In an industry renowned for its luxury image, there are signs that manufacturers’ attention is turning to the sustainable development of cosmetics packaging, although there is a long way to go.
A new report shows that personal care remains the most important sector for aerosols in the UK market and also underlines the fact that growth remains strong.
Pola Orbis, a leading Japanese cosmetic company, has signed a definitive agreement to buy H20 Plus, a developer of marine-based luxury skin care and hair care products.
Avon Products confirmed earlier this month in an SEC filing that it is expanding its corruption investigation in China, while federal prosecutors yesterday stated they want to interview more staff.
L’Oréal’s luxury cosmetics managing director expects the division to outpace the estimated growth of approximately six percent in the global market for this year; speaking at Reuters Global Luxury and Fashion Summit, the ‘ambition is to do better than...
With low penetration and a large customer base, the cosmetics and toiletries market in China is a lucrative one for both local as well as international players.
Business with major customers and emerging markets helped drive growth and get Symrise off to a good start for the financial year 2011 as it posted high sales and earnings figures.
Hi-tech is a key trend identified by market research company Mintel that is influencing new product launches in the dynamic anti-ageing skin care market, according to senior beauty analyst Vivienne Rudd.
US ingredients company Beneo has introduced a candy to the European market which it claims incorporates body fragrance, working from the inside out, which according to a Datamonitor analyst, is one of the most innovative products to hit the shelves.
Avon has reported strong sales growth and a big jump in profits as the Latin American markets power on, with particularly strong growth in Mexico and Venezuela.
Unilever has revealed strong sales growth in its preliminary Q1 results, as both the personal care category and emerging markets make significant contributions.
Sales for oral and personal care player Colgate-Palmolive were up for the first quarter of 2011, but the company said increasing raw material costs were affecting profit margins.
Danisco has announced the latest in a string of capacity upgrades at its cellulose gum facility in China, in response to increasing demand from the food and oral care industries.
Japan-based cosmetics giant Shiseido saw profits tumble by more than 60 percent as its mainstay domestic sales were hard hit by the recent natural disasters that affected the Northern part of the country.
Speciality ingredients supplier Naturex has posted strong growth for the first quarter and despite it remaining a small part of its operations, the company still holds out hope for its personal care business.
We spoke to L’Oréal’s scientific communication director, Patricia Pinaud to find out more about the objectives behind its newly opened Predictive Evaluation Center.
The global cosmetics giant reported strong growth for the first quarter of the year thanks to the power of brands in Consumer and Luxury Products as well as accelerated growth in the US.
Realising the enormous global marketing potential of the web, cosmetics giant Shiseido has unveiled plans that will see the company strengthening its online presence.
Global skin care specialist Nu Skin says that first quarter sales could return to the record rates seen earlier in 2010, despite significant troubles in the Japan market.
The Soil Association says that the number of heath and beauty licensees increased by 16 per cent in 2010, despite the fact that sales of certified organic products in the UK fell significantly.
Although global consumer spending is still not at pre-recession levels, the signs are clear that the cosmetics sector has emerged from the recession, throwing up new opportunities for the industry.
Gerresheimer reported revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, citing demand from the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors as the key drivers.
Increasing awareness among consumers, an aging population, and an inclination towards less invasive beauty treatments, will help to drive the nutricosmetics market in the next few years, according to a report.
A scientific study being carried out in Taiwan will investigate whether an extract from a close relative of the cinnamon plant can be used in skin whitening formulations.
France-based luxury goods company LVMH has made several acquisitions in 2011 that will enhance its cosmetics and perfumes business segment, which generated sales of €3.1bn in 2010, an increase of 9 per cent.
Sustainability is emerging as a key trend in luxury packaging as luxury marketers look to promote their environmentally responsible credentials through their choice of packaging materials, a recent report from the UK-based market research company Pira...
Complex product formulations, concerns over sustainability and the growing trend towards premiumisation are just some of the factors that will influence new product development at Rexam Personal Care, according to its global marketing and innovation director...
Japanese cosmetics company Kao has provided its support to the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, supplying the areas with necessary daily products.
The professional skin care market has taken a boost thanks to demand particularly from medical care brands, who have posted the strongest growth in the segment for 2010.
The growing trend towards consumer urbanization, higher spending propensity and the increased importance of personal appearance and grooming is set to drive the global fragrance and perfumes market, a new report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has revealed.
When it comes to the view of personal hygiene, the majority of women in both developed and emerging markets see wellbeing as the most important dimension, even more so than staying healthy, a study has found.
The Esée Lauder Companies has appointed Wei Sun Christianson to its board of directors, a move aimed at tapping into key knowledge of the fast expanding China market.
Following the Danish government banning the use of some parabens in cosmetics products for children at the end of last year, flavour and fragrance company Symrise has launched an alternative to manufacturers.
Momentive Performance Materials showcased its growing portfolio of specialty silicone products for the personal care and home care industries at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) show in Shenzhen, China with particular reference to use...
Cosmetics company Kao is suing Dusseldorf-headquartered Henkel over the sale of its foaming hair care products in Germany and Japan, insisting Henkel is infringing its intellectual property rights.
UK-based contract manufacturer Swallowfield says that big growth from international clients has helped increase the company’s results for the first half financial year.
Following a disappointing fourth quarter Avon Products has reappointed its existing CFO Charles Cramb to head up its developed markets group, leaving the key finance position vacant.
Azelis has signed a definitive agreement to acquire raw material and ingredient supplier S&D Group as it looks to strengthen its portfolio coverage as well as its geographical spread.
Research and development company Skinvisible has announced that the Canadian Patent Office has awarded its Invisicare polymer delivery technology a patent, allowing it to expand its portfolio globally following six other patents worldwide.
Personal care ingredients provider Croda International has reported a healthy rise in both sales and profits for its fourth quarter and says future growth will centre on developing markets.
Many of the skin lightening ingredients available on the market today concentrate on the tyrosinase pathway, one of the major enzymes involved in the production of melanin, but researchers suggest other mechanisms are worth investigating.
The market for men’s grooming products is set to explode on the back of increasing spending power that is most likely to be channeled into skin care products – according to market researcher RNCOS.
L’Oreal will build its largest ever factory in Indonesia, expected to be operational this year, in an attempt to take advantage of the growing Asean market, according to press reports.
South Korean cosmetics manufacturer AmorePacific will look to boost its presence in the expanding Chinese cosmetics market this year, according to a report by a South Korean market research organisation.
Avon Products has reported flat sales for it fourth quarter the negative impact of currency translations and falling sales for skin care and color cosmetics.
With Organic Monitor predicting an increase in the take up of sustainable packaging initiatives by beauty companies in 2011, the topic promises to a focus of industry events this year.
After making inroads into color cosmetics and skin care through several acquisitions in 2010, fragrance and cosmetics player Coty has said it will look to China and Brazil in 2011 as part of its plan to target high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.
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