May 6, 2009 | Article
By Nick Morante
Whenever I am approached by a prospective client to develop a new formulation or product line for them, a large majority of them ask me to develop this new product and it must be entirely organic.It...
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Sep 3, 2008 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
The nail and hand care market is about more than beautifully polished nails. Recently, treatment has combined with aesthetics, to create efficacy as well as the feeling of high-end spa luxury, in...
Jun 26, 2008 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
Self tanning products have been around for years, but unfortunately have gained a bad reputation for producing unconvincing results. Those who used earlier versions will remember the strong biscuity...
Mar 13, 2008 | Article
My objective isn’t to gear my articles towards the general consumer but I wanted to make all the formulators out there aware of the fact that they have some competition. In my readings I’ve noticed...
Jan 31, 2008 | Article
Dermatological skin care, also known as cosmeceuticals cater largely to the needs of mature skin, offering skin tightening, toning, and brightening...
Nov 7, 2007 | Article
As you all know, I recently attended the IFSCC Scientific Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands this past September. Amsterdam is a beautiful City and we were made to feel right at home by all...
Apr 24, 2007 | Article
The market for sun care products is thriving. Research has shown new technological synergies producing greater efficacy, and oral supplements gaining popularity as nutraceuticals become more widely...
Apr 19, 2007 | Article
Here's a new twist on an old subject. I know all of you will say that you saw this in Cosmetics & Toiletries, but I saw it in a couple of other places as well. And it is definitely worth writing...
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 12, 2007 | Article
The men's grooming market is continuing to grow with no sign of slowing down any time soon. It shows and steady increase in all areas of this very difficult market. But it looks like most of the...