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.
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.
Texas-based Huntsman Corporation has confirmed an investment in Indian Petrochemicals player Laffans, eight months after first announcing its intentions to buy.
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...
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.
Albéa (previously Alcan Packaging Beauty) has announced its acquisition of laminate tube manufacturer Betts Group, to become a leader in plastic and laminate tubes.
Global beauty company Coty has received minority equity investments from two private equity firms which will aid in its accelerated growth plans on a global scale.
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.
Chemical company Rhodia has announced the acquisition of polymers company Suzhou Hipro as it attempts to reinforce its global position in guar technology and develop its presence in China and Asia-Pacific.
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.
Global printing and coding company Domino has posted record sales for 2010, ending October 31, and attributed the growth to re-investment by its customers.
L’Oreal has announced its new research and innovation strategy targeting the emerging markets that it believes will help it to capture one billion new consumers.
Indian fast moving consumer goods giant Godrej has acquired two important niche brand in the country’s hair and body care market, Swastik Shikakai and Swastik Neem.
Unilever-owned brand Vaseline is making use of social media marketing by launching a video series to promote its new brand of skin care, ‘Vaseline Intensive Rescue’.
Godrej Consumer Products is planning future acquisitions in the emerging markets in order to grow in the personal wash, hair care and household care categories.
Consumer goods company Dabur India has acquired Namasté Laboratories and its three subsidiary companies for $100m, marking Dabur’s entry into the ethnic hair care market in the US, Europe and Africa.
Contract manufacturer Swallowfield has been recognised for its expansion into new international markets, while maintaining its manufacturing expertise in the UK.
Unilever has announced a big rise in both net profit and turnover for the third quarter on the back of big gains from emerging markets and a solid performance from personal care.
Jafra Cosmetics plans to expand its international presence by turning to new markets over the next five years in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, starting with India.
India’s personal care ingredients market is predicted to grow significantly, creating new opportunities for international speciality ingredients suppliers.
Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance company Firmenich revealed in its 2010 sustainability report that it is establishing four new sustainability partnerships.
France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
Restocking and the resulting rebound in fine fragrance sales helped fragrance and flavour manufacturer Firmenich record double digit sales growth for the year.
The BRIC markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China are set to be key to future growth within the beauty industry, according to market research company Euromonitor, with these four countries set to add half of the total $43bn absolute growth in the global...
The recession has served to emphasize both Procter & Gamble’s and Colgate-Palmolive’s ambitions to target emerging markets for future growth, latest financial reports find.
Increasing spending power has made the cosmetic industry one of the rapidly growing industries in India, providing significant market opportunities, particularly in mens grooming and skin care.
The Fragrance Foundation Arabia is attempting to capitalise on the interest in local brands from countries surrounding the UAE, as well as western markets.
IMCD Group is expanding its footprint in Asia and Southern Europe with the acquisition of a number of chemical distribution companies from Warwick International.
The global market for flavors and fragrances is set to outpace growth projections for the personal care industry, driven by new markets and the naturals trend.
The in-cosmetics Asia trade show will be offering formulating workshops for the first time this year, giving delegates tangible advice on how to improve their formulations.
The market for skin care products in Russia is expected to snap back into an accelerated growth pattern, with expansion predicted to hit 37 per cent by 2013.
Consumers looking for skin benefits are still far more likely to opt for a cosmetic product than an anti-aging food or supplement, reveals new research.
Dow Corning is looking to expand its business in the skin care segment by investigating applications of silicones in combination with naturally-derived ingredients.