The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and Cosmetics Europe have launched the COSMILE Europe app to give consumers instant, scientifically supported information on the ingredients in their cosmetics and personal care products.
The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.
The dupe beauty trend is playing out throughout the beauty industry, and according to the latest survey results from market intelligence player Mintel, it is having a favorable impact on more affordable makeup brands.
We spoke to CEO and co-founder of microbiome testing company Sequential, Olivier Worsley, about the latest developments in the growing feminine intimate care sector.
To find out more about the state of animal testing in Brazil, Cosmetics Design USA spoke with Dr. Gavin Maxwell, safety science advocacy lead at Unilever’s Safety & Environmental Assurance Centre, who discusses how progress is being made towards non-animal...
The partnership agreement seeks to further expand the reach of successful adidas Active Skin and Mind Range products into China after its European launch last year.
To celebrate ‘Plastic-free July’, we spoke to Stephenson – a pioneering manufacturer of solid formats – about its latest innovations and how sustainability continues to drive sales.
From fragrance to cosmetics, personal care products and more, there’s a wide range of new product launches that have been released in the last few weeks. Check out this month’s Launch Pad roundup to review the options that can help consumers have a sensational...
CosmeticsDesign took a tour through the INDIE 360 Pavilion and learned a great deal about some of the most innovative products and ingredients featured at this year’s Suppliers’ Day show.
As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
The latest innovations skin testing such as multiphoton tomography and fluorescence-lifetime imaging will help to enhance cosmetic claim support, says one cosmetics expert.
The Israel government’s ministries of Health and Economy have agreed to a solution that will open up the country’s market for beauty and personal care products to international businesses.
Natural and organic labelling claims, certification and branding are confusing enough even for industry professionals, so imagine how consumers feel. We spoke to Ecovia Intelligence-founder Amarjit Sahota to find out how things can be simplified.
Wales has become the latest country to outlaw the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics, following the same decision by the UK government in September 2016.
A team of scientists at Clarkson University, New York, has developed a simple smart label that could help warn consumers before cosmetic and personal care products spoil.
The UK government recently released the findings of its public consultation into a microbead ban in the region, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has responded.
The upcoming industry event is urging cosmetics and personal care industry players to take a holistic approach to sustainability, noting that “few companies appear to be looking beyond their environmental impacts”.
Sometimes considered non-essential, consumers have come out in support of cosmetics in a recent survey conducted by trade association Cosmetics Europe.
Having looked at the different opportunities in the North American and European markets in the previous article, here we consider the different types of products that are available and how the category is likely to look in the future.
UK-based market research company, Mintel, identifies the anti-fatigue area as an up and coming niche segment as consumers battle against burgeoning careers and lack of sleep.
The global cosmetics industry has seen a considerable increase in the use of ethical, natural and organic labels, which is having a positive effect on the Asia-Pacific market.
Biotechnology is nothing new. People have been modifying natural systems to make and alter products for thousands of years. What is new is the scale and specificity of biotech. Today, molecularly identical ‘natural’ ingredients are available virtually...
Just days after a parliamentary committee released a review in favour of a ban in the UK, the government has announced any personal care products containing microplastic will be prohibited from sale by the end of 2017.
The UK government’s Environmental Audit Committee has called for a ban in the use of microbeads in cosmetics, which it recommends the country implements even if the EU avoids doing so.
AMSIlk, a supplier of cosmetic grade synthetic silk biopolymers, has announced two new distribution agreements to expand its footprint in Southern Europe.
Denmark is adding to pressure on the European Parliament to take decisive action over the outlawing of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products sold in the EU.
By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science
With an increasingly saturated ‘cosmeceutical’ marketplace, raw material suppliers are now providing more and more innovative actives to find new opportunities in the hair care sector.
Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to grow well ahead of average growth rates for the market as a whole, but meeting regulation requirements does not always make it an easy journey.
The European Chemicals Agency (Echa) has recommended restrictions be placed on octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in personal care products intended for use with water, as these are a mojor source of these substances...
The Danish consumer group THINK Chemicals has demanded that action be taken by Danish authorities after it found that polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) is still being used in 36 cosmetics and personal care products on the market in the country.
Technology and natural ingredients will have a say in the next generation of beauty and personal care products, according to Mintel, which has highlighted its four key trends set to impact global markets over the next decade.
The first ever in-cosmetics summit kicked off in London with a big focus on reformulation, given that the industry has had to redesign many of its products due to market demand, differing climates, cultural preferences, trends, and health and safety concerns.
Cosmetics maker Clarins joins the hordes of industry players committing to the removal of plastic microbeads from their products, informing us that new formulations are in the process of being phased in ‘as quickly as possible.’
A new study suggests that an outright ban on the common use of plastic ‘microbeads’ from products that enter wastewater is the best way to protect water quality, wildlife, and resources.
Nordic consumers take ethical and environmental concerns very seriously when it comes to cosmetics and personal care products and this is helping to drive the market forward.
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