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...
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Jul 21, 2010 | Article
By Vispi Kanga
Panacea 2010, is the only prominent trade show and international symposium on “naturals” in South Asia which took place in Mumbai, India from February 10 to12, 2010. This 4th international expo...
Jul 14, 2010 | Article
By Yoshiko Kasuga
BB creams are booming in Japan. Every drugstore and variety store seems to have BB cream corner and it seems all the Japanese females are using at least one. BB creams provide multiple functions...
May 26, 2010 | Article
By Nick Morante
In addition to light diffusion as a method of hiding wrinkles, other methods of wrinkle reduction involve injections of substances into the skin and can be somewhat painful. But it has been shown...
May 19, 2010 | Article
By Amanda Foxon-Hill
We all know that cosmetics can only affect the look of the skin but that doesn’t stop us from trying to enhance what’s outside by boosting what lies beneath. We take a look at how good cosmetic...
May 12, 2010 | Article
There is an old saying in Japan, "White Skin Covers Seven Flaws." White skin -translucent, luminous, flawless skin without dark spots or discoloration - has always been Japanese women's obsession...
Mar 17, 2010 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
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...
Oct 7, 2009 | Article
The Bath and Body market continues to show a shift from bar soaps to liquid soaps and body washes, with many new entries addressing specific benefits. There are natural and organic formulations...
Sep 16, 2009 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
SpecialChem reviews recent new product launches from around the world within the natural/organic cosmetics, toiletries and personal care sectors. Most new natural/organic product launches take place...
Sep 2, 2009 | Article
The Sixth Annual Cosmeceuticals Conference was held on June 29 and 30, at the Downtown Conference Center of Pace University, in New York City. Program Chair, Navin Geria, Vice President, Research...