Oct 12, 2011 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Bath and body is a dynamic category that is being driven by functional, as well as luxurious brands. As consumers continue to be stretched for time, the shower and body wash category has seen...
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Sep 15, 2010 | Article
By Hinako Sugioka Israel
With its many beauty secrets to keep its population looking young, Japan is the leading market for anti-ageing at several levels. Combine this with the world's highest longevity rate, an increase in...
Sep 1, 2010 | Article
A question was asked of the SpecialChem readers where they see the best use of Cocoa Butter and its derivatives. With the voting in (167 of them) the responses were exactly what you would expect...
Mar 17, 2010 | Article
A wide selection of skin care products feature new ingredients, and philosophies, to attract today's consumer. Fiscal constraints aside, skin care offers mass choices with straightforward, practical...
Feb 3, 2010 | Article
Home Fragrance, within the larger category of Air Care, meets a wide range of consumer demands. From freshening the air to create a pleasant household environment, to setting a mood for holiday or...
Dec 3, 2008 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
Brazil is known as one of the BRIC's, the powerhouses of growth in the global cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances markets. These four markets, comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China, have all...
Jun 26, 2008 | Article
Self tanning products have been around for years, but unfortunately have gained a bad reputation for producing unconvincing results. Those who used earlier versions will remember the strong biscuity...
May 23, 2008 | Article
In the last 18 months to 2 years, natural hair colorants have started to catch on with consumers looking for alternatives to mainstream brands. Demand has been driven by media stories that...
Nov 16, 2007 | Article
In the US alone, total sales of bath and shower products were valued at $4.5 billion, including sub-sectors of bar soap, bath additives, body washes and shower gels. The global numbers, as of 2006...
Jun 4, 2007 | Article
The complex composition of Soir de Lune includes unique and natural essences that reveal a harmony of citrus, elegant florals and the sensuality of sandalwood and musk...