All news articles for January 2015

Endangered natural fragrance ingredient oud saved by investment capital

06-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

A group of associated companies that specialise in agricultural investment projects have plans to further invest in the supply chain of oud and its source—the endangered Agarwood tree.

Millennial generation engage more and they want to prevent ageing

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The growing influence from the millennial generation means that beauty care players need to ensure they are engaging people to deliver a unique experience. With this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke with Verna Talcott at Dow Corning to discuss...

Korea proposes animal testing ban on finished cosmetics

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A decision has been made proposing a ban on finished cosmetics product testing on animals in Korea, making it the second country in Asia to do so.

Missha halts business in Hong Kong

06-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Beauty brand Missha has 'suspended business' at all of its outlets in Hong Kong. The drastic move comes as a surprise, as Korean cosmetics are in high demand of late.

Essel Propack expands manufacturing in Egypt and China

05-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The Mumbai-based containers and packaging company has reinforced its manufacturing capacities to better serve cosmetics and hair care brands.

Ex-Revlon exec sues, claiming discrimination 'for being Jewish'

05-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Former Revlon chief scientific officer Alan Meyers has sued the brand, claiming he was fired after raising safety concerns that the chief executive did not want to hear, and was discriminated against for being Jewish.