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.
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).
As the year draws to a close, CosmeticsDesign.com USA reflects on what has been an important year for the industry. The formaldehyde debate rolled over from the year before, more companies came under scrutiny for ingredients used in their products and...
New Zealand-based Manuka Doctor has utilized bee venom as the main ingredient in its anti-aging, cleansing and moisturizing products due to its anti-bacterial properties.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) says that rapidly changing socio-economic conditions there could see the market for cosmetics double by 2014.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has been recognized as the number one company addressing climate change from the household products sector, according to a new report.
The global vitamins market is expected to reach new heights by 2017, driven primarily by the positive outlook in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical end-use markets, according to a new report.
The global market for glycerin is projected to reach $8.4bn (£5.4bn) by 2017 driven by the growing demand in the personal care sector, particularly in Asia, according to a market analyst.
Since the dawn of advertising it has utilised sexual imagery in to sell products, and when it comes to fragrance products it seems money certainly talks as companies are prepared to take the risk and push the boundaries, due to the age-old idea that ‘sex...
In the light of the floods that caused in-cosmetics Asia to be rescheduled, the event conference program has been redesigned to focus on how to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
Hong Kong was the venue for the Asian edition of Organic Monitor's Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. The two day summit drew to a close on November 8 after drawing cosmetic professionals from all over the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr. Barbara Olioso, founder of the Organatural consultancy, opens up on the subject of natural and organic cosmetic formulation, and draws attention to the fact that cheaper, low quality products, could damage the category.
More and more cosmetic ingredient companies are growing their presence in China as they look to take advantage of R&D opportunities and being close to local customers in the fast-growing market.
The Personal Care and Homecare ingredients (PCHi) event is set to open its doors to industry professionals in February 2012 with China and the emerging markets a focal point of the show.
German chemical company Oxea is looking to capitalise on local customers in China as it announced it will build its first chemical plant in the region for the production of oxo derivatives that are used in personal care products.
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Among the emerging markets it is Brazil and China that are poised for the most dramatic growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor - a situation that spells significant opportunities for cosmetics ingredients companies.
Consumers are becoming lost in a maze of marketing claims and false labelling according to market analyst Organic Monitor, and although certification will clean up confusion, the UK-based company also believes that marketing and distribution can play...
Italian active ingredients player Indena says that its participation in the forthcoming PCHi event in China next February will play an important part in the company’s strategy to grow its cosmetics arm.
With the forthcoming Beauty From Within conference just two weeks away, CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to one of the event’s key speakers, Dr. Marie Bejot, founder of Oenobiol Sanofi opens up on the best starting point for new entrants.
As the personal care industry continues to pull out of the recession, it is the biggest category, hair care, which is expected to drive future growth for packaging manufacturers.
As sales of natural and organic products pick up in Asia, the market is now being stunted by false marketing claims, mislabelling of products and a lot of consumer confusion.
The beauty and personal care market in Japan has been suffering since the country’s economy hit a recession in 2008 with stagnant sales seen across the industry, including the key skin care.
The Chinese color cosmetics market is forecast to continue to grow all the way in to 2015, increasing in value year-on-year, but slowly as it is likely to be hampered by low product penetration in comparison to other cosmetics sectors.
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has developed a robot that can wash and dry hair, tapping into an aging population and the trend for at-home electronic devices.
Whereas Chinese hair care consumers were once driven by dual-function products and value-for-money, new research finds that products catering for specific needs are en vogue.
Women in the UK are more likely to turn to skin care and anti-ageing products than cosmetic surgery in order to maintain a youthful appearance and this is having a very positive effect on skin care sales.
As the date draws near, the organizers of in-cosmetics Asia have announced details of the education programme, focusing on the industry's latest developments and innovation for the future.
The market for skin care in China is expected to continue its phenomenal growth, but companies are going to have to target consumers with innovative products that hit key trends if they want success.
Despite the scepter of the global economic downturn, the number of men’s grooming product launches worldwide has risen sharply since 2008, according to the latest data from Mintel.
US-based ingredients manufacturer CoValence has launched a liquid deodorant free of inflammatory ingredients or allergens that is suitable for all skin types.
Super premium cosmetic brands will continue to gain ground in the emerging markets and will benefit from baby boomers in the more mature markets, according to market research company Euromonitor.
Nutricosmetics is a major global market within the cosmetics industry, in which Japan is the leader, but it is slowly but surely being adopted in North America and Western Europe. The market is expected to grow to be worth $2.5 bn by 2012, so we have...
Australian-owned skin care firm Intraceuticals is furth developing its expansion and growth in India by tapping into the region’s fast growing wellness services market.
It has been a big year for sunscreen with the long awaited announcement of the FDA monograph and numerous industry comments. So with summer in full flight, we take a look at some of the sunscreen and UV protecting ingredients and developments that have...
A key difference to this year’s returning in-cosmetics Asia event for the cosmetics industry is the collaboration with the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetics Chemists (IFSCC), which is taking place in the Thai capital Bangkok, from...
One-2-One Beauty Matchmaking, a free app-like feature on the Cosmoprof website, provided a personalized, printable show floor plan, which was the key to navigating this massive, innovative beauty show.
Japanese companies Shiseido and Panasonic have formed a joint collaboration, for Panasonic’s Ultrasonic Beauty Device Handy Mist, a portable moisturising device.
DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products has received certification from the US Department of Agriculture that its Zemea propanediol is a 100 percent biobased ingredient.
The personal care market in China is expected to be driven to new levels by digital technology and the fast-expanding middle class of consumers in the country.
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