Tech Library - ingredients moisturizing agents

Jul 25, 2012 | Article

HBA Global Expo Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

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...

Mar 23, 2011 | Article

Hair Care Value Attracts Consumers

By Nancy Jeffries

Hair care products have become particularly versatile in today's market. They target special needs, with everything from moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, to glosses, humidity-defying...

Sep 29, 2010 | Article

The Eyes Have It

By Nancy Jeffries

Eye makeup and treatment products are strong performers in today's burgeoning eye care market. Enhanced lashes, featuring lash growth and volumizing formulations, and the reduction of fine lines...

Sep 1, 2010 | Article

Multicultural Beauty

By Nancy Jeffries

Multi-hued beauty is one of the most dynamic growth areas in the cosmetics arena today. No longer the domain of any single group, the multicultural or ethnic consumer, which includes, but is not...

Jan 20, 2010 | Article

Nail and Hand Care

By Nancy Jeffries

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...

Nov 21, 2007 | Article

Trends - Treating Dry Skin

Treatment of dry skin can involve numerous methods. One of the first things to do is to understand some of the causes of dry skin...

Mar 28, 2007 | Article

Personal Care for Babies and Children

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

A Lot of New Wrinkles In the Anti-Aging Segment

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...

Oct 3, 2006 | Article

Creating relevant products, brands, and services for today's savvy consumer is key

Anti-aging, health, hygiene, and innovative technology continue to dominate the cosmetics industry, with new introductions and the creation of relevant products and brands uppermost in the minds of...