Biodiversity has been a topic well placed in the minds of the cosmetics and ingredients companies for a while now, and in honour of the International Day of Biological Diversity, Symrise is announcing its strategic partnership with the Global Nature Fund...
HCP has opened its fourth China based plant, the second in Luzhi County, Suzhou which company reps say will house injection, coating, metallisation, printing, final assembly and quality lab/testing.
According to the fragrance specialists, cool mint, the re-appearance of fresh tea notes, and fruity rhubarb are set to influence spring/summer fragrance formulations in 2015.
Swiss food giant Nestlé has extended its investment in skin care by buying the rights to several of Valeant Pharmaceuticals dermatology products for $1.4 billion (€1027).
As the Chinese buyer market prepares to become the new reference point for industry, product safety concerns drive sales of imported brands, and the guarantee of quality is paying the biggest dividends.
The business of men’s cosmetic goods grew to more than Rs 3 billion in Nepal in 2013 with fairness creams and face washes with the likes of Emami Fair, Nivea and Garnier dominating the domestic market.
Last year animal tests were removed from the cosmetics standards testing in India, and now a new rule has been published banning the practice from the industry for good.
Last year, the number of visitors to Japan hit a record 10.36 million and with waived visa restrictions and a soon-to-be abolished consumption tax, cosmetics sales are to set to see a significant rise.
South Korea’s Woongjin Group is further moving into the cosmetics sector after securing exclusive rights to sell US skin care brand Dermalogica in Korea.
Marc Rosen’s career trajectory has been remarkable. Not only has he made a name for himself as one of the world’s leading fragrance packaging designers, he has also managed to stay at the top for 35 years – a rare feat in this fast-changing arena.
The China Beauty Expo has surpassed the competition to be officially crowned the biggest industry event in Asia, according to organisers Shanghai Baiwen and Informa.
Cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury is using e-commerce data to identify lucrative new markets, in a move which profits from the huge potential offered to beauty brands by big data.
Urbanisation is one of the key factors driving the growth of metal aerosol cans in emerging markets, Euromonitor International has noted recently, with the packaging type seen as an increasingly affordable modern option in such regions.
For Japan’s 150,000 Muslims and the one million Muslim tourists who visit the country each year, sourcing halal still poses a problem particularly when it comes to cosmetics.
The organisers of the Japan cosmetics trade show Cosme Tech are introducing a World Ingredients Pavilion with the aim of attracting more international ingredients players to the event.
The state of Minnesota may have set a precedent by becoming the first in the United States to ban the anti-bacterial agent triclosan from use in a range of cosmetic and personal care products.
According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Association, the weather phenomenon referred to as ‘El Nino’ will have no immediate effect on palm oil output in the country.
This month we're focusing on the rise of the scalp care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin, says consumers place treatment of this area on the same level of skin care. After all, she says, the skin of the scalp is connected to the...
Dollar share for the scalp care segment is growing, say market researchers at Kline in a recent blog, with the segment now on the up following recent consumer enthusiasm for hair oils.
Digital has been called up as an essential tool for the marketing of beauty brands in India, with the CEO of one of the region’s key players in marketing, VML Qais, recently stating that a strong online presence is key for the industry.
“Make creams more fun for kids,” advised beauty industry trends forecaster Antoinette van den Berg at the recent in-cosmetics industry event, urging sun care manufacturers to meet specific consumer group demands.
Natural nail care beauty specialist Safe ‘N’ Beautiful is debuting its new Halal nail polishes at the Beautyworld Middle East international trade fair that is taking place in Dubai from 27-29 May 2014.
'3D' seems to be the buzz word of the moment for the cosmetics industry. Just last week we reported innovation in 3D printing, now we’ve discovered a new invention that makes it possible to use it for colour cosmetic formulations.
As South Korean products continue to perform strongly internationally, it comes as no surprise that the latest data from the Korea Customs Service show growth in the last decade has seen the country’s exports rise to reach $1.05, six times that of 10...
As China prepares to end mandatory animal testing for domestically-produced non-specialist cosmetics, researchers and officials are getting up to speed with the alternative testing methods available.
On the back of specialty chemicals provider Clariant further developing its ‘Secret Code of Beauty’ portfolio, we sat down to discuss how the brand’s investment in innovative technology is enabling it to provide more efficient ingredients.
The uptake of certified sustainable palm oil has seen a 49% increase in the first quarter of 2014 compared to last year which many believe is a positive landmark for the industry that has been threatening to destroy rainforests in Indonesia and around...
Unilever Personal Care president Dave Lewis has outlined the company’s desire to build its personal care portfolio and develop a premium portfolio having built a solid product base.
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has assessed the health risks of DMEP, particularly from repeated or prolonged exposure, from its use in cosmetics and recommended a ban.
Nu Skin reveals first quarter results showing continued signs of very strong growth, but the company says that forecasts for the full year are difficult following the ban on sales in China.
A government crackdown on extravagance and an increasing number of consumers buying products abroad is reportedly driving certain cosmetic giants to pull their business out of China.
With the demand for green actives growing at a quick rate and many ingredient suppliers producing innovative ingredients, the topic will become a key focus at this week’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York.
The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a draft notification to ban the import of cosmetics tested on animals abroad; in a move which would extend the reach of animal testing prohibition for the cosmetics industry even further...
Estée Lauder has reported a very strong third quarter, with gains in the Asia Pacific region being led by China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.
The Nivea skin care maker announces a change in its management for the research and development division as Dr May Shana’a steps in to replace Professor Klaus-Peter Wittern.
Regional experts predict Japan’s knack for innovating product textures, concepts and formulas, particularly in the hair and skin care segments, will be tempting consumers from its fellow markets.
China has been highlighted as the most opportunistic market for beauty device marketers, as well as for brands that address a myriad of beauty issues, according to market researcher Kline.
Beiersdorf, the manufacturer of skin care brand Nivea, is angling to profit from the lucrative male grooming sector in Indonesia, stating it wants to see 20% growth in the sector within the country.
Lush, well-known for the heady scents and visual identity of its high street outlets, is now attempting to translate its very physical retail offering onto the web.
Unilever is investing robustly in the Middle East and North Africa region, a move which follows recent industry expert predictions for strong growth in the region for beauty and personal care.
The most recent financial quarter saw a slowdown in India’s fast moving consumer goods market’s growth, with personal care brands listed among those which are losing out as a result.
South Korean firm LG Household & Healthcare has been taking more international steps of late, particularly in cosmetics, what with considering to buy Elizabeth Arden and now making plans to further expand in EMEA.
Avon Products says it has reached a preliminary deal with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities Commission that should put an end to years of investigation into its overseas practices.
Research published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology examined the misattributions people make when considering what the opposite sex find attractive, and finds that less make-up actually has more appeal.
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