As more and more cosmetics companies gain kudos thanks to increasingly rigorous ethical sourcing and trading claims, companies that ignore the phenomenon stand to lose out.
According to Mintel, ‘extreme ethical’ is set to be a major cosmetics trend for 2009, with many cosmetics companies seeking to become advocates for social change.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) and 40 other charitable organizations have delivered a letter to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) calling for the removal of ‘toxic’ ingredients from its products.
Chicago based specialty chemistry company, HallStar, has launched a series of online webinars to ‘educate’ formulators on how to integrate new chemical technologies into plasticizer and personal care products.
Marchesini has launched a 120 carton per minute robotic line combining a thermoformer and cartoner that claims to offer cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.
New figures released by the World Wildlife Fund (WFF) today reveal that only one per cent of sustainable palm oil has been bought, in spite of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) pledge to use sustainable product.
Researchers have created the first genetic blueprint of oil palms, an important step in improving the productivity and sustainability of oil palm production.
Australian consumer watchdog Choice claims that the Australian standards and advertising boards are not doing enough to regulate cosmetics advertisements, which often dazzle the consumer with scientific language and unsubstantiated claims.
The efficiency of anti-ageing active dermatopoietin lies in its ability to work from the skin's surface rather than having to cross the skin barrier, according to manufacturers United Cosmeceuticals and United Technologies.
Italian machining specialist Marchesini’s claims its new 150 carton per minute Unica monobloc packaging system offers syringe makers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.
Daily supplements of a hydrolysed collagen may improve skin hydration by 28 per cent, and reduce the wrinkles by 30 per cent, say two new studies from Rousselot.
L’Oreal reported flat first quarter sales but differences between divisions were marked with luxury and professional product sales being the hardest hit.
Ellagic acid derived from berries has been shown to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment, a study by scientists in at Hallym University in South Korea has suggested.
Lipid Nutrition has launched a branded version of rising vitamin E form, tocotrienol, which a growing body of science is backing as one of the most powerful in antioxidant payload.
International agencies from the US, Canada, Japan and the EU have signed a co-operation agreement to speed up the process for adopting alternative testing methods.
LVMH group reported flat reported sales for its first quarter, despite the performance of its perfumes and fragrance division taking a considerable hit.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action against cosmetics maker Natural Products of Australia over its natural and organic claims.
All too often cosmetics firms are guilty of committing one or more of the seven sins of greenwashing, according to environmental marketing firm TerraChoice.
Coty has appointed a new president of its Beauty Division to manage all Coty brands available in mass distribution in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Oilseed analysts are predicting a squeeze on supply of Malaysian palm oil for months to come, as prices are pushed up by farmers’ inability to invest in inputs and poor extraction rates – while demand for fried and oily food is not abating.
New York-based Maypro Industries is targeting a Japanese lychee extract at beauty and health foods and beverages after it was self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) in the US.
China-based ingredient provider Fenchem is launching an organic aloe vera extract that combines a variety of active components aimed at natural skin care formulations.
Skin care has been the big flag bearer in the trend for natural cosmetics but a rash of natural ingredients for toothpaste suggests that oral care is catching up.
Strong sales for its Care Chemicals division and the divestment of the Oleochemicals and Pulcra Chemicals businesses boost Cognis, but net profits were still in the red in 2008.
The organic oil specialist, Earthoil, has achieved fair trade status for its Indian mint growing facility under an Institute for Marketecology (IMO) scheme in order to meet growing demand for ethical products.
International Fragrances and Flavors (IFF) is opening a new creative center in Brazil to spark new product ideas and tune in to local consumer preferences.
Research conducted by a team of scientists working with US skin care expert NuSkin links a newly identified free radical generator to age-related skin damage.
A number of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Vitamin K2 has won Novel Foods approval paving the way for the fermented soy extract to be used in a wide variety of applications across the European Union’s 27 member states.
Switzerland-based fine chemicals player Clariant has opened up a production facility in Zhenjiang, Eastern China, to tap into growing demand for key personal care ingredients.
Consumers are willing to pay higher prices as long as they are getting what they perceive to be good value for money, according to a survey by Brandkeys.