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Feb 6, 2007 | Article
By Rachel Chapman
Skin is being cast in a new role by personal care innovators. No longer does it simply act as the barrier against environmental stresses, skin is viewed as the pathway for ingredients to deliver...
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Jan 31, 2007 | Article
This first big thing to announce is that we see more and more companies expanding into foreign markets. A Swedish company, Oriflame, will market its Skindividual line in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The line...
Jan 17, 2007 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
Traditionally ethnic cosmetics has meant niche, despite the millions of non-Caucasion consumers who have very different needs. The brands operating in this sector tend to be strong in their local...
Jan 9, 2007 | Article
The increase in functional actives for skin care and treatment products will be on the rise in 2007. Companies such as Croda, Sederma, Degussa, Arch Personal Care, Goldschmidt, Cosmetochem and DSM...
Jan 8, 2007 | Article
As the market for anti-aging products continues to grow, consumers are seeking sophisticated techniques that harness the combined power of science and aesthetics to provide the desired cosmetic...
Jan 4, 2007 | Article
By LaToyah Burke
Tapping into a lucrative niche, dermatologists are staking their claim in the cosmeceutical industry by formulating their own remedies to sell directly to consumers without the middleman...
Dec 28, 2006 | Article
By Nick Morante
The word "spa" is an acronym for the Latin phrase "Sanus Per Aquam" which means "health through water." The Romans would have been the first Westerners to discover and enjoy the benefits of natural...
Dec 22, 2006 | Article
GROWTH FOR the global color cosmetics market remains rosy, driven by the changing color trends and innovation. With an estimated sales of $24bn last year, global color cosmetic sales are expected to...
Dec 20, 2006 | Article
By Marie-Claude Martini
In both men and women, skin aging is generally seen as modifications in the epidermis and the dermis which appear extremely unsightly. Because mitosis of keratinocytes slows and this leads to...
Dec 4, 2006 | Article
In this segment, we will discuss the specific uses of spectrophotometers. Essentially, they are used as laboratory tools: as a tool to perform quality control functions, as a tool to formulate color...