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Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Global Demand for UV Nail Gel Formulas

The global UV nail gel market is expected to post a CAGR close to 7% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. According to researchers, the increased focus on UV nail gels made from bio-based materials…

09.02.19

Color Cosmetics

Is Sunscreen Still Not a Thing?

Data from a recent survey suggests that not everyone is getting the message about the need for sunscreen. According to a new survey from RealSelf, an online resource about aesthetic procedures, only 10% of adults in the US wear sunscreen every day…

09.02.19

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Skin Care

US Prestige Beauty Registers 2% Gain in Q2

In the second quarter of 2019, sales of US prestige beauty products were $4.3 billion, a 2% increase over Q2 2018, according to NPD Group’s latest data. “Total beauty performance in the second quarter was positive across most categorie…

09.02.19

Actives | Sun Care | Testing

DSM Seeks FDA Approval for Parsol Shield

Will bemotrizinol (BEMT) get recognized as a UV light absorber?

08.29.19

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Flower Power

Floral extract market to bloom from 'clean beauty' trend.

08.26.19

Hair Care

Hardline Sales Lure Salon Brands

Manufacturer sales for the salon industry’s appliances category, think hair dryers, trimmers, flat irons and more, grew 3.0% in 2018, according to a new study from Professional Consultants & Resources. That rate is twice that of the salon i…

08.02.19

The Impact of Acne in the Workforce

While many understand the impact acne may have on one’s social and dating life, the skin condition impacts employment, too. According to a survey by the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS), many people whose acne persists beyond teenage ye…

08.02.19

Skin Care | Testing

Age, Lifestyle Shape Skin Microbiome

Up to 20% of bacterial variability due to demographic, physiologic and lifestyle factors, says Amway.

07.02.19

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Polymers | Sun Care

EWG Releases 2019 Sunscreen Guide

The Environmental Working Group has released its annual sunscreen guide, which is larger than ever before. In its 2019 report, EWG said it “assessed more than 1,300 products with SPF, including 750 currently available beach and sport sunscreens…

07.01.19

Functional Ingredients | OTC/Medicated | Skin Care

Cosmetics Drive Lanolin Demand

A search for natural materials persists.

06.24.19

Green's Still Big for Home and Personal Care

Ecovia Intelligence releases new data in advance of upcoming summits.

06.17.19

Shifting Consumer Preferences in Home Care

Consumer preferences are changing rapidly with product ingredients playing a pivotal role in purchase decisions for household goods. But just how rapid is this change? In 2016, only 39% of consumers would swap a regular brand for one with more access…

06.03.19

Skin Care

Skin Care Devices Market Outlook

The global skin care device market reached $9.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2024, according to VynZ Research. Primarily driven by factors such as increasing cases of skin ailments, advancements in technology, increasing…

06.03.19

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Skin Care

US Prestige Beauty Hits Soft Patch

In the first quarter of 2019, sales of US prestige beauty products were $4.1 billion, just a 1% increase over Q1 2018. “The big story for the first quarter is that, as we predicted, growth in beauty, and in each category, is softer com…

06.03.19

Actives | Functional Ingredients | OTC/Medicated

OTC Medicines Are Big Business

On average, each dollar spent on OTC medicines saves the US health care system approximately $7.20, totaling nearly $146 billion in annual savings, according to a newly released joint study conducted by IRI and the Consumer Health Products Associatio…

05.01.19

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

IRI Explores Purchasing Habits, Attitudes of Cannabis Users

IRI has released findings of a new study focused on understanding the attitudes and usage motivations of legal adult cannabis users, and the projected impact of further legalization on consumer product purchase habits. And, there’s a lot mor…

05.01.19

Hair Care

Salon Hair Care Category Mired in Low Growth

Topline revenues for all salon industry services (hair, skin, nails) plus salon retail grew only 1.8% to $64.3 billion, according to the newest Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study from Professional Consultants & Resources (PCR), a Plano, T…

05.01.19

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Bugs & Beards & Man's Best Friend

New study looks at guys and dogs.

04.16.19

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Surfactants

P&G Creates Waterless Hair Care Line

SOUTH AFRICA: The Procter & Gamble Company has launched its first new retail hair care brand globally in four years. The new “Waterl The range is designed to cater to the different hair care needs of all women and includes an ultra-lig…

04.01.19

Functional Ingredients | I&I Marketplace | Surfactants

Contract Cleaning Services Outlook

Savvy I&I cleaning product companies always keep tabs on their end-users, and according to new data from Freedonia Focus Reports, revenues for contract cleaning services are forecast to expand 3.3% annually in nominal terms through 2023. In the &…

04.01.19