Brazilians favour plastic over any other material for their health and beauty product packaging. Brazil had the third largest cosmetic market globally in 2012 and their health and beauty sector was then worth BRL56 billion. More recently, the country’s strong economic growth has meant that the spending power of consumers has been boosted and as … Read more

According to a new Canadean report, Russia will see biggest growth in male toiletries market come from older men wishing to look good, quickly. The value of the male toiletries market in Russia is set to rise from $892.6million in 2013 to $982million in 2017, an increase of just over 10.0%. This growth comes as … Read more

Schwan Cosmetics broke down on its $ 38 million, 171,364-square-foot new headquarters and production facilities. This two-story building will bring 450 jobs to Rutherford County. The Rutherford County Ind Industrial Development Board grants an $ 3,3 million incentive package over a 10-year period.

The hair styling products sector in India is set to expand rapidly due to the increase in the young population, providing opportunities for brands to create new, innovative products with salon effects. Young people are looking for a quick fix 56% of hair styling agents are used by consumers aged 24 and under. These younger … Read more

10 finalists have been announced for the inaugural in-cosmetics Green Ingredient Award in association with Organic Monitor. The award – which honours a raw material or ingredient that makes a significant environmental or social difference in the area of sustainability – garnered more than 50 entrants demonstrating the industry’s commitment to creating a more sustainable … Read more

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Committed to sustainability and clearly focused on the responsible use of natural resources. CREMER Care is your specialist for RSPO certified materials, non-palm ingredients and environment-friendly processes like cold emulsification. True and genuine sustainable development isn’t just a phrase to us. We live it – every day! Be our guest at in-cosmetics Hamburg, 1-3 April … Read more

During In-cosmetics in Hamburg, COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss will once again moderate a round table conference. The round table participants will discuss on the topic "Innovation vs status quo – is new always best? " on Thursday, 3d of April in the Marketing Trends Theatre (Hall A2) at In-Cosmetics Hamburg. New product launches are the … Read more

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Meet Lipotec at In-Cosmetics in Hamburg on stand 1K40 from 1st – 3d of April 2014 and learn more about their innovative actives: Botulinum Toxin or Hyaluronic Acid injections are two aesthetical solutions directed at rejuvenating the skin. Today, advanced topical formulations with scientifi cally-driven active ingredients and clinically proven effects can be seen as … Read more

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Courage + Khazaka electronic has been the world market leader in producing skin testing equipment for more than two decades. The devices measure the whole range of parameters (sebum, moisture, pH, TEWL, elasticity, roughness, colour, gloss, temperature and others) and the scientific instruments have become standard in the R&D departments of the cosmetic and raw … Read more

L’Oréal’s Board of Directors authorized the acquisition by L’Oréal from Nestlé of a block of 48,500,000 L’Oréal shares, representing 8% of its share capital. This acquisition was conditioned upon the sale to Nestlé of L’Oréal’s holding in Galderma. L’Oréal and Nestlé signed the share purchase agreement; the completion of the sale is conditional upon the … Read more

Bitop has recently gained DKSH International and C.H. Erbslöh as distribution partners. By means of these cooperations, Bitop can offer its new active cosmetic ingredients Glycoin natural and 28Extremoin to manufacturers of the personal care industry in Asia and the most important European countries. Furthermore the company is able to strengthen its business with its … Read more

Merck has signed an agreement with Laboratory Skin Care for its cosmetic active ingredient Hydroxysomes Calcium. According to the agreement, Merck will market the active ingredient globally as a co-brand under the name Ronacare Hydroxysomes Calcium as of October 2014. In the interim, Merck will gradually take on the responsibility for marketing, sales, logistics and … Read more

Evonik Industries is selling its global line of skin-care products for professionals, a business that the company bundles under the brand name Stoko Professional Skin Care. The buyer, the Deb Group of Denby, Great Britain, offers skin-care systems used in occupational and public settings. The transaction closing is anticipated in two months, pending approval by … Read more

Due to a fire caused by a technical equipment failure that occurred at BASF’s citral plant in Ludwigshafen on March 12, the company had to shut down the plant and is forced to declare Force Majeure on citral-based aroma chemicals as well as Vitamin A and Vitamin E products for human and animal nutrition. Based … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM Slovakia will be organized for the 22nd time from March 20th – 22nd in Trencin. In addition to the exhibition, championships will be held in the areas of Make-Up, Nail-Design, NailArt, Lash Extention and Bodypainting. The seminars in the educational programm combine theoretical and practical training on topics like cosmetics for recreation, wellness … Read more

KeratinoSens is the first biological assay for skin sensitisation testing validated by EURL ECVAM (The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing). The method is based upon an engineered skin cell line that emits light if contacted by an allergen. ECVAM confirmed that Givaudan’s KeratinoSens method is transferable and reproducible within and between … Read more

Based on its recent research on the natural active market for dandruff, Greentech has been awarded the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership for developing Dandrilys.  This plant-based natural product mitigates scalp irritation, reduces dandruff, normalizes sebum production and subsequently, facilitates the growth of healthy hair. During Incosmetics 2014 in … Read more

CREMER Care is committed to sustainability and clearly focused on the responsible use of natural resources in our daily business. The company understood  early on that health, environmental awareness and traceability play just as large a role for consumers as quality and efficacy. During the development of a new cosmetic formulation, the influences on the … Read more

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Merck opens doors to innovations at In-cosmetics in Hamburg, April 1-3 at booth 4D30. Together with its strategic partner Sachtleben, Merck is launching a new broadband UV filter at in-cosmetics: Eusolex® T-EASY. New functional fillers from the RonaFlair® portfolio make skin redness and wrinkles disappear. Multiple options to create attractive color cosmetics are offered by … Read more

BEAUTY & CARE TURKEY in Istanbul will take place from 13th – 16th of March 2014 and is an ideal platform to meet new potential clients. The trade show is target at beauticians, make-up-artists, salon owners, industrial wholesalers, doctors, aestical surgeons, dermatologists and spa hotels. In addition to the areas Nail, Pedicure, Spa, Natural Cosmetics … Read more