Baby care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has come under pressure from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics over the use of harmful ingredients in its baby shampoo in the US, Canada and China.
P&G first quarter profits were slightly down on higher commodity costs despite sales taking a big leap, but the outlook is more challenging as currency gains are expected to be wiped out.
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Shiseido has forged a joint venture allowing it to start commercial operations in Turkey, a move that is line with the Japanese cosmetic giant’s expansion in smaller but important emerging markets.
Japanese beauty firm Kao Brands has announced it will change its name to Kao USA in North America as it attempts to operate subsidiaries in this region and Europe as unified organizations in the major countries in which they operate.
Nu Skin today announced record third-quarter results attributing strong growth in the emerging markets, currency fluctuations, and the development of its anti-aging ageLOC range for the positive figures.
A joint investment between Germany-headquartered Wacker and US-based Dow Corning for a manufacturing site in the Jiangsu province, China has been expanded further with another plant to meet growing demand for silicones.
Inter Parfums extension of the Burberry fragrance line has paid off after the company registers a huge increase in third quarter sales, mainly driven by the launch of Burberry Body.
Among the emerging markets it is Brazil and China that are poised for the most dramatic growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor - a situation that spells significant opportunities for cosmetics ingredients companies.
Consumers are becoming lost in a maze of marketing claims and false labelling according to market analyst Organic Monitor, and although certification will clean up confusion, the UK-based company also believes that marketing and distribution can play...
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of in-cosmetics Asia, have taken the decision to postpone the event, as the continued threat of floods looms over Bangkok, Thailand.
US-based colors and fragrances supplier Sensient reported slightly above average third quarter figures for 2011 boosted by favorable currency translations and a strong colors group.
France-based organic cosmetics company Florame sources many of its ingredients from developing countries and argues that the practice can help support local development, although it is subject to many challenges.
Italian active ingredients player Indena says that its participation in the forthcoming PCHi event in China next February will play an important part in the company’s strategy to grow its cosmetics arm.
Switzerland-based Clariant will open a new laboratory near Mumbai focused on developing formulations specifically for the personal care industry in India, a market that is showing continued growth.
Specialty chemicals firm Evonik has strengthened its research and development efforts in Greater China as it looks to boost local innovation, by investing €18m in expanding its centre in Shanghai Xinzhuang.
Reckitt Benckiser’s sustainability report for 2010 has shown the company has reduced its carbon footprint with decreased energy consumption in manufacturing playing a part.
Leading bioplastics provider NatureWorks has secured a $150m investment from Thailand-based chemicals giant PTT Chemical to help it expand its footprint in the market for plastics and films used in personal care packaging.
Specialty chemicals firm Ashland has responded to strong demand for its Natrosol hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Asia-Pacific by expanding production facilities in Nanjing, China.
With the forthcoming Beauty From Within conference just two weeks away, CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to one of the event’s key speakers, Dr. Marie Bejot, founder of Oenobiol Sanofi opens up on the best starting point for new entrants.
Flavours and fragrance firm Firmenich saw sales increases right across the board of its perfumery business division with emerging markets posting the strongest growth, however they were hit hard by the Swiss Franc as figures dipped.
Two of the larger players in the cosmetics industry have both announced that sales are still displaying solid growth despite the significant business and economic challenges at present.
The Personal Care Product Council has announced its support of President Obama's decision to send the Colombia, Korea and Panama free trade agreements to Congress, stating the importance of international trade in the cosmetics industry.
As the personal care industry continues to pull out of the recession, it is the biggest category, hair care, which is expected to drive future growth for packaging manufacturers.
The beauty packaging industry has witnessed a series mergers and acquisitions, consolidations as well as expansions in recent months, as continued economic uncertainty unleashes business opportunities.
BioGro has become the first New Zealand-based certifier to provide natural certification in the Oceania region after its recent accreditation by France-based Natrue.
Japanese cosmetic and personal care player Kao has developed a new skin cleansing technology that is based on research demonstrating the cleansing ability of anionic surfactants.
As sales of natural and organic products pick up in Asia, the market is now being stunted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and a lot of consumer confusion.
The Australian government has simplified the regulation of ingredients for cosmetic and personal care applications, in a bid to make the process less confusing.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has made a multi-million euro investment to expand its production facility in Indonesia as it believes it will help to drive sustainable growth for the company in the fast-growing developing and emerging markets.
With the threat of a second global recession hovering in the wings, a Citi Investment analyst says there are concerns over the Q4 performance of US personal care players.
The beauty and personal care market in Japan has been suffering since the country’s economy hit a recession in 2008 with stagnant sales seen across the industry, including the key skin care.
A round up of the latest packaging industry appointments shows new key executive positions being taken up at packaging player Topline and ingredients technology provider International Stem Cell.
The Chinese color cosmetics market is forecast to continue to grow all the way in to 2015, increasing in value year-on-year, but slowly as it is likely to be hampered by low product penetration in comparison to other cosmetics sectors.
The price of palm oil, which is used as a binding ingredient in cosmetic formulation, is predicted to fall in the months ahead as increased crop yields and falling demand take effect.
Beauty firm Coty has picked up an award for being the ‘Most Innovative Company in 2011, with products under its Rimmel and Sally Hansen brands recognised as stand out products.
New Jersey-based packaging supplier Topline has confirmed its intent to expand in the European market with the acquisition of France-based player Cosworld-Primapack.
The UK-based packager has announced that it expects hair care, which has the largest share in Asia Pacific, to experience the fastest growth in the region.
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has developed a robot that can wash and dry hair, tapping into an aging population and the trend for at-home electronic devices.
Personal care packaging in the US is expected to stagnate for global packager Rexam as key markets start to show a decline and the market in general slows down, provoked by fears of another downturn linger.
Building on the success of being the biggest pack type used in volume terms in the personal care market in 2010, flexible packaging is predicted to continuing to perform the best in that packaging market, according to Rexam.
Whereas Chinese hair care consumers were once driven by dual-function products and value-for-money, new research finds that products catering for specific needs are en vogue.
Women in the UK are more likely to turn to skin care and anti-ageing products than cosmetic surgery in order to maintain a youthful appearance and this is having a very positive effect on skin care sales.
As the date draws near, the organizers of in-cosmetics Asia have announced details of the education programme, focusing on the industry's latest developments and innovation for the future.
The market for skin care in China is expected to continue its phenomenal growth, but companies are going to have to target consumers with innovative products that hit key trends if they want success.
Despite the scepter of the global economic downturn, the number of men’s grooming product launches worldwide has risen sharply since 2008, according to the latest data from Mintel.
US-based ingredients manufacturer CoValence has launched a liquid deodorant free of inflammatory ingredients or allergens that is suitable for all skin types.
Super premium cosmetic brands will continue to gain ground in the emerging markets and will benefit from baby boomers in the more mature markets, according to market research company Euromonitor.
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