Delivery Systems

The market for delivery systems is growing rapidly. According to an article published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, the U.S. market for delivery systems has increased from $19 billion in 2000 to more than $41 billion in 2007. At the same time, skin care sales have topped $12 billion in the United States and are growing at 5 ...

YONKERS, N.Y.—After commissioned tests revealed a number of commercially available sunscreens in the United States contain nanoparticles—without specific labeling—Consumers Union sent a letter to FDA urging the agency to investigate the safety of such compounds in personal care products. The head of the consumer watchdog group told CosmeticsDesign.com that FDA needs to realize “size matters” and take necessary steps to ...

Cosmetic formulation is cross-polinating with other industries, creating new categories of products with added value; however, consumers are still unclear on definitions and differentiation, according to GCI. Cosmetic hybrids such as cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics are promoted for their beneficial, and often synergistic, properties; as consumers gain more familiarity, it is likely the industry will see even more new crossover opportunities.

The age old saying “beauty comes from within” has proved true, at least that is what the growing trend of consumers using cosmeceuticals over conventional cosmetics suggests. Ingestible products that support internal health and outward appearance are gaining popularity as consumers begin to understand what they eat affects how they look. Cosmeceuticals sales further reflect how these products are taking off. ...

Consumers want to do something good for themselves and the environment, and are therefore considering more natural and environmentally sound alternatives to the products they buy. Little by little, manufacturers are following. Today, there are hardly any industry sectors that are not actively involved in the sustainability trend. Manufacturers of personal care products are among those who can profit the ...