In collaboration with six Japanese companies, the leading cosmetics and personal giant enters into the Forest Stewardship Council Certified Procurement Declaration.
For the first time, Natural & Organic Products Asia will display organic European skin care along with demonstrating leading products and conducting business seminars.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Mary Futher, founder of kaia naturals, describes a brand that puts “careful thought, scientific research, [and] naturally derived ingredients in every product,” to save her customers the trouble of scrutinizing labels; and...
Personalised scents and aromas capture the emotions and individual preferences of consumers. We explore with David Lee, Manager of Kimex how its plans to achieve this while also tapping into the natural trend.
We asked Belinda Carli what we as consumers think we’re buying when faced with a natural label, scientifically and from a formulations perspective, what they actually are, and what needs to be done to help consumers make assure and intentional purchasing...
So prolific and commonplace is the natural trend on our shelves and e-commerce pages that is it about time we stopped to consider ‘What is Natural?’. Belinda Carli, Director of the Personal Care Institute of Science certainly thinks so.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Michelle Matthewman, managing director of Caim & Able (a personal care brand centered on the topical benefits of magnesium), has a realistic take on the time commitment required to run a personal care startup. And, she...
Chinese skin care name, Dr. Plant, has teamed up with The Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) to use dendrobium as an active ingredient in its latest product range.
Cosmetics giant, L'Oréal, and e-commerce leader, Alibaba Group, are boosting their efforts to reduce waste by using environmentally friendly packaging.
At in-cosmetics Korea 2018, we explored what Korean trends are impacting R&D and distribution tactics with cosmetics and household suppliers, Zeuschem, and personal care company, schülke International.
Adopting the theme, ‘A MORE Beautiful World’, the South Korean conglomerate unveils its 10th Sustainability Report since its initial report in 2009, marking a first for the Korean beauty industry.
Global marketing strategy consultancy, Clear, conducts study to explore how Chinese, US and UK brands are drawing in loyal consumers in the natural cosmetics segment, and how Chinese traditional remedies are proving a source of inspiration.
As Japanese skin and hair trends have struck an appealing chord with cosmetics shoppers, we explore with Jorge Larranaga, Deputy Director, Manufacturing Department at Number Three what buyers are looking for and whether a competitive relationship exists...
It's your final opportunity to register for the Skin Protection 2018 online event, so do it now so you can take advantage of our full online webinar presentation programme, which will let you in on everything you need to know about this fast moving...
We caught up with Joe Torella, vice president, skin care and business intelligence, Ashland to find out more about the company's very interesting sustainable aloe vera sourcing project in Mexico.
Sensitive skin care concerns are on the rise, so we caught up with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China, at Mintel to find out how cica creams are providing a sensitive solution.
As tea-based skin care products provide “an excellent source of antioxidants, and for its anti-ageing and skin-soothing benefits when ingested”, we explored the trend sweeping through China with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China,...
Following its recent win at the PCHi awards in China — its fourth event accolade— we spoke to Jane Zhang, Head of Personal Care in China, Azelis to discuss the innovation and technology behind its active ingredient Tagra CelluCaps C.
Regenerative agriculture is not exactly a buzz word quite yet, but it is certainly one to watch, and Dr. Bronner’s, known for its natural soaps, is now playing a big part in raising the profile of this vital movement.
In our sustainability focus, we delve into the metamorphosis of water in beauty and personal care by looking at the demand for waterless product R&D efforts and releases.
Cosmetics Design checked in with indie brand leaders, working on opposite corners of the globe—Ashley Prange of Au Naturale Cosmetics and Ann Leslie of Pure Nut—to find out how and why local sourcing is key to the sustainability of their beauty businesses.
We caught up once again with Aditi Vyas, Director, Azafran Innovacion to discuss the drivers and considerations when positioning and launching organic products.
As the bioengineering company pursues its focus and relationship with Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers, we talk to Damien Perriman, Senior Vice President of Specialty Chemicals at Genomatica about the company’s achievements and experiences in the market...
With the theme, ‘Experience the future of luxury packaging’, cosmetics and personal care giants will access a two-day programme exploring trends, market, design and sustainability.
Over the last couple of years, Genomatica has recognised the increasingly popular trend favouring sustainable and naturally-sourced ingredients in the cosmetics and personal care, moving away from synthetic chemistry.
As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closes its doors for another year, we bring you the winners of this year’s Fountain Awards which praise fresh and cutting-edge technologies and progressive developments.
The biotech company has just launched Brontide, its first ingredient for use in beauty product formulations. Earlier this month, Cosmetic Design spoke with Damien Perriman, senior vice president of specialty chemicals at Genomatica, to find out more.
With the environmental impact on the skin continuing to be a key concern for consumers, David Boudier, Scientific Communication Manager at Silab talks us through how neuro-soothing ingredients are pushing the natural segment into its next phase.
After launching its latest natural skin care offering, Neurofense, in January 2018, we got the lowdown on neuro-soothing ingredients from French cosmetics producer, Silab, and why these appeal to APAC consumers.
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