Features

Scientifically Speaking…

With nearly year at her post as chief scientist at the Personal Care Products Council, Beth Lange sees education as an essent

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.06.15

To Have and To Hold

Will hand-held devices, wearable technologies and connected apps change the way consumers tackle their beauty and grooming issues?

Christine Esposito , Associate Editor 02.06.15

Head Start

Hairstyling SKUs now nourish and protect while molding and shaping tresses, too.

Melissa Meisel , Associate Editor 02.06.15

Natural Alternatives for Cosmetic Preservation

Extracts, organic acids, enzymes and antimicrobial peptides all have a place in a cosmetic chemist’s toolbox, according to researchers at Active Concepts.

Eric Schmitt and Kathleen Norris, Active Concepts 02.06.15

Trade Association Directory 2015

Following are the contact details of trade associations that serve various segments of our industry and are mentioned frequently in the pages of Happi.

02.06.15

The Annual happi Buyer's Guide

Learn more about hundreds of suppliers to the global household and personal products industry.

02.01.15

AP/Deo | Color Cosmetics | Personal Cleansers | Sun Care

Yeah, But How Does It Make You Feel?

An update on the growing importance of creating a sensory dimension in cosmetics and toiletries.

Imogen Matthews, In-Cosmetics 01.06.15

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Disinfectants | Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care | Surfactants

A Nod To The Nose

The right scent enhances the experience and adds some excitement in the workhorse household products sector.

Christine Esposito, Associate Editor 01.06.15

Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care | Polymers | Surfactants

A Dose of Reality?

Unit dose formats have provided a shot in the arm for the laundry detergent industry, but issues remain.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.06.15

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Packaging | Skin Care

New and Improved?

Emerging skin care brands manage to find their way in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Melissa Meisel , Associate Editor 01.06.15

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Think Differently

The 2014 Annual Meeting of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists attracted the largest crowd in years.

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 01.06.15

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Disinfectants | Household Cleaning

Its Centennial Celebration over, the Consumer Specialty Products Association charts a path for growth for another century. One thing is constant, however, CSPA will remain a trusted business partner for members, regulators, legislators, retailers and NGOs.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.06.15

The Search for Sustainability

The global detergent industry continues to make inroads on creating a more sustainable future. Its past efforts, present problems and future concerns were front and center during the AOCS World Detergent Conference.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 12.05.14

Take Action

Today’s skin care formulas incorporate active ingredients for anti-aging, brightening benefits.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 12.05.14

City of Enlightenment

More than 1,200 cosmetic chemists and executives came to Paris to hear the latest science and issues impacting the industry.

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 12.05.14

Clean Is Critical

Recent outbreaks of Ebola and Norovirus have put the spotlight back on proper hygiene and sanitation methods. Against this backdrop, industrial and institutional cleaning product marketers show off their wares and share their concerns at Interclean, ISSA’s annual trade show.

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 12.05.14