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"The effect of aromas in beauty is not quackery, they have a concrete ability to impact the body," says expert

01-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...

Environmental standard introduced to ease Oz consumers’ concerns

25-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Not-for-profit organisation Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has released a new environmental standard for personal care and cosmetics products to ease consumer concerns over the use of palm oil, toxic chemicals and greenwashing.

Ayurvedic tipped as 'new growth frontier' for beauty business in India

18-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the world continues to go green, the demand for ayurvedic cosmetics particularly in India, is set for an increase in demand as cosmetics featuring natural or herbal components become more important to consumers.

It’s official! in-cosmetics Brasil announces date

17-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having established itself in Europe with its ingredients show, and successfully launched in Asia too, Reed exhibitions is taking the in-cosmetics brand to Brasil to focus on South American personal care ingredients.

Understanding Asia’s different regulations...

06-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market entry in Asia is often a stumbling block for many and can present cosmetic companies with a number of obstacles to overcome due to different regulatory requirements. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the main markets and the different...

Cosmetics purchases increase as retails sales are up in Hong Kong

06-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong, the cosmetics industry has come out on top with a 12 per cent rise in purchases compared to this time last year, beating overall growth sales for food, alcohol and various other consumer...

How L’Oréal evaluates its suppliers to stay ahead of the game

05-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Being one of the biggest cosmetics companies in the world will always bring added pressure and scrutiny over everything it does, and for L’Oréal this means ensuring long-term, transparent relationships with high-quality suppliers.

Wanna beat the bald? Shiseido starts research on hair regenerative medicine

03-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Thinning hair and pattern baldness are a big concern to many people, so it may come as good news that Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has teamed up with a Canadian bio-venture company and begun research on a regenerative treatment.

Follow the manufacturers – consumer-led approach pays off for ingredients players in Asia

30-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The tactic employed by ingredients suppliers in order to stay one step ahead has developed a much more consumer-led theme in recent years and this is relevant when observing the big players’ approach to Asia.

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

28-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For many years we have been concerned with how we age, how to get rid of wrinkles and keep skin young; and when it comes to hair care, this is no different, with the anti-aging trend driving the market with the US and Japan poised to pounce.

China holds potential for foreign cosmetics brands as consumers prioritise beauty

21-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The economic growth in China slowed slightly from a GDP of 9.2 percent in 2011 to 7.8 percent in 2012, however this has not stunted consumers’ will to tackle beauty concerns and has seen foreign brands experience fast growth.

Cellmid buys Advangen and looks to expand hair growth reach in Japan and China

16-May-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Australian biotech company Cellmid Limited has bought Japanese hair growth specialist Advangen as it looks to boost its revenue and enter new markets.

Male cosmetics segment continues its craze in South Korea

16-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The male grooming market in South Korea is continuing to boom as the modern man becomes ever more concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime.

Global personal care polymers market predicted to reach $3.49bn by 2017

16-May-2013 By Katie Nichol

The market for polymer ingredients used in personal care products is tipped to grow steadily over the coming years to reach $3.49bn by 2017 according to the latest findings from market research firm Lucintel.

Hair dye manufacturers on red alert over research pointing to cure for gray hair

16-May-2013 By Simon Pitman

A group of researchers in Europe say they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a topical remedy for the reversal of graying hair.

Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

07-May-2013 By Andrew McDougall and Michelle Yeomans

For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.

Report predicts baby care emerging as a lucrative market

07-May-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a report by market researcher RNCOS, the Indian baby care sector is estimated to be INR 647.6 billion (US $11.91 billion) in 2012, and is forecasted to register a CAGR of around 17 per cent from 2011-2015.

Evonik strengthens personal care relationships in Asia following successful HPCI India

11-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemicals firm is feeling the benefit of the Asia-Pacific market having given it special focus, culminating in the success and attention its personal care ingredients received recently at the Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition &...

AAK scoops awards at PCHi China and launches new ingredient

02-Apr-2013 By Simon Pitman

The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.

New hair care launches round-up: in-cosmetics preview

29-Mar-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...

Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 By Simon Pitman

Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Purac pushes green formulations in China market

25-Mar-2013 By Simon Pitman

Purac China is focusing on one of the biggest trends in the country’s still fast growing cosmetic s and personal market – a greener more eco-friendly product.

Baby boom in developing markets is driving trends

05-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to analysts at Transparency Market Research; the global baby care product market will reach $66.8 billion in 2017, due to a growing baby population, particularly in developing nations.

Shiseido drops animal-tested cosmetics as EU finalises sweeping ban

05-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Japanese personal care giant has announced it is mostly dropping animal-tested cosmetics in the wake of the European Union setting to finalise a sweeping ban on the sale of such products this month.

Lipo looks to meet multinational demand with opening of Indian office

04-Mar-2013

US ingredients supplier Lipo Chemicals has expanded its global reach in response to the demand of its multinational customers and growing personal care market in India,by opening up a new office in Mumbai.

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

21-Feb-2013 By Simon Pitman

BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.

Fake cosmetics acting as top brands seized in India

14-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Authorities have raided and seized fake products in three cosmetics outlets in Patna worth Rs 10 lakh, to which they say were being openly sold under the names of top cosmetic brands.

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

14-Feb-2013 By Simon PITMAN

Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

New regulations for personal care importers in India

12-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

With the Indian cosmetic industry estimated at Rs 230 billion, and Rs 3000 crore of that belonging to imported products, the country’s Health Ministry is taking precautions to make sure unsafe cosmetics don’t enter the chain.

As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Japanese cosmetic companies rise prices despite a weaker yen

05-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Certain cosmetics companies in Japan are reported to have raised the prices of their products, despite a recent government call for businesses to follow the depreciation of the Japanese yen in setting prices.

J&J acquires China rival after months of speculation

05-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Chinese arm of the cosmetics giant has finally completed the acquisition of local personal care rival Shanghai Elsker to consolidate its position in the baby care sector in China.

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

31-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

An Australian entrepeneur claims consumers have dubbed his new herbal lotion as the 'Viagra for the hair’ after trying the tonic that claims to promote hair growth by naturally appeasing DHT; a hormone found to stunt hair growth in men.

China imposes anti-dumping duties on US and EU chemicals

29-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

China has imposed anti-dumping duties on the imports of two chemicals widely used as coupling agents for water-based coatings present in cosmetics and other consumer goods from the US and the European Union.

Vietnam’s cosmetic industry struggles to revive domestic brands

24-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to various analysts in the Asia-Pacific region, the cosmetics industry in Vietnam, although having established many cosmetics brand names, has been overshadowed by multinational brands, due to a lack of innovation and promotional strategies.

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