Hair Care

Evonik strengthens personal care relationships in Asia following successful HPCI India

11-Apr-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemicals firm is feeling the benefit of the Asia-Pacific market having given it special focus, culminating in the success and attention its personal care ingredients received recently at the Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition &...

AAK scoops awards at PCHi China and launches new ingredient

02-Apr-2013 By Simon Pitman

The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.

New hair care launches round-up: in-cosmetics preview

29-Mar-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...

Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 By Simon Pitman

Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Purac pushes green formulations in China market

25-Mar-2013 By Simon Pitman

Purac China is focusing on one of the biggest trends in the country’s still fast growing cosmetic s and personal market – a greener more eco-friendly product.

Baby boom in developing markets is driving trends

05-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to analysts at Transparency Market Research; the global baby care product market will reach $66.8 billion in 2017, due to a growing baby population, particularly in developing nations.

Shiseido drops animal-tested cosmetics as EU finalises sweeping ban

05-Mar-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Japanese personal care giant has announced it is mostly dropping animal-tested cosmetics in the wake of the European Union setting to finalise a sweeping ban on the sale of such products this month.

Lipo looks to meet multinational demand with opening of Indian office

04-Mar-2013

US ingredients supplier Lipo Chemicals has expanded its global reach in response to the demand of its multinational customers and growing personal care market in India,by opening up a new office in Mumbai.

BASF to take Care Creations ‘to the next level’

21-Feb-2013 By Simon Pitman

BASF says that its Care Creations brand, which was rolled out this time last year, is being readied for the next phase of its planned expansion with the announcement of more products for the portfolio.

Fake cosmetics acting as top brands seized in India

14-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Authorities have raided and seized fake products in three cosmetics outlets in Patna worth Rs 10 lakh, to which they say were being openly sold under the names of top cosmetic brands.

Solvay guar production expansion focuses on China

14-Feb-2013 By Simon PITMAN

Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar  by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.

New regulations for personal care importers in India

12-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

With the Indian cosmetic industry estimated at Rs 230 billion, and Rs 3000 crore of that belonging to imported products, the country’s Health Ministry is taking precautions to make sure unsafe cosmetics don’t enter the chain.

As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Japanese cosmetic companies rise prices despite a weaker yen

05-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Certain cosmetics companies in Japan are reported to have raised the prices of their products, despite a recent government call for businesses to follow the depreciation of the Japanese yen in setting prices.

J&J acquires China rival after months of speculation

05-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Chinese arm of the cosmetics giant has finally completed the acquisition of local personal care rival Shanghai Elsker to consolidate its position in the baby care sector in China.

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

31-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

An Australian entrepeneur claims consumers have dubbed his new herbal lotion as the 'Viagra for the hair’ after trying the tonic that claims to promote hair growth by naturally appeasing DHT; a hormone found to stunt hair growth in men.

China imposes anti-dumping duties on US and EU chemicals

29-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

China has imposed anti-dumping duties on the imports of two chemicals widely used as coupling agents for water-based coatings present in cosmetics and other consumer goods from the US and the European Union.

Vietnam’s cosmetic industry struggles to revive domestic brands

24-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to various analysts in the Asia-Pacific region, the cosmetics industry in Vietnam, although having established many cosmetics brand names, has been overshadowed by multinational brands, due to a lack of innovation and promotional strategies.

Hot date for Shiseido as new extract promotes eyelash growth

24-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido has developed its latest Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, commonly known as jujube or red date, that has been proven to help eyelashes grow longer through promoting their growth rate.

China SFDA labelling guidelines to come into effect in July

22-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

China’s SFDA has notified the world trade organization that there are two new regulations for cosmetic labeling and product instruction, which are to come into place in the region on the 1st of July 2013.

Surfactants to get makeover as green technology licensed to Indian firm

17-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Green chemistry innovator GreenCentre has licensed Gemini Surfactant Technology to India-based RAN Chemicals as it looks to make the surfactants market more sustainable.

Hong Kong cosmetics chain reports rise in Sa Sa sales

15-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Sa Sa International Holdings has announced that its sales climbed 20.4 percent reaching $279 million in the last three months leading up to the 31st of December.

L’Oréal’s new R&D facility is part of plans to quadruple Indian sales

15-Jan-2013 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has inaugurated a new Mumbai research hub at the end of last week, which is part of plans to target significant growth in the India market, the company says.

Scientist develops method to make cosmetics from rice bran

11-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A Vietnamese scientist has developed a method in which to make Gamma Oryzanol from rice bran, that can then be used in cosmetics and anti-ageing supplements.

Organic cosmetic brand finds success tapping into the Indian market

03-Jan-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Newly launched cosmetic company 'Rustic Art' has found success after tapping into the Indian market by utilizing skilled local manufacturers in a bid to cater to the organic domestic market rather than exporting to the West.

SKCC Labs expands with goal to make RM10 million in 2013

18-Dec-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Malaysia-based company is expanding its footprint into Japan, the US and Europe with a goal of making RM10 million in sales by the end of 2013, after merely turning its focus to cosmetics and toiletries two years ago.

Cosmetics sales in China holding their own

06-Dec-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to National Bureau of Statistics, retail sales of cosmetics in China are up 16.5 percent for the first 10 months of 2012, amounting to 107.7 yuan ($17.3 billion) compared to the same time last year. 

Shanghai Jahwa to phase out its weaker personal care lines

06-Dec-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The Chinese cosmetic company has announced it plans to concentrate on three of its 'super-brands' whilst phasing out its' weaker lines, in a bid to focus on its growth potential in the domestic and international markets.

Law students go after cosmetic companies for not delivering on their promises

14-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and its students are said to have ten cases pending throughout Bangalore against big multinational corporations for not delivering on their advertisement promises.

Mintel reveals growing influence of Eastern products on Western market

12-Nov-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the market researcher, a rising preference for Eastern traditional ingredients in the West has seen the Thai beauty market to have grown by 44 percent since 2008 and is estimated to reach US $4.8 billion by 2015.

Ashland targets China growth with new technical center

30-Oct-2012

The global chemical company has opened its new technical center in Shanghai as it looks to expand in the Chinese personal care market, amongst other sectors.

Henkel to hold its sixth year innovation challenge in Shanghai

23-Oct-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The finished goods manufacturer is to hold its annual innovation challenge finals in Shanghai where students from around the world will compete to develop a concept for a sustainability-related product or technology for the brand.  

Ashland opens technical facility in India to improve skin and hair offerings

11-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

US specialty chemicals company Ashland is expanding its personal care reach in India by opening a new Specialty Care technical center in Mumbai.

Hair care shining in India thanks to conscious consumers

02-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As consumers in India become more conscious about their appearance, it is having a knock on effect on the country’s hair care market, which is set to shine in the next few years.

Chinese economic slowdown - has it affected the cosmetics sector?

07-Sep-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

As China migrates from investment dependent to one sustained more by consumer demand, Cosmetics Design questions whether a reported economic slowdown will mean the same for the cosmetics sector.

Hair care hatrick for Brazil as market shows strongest growth again

06-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For the third year in succession the Brazilian hair care market has displayed the strongest incremental growth globally and shows no signs of letting up, as some of the industry’s key players take an active interest in the market.

The rise of the male.....grooming sector

22-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

Although many segments of the cosmetics industry are levelling off, the area of men’s grooming is actually reporting strong sales growth. In light of this Cosmetics Design takes a look at what’s driving the segment so far in 2012...

Sustainability, supply and certification are the biggest challenges for natural formulators – expert

14-Aug-2012 By Simon Pitman

There are a plethora of obstacles when it comes to tackling organic and natural formulation says formulation expert Dr Barbara Olioso, who points to ‘technology, knowledge and common sense’ as the best navigation tools.

SFDA approves 3rd cosmetic ingredient in 5 months after four year silence

09-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The China State Food and Drug Administration has approved a third new ingredient, ‘Phenylethyl Resorcinol’, since taking on the responsibilities of cosmetics management from the Ministry of Health since 2008.

Natural on the rise in China hair care market? Mintel says so…

02-Aug-2012 By Andrew McDougall

According to the latest Mintel research, eight in ten urban Chinese consumers say they prefer to buy all-natural hair care products with one in ten saying this is the most important purchasing influence.

Zerran International aims vegan friendly products at ‘thriving' Brazilian market

01-Aug-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

With the professional hair care market in Brazil said to account for four percent of the global market, Zerran international reckons its vegan hair range has great potential for success in this thriving market, over others.

Hair care and regulation high on the agenda at in-cosmetics Asia

25-Jul-2012 By Andrew McDougall

The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show have released the educational programme for the upcoming event in Bangkok, highlighting hair care and regulation as the key talking points in the region.

China SFDA publishes 2nd batch of cosmetic ingredients

04-Jul-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

The China State Food and Drug Administration has published a second batch of ingredients for consultation in an inventory of existing cosmetic ingredients (IECIC).

Cosmetics sector to be affected by slowdown in chemical production

20-Jun-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) report, chemical production in Europe is to come to a standstill in 2012 due to the continent's debt crisis which will no doubt affect the cosmetics industry.

Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia highlights market and ingredients trends

15-May-2012 By Katie Nichol

In addition to sustainable developments. the key topics to be covered at the Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia conference in Shanghai on 21 and 22 June 2012 are ingredient innovations and supply issues, together with market outlook and consumer...

Hair growth tonic for alopecia sufferers is launched at in-cosmetics

23-Apr-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese based company Fuji-Sangyo has developed a tonic said to treat and promote hair growth, whilst also preventing hair loss particularly in males inflicted with alopecia launched at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last week.

Indian cosmetics market poised for 17 percent growth during 2011-15

18-Apr-2012 By Katie Nichol

Rising purchasing power and fashion consciousness are driving the cosmetics sector in India, which is currently estimated at INR 261.4bn (EUR 3.91bn) and anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 17 percent during 2011-15, according to a new report from...

Inolex announces campaign to expand into global cosmetics market

02-Apr-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Personal care ingredients supplier Inolex has unveiled a new branding campaign to support its global expansion in the cosmetics market.

Convenience and shelf presence are driving beauty packaging sales

29-Mar-2012 By Andrew McDougall

Convenience and on-shelf presence are the key drivers in the packaging industry, particularly in beauty packaging, as pumps and aerosol cans see a surge in popularity in skin, hair and sun care.