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Nanotechnology - We’ve only scratched the surface…
04-Oct-2012 - Nanotechnology has been on the tip of our tongues for the last few years and has been put under particular scrutiny in the last few months. There have been those that herald it as the most effective delivery system for active ingredients, and those that lambast it over safety issues.
Cause for thought: Celebrity impact helps spread awareness and boost personal image
22-Aug-2012 - Having a celebrity support a cause, such as phasing out cosmetics testing on animals, has a major impact on the message and spreads awareness, and also serves to boost the personal image of the individual for getting behind the cause.
“A trusted cosmetics brand is more likely to succeed as a nutricosmetic,” says industry expert
07-Jun-2012 - According to beauty from within expert Mai Nygaard, as beverages take up the position of biggest trend within the sector, consumers are more likely to embrace a beauty food if it comes from a cosmetic manufacturer they already trust in.
EU is ‘under the gun’ to validate alternative methods, says industry expert
10-May-2012 - In this first edition of ‘Voice of the Industry’, a new series to the Cosmetics Design sites, we sat down with renowned toxicologist Dr. Jim McKim after his presentation at in-cosmetics in Barcelona to discuss what shift the industry has seen in its quest for animal testing alternative methods.
Fragrance brands will continue to push the boundaries because ultimately; sex sells
23-Nov-2011 - Since the dawn of advertising it has utilised sexual imagery in to sell products, and when it comes to fragrance products it seems money certainly talks as companies are prepared to take the risk and push the boundaries, due to the age-old idea that ‘sex sells’.
Companies must embrace technology to maintain competitive edge
04-Apr-2011 - For anyone that has been trying to ignore the growing influence that technology is having on our industry, it is seriously time to WAKE UP!
Blogs, Twitter, Facebook…powerful but handle with care
02-Feb-2011 - The power of blogs, Twitter and Facebook to drive marketing strategies and influence purchasing decisions is undeniable; but, companies need to remember that legally the same rules apply online as offline.
Industry cannot win on the question of animal testing
05-Jan-2011 - In 2011 the cosmetics industry will find itself between a rock and a hard place when it comes to phasing out animal testing, a process that has been underway for many years.
Regulatory clarity for nutricosmetics proves elusive
14-Oct-2010 - Somewhere, in some time, there exists a land of beauty and promise for nutricosmetics products, where beauty supplements, foods and drinks can frolic, happy in the knowledge of their justifiable claims.The problem is that getting to this promised land appears to be somewhat complex.
Sustainability… blah, blah, blah!
24-Aug-2010 - The issue of sustainability seems to have gone in to overdrive for the cosmetics industry in recent years, but are businesses running before they can walk?
Industry must talk to consumers about safety concerns
02-Aug-2010 - How can industry continue to use chemicals known to be linked to cancer, reproductive disorders and other human health problems?
Is the cosmetics industry moving too fast on green packaging?
19-Jul-2010 - Consumers would probably give a firm ‘no’in response to this question. But scratch the surface a little harder and it becomes evident that there is more than a little truth to the statement.
Where is the voice of reason in re-formulation for safety and sustainability?
15-Jun-2010 - This year’s industry events saw a flurry of green surfactants, non-nano inorganic UV filters and petrolatum alternatives, all accompanied by claims of their mild, sustainable and generally friendly nature.
Why the US needs private organic cosmetics standards
08-Mar-2010 - Organic certification creates an even playing field for the industry, it provides answers for consumers, and it supports credible exports; broadening the marketplace for both American-produced cosmetics and for organic raw materials.
Endorsements from professional bodies - a dangerous game for the elite
03-Mar-2010 - Displaying the seal of recommendation from a professional body on your label may seem the perfect way of lending weight to your product; but, what is the value of winning if the competition is not open to all? And what does it do to the reputation of the endorser?
Environmental labelling will be useless unless well prepared
10-Feb-2010 - Unique packaging and a well known brand name catch your eye amid the crowd of products jostling for attention. You saw the advert and it promised youthful miracles, but can you afford it… in terms of your carbon footprint, I mean?
The wider picture on sustainability
01-Feb-2010 - Everyone is talking about sustainability these days, but jumping on this wagon without considering the broader implications can lead to trouble.
The battle is on to prove luxury cosmetics are worth it
11-Jan-2010 - There is nothing like a recession to push consumers away from prestige cosmetics towards cheaper alternatives as a means of stretching the household budget.
Paraben-free claims could backfire in 2010
04-Jan-2010 - Eat less chocolate, start going to the gym, cut down on the alcohol, boycott paraben-containing cosmetics…
Less will be more for cosmetics players in 2010
30-Nov-2009 - As the global economy emerges from recession, consumers are embracing more modest consumption patterns, something cosmetics players cannot ignore as 2010 looms.
Public dialogue on nano should take a back seat until there is more data
10-Nov-2009 - Earlier this week the European Commission published a report detailing progress on its Action Plan on nanotechnology – the use of the tiny particles that are tipped to have huge effects on consumer products and society at large.
The time is now for niche players to target the developing markets
12-Oct-2009 - With the growth of cosmetics sales continuing in most of the major developing markets new opportunities continue to proliferate for niche cosmetic players, but now is the time to get in on the act.
Green packaging is more about improving recycling than new materials
29-Sep-2009 - When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.
Why making physiological ad claims puts you on thin ice
31-Aug-2009 - The fact that a US manufacturer recently got in trouble with UK consumer groups over a fat burning lip balm underlines the eternal need for heed over product claims.
Why the rest of Europe should adopt France's revolutionary packaging laws
25-Aug-2009 - The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.
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