L’Oréal presents sol-gels research to the Japanese industry
A team of scientists at L’Oréal have presented their work on silane technology that treats fine and damaged hair at the International Sol-Gel Conference in Kyoto, Japan.
Archives for October 7, 2015
Special Newsletter - Natural & Organic
What happens when science unlocks the secrets to natural cosmetics…
The industry has been both developing, enhancing and replicating natural ingredients for years, but what technologies are driving this area now, will it ever be possible to tinker with organic ingredients and what do consumers make of it all? We spoke to...
Mooo've over snail slime! Cow urine is the latest skin care phenomenon
Non-government organisation, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has opted for an unusual ingredient in its line of beauty products - cow dung and gau mutra (cow urine) which has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicines.
Special Newsletter - Natural & Organic
The lowdown on all that's new in the natural and organic market
As the global market for natural and organic cosmetics and personal care continues to mature into a mainstream trend that now permeates every category, our latest special newsletter takes a look at the latest developments.
Special Newsletter - Natural & Organic
A look at how Asia's ingredients are influencing Western formulations
Consumers today are taking better care of their health all over the globe. This shift has impacted the cosmetics industry, particularly with organic or natural demand and the West has been increasingly looking to the East for inspiration and innovation.
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How many badges of honour do you need? Proliferation of ethical labels creates confusion
On the one hand you would think that the natural and organic cosmetics industry would be happy with the growing number of ethical labels making their way onto packs; however with no harmonisation and numbers increasing it could be at risk of creating...
Singapore consumers speak out against 'unsustainable production processes'
Numerous consumers in Singapore have pledged to boycott companies involved in unsustainable production processes, particularly those sourcing palm oil in the region.
Special Newsletter - Natural & Organic
The ‘green’ sector will only grow if we have consistency in the language used
At a time when the cosmetics industry has been accused of ‘greenwashing’ and terms are bandied around and used so freely, the Soil Association says that the only way the sector is going to grow is if we have consistency in the language we use.