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Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.

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BASF discusses first year of Care Creations business and latest ingredients launches

One year into the birth of BASF's Care Creations business concept, Cosmetics Design caught up with Bettina Jackwerth, head of marketing hair care Europe, to find about its evolution, as well as some of the company's latest ingredients launches.

More European brands look to expand on the Indian markets

European brands, in particular Italian cosmetics players are tapping into the Indian markets of late and Officiana Farmaceutica Italiana (OFI) is the most recent brand awaiting a nod from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to expand its business on the region.

Hair dye manufacturers on red alert over research pointing to cure for gray hair

A group of researchers in Europe say they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a topical remedy for the reversal of graying hair.

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Unilever ups investment in India as emerging markets take full focus from CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

India has long been a target for many cosmetics and personal care players and it is no different for consumer goods firm Unilever ,which has further invested in its subsidiary in the region.

Report predicts baby care emerging as a lucrative market from CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

According to a report by market researcher RNCOS, the Indian baby care sector is estimated to be INR 647.6 billion (US $11.91 billion) in 2012, and is forecasted to register a CAGR of around 17 per cent from 2011-2015.

Elizabeth Arden continues to grow sales at double digit figures from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

The luxury cosmetics and fragrance player continues to grow sales at a market-leading rate on the back of particularly strong international sales, with Western European fragrances leading the way.

Airless technology for anti-agers fuels lotion pump demand from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Plastic lotion pumps are the fastest growing closure type in the beauty segment as liquid soap booms and the demand for airless technology for anti-aging applications fuels growth.

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Luxe Pack Monaco 2012 in pictures...

Luxe Pack Monaco 2012 in pictures...

Luxe Pack welcomed exhibitors, speakers and attendees from around the world last month as it opened its...

Cosmetics expert heralds industry recognition as lifetime achievement award returns
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Cosmetics expert heralds industry recognition as lifetime achievement award returns

The 2013 in-cosmetics show in Paris will see the return of its Lifetime Achievement Award, as the...

Pack Peek: View the news and latest launches from the cosmetics packaging world
Pack Peek

Pack Peek: View the news and latest launches from the cosmetics packaging world

This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing...

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