Professionals from every possible cosmetics and personal care industry niche flock to in-cosmetics Global each year to discover what’s new in beauty ingredients, in formulation technologies, in marketing strategy, and more. To find out what one expert...
South East Asia holds huge opportunities for natural cosmetic ingredients due to its unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity, according to Clariant, which believes it is only 'scratching the surface' of the region's vast untapped potential.
One of the buzz words at this month’s in-cosmetics Global event in Paris was undoubtedly sustainability. It’s been on the radar for years, but it’s not going away. In fact it is only gaining momentum.
The use of new ingredients from traditional and indigenous plants and herbs will continue to be a ‘key driver’ in the natural beauty market, with consumers’ appetites for new innovation in the sector showing no signs of dimming.
An essential oils firm that grows lemongrass, cinnamon, torch ginger and vetiver in one thousand acres of lush countryside in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sabah is seeking new cosmetics and fragrance opportunities.
Founder of Thai organic brand ZNYA believes there is a demand for its organic skin care products in Canada and Europe, because consumers in those markets are willing to spend more money when it comes to health and wellness.
I was intrigued to see an article I recently wrote about a Guatemalan designer creating sustainable packaging becoming one of the highest hitting on Cosmetics Design USA.
Givaudan believes microalgae holds limitless potential to fulfil consumer demands for clean and effective beauty products, while simultaneously boosting moods.
A huge body of scientific evidence makes it hard to deny that pollution from the agricultural industry has contributed significantly to global climate change, but what might perplex some is how this is connected to the cosmetics and personal care industry.
The naturals trend continues to go from strength to strength, but as the category continues to evolve, the rise in consumer demand is also giving way to added responsibilities.
As part of the move towards more natural-looking hair styles, Latin American consumers are all out for natural hair care solutions and product launches.
What is claimed to be the world’s first eco-friendly and biodegradable glitter has been launched in China at the PCHi exhibition, and won the event’s Fountain Award for its plant-derived cosmetic glitter.
Conscious consumerism has pushed organic and natural beauty market to all time high, a new report from the Soil Association Certification. We take a look at the findings in this Editor’s Spotlight.
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has taken the cosmetics and personal care world by storm over the past year or so, evinced by a plethora of new product launches across all major markets.
Hair care defines the beauty world in the Latin American region. Combine the category with the most pervasive trend in the industry and you have some captivating dynamics.
Australian natural beauty brand Olieve & OIie is looking to expand overseas and is setting its sights on the Chinese market, on the back of rising demand from Chinese tourists,
The first new complex carbohydrate to be discovered in over 30 years could have potential applications in cosmetics—though scientists have to decide what to do with it first.
The Australian senate just passed a bill to effectively ban cosmetic testing on animals in Australia in a move that has been described as a ‘huge win’ for animals, consumers and science.
Cannabidiol (CBD) skin care has already taken the US market by storm, and it is starting to make a splash in European markets too, underlined by a recent spike in new product launches containing the ingredient.
Among the trends Cosmetics Design is watching in the Americas region this year is the influx and popularity of brands and ingredients from Oceana. Case in point: Black Chicken Remedies, the once tiny Australian organic skin care and wellness brand founded...
A Japanese microalgae producer is the first in the world to attain certification of the joint Aquaculture and Marine Stewardship Council (ASC-MSC) Seaweed Standard.
Behind the rising trend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda beauty, there are challenges that formulators face when creating modern skin care products from millennia-old wellness concepts.
Ecovia Intelligence has revealed its picks for the top trends and drivers set to define sustainable beauty and personal care in the coming year. We reveal the specialist research consulting & training company’s predictions in this Editor’s Spotlight.
The microbiome trend has taken the industry by storm and Cosmetics Design is homing in on it with a dedicated ingredient category for this year’s Beauty Industry Awards as well as a two-day conference program dedicated to the topic for our inaugural Cosmetics...
Cosmetics Design is upping its coverage of the Latin America market with the introduction of a brand new column to support Latin American cosmetic and personal care brands.
Australian farm Green Olive at Red Hill is aiming to bring the wholesome goodness of farm life to Asian beauty in the form of their farm-grown range of olive oil body care products.
India-based vegan beauty brand Plum is gearing up for expansion in “multiple directions” domestically, says its founder and director Shankar Prasad, after receiving funding from Unilever Ventures
The clock is ticking on the closing date for entries to the 2019 Beauty Industry Awards. With last entries excepted no later than February 8th that leaves just three weeks to enter.
Looking ahead to 2019, the Cosmetics Design team has a packed year ahead for its subscribers, including new face-to-face events, webinars, special editions and in depth event coverage.
During 2018 the Cosmetics Design team has had its eye on the big trends in an effort to determine what is going to be driving the industry in 2019. In this video we have combined our know-how to bring you a total of 20 trends to look out for in the Americas,...
Everyone wants a slice of the fast-growing indie beauty market right now, and while it has never been easier to launch a brand, the competition is getting all the more fierce.
With clearly defined perimeters and strict regulation, one expert believes the Halal certification has the potential to become the de facto standard for cosmetic and personal care products.
From a German personal care brand explicitly called Stop The Water While Using Me! to L’Oréal’s recent partnership to rinse out shampoo with five times less water, water reduction in beauty is a trend causing a serious splash. We explore its potential...
The three biggest cosmetic and personal care players in the world have just announced very different initiatives, but each one makes a big nod in the direction of sustainability.
The founder of Australia-based brand, Vatea, has revealed the challenges she overcomes to source ingredients from Rotuma, a 100% organic island in Fiji.
To realise her vision of launching her range of natural handmade soaps in China, Janet Shearsmith turned to the massively popular diagou distribution channel to enter the market.
Between unpredictable regulations, staggering costs and finicky consumers, China is not an easy market to conquer, especially if you are a natural or organic beauty brand, according to one expert.
A wide variety of tea-derived inputs is used in personal care product formulations, most often for their antioxidant activity. Green tea, white tea, fermented black tea, matcha, blue tea (which is really butterfly-pea flower and lemongrass), and other...
While animal-derived ingredients are on the rise, these don’t cater to the huge potential for vegan beauty. Is the answer plant-based alternatives? We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight feature.
Cargill Beauty introduces its Beauty System 1.0 at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, in response to the growing consumer demand for simple, natural, sustainable and ethical beauty products in the region.
The specialty chemical maker is looking to the marine environment and biotechnology as a sustainable alternative to conventional personal care ingredient manufacturing. And having acquired Prince Edward Island – based Nautilus Biosciences at the start...
Mitten is striving to reincarnate traditional Turkish bath rituals into modern Asian homes with its line of luxury exfoliating mitt that treats skin in under three minutes.
Here are some of the photo highlights of a the busy in-cosmetics North America event, where there were many new ingredient launches, a strong conference program and underlying themes such as the adaption to the needs of indie beauty formulators. Click...
Mica is ubiquitous in beauty, used throughout the industry in everything from lipstick to foundation – but much of this mineral is harvested by children as young as 10, along the hilly landscape of rural India.
