A look at some of the most interesting new skin care launches across the Asia-Pacific region reveals increasingly targeted and niche products for specific skin care regimens.
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 firm Kuick.
Mintel senior analyst Vivienne Rudd explains about the evolution of the perennially popular BB creams and how the phenomenon is now giving way to a new generation of increasingly targeted products.
Beauty behemoth L’Oréal has opted for Mega Airless' dispensers for its Garnier brand’s newly launched UltraLift Swirl 2-in-1 Serum + Cream anti-wrinkle formula.
Agarwood is one of the world's rarest and most expensive essential oils and for good reason, as Cosmetics Design discovered after talking to a business woman cultivating the trees in Thailand.
According to a team of scientists at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, despite previous research finding that nanoparticles do not penetrate the skin, it remains debatable as to whether this remains true under normal...
Despite various cosmetic companies investing in more sustainable alternatives to shark liver oil (squalane), one expert believes that there are still issues with supply in that some specialised producers are passing off shark squalene as that of the more...
Having posted weaker-than-expected sales in China, many analysts believe it could take Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido a longer time to improve its credit metrics.
Although skin whitening has played a major role in the Asian color cosmetics category in recent years, this selection of latest off-the-wall launches show not a hint of the trend.
As consumers pay more attention to carbon emission and waste reduction, the global green packaging market is being driven forward and is expected to reach new height in the next five years.
Scientists in Italy have developed detection methods for the determination of caffeine and iodide in anti-ageing products to ensure that intoxication does not occur.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) has called on the city to impose what it calls a 'blanket ban' on cosmetics tested on animals in a bid to set an example to the mainland.
A cosmetics factory in Dhaka has been shut down by the Bangladeshi authorities for allegedly using harmful chemicals including mercury in its skin-lightening creams.
Flavor and fragrance supplier Symrise is planning further expansion of its perfume oil production in China, highlighting the company’s dedication to strengthening its presence in the region.
Lipotec recently unveiled two of its newest peptides at the trade show, one said to focus on discomfort in sensitive skin (Delisens) and the other (Telangyn) to improve redness, such as rosacea.
Despite media reports implying that some natural alternatives to ingredients used in personal care products are safer, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has once again spoken out about cosmetics safety.
According to the CEO of the Indian Plastic Foundation, Bipin Shah, the country's polymer consumption is set to reach 10 million tons in 2012, and if the sector is maintained and not influenced, "can become the third largest polymer consumer...
Falling profits in the cosmetics sector amongst other industries, are said to be threatening to weigh on Japanese investment and wages, adding to the likelihood of recession.
The 2013 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China promises to be the best and most well attended edition yet according to conference organizer Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE).
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and its students are said to have ten cases pending throughout Bangalore against big multinational corporations for not delivering on their advertisement promises.
The demand for surfactants from beauty and personal care will see sector outperform total ingredients in the segment between 2011 and 2016, according to a market forecast.
With the latest research from Mintel revealing the that color cosmetics market accounts for nearly a third of sales in many Asian countries, NYX Cosmetics has, like many brands before it, made the move into the region with its 'affordable luxury’...
At the end of a very busy show, Cosmetics Design caught up with in-cosmetics Asia 2012 organizer Ivan Rahal, who revealed said this year's event had gone beyond expectations and broken all records.
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.
According to the market researcher, a rising preference for Eastern traditional ingredients in the West has seen the Thai beauty market to have grown by 44 percent since 2008 and is estimated to reach US $4.8 billion by 2015.
According to US scientists, 2 to 3 percent of consumers are living with an allergy to spices, like turmeric, ginger, curry leaf, and cinnamon commonly found in skin, hair care, make-up and fragrances.
Croda has opened up on its approach to sensorial properties in formulation, an area that works towards giving consumers the exact texture and feel they expect from new products.
The Chinese government are taking steps towards accepting a non-animal test for cosmetics for the first time, after a PETA grant allowed the necessary research to develop a new toxicity test, and the necessary training was carried out in a Beijing university...
According to Organic Monitor, some companies have started to formulate natural/organic cosmetics with Halal certification as they realize that Halal products, while increasingly popular, often fall short in terms of their ecological credentials as the...
Cosmetics maker L’Oréal has invested €100 million ($128 million) in its largest factory in the world in Indonesia as it continues to meet its objective of reaching one billion new consumers.
A Pakistani scholar has been nominated for a 2012 Young Researcher Lush Prize thanks to his work concerning alternatives to animal testing in cosmetics development.
Merck Chemicals has announced the opening of a ‘Pigments & Cosmetics Technology Application Network’ (TANC) in Shanghai in an effort it says, to better meet the growing needs of Chinese consumer.
After much success in the Japanese beauty product market, Panasonic is now extending its reach into Southeast Asia with a new range of ‘nanoe care’ beauty and grooming products, based on its electrical expertise.
in-cosmetics Asia 2012 opened its doors in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. Here we bring you some of the highlights from the first couple of days of the event, including some of the more high profile stands, as well as drawing attention to the trends that...
L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has stated that he does not expect any change in the next twelve months for the global cosmetics market after the French firm posted its third-quarter sales in which growth has slowed.
Spain-based ingredients supplier Lipotec is showcasing its latest skincare ingredients - the Delisens and Telangyn novel peptides and the marine-based hyaluronic acid booster Hanify - at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok from 6-8 November 2012.
Estée Lauder reports a strong first quarter results on the back of a dynamic performance in the Asia Pacific region, underpinned by particularly strong results in China, Hong Kong and Thailand; but Korea looks weaker.
Avon continues to battle through difficult times, with its most recent results significantly impacted by falling sales in the China market, as the company restructures its business model there.
China-based ingredients supplier Fenchem says it is specifically targeting growth in the fast-growing Southeast Asia market, on the back of its participation at next week's in-cosmetics Asia, to be held in Bangkok this week.
According to a new market report by Transparency Market Research, the global In vitro toxicity testing market was worth $1,518.7 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $4,114.1 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 15.3 percent from 2013 to 2018.
With online registration now closed for the in-cosmetics Asia event in Bangkok next week, final preparations are falling into place for what the organizer promises will be the biggest ever event, and the Cosmetics Design team will be there to cover it.
The State Food and Drug Administration in China has issued a guide for the application and review of children's cosmetics in order to ensure product safety.
Japan-based bio-PET resin provider Toyota Tsusho is extending its reach into the US market after signing an agreement with personal care packaging provider Clear Lam Packaging.
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