The Indian arm of Colgate Palmolive has revealed tooth sensitivity is becoming an increasingly common oral health problem in India although awareness about the condition is fairly low.
The market for cosmetic surgery is expected to be led by a huge surge in popularity for fillers in both India and China, according to new research from iData Research.
Obscene Jeans Corp (OBJE) is to enter the Chinese beauty market through the acquisition of luxury importer Beijing Beautyfresh International Trade Co, which is a Chinese-government-licenced importer/exporter of luxury goods.
With skin care still showing strong growth in the BRIC markets, Euromonitor senior researcher Virginia Lee will highlight how Brazil is expected to steal all the thunder in her forthcoming presentation at the first ever industry VTS, Skincare Ingredients...
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.
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.
As disposable incomes rise for emerging market consumers, sun care will become more affordable to many, urging Euromonitor to advise that sun care manufacturers should look to grow sales in poorer countries.
Realising the enormous global marketing potential of the web, cosmetics giant Shiseido has unveiled plans that will see the company strengthening its online presence.
As people become more beauty conscious in India and changes in lifestyle are made, the Indian cosmetics industry is being viewed as one of the key areas holding huge potential for further growth.
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.
A keynote presentation by Euromonitor International at the recent in-cosmetics expo in Milan has identified four key strategies aimed at growing cosmetics and personal care businesses.
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.
UK cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has hosted its own event focusing on the key challenges and expectations for the future, and to re-emphasise its individuality and uniqueness in business.
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.
A study carried out by consumer satisfaction organization Canstar Blue, women are more likely to protect themselves against skin cancer by wearing sunscreen every day than men are.
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.
The huge rise in the number of international and regional standards for organic and natural cosmetics in Europe is leading to confusion and division, according to market researcher Organic Monitor.
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.
US biotech company Solazyme has developed its alguronic acid anti-aging ingredient with plans to launch it later this year, having signed two US and international launch agreements.
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...
As the Asia-Pacific region posts strong economic growth, the deputy secretary-general of ASEAN has stated the cosmetic and personal care export products ‘serve as a model for other industries' in the region.
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.
The success of beauty and fragrance products in the travel industry looks set to continue and will urge retailers to change the way they approach the market, according to market research company Verdict.
With the markets for deodorants in Europe and the US showing slight decline in recent years, all eyes are on emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific, where opportunity abounds.
Growing awareness among consumers regarding protection of lips against harsh weather conditions and the increase in demand for lip care products containing organic ingredients are the main causes for the projected growth in the global market, according...
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.
Driven by an aging time-poor population and a greater appreciation of the role that nutrition plays in beauty, the global market for ready-to-drink beauty drinks reached a value of €1.1bn ($925mn) in 2010, with a 2.9 per cent increase in volume to 144mn...
Brands using natural ingredients and antioxidants are likely to help boost sales in the men’s grooming segment in 2011, according to market research company Mintel - proven by the fact that new products with these features were among the best sellers...
International law firm Steptoe & Johnson has scheduled a webinar that aims to address all areas regarding compliance with phase two of the REACH legislation.
As part of the build up to this year's-cosmetics event in Milan next month, organisers Reed Exhibitions have gone live with the integrated digital planning tool, Connect.
This year’s in-cosmetics show will be larger than ever, inspired by the success of last year’s event and will also include a more comprehensive programme of workshops and seminars.
The US prestige beauty industry has shown an increase of 4 percent in dollar sales in 2010 compared to 2009 thanks to a quick recovery in skin care, according to The NPD Group.
The year ahead should see the global market for medicated skin care begin to recover, following on from the challenging conditions experienced in the past two years.
The Indian color cosmetics market is predicted to return annual growth of 12 per cent over the coming three years, according to a report from market researcher RNCOS.
Japan-headquartered Kao Corporation has accelerated its global product development, with plans to introduce its foam-type hair colour products in Thailand later this year.
The New Year brings about new trends, and market analyst Mintel has predicted that maintaining biodiversity and focusing on sustainable sourcing in the beauty industry will be key in 2011.
Merck KGaA has opened a new centre in India to showcase its range of technology solutions to the country’s rapidly expanding pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
Symrise has opened the doors of its perfumery school in India as it aims to educate and nurture a new talent pool of junior perfumers and expand their competence in what it sees as a growth market.
China beauty suppliers are no longer relying on the phenomenal growth seen in the domestic in recent years to expand their businesses, suggests a new market report.