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Expert Opinions: COVID-19. Now What?

In our May edition of Expert Opinions, we ask experts about shifting demands, securing supply, fulfilling critical needs and serving the greater good during the pandemic that is COVID-19.

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Future-forward Sustainable Beauty Ingredients: What's Next?

New innovation is merging performance and eco-friendly credentials to generate consumer-winning claims across categories.

Suppliers' Day Asks: What Does ‘Green’ Really Mean?

Personal care chemists, formulators, suppliers, marketing and sales all gathered under one “green umbrella” for the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCC) Suppliers’ Day 2009.

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What’s the secret to true inclusion in the beauty industry?

Consumers looking for the right products for curly hair or deep skin tones are settling for combinations of products to achieve the definition, hydration and look that they want. BASF aims to change that by enabling inclusive beauty solutions for all.

In short, AB 2771 is a complete ban up and down the supply chain on the intentional inclusion of PFAS chemicals in cosmetic products, and companies have a little under two years to prepare for and comply with the ban. Here's how.

What California’s PFAS Law Could Mean for the Cosmetics Industry Nationwide

While it is not entirely possible to avoid potential litigation, companies can reduce their risk of suit by paying close attention to labelling, advertising and other representations about the safety, contents and ESG impacts of their products.

Fast-growing and high-profitability brands are driving M&A activity in beauty.

Why Beauty M&A is So Hot

High growth and profitability are making startup players attractive, but companies like e.l.f. are blazing their own trails to success.

Multicultural beauty is a significant beauty growth area, as evidenced by the robust offerings at Cosmoprof NA in Las Vegas.

Cosmoprof NA: Multicultural is the New 'Beauty Mainstream'

The multicultural segment of the beauty marketplace is set to outpace general growth of the beauty market, according to Kline & Co.

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Beauty’s Multifunctional Moment: Less is So Much More

Multifunctional technologies have the capacity to simplify formulations while enhancing performance across a wide range of functions and claims.

PCHi Proves: Cosmetics R&D Business is on the Rise in the East

During the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) show, held March 10-12, 2010, in Shanghai, a record 194 personal care exhibitors including 65 newcomers, the highest number to date, supported what market research has claimed for some time—that cosmetics R&D business is on the rise in the East.

Skin care is driving the active ingredient market, according to Kline data.

[in-cosmetics Global] Skin Care Is Driving Actives Market Innovation and Growth

Actives are driving innovation, primarily in Europe, the United States, China and Brazil.

NAD+ is involved in cellular energy production, DNA damage repair and cell signaling pathways, thereby contributing to delaying cellular aging and extending lifespan.

Why NAD+ is Causing a Buzz in Beauty: Insights from LG H&H's Byunghyun Kim

At PCHi, to be held March 20-22, 2024, in Shanghai, Byunghyun Kim, senior researcher and project leader from LG H&H, will present on the anti-aging efficacy of NAD+ in skin care. Following is a sneak preview on why NAD+ is causing buzz in beauty.

A total ban across the entire class of PFAS would be disruptive without any basis in science. A more deliberate approach would better suit public policy.

Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]

The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.

A Piece of History and a Slice of Cosmetics

The cosmetics industry assembled in the Windy City for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Annual Scientific Seminar. It was fitting that an industry with such rich history gathered at the historical Chicago Hilton for the event.

CosmeticsXchange Kicks Off

More than 40 raw material suppliers and cosmetic manufacturers gathered to discuss innovation at the kickoff of CosmeticsXchange.

Helena Rubinstein’s Legacy of Opportunity

“I’m happiest working in my ‘kitchen,” said Helena Rubinstein in 1958 when she was 87 and still active in her business. She set up her kitchen—i.e., a small laboratory—to make her first face cream.

SCC Announces 2008 Board of Directors

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has announced its 2008 Board of Directors.

Exploring the Depths of Percutaneous Penetration

The Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration (PPP) conference recently was held at the Palais des Congrès de La Grande Motte. Following are some highlights most relevant to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Helena Rubinstein’s Legacy of Opportunity

“I’m happiest working in my ‘kitchen,” said Helena Rubinstein in 1958 when she was 87 and still active in her business. She set up her kitchen—i.e., a small laboratory—to make her first face cream.

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