Article Toothpaste is a fast-moving consumer good for maintaining oral health. The Chinese government has been dedicated to enhancing supervision and management of this category while continuously improving relevant policies.

Article The market for sun care products is expanding quickly as people are becoming progressively aware of the need for protecting their skin from UV rays. Today’s consumers are looking for effective protection from sun damage and unique formulations and...

Article The online market for counterfeit skin creams and perfumes is growing rapidly. Companies whose products flood the internet as plagiarism lose reputation, customer trust and sales. In the coming months they will have to adapt to new distribution...

Article Market research company Euromonitor International has released one of its most popular reports called Global Consumer Trends, which looks at trends that will shape consumer markets in 2024 and beyond. Here are the three most important implications...

Article Consumer values are evolving rapidly, expanding their expectations beyond safety, sustainability, and transparency to include a focus on individuals. Beauty brands are now expected to provide safe cosmetic products with strong performance and...

Article The topic of sustainability is booming – in almost all areas of our lives. In times when climate change is no longer just a hypothetical threat for people all over the world but is becoming more and more tangible, a sustainability policy for...

Article Mintel has identified three beauty trends that we think are particularly interesting for beauty and personal care (BPC) brands to pay attention to – now and in the future. These trends are created to help guide BPC brands alongside shifts in...

Article For some products, the definition is pretty clear: they are easily identified as cosmetic products. But in some cases, a definite classification is a lot harder. Christina Klima from Lemikos takes a closer look at the so called borderline products in...

Article Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong for its 26th edition from 
15th to 17th November – with significant results: over 60,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the show

Article For several years, the market for counterfeit goods has been growing rapidly. Counterfeits 
reduce the intangible value of a company, its turnover, and competitiveness. Consumers face 
an increasing risk – the more counterfeit car parts, electrical...

Article With the implementation of Cosmetic Super­vision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following second part, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic...

Article Ingredients play an important role for formulations. They differ depending on their use and intended effect. This survey gives an overview about which provider offers which type of ingredients. Additionally you will find information of the speciality...

Article Long regarded as a fragmented market, the value chain for personal care ingredients was expected to be worth over $30 billion in 2021. Several commentators have suggested that the industry is ready for consolidation. Jasleen Kaur, Content Lead and...

Article The global overview highlights the current drivers of the specific market of clinical ­evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands. CROs offer a wide range of services. Tests and methods as well as more information about the market and its...

Article A year-long multi-stakeholder process develops a method for assessing botanical materials. It not only helps fill data gaps and improve decision making for natural ingedients, but also allows consistency and comparability between traditional...

Article With the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an...

Article National regulations in some places make it difficult to introduce sunscreens that are already classified as safe in other countries. Arnita Wofford reports on the difficulties of the current situation, also about how customer wishes can be fulfilled...

Article Many companies are committed to sustainability. However, in the daily implementation, the approaches differ significantly. Charlotte d’Erceville-Dumond talks about company philosophy and concrete projects that have an impact far beyond the company’s...

Article Digitisation has been revolutionising how we access the world – including the personal care market. The entire value chain is nurturing innovative ideas to fulfil the demands of today’s consumers.

Article As the request for renewable resources increases, many wonder how we will face the challenge of meeting the higher demand without causing additional deforestation or loss of biodiversity. An option from the sea promises to be sustainable in many...

Article Cosmetic products that are gentle on the skin microbiome are more in demand than ever. No wonder, then, that the market is increasingly using the claim ‘microbiome-friendly’. Dr Kristin Neumann explains how to really measure microbiome-friendliness...

Article In addition to manufacturers, consumers are also becoming increasingly concerned with the ingredients used in cosmetic products. Kayla Villena knows how this trend came about and how it affects the use of functional ingredients in formulations.

Article Sustainable products are very popular. Not least the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this rethinking among customers. But where does sustainability begin and how much is possible? Jordi Salas knows how to make a difference here with new...

Article In the past two years, manufacturers and formulators have repeatedly worried that supply chain problems would restrict or even paralyse production. And the current situation does not necessarily promise relief on the raw materials market either....