Aug 24, 2011 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
The trend for growth lash mascaras began with the launch of Allergan’s Latisse, a prescription only product which has been shown to make lashes grow longer, fuller and darker. Lash growth promoting...
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Jun 12, 2008 | Article
By Kate O'Brien
Under-the counter sales, supply chains, consumers clamoring to get their skin's fix - is this really the new face of anti-aging skincare? With a myriad of cult new players emerging onto an already...
Jul 17, 2007 | Article
Serums for the face and body are used to treat specific skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles, skin redness or other skin problems. These serums are much more potent than conventional treatment...
Jul 6, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
The field of nanotechnology when applied to the cosmetics and personal care industry first emerged over 40 years ago. The first applications were with moisturizing creams that included liposome...
Jun 22, 2007 | Article
Consumers want fast results from their skincare products which the latest patch technology promises to deliver. In the past year, the number of targeted patch products has increased, with new...
May 10, 2007 | Article
Maureen Kelly, Founder and CEO of tarte, Inc., is a woman of purpose. Having built a successful cosmetics business and launched an ongoing simultaneous philanthropic initiative, Kelly knows how to...
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 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...
Jan 17, 2007 | Article
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 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...