SKINny Dipping: Natural Skin Care
11/24/2009 -
As consumers become more conscience of what ingredients their putting on their skin, the demand for natural skin care products continues to rise. Antioxidants, botanicals and essential oils are starting to replace parabens and other synthetic ingredients in the marketplace.
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Formulating Hair Care Products with AHAs
12/17/2008 - Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are a popular ingredient in anti-aging skin care formulations, but may actually have application in specialty hair care products as well. In an article on SpecialChem4Cosmetics, consultant Nick Morante noted AHAs, particularly glycolic acid, are finding their way into products to benefit the scalp, as these exfoliants can help speed skin renewal and distribute scalp...
Targeting Men’s Skin Health Needs
11/04/2008 - The demand for looking good and maintaining youthful, healthy skin is no longer just for women. According to Packaged Facts, men spend an average of 51 minutes per day grooming, while women spend only four minutes more, at an average of 55 minutes per day.The first major wave of men’s skin care products appeared in the mid ’90s and has since grown steadily to a projected $6 billion in...
Cosmeceuticals Seek Inspiration from the Beauty Services Industry
05/05/2008 - The beauty services industry is a growing source of competition and inspiration for the cosmetics and toiletries industry, and marketers and retailers of cosmeceuticals are benefiting from their success by borrowing their methods.Spas are big business in the United States, generating about $9.4 billion in 2006, according to the International Spa Association. Spas have grown in popularity as they...