Personal Care Blogs

Thinking the (previously) unthinkable
10 May 2013 15:51
At the recent in-cosmetics show in Paris, an almost universal theme projected by the big ingredient players was how they are now making sure they are evolving their personal care divisions into more consumer-led entities; speaking to consumers and...
Impressions on Cosmos
10 May 2013 15:43
Recently I attended the conference on Naturals organized by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists in London, by a beautiful park in bloom. It was a great opportunity to get the latest information on the major certification bodies in Europe as there...
Men’s grooming booming
26 Apr 2013 08:32
Stepping out of the Stone Age: Men’s grooming booming The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of the global men’s grooming...
Rise Above the Green Glass Ceiling
12 Apr 2013 14:31
Amarjit Sahota, Organic Monitor
Try looking to Asia for cosmetics innovation!
08 Apr 2013 16:05
As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals. The global...
New actives are … ready, steady, go!
28 Mar 2013 18:33
Although the global economic situation is anything but rosy the beauty industry certainly appears to be exhibiting a high degree of versatility. However, to maintain this dynamic it is essential to bombard the consumer with surprising new ideas and...
Organic and Natural Cosmetics
26 Mar 2013 09:43
Appeal and confusion: the rise of the organic and natural personal care market. Organic Monitor predicts that, in the US, revenues of organic cosmetics will climb to $14 billion by 2015, owing to the growing trend of consumers opting for “natural”...
Talking about my generation...
15 Mar 2013 12:15
Mark Beasley, rhc advantage
Little Beauty...
07 Mar 2013 17:18
...Targeting the young(er) demographic While the market for anti-aging cosmetics is booming due to the increasing number of consumers wanting to look and feel young, significant potential remains for beauty brands to focus innovation at the other end...
Claims with a sting
28 Feb 2013 16:40
I recently watched the 1959 film “The Wasp Woman,” starring Susan Cabot as Janice Starlin, the founder and owner of a successful eponymous cosmetics company. Problems at the company are quickly evident, however, as Starlin has been the face of the...