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 the world’s five largest economies by 2020.
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 increased income and consumer knowledge.
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 the deletion of two final animal tests from India’s cosmetics safety standard.
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.
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 damage the relationship with the consumer.
Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions has turned its focus to consumer demand for better moisturizing performance with its latest launch of its novel ingredient MoistStar.
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 oxide pigments in an effort to expand and meet...
Glass manufacturer, Owens-Illinois has signed a three-year agreement with the University of Toledo to support research at its new R&D Innovation Center.
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 stay, and has been commended for this.
The global thermoplastics provider has expanded its polyolefin material portfolio for cosmetic packaging to meet diverse needs and offer the latest material technologies to industry professionals.
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 annual event.
BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.
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 on February 28th.
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 of the major new markets.
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 and South Africa.
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 opt for minimalistic personal care routines?
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 a result.
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.
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.
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 cosmetics industry and has been welcomed by trade associations.
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 cosmetic brands.
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.
Sales in China plunged for Avon, counterbalanced by gains in both Brazil and Russia, while profits nosedive due to the impact of restructuring charges.
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.
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 of beauty drinks could change this.
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 the company are open to acquisitions to further strengthen this year.
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 unsafe cosmetics don’t enter the chain.
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 an intermediate solution, according to industry...
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 worldwide.
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.
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.
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 the lower dermis during the early stages.
Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Specialty chemicals company Clariant’s cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia has become the firm’s eighth location to achieve the Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 fragrance ingredient.
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 male arena and how to tackle them.
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 setting prices.
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.
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.
Women in North America are more concerned with cruelty-free cosmetics than certified organic or preservative-free, with Canadian ladies leading the charge.
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.
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