A strong performance in personal care and increased exposure to the emerging markets has aided consumer giant Unilever as it announces its second quarter results.
In a recent report, the FDA has revealed that issues relating to cosmetics and cosmetic-like drug products were amongst those discussed at a recent Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) meeting.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show have released the educational programme for the upcoming event in Bangkok, highlighting hair care and regulation as the key talking points in the region.
Strong Burberry sales during its second quarter put fragrance player Inter Parfums in a strong enough position to raise guidance for the fully 2012 financial year.
UK-based ingredients supplier Croda has posted steady results for the first half 2012, considering strong 2011 comparatives, aided by solid results from its Consumer Care division.
The professional skin care products market experienced a second year of growth, posting a 5.3 per cent increase in 2011, however Kline has suggested the industry should remain cautious.
According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and ecological issues facing the industry in that region.
Cosmetics company Kao will enhance its production capacity for fatty alcohols used in shampoos to reinforce its business, particularly in the Asian region.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that from the 1st July 2015, the presence of nanomaterials in cosmetic products available in New Zealand must be identified on labelling.
As bioplastics become increasing popular for the packaging of cosmetics and other consumer goods, the forthcoming European Bioplastics Conference will focus on how it is emerging in the mass market.
With the anti-aging sector poised for rapid growth amongst an industry forecasted to rise to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at advances within the sector so far in 2012.
With the global fragrance market expected to reach $15.7 billion by 2017, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what brands have been enjoying the sweet smell of success so far in 2012.
Cosmoprof North America, one of the biggest industry events in the Americas, will open its doors in Las Vegas this weekend and the Cosmetics Design team will be there to report on all that’s new.
The demand for protection is driving the sun care market and a strong performance for the category in Brazil could lead to Latin America taking the number two spot in the global industry.
With China poised to accept its first ever non-animal test method for cosmetics by late summer, Dr. Brian Jones of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) says don’t be surprised by how quickly the autorities accept and implement more.
Germany-based Nordenia International has been sold off by its current owner, investment company Oaktree Capital, to global packaging provider Mondi Group.
Korean airless manufacturer Yonwoo has made an $8 million investment to expand its production capability of low-cost airless packaging in anticipation of increased demand.
China-based international cosmetics packaging player HCP Holdings has been bought out by US private equity fund TPG Capital -a move that is likely to fund its expansion into Europe.
An online course from The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) will look at the best ways for cosmetics and personal care companies to tap into opportunities in the Asia Pacific Market.
US beauty brand Revlon has announced that it has acquired certain assets of Bari Cosmetics, including the trademarks and intellectual property related to its Pure Ice nail enamel and Bon Bons cosmetics brand.
The global consumer packaging company has announced the proposed sale of its Cosmetics, Toiletries and Household care products (CTH) business for $709m (€562m at current exchange rates).
The specialty chemicals distributor and provider of market expansion services has teamed up with Induchem, a Swiss cosmetic manufacturer to further develop its presence on the Chinese market.
The China State Food and Drug Administration has published a second batch of ingredients for consultation in an inventory of existing cosmetic ingredients (IECIC).
Keratin protein from sheep wool simulates the expression of specific types of collagen in humans, suggests new research conducted by the University of Miami that points to enhanced wound healing and anti-wrinkle treatment.
This people on the move series brings you word on executive appointments amongst the leading players in the cosmetics industry, including AkzoNobel, Croda and Hallstar.
Procter & Gamble has been downgraded by investment bank RBC Capital Markets following the announcement of the personal care player’s plans to kick start the business.
The global cosmetics company is to reward efforts towards replacing animal use in product safety testing with a ‘Lush prize’ of £250,000 (€312,000) set to be divided between five categories to those demonstrating excellence in the sector.
Clariant has launched a new liquid colour technology that has been developed to make the process of colouring polyolefin blow molded plastics easier, of a higher a quality and more flexible.
Elevance Renewable Sciences has been awarded the 2012 Presidential Green Challenge Award by the US Environmental Protection Agency for its production of “high performing, green specialty chemicals at advantageous costs.”
Kanebo has announced that it will be entering into the Romanian market as it continues to extend its global reach beyond the saturated and stagnant domestic market in Japan.
It appears the market for lip care products has weathered the recent economic downturn as the global market dominates in Europe and has been estimated to reach $1.9 billion (€1.5 bn) by 2017.
With the global beauty from within market set to reach sales figures as high as €4 billion by 2015, Cosmetics Design rounded up the trends the nutricosmetics sector has seen so far this year...
With a recent poll finding a company's social media activity makes them appear more ‘accessible and responsive’ with US consumers, Cosmetics Design takes a look at how far the industry has come in the area in 2012...
Chemical company Gevo has signed a collaborative agreement with the intent to site a cellulosic biomass isobutanol facility in Southeast Asia, as it looks to grow in one of the fastest growing chemical markets.
The brand well known in the US, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore and the Middle East has come under fire due to its decision to move into the Chinese market, despite its conflicting animal testing policy.
American women are the most likely to use anti-aging facial creams in a bid to hold back the signs of aging and preserve an image of beauty, according to new market research.
On the back of another recent acquisition, Cosmetics Design caught up with Berlin Packaging’s CEO Andrew Berlin to discuss how the packaging supplier meets the challenges of acquiring numerous companies in such a short space of time.
According to a European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) report, chemical production in Europe is to come to a standstill in 2012 due to the continent's debt crisis which will no doubt affect the cosmetics industry.
This year’s ‘Beauty of Sourcing with Respect Conference’ hosted by the Union for Ethical BioTrade focused on emerging market trends as they become increasingly influential in areas like sustainability.
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