L’Oreal has proved it is well and truly on the road to recovery after posting double digit second quarter growth on the back of a particularly strong performance in developing markets.
Using silica nanoparticles in emulsion systems can help the delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics and dermal drugs, according to researchers in Australia.
China has recently overtaken the US as the second largest market for luxury goods and growth is not expected to slow, making it a crucial target for high-end cosmetic players.
The Innocosmetics event will open its doors in Berlin this October, aiming to highlight some of the key areas in industry innovation and product development, as well as focusing in on key high growth categories and market trends.
Procter & Gamble will be increasing the number of brands and products it offers in emerging markets in order to make the most of the growth potential they hold.
Growth in all its geographical markets excluding the US helped France-based natural cosmetics company L’Occitane deliver a profit above original estimates.
‘Fantastic demand’ for natural products in the US and Japan has led UK brand Bulldog to choose these two markets as the next step in its global growth strategy.
Skin whitening and anti-acne products provide good opportunities for global companies targeting the Asian market as fair and flawless skin is a top priority, claim organisers of the upcoming in-cosmetics Asia trade show.
Continuing a tradition of family leadership across its portfolio of brands, Estée Lauder has promoted Jane Lauder to the position of global president, general manager of Origins and Ojon.
Brenntag is to acquire Asian chemicals distributor EAC Industrial Ingredients for €160m cash in a move that will significantly expand its presence in the Asia food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.
New Jersey-based Artiste Flavor Essence has forged a strategic alliance with Malaysia-based Bestino Natural Oils to source a number of naturally derived fragrances.
High-end mass market cosmetics brands such as Olay from P&G and prestige brands such as Estée Lauder are likely to outperform lower-end brands such as Avon in China, according to a new report from Bernstein Research.
Having closed its doors on June 18, organisors of Cosmetic Business 2010 claimed that the event attracted 20 per cent more trade visitors than the previous year.
A ‘buoyant’ performance in Hong Kong and Macau and strong online sales helped Hong Kong-based cosmetics retailer Sa Sa deliver a 2009 annual turnover of HK$4.1bn (€430m), up 13.9 per cent on the previous year.
Covering diverse topics including sustainability, trends and e-commerce is the conference programme for this year’s Beyond Beauty show taking place in Paris in September.
The market for professional skin care in Europe and the United States showed distinct signs of fatigue, but BRIC markets continue to power ahead and growth will return, a Kline report states.
A team of students from Kenya has bagged the Global Enterprise Experience award for a project that proposes to develop cosmetics from the Amaranth plant.
Being seen as ‘green’ is becoming a fundamental attribute for all brands, according to the findings of the 2010 Imagepower Green Brands Survey that polled over 9,000 people in eight countries including France, Germany, China and Brazil.
Rigid plastic packaging supplier RPC has warned that significant increases in polymer prices will be passed on to its food and personal care customers.
The trend for discreet and inconspicuous luxury, borne out of the economic downturn, is appearing in fine fragrances with the emergence of singular note scents.
Max Neeman, one of the largest names in Indian market research, has entered into the country's cosmetics market on the back of huge potential from demographic changes.
Prestige brands need to increase their ‘digital competency’ in China in order to ensure future success in not just China, but in the global prestige market, according to a study from NYU Stern School of business.
International chemicals company Rhodia has announced plans to acquire China-based Feixiang Chemicals (ZJG), strengthening its position in both the surfactants market and Asia-Pacific region.
As many foreign cosmetics companies face up to the challenge of rising wages in China, the fact is that while costs rise, increased spending power is likely to translate into higher domestic sales.
Whales could be mined for use in the cosmetics and personal care industry if the current ban on commercial whaling is lifted, according to a report from UK-based charity, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS).
Specialty silica demand will grow significantly in the next four years, driven mainly be demand in developing countries such as China, a Freedonia report says.
The US arm of Shiseido fragrance division, Beaute Prestige International (BPI), has signed a distribution agreement with France-based luxury perfume house Annick Goutal Parfums.
Symrise is planning a major increase in its capacity of synthetic menthol as demand from confectionery and oral care sectors is surging, especially in emerging markets.
Increasing its footprint in the cosmetics and personal care market, Switzerland’s second largest retailer, the Coop Group, has acquired The Body Shop Switzerland.
US-based skin care company Murad has filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of a website it alleges is selling its products without a formal agreement in place.
The European Union and China yesterday reached an agreement to boost research into consumer safety and explore the potential risks from nanotechnology.
Travelling the world looking for rare and endangered fragrant plants has been the life’s work of Givaudan fragrance chemist Roman Kaiser, who has investigated thousands of species.
A number of the most significant players in the European natural personal care market are lining up strategies to expand into new geographic markets and tap into a market that should reach a value of €2bn this year.
Demand for anti-ageing and sun protection products along with increasing popularity of natural is set to drive the global market for cosmetics chemicals, according to a recent report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA)
Shortly after announcing its acquisition of hair color specialist Issue Group, India-based Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) has said it is to purchase another Argentine hair care player.
The 2010 edition of in-cosmetics Asia has an educational thread that aims to open up the fast growing facial skin care market in Asia for international players as well as help Asian companies target Europe.
Ingredients supplier Jan Dekker has launched an extract of the East Asian silver vine fruit which it claims can improve skin transparency and lead to younger looking skin.
Flavour and fragrance ingredients manufacturer and supplier, Treatt, said its Group results for the six months period ending 31 March 2010 were ‘satisfactory’ in light of current economic conditions.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant, Unilever, has announced it expects its acquisition of Sara Lee’s personal care and European laundry business to be completed by Q4 2010.
Although demand for mineral make-up remains high, the increasing number of products on the market with a low mineral content may harm the credibility of this product category, according to Datamonitor.
German chemicals and nutrients giant Cognis has turned in its best ever Q1 operating profit as sales across its three core divisions exceeded 2008 pre-financial crisis volumes in 2008 for the first time - fueling ongoing buy-out speculation.
Indian personal care products company, Marico, has acquired the aesthetics businesses of Singapore-based Derma Rx Asia Pacific through its skin care solutions subsidiary, Kaya.