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Apr 26, 2007 | Article
By Doris De Guzman
The foundation of the anti-aging segment's double-digit growth is in the development of new and formulation-improved cosmeceutical products. US demand for cosmeceuticals - loosely defined as...
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Apr 13, 2007 | Article
Victoria Secret Beauty introduced Exotic Nectars, the new island-inspired fragrant body care line consisting of 3 nectars, Tahitian Vanila flower, Bali Orchid, and Moorea Passion Fruit. The line has...
Apr 6, 2007 | Article
Every week, new skincare products are launched which focus mainly on anti-ageing claims. There is no doubt that innovation is vital in boosting consumer interest, but there is a danger that women...
Mar 30, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
Cosmetics are very safe for the most part. The most common injury from cosmetics is from scratching the eye with a mascara wand and eye infections may result if the scratch goes untreated. These...
Mar 28, 2007 | Article
The market for personal care products designed for babies and children has shown new growth and variation, particularly in the areas of fragrance, skin care and cleansing...
Mar 23, 2007 | Article
By Navin M. Geria
Skin becomes thinner primarily due to a loss of subcutaneous fat. The ceramide content of stratum corneum decreases with advancing age, presumably diminishing barrier function. Skin loses elasticity...
Mar 8, 2007 | Article
There are two types of skin aging that all cosmetic chemists should know about. The first is controlled mostly by heredity and occurs over time and with age. It is manifested by a loss of collagen...
Mar 5, 2007 | Article
The men's market for personal care products is showing healthy growth and robust variety. No longer is a man's daily regimen limited to shaving products, soap, anti-perspirants and shampoo...
Feb 9, 2007 | Article
Two brand new laws will be affecting our industry (as well as others) and the consumer. California's Proposition 65, the original anti-cancer law, has been around for a while. Now California has two...
Feb 6, 2007 | Article
Patrick Obukowho, Advantage Research lab, discussed his latest research on skin care pigmentation. He has formulated and utilized actives such as "Luminskin," from Sederma to affect epidermal...