China show

26-Feb-2013 - Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions has turned its focus to consumer demand for better moisturizing performance with its latest launch of its novel ingredient MoistStar.

Global pigment provider opens new plant in China to meet demand

26-Feb-2013 - The Hong Kong-based manufacturer of iron oxide and chrome oxide pigments, Cathay Industries, has invested, together with Tonghua Group, in a state-of-the-art production plant for yellow, red and black iron...

Pangea receives PETA award for pulling out of China market

25-Feb-2013 - Many international cosmetic makers are faced with ethical questions over whether or not to be present in the China market because of animal testing requirements. Pangea Organics chose not to...

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...

Asia Pacific flagged up as being a driving force in beauty device growth

21-Feb-2013 - One of the biggest beauty trends of the past year has been the explosion of beauty devices on the global market, with the Asia Pacific region being singled out as one...

HPCI exhibition to open its doors in Mumbai next week

21-Feb-2013 - The countdown to the opening of the Home and Personal Care Ingredients exhibition and conference has begun with the doors to the two day exhibition due to open in Mumbai...

Unilever to build deodorant manufacturing facility in India

20-Feb-2013 - The global personal care giant is set to open its first aerosol manufacturing plant in Asia, the venture follows a set of recent investments in new factories announced for Thailand...

Guest article

Men's grooming - why all the hype?

20-Feb-2013 - This month, veteran cosmetic industry expert Imogen Matthews asks the question, why, when male grooming has been promising to flourish for so many years, does the majority of men still...

Aussie brand eyes up rivals after ending exclusive department store contract

19-Feb-2013 - Color cosmetics brand Napoleon Perdis is making waves in the industry as it seeks out new retailers on the Asia Pacific region in an effort to continue to expand its line.  ...

More Vietnamese brands dissapear due to competition from foreign giants

19-Feb-2013 - As international cosmetic giants continue to hold their own amidst fierce competition on the Vietnamese market, domestic brands are struggling to fund campaigns and are disappearing from the market as...

Obama turns industry charmer as US free trade negotiations welcomed

18-Feb-2013 - President Obama's announcement during his State of the Union address that the US and the European Union (EU) will begin free trade negotiations will have a big impact on the...

Solazyme and Mitsui combine resources on oleochemicals venture

18-Feb-2013 - Renewable oil and chemical company Solazyme, has entered into a joint agreement with Japanese company Mitsui to develop and produce a portfolio of triglyceride oils for the oleochemical category.

At-home skin care devices show huge growth potential in 2013

14-Feb-2013 - The market for at-home skin care devices suggests a great opportunity for growth as it is largely under-penetrated despite booming in 2012.

Fake cosmetics acting as top brands seized in India

14-Feb-2013 - Authorities have raided and seized fake products in three cosmetics outlets in Patna worth Rs 10 lakh, to which they say were being openly sold under the names of top...

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

14-Feb-2013 - Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar  by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

Asia focus paying off for L’Oréal, now for more of the same

14-Feb-2013 - Having made Asia-Pacific one of the key emerging markets it is focusing on, cosmetics maker L’Oréal is reaping the rewards as sales in the region boosted the company’s year performance....

Avon Q4 sales take a dive in Asia, but Russia and Brazil save the day

14-Feb-2013 - Sales in China plunged for Avon, counterbalanced by gains in both Brazil and Russia, while profits nosedive due to the impact of restructuring charges.

Eastern influence could see beauty drinks quench thirst in the West

13-Feb-2013 - Compared to the likes of Asia and even Europe, the US has been a bit slower on the uptake of nutricosmetics; however the Eastern influence couple with the numerous launches...

L’Oréal open to acquisitions as it looks to outperform the market in 2013

13-Feb-2013 - For some, having a strong year in such a difficult climate may be an excuse to take it easy, but not for beauty behemoth L’Oréal as CEO Jean-Paul Agon announced...

Targeted multi-functionality could help brands stand out in a crowded market, in the short term…

12-Feb-2013 - In an increasingly competitive cosmetics market, tapping into the ‘targeted multi-functionality’ trend could help combine contradictory demands and help brands to stand out from the crowd, but may only be...

New regulations for personal care importers in India

12-Feb-2013 - With the Indian cosmetic industry estimated at Rs 230 billion, and Rs 3000 crore of that belonging to imported products, the country’s Health Ministry is taking precautions to make sure...

Exclusive interview

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.

Natrue and IOAS launch new label accreditation for certification bodies

11-Feb-2013 - The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association (Natrue) and Organic accreditation Service (IOAS) have launched a global accreditation program that aims to consolidate their existing accreditation offerings to cosmetic players...

Huge growth in China and Japan drives Nu Skin Q4 results

11-Feb-2013 - Direct sales player Nu Skin has revealed record breaking quarterly results that show anti-aging products and revenues, with China and Korea showing the biggest gains.

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

08-Feb-2013 - Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in...

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 - Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

“Regulations need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics”

07-Feb-2013 - Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.

Global cosmeceutical market set to grow with Asia showing most potential

07-Feb-2013 - The pharma-cosmo blend that are cosmeceuticals hold a lot of potential in Asia, particularly in China, India and Japan, with the market set to grow over the next two years.

Estée Lauder results driven by big gains in Asia Pacific

07-Feb-2013 - Luxury fragrance and cosmetic provider Estée Lauder has posted strong first quarter results on the back of significant gains in Asia Pacific, but South Korea proves to be the exception...

Avon expects double-digit skin care boost as it targets Malaysia with new anti-aging line

07-Feb-2013 - On the back of launching its latest anti-aging product, cosmetics company Avon states that it expects its skin care segment to post double digit growth this year.

Beauty packaging amongst the least satisfactory, survey reveals

06-Feb-2013 - A new study carried out by MeadWestvaco shows that beauty packaging is frequently singled out as being one of the specific areas where consumers are frequently dissatisfied.

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...

‘Brand positioning is so important in the men’s arena,’ barks Bulldog

06-Feb-2013 - It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the...

J&J acquires China rival after months of speculation

05-Feb-2013 - The Chinese arm of the cosmetics giant has finally completed the acquisition of local personal care rival Shanghai Elsker to consolidate its position in the baby care sector in China.

Philippines FDA issues draft GHS rules for cosmetics

05-Feb-2013 - The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft administrative order to outline the application, classification and labeling requirements of cosmetic products and other chemicals.

Japanese cosmetic companies rise prices despite a weaker yen

05-Feb-2013 - Certain cosmetics companies in Japan are reported to have raised the prices of their products, despite a recent government call for businesses to follow the depreciation of the Japanese yen in...

Cruelty-free cosmetics all the rage in North America

04-Feb-2013 - Women in North America are more concerned with cruelty-free cosmetics than certified organic or preservative-free, with Canadian ladies leading the charge.

Emerging market demand boosts Beiersdorf results as home market stutters

01-Feb-2013 - The Nivea skin care maker announces solid 2012 results after increased demand in emerging markets is offset by the weak economic climate in the company’s home European markets.