'Quillaja saponaria', an active extracted from the soapbark tree, has until now, been mainly sourced for use in the food industry. Here, Cosmetics Design speaks with Luigi Rigano, consultant at Pera Ingredients, about how this unusual extract acts as a key ingredient in eliminating body odour in a safer and more sustainable way.

Published: 03-May-2013

The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place to ensure sustainable sourcing. 

Published: 02-May-2013

According to Irina Barbalova, Global Head of beauty and Personal Care research at Euromonitor, the industry needs to take note of the overuse of multifunctionality and BB labelling, as it can lead to the dillution of the original concept of the products, and as a result cause more consumer confusion.

Published: 30-Apr-2013

Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its range of Solaveil Sensation products with a focus on the sensory benefits, thanks to new in-house testing, and presented these findings at the in-cosmetics show in Paris.

Published: 25-Apr-2013

As the in-cosmetics show returned to Paris this year, various experts addressed key industry issues like regulation, innovation and what's trending right now. Here, Cosmetics Design caught up with Datamonitor anaylst, Ramaa Chipilkatti about what's hot in the make-up segment right now.

Published: 25-Apr-2013

The working year is almost done, time to pause from ‘the business’ and embrace the festive season…go on, give it a big hug. Happy holidays!

Published: 19-Dec-2012

Last month Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor’s Irina Barbalova at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out what trends were prevalent in beauty in 2011 and if the future looks bright for this sector... 

Published: 16-Jun-2012

Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its latest range of Solaveil ABC sunscreen filters in line with the new FDA regulations, ensuring it remains cost-effective for its customers.

Published: 07-Jun-2012

SEPPIC has kept with the latest skin care trends to develop its new Apothi'Care range, inspired by fashion decor and industrial trends.

Published: 06-Jun-2012

At the recent Suppliers Day event in New Jersey, Cosmetics Design caught up with Hallstar CEO John Paro to find out about the company's latest breakthrough in the photostability of skin care formulations, Polycrylene S1. The interview also highlighted the company's continued expansion into the naturals arena as well as how its business strategy is continuing to to take shape.

Published: 31-May-2012

Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.

Published: 29-May-2012

As interest rises and more companies turn to social media, the platforms could offer a vast opportunity for cosmetic brands if utilised correctly.

Published: 24-May-2012

On the back of the in-cosmetics trade show in Barcelona, Cosmetics Design reflects with beauty blogger and consultant Imogen Matthews over the show highlights, themes and where the market is headed.

Published: 21-May-2012

Ingredients supplier Croda has showcased its latest hair conditioning agent Keradyn HH, which is uniquely tested, allowing it to make some bold claims regarding hair movement.

Published: 11-May-2012

Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.

Published: 09-May-2012

Despite men’s grooming becoming more popular, manufacturers still have to ensure they are marketing their products in the right way in order to get the most out of the market’s potential.

Published: 07-May-2012

The hairspray market has posted big sales in the last few years, and now it is more important than ever to listen to consumers and follow the trends in order to be successful.

Published: 04-May-2012

Sun care was the key theme of this year’s in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, and another company to present its latest offering in this field was ingredients supplier DSM.

Published: 02-May-2012

CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Kline’s Nikola Matic at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month to find out what opportunities are out there for speciality actives in the skin care market.

Published: 02-May-2012

Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on all things regulation and nano.

Published: 30-Apr-2012

Cosmetics Design caught up with Lionel Genix, marketing manager for Dow Personal Care, at last week's in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out about the launch of a new family of sustainable surfactants and a waterproof polymer.

Published: 26-Apr-2012

Cosmetics Design spoke to Antoine Dauby, group marketing director for France-based ingredients player Naturex, to find out more about how the company is continuing to shift its main focus away from the food and nutrition sector in an effort to diversify the business with an extensive cosmetics portfolio.

Published: 25-Apr-2012

Consumers want to differentiate from one another by using specific hair care products with needs ranging from protecting and repairing hair, to strengthening and straightening hair, according to chemical company BASF.

Published: 24-Apr-2012

The in-cosmetics show returned to Barcelona this year, with solar beauty as the key theme, and more products than ever being introduced in the innovation zone.

Published: 20-Apr-2012

The second edition in our exclusive series of special reports from trade association Cosmetics Europe takes a look at animal testing and where the industry currently stands with regard to alternatives.

Published: 12-Apr-2012