Jun 3, 2021 | Article
By SpecialChem
Become a face mask enthusiast by exploring the key ingredients, considerations and challenges to keep in mind while formulating different types of face masks along with the trends dominating...
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Jul 25, 2012 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
HBA celebrated a milestone this year having completed its 20th year as the host of the pre-eminent Global Beauty Expo. Held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center from June 19-21, 2012, the...
Sep 7, 2011 | Article
By Amanda Foxon-Hill
Being able to choose Halal when it comes to cosmetic purchases is still a relatively new concept with the vast majority of brands yet to celebrate their fifth birthday. However, with the worlds...
May 25, 2011 | Article
The annual Suppliers' Day showcase, held this year on May 10th and 11th, 2011, at The New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, New Jersey, revealed an emphasis on safety...
Mar 31, 2011 | Article
By Nick Morante
The use of more conventional active ingredients that have been used exclusively in treatment products to make special claims for anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, improve skin elasticity, reduce...
Jan 20, 2010 | Article
Nail care, color and treatment have increased in recent years, with consumers giving themselves more manicures and pedicures at home. A weakened economy has boosted sales of polish; and increased...
Dec 9, 2009 | Article
The skin essentially is an organ of the body and is made up mostly of water. It is multi-layered and in these layers, various biochemical processes take place. These biological processes involve...
Oct 14, 2009 | Article
The annual HBA Global Expo in New York City, held September 15-17, 2009, featured more than 600 suppliers, and a comprehensive conference and seminar program, representing fragrance, skin care...
Aug 19, 2009 | Article
The use of treatment ingredients in makeup and other decorative cosmetics has become more prevalent in recent times. But what do we consider treatment ingredients? On many occasions I have been...
Mar 3, 2008 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
The skincare market has come a long way from basic water-in-oil formulas. Traditionally, it went that the thicker the cream, the better it moisturised. This premise has been blown away by new light...