Modeling Can Improve Your Products' Look—But Maybe Not the Way You Think
02/08/2010 -
Today’s cosmetics involve an array of functional additives. These may impact the absorption of actives by skin or extend wear time. How does a company cost effectively optimize these factors to distinguish itself from competitors, expand market share and drive top-line growth?
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Vegan Beauty
12/22/2008 - Consumers’ overwhelming interest in green products is leading to a surge of natural beauty product introductions. Additionally, natural, cruelty-free and/or vegan products are crossing over into mass market channels.There is reason for women to seek out more natural personal care and cosmetic items. Green People estimated some women could be absorbing as much as 5 pounds of chemicals...
Nutricosmetics, Cosmeceuticals on a ‘Fast’ Track
12/05/2008 - Could nutricosmetics transform the beauty industry inside out? Fast Company took a look at “beauty ingestibles,” checking in with companies on the leading edge of the cosmeceutical trend for their take on the market.On the more conservative edge were Allen Burke, QVC, who questioned the available substantiation for nutricosmetic products; and Jay Tiesman, P&G, whose lab is focused...
REACH Pre-Reg Ends, Companies Respond
12/04/2008 - The initial deadline for the REACH preregistration has ended, and companies responded with more than 1.75 million filings, as of Nov. 26. Annelie Struessmann, Ph.D., reported on Cosmetics & Toiletries that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) did offer assistance with the pre-reg process, and many companies registered for a REACH-IT account during the run-up to Dec. 1, 2008. Now attention...