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Sep 16, 2009 | Article
By SpecialChem
One of the most obvious ways is to tap into cultural "sweet spots" as marketing occasions. For example it's not uncommon in India to see a lot of chocolate multipacks in Diwali or Rakhi festivals...
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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
By Nancy Jeffries
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...
By Karen
Going Green, Green Watching and Green Washed…..where is the beauty industry headed? What does the consumer really want?Green is here to stay, but at what cost? Consumer awareness has been raised...
Aug 19, 2009 | Article
By Nick Morante
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...
Aug 5, 2009 | Article
On June 11, 2009, ICMAD, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors, held its annual C.I.T.Y. Awards, for the Cosmetic Innovators of the Year, in New York City. Following a welcome by...
Jul 23, 2009 | Article
Film forming properties are very important in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Products must contain film formers in order to perform as described and advertised. Film formers provide...
Jul 8, 2009 | Article
Emmanuelle Linard, co-founder of Edelkoort Inc., which is the Edelkoort Group/Trend Union branch in the US, presented 12 seasonally-based vignettes on the dynamic nature of beauty. Exploring the...
Jul 1, 2009 | Article
The Annual SCC Scientific Seminar always brings top science to the industry and its creative talent. This year's meeting was no different. This is a brief overview of the various topics presented...
Jun 17, 2009 | Article
One of the best ways to show the growth of the men's cosmetics market is to evaluate it on a global basis. In recent presentations I have indicated that the growth in some strategic markets of the...