The international company is set to present its latest developments in acne skin care treatments based on its Baycusan family of film-forming polyurethanes at this year’s in-cosmetics trade fair in Barcelona next month.
The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) is holding an online training course giving the low-down for cosmetics players wanting to enter the China cosmetics market.
Clariant is one of the major international specialty chemical players on the China market and is currently finding itself embracing the challenge of increased regulation in the market.
“We have been transparent on the issue regarding our requirement to adhere to local laws in countries where we do business,” said Avon, after it found itself in a class action lawsuit alongside Estee Lauder and Mary Kay for allegedly claiming that their...
Chemical distributor Univar has announced it will showcase a new range of formulations at its stand's Sensory Bar to demonstrate how to simplify the complex textural issues common to the industry at in-cosmetics in Barcelona next month.
Avon has landed in hot water, alongside Estee Lauder and Mary Kay, after being slapped with a class action lawsuit for allegedly deceiving American consumers with false and misleading representations relating to animal testing of their products.
The PCHi event, held in Shanghai last week, proved to be the biggest to date, with both exhibitor space and attendance numbers well up on the previous year.
Ingredients player Inolex is expanding its operations into some of the fast-growing Asian markets, as well as readying the launch of a natural silicones alternative.
China and India, the two largest consumer markets for palm oil, will be targeted by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to take-up certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) in a bid to close the stark gap between the supply and demand of this global...
Israel-based supplier Frutarom has expanded its capacity for producing its new algae plant, Alguard in the Negev desert due to the demand for the company’s natural and sustainable “skin-active shield” ingredient derived from red microalgae polysaccharides.
A continuing focus on skin care brand Nivea, as well as giving unprofitable lines the chop, has given German consumer goods company Beiersdorf a positive outlook in 2012, following the announcement of its 2011 results.
This year’s in-cosmetics event, held at the Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona from 17-19 April 2012, promises to be bigger than previous editions with already 11,700 m2 of floor space booked and over 530 exhibitors signed up.
The Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service has announced it will host a webinar on the 18th April on the latest updates regarding the China State Food and Drug Administration registration of cosmetics in China.
Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido is targeting the Asian market with its anti-aging hair care range after survey results suggested it is of major concern to women in the region.
An international private equity firm has purchased a majority stake in cosmetics packaging supplier Geka, providing the brush maker with the financial backing it needs to continue its international expansion.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has identified social media as the final piece in the ‘digital revolution’ puzzle, opening up new opportunities for interaction between its brand and consumers.
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event will platform the latest industry innovations at the Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai and the Cosmetics Design team will be there.
The China State Food and Drug Administration have issued a draft proposal for an alternative method to animal experiments when testing cosmetic ingredients for acute phototoxic effects on the skin.
Demand from the cosmetics market is expected to drive the growth of the global surfactant market, particularly in Asia, according to a new market report.
Avon Products has appointed a new head for its China operations, a move that aims to smooth over the heavy burden of ongoing bribery investigations and poor financial results.
Cosmetic manufacturer Revlon saw its fourth quarter and full year profits plummet as it saw sales dry up in the US and Europe, with China as its only saving grace.
Japan-based Kao Corporation has had its voice heard by the Tokyo District Court and has had a preliminary injunction order issued against the manufacture and sale of foaming hair colour products by hair care firm Hoyu.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is ramping up its presence in digital media in order to develop closer consumer relationships, following a strong performance in 2011.
Global cosmetics firm Avon remains tight-lipped as federal prosecutors investigating whether U.S. executives at the company broke foreign-bribery laws present evidence in the probe to a grand jury.
On the back of its fourth quarter 2011 results announcement last week, Unilever CFO Jean-Marc Huet has reiterated that the Personal Care business and emerging market push that helped boost those figures will remain key factors in the company’s future...
Direct sales cosmetic and skin care player Nu Skin has announced a big rise in its quarterly revenues on the back of record revenues in Latin America and Asia.
Estee Lauder was buoyed by a double-digit increase in second quarter earnings thanks to an unexpected boost from holiday sales and strong growth in emerging markets.
A good year for both skin care and fragrance sales helped the total US prestige beauty industry post improved growth on last term, according to figures from the NPD Group.
Avon Products has confirmed in an SEC filing that its vice chairman Charles Cramb has been fired following ongoing investigations into bribery centred on its China operations.
Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.
Beiersdorf’s preliminary full year sales show that the consumer division has been steady, boosted by developing markets but let down by European sales, but profits beats expectations on the back of restructuring.
Beiersdorf has announced preliminary full year sales showing a steady increase in group sales, driven by a strong performance in developing markets, but held back by a sluggish performance from the consumer division led by the Nivea brand.
In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”
Symrise has launched SymOcide PS, a synergistic mixture of phenoxyethanol and 1, 2-alkanediol, recommended as an alternative to caprylyl glycol blends, (a hair and skin conditioning agent) particularly in cases where they cause stability or viscosity...
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Bell, LVMH and Unicep Packaging.
The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.
The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) will expand its international outreach program having recognised the need to drive regulatory change in those countries that still require animal testing for cosmetic and personal care products.
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia event claim that nearly 4,000 attendees made the event a success, in spite of the fact that it had to be re-scheduled due to the threat of floods.
Scientists in Japan have shown that zinc salt of l-pyrrolidone carboxylate (zinc PCA) is a promising topical agent not only for prevention of intrinsic skin ageing but also for that of photo ageing by controlling the balance between the synthesis and...
In light of worrying economic times, a new survey released by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has noted that the cosmetic industry has picked up, driven by three of the four BRIC markets.
The Indian government has approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) for single brand retailing, making investment into the consumer goods market easier for global investors including cosmetics companies.
As it strives to improve the safety of cosmetic products and attempt to standardize technical requirements for ingredients, China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released guidance on safe use conditions and testing methods of ethanol , talc...
Korea-based skin care company AmorePacific has continued its focus on the Asia market, this time using the strength of the Korean market to report record sales for its Sulwhasoo skin care serum.
Korean cosmetics firm AmorePacific has invested in a beauty production and research and development facility in Shanghai as it looks to expand its operations in China.
Vancouver-based Sirona Biochem has announced that its French subsidiary TFChem has received a grant from the French government to help develop its skin lightening agents for the cosmetics market.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has expanded its operations with its launch of bareMinerals into the Brazilian market as part of its global business strategy.
Consumers in South Korea have exhibited a high level of awareness and understanding of biodiversity according to a recent survey by the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT).
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