News
Hair straightening chemicals could increase uterine cancer risk, research finds
Science, R&D
A recent research by the US National Institute of Health (NIH) reveals that the chemicals used for hair straightening could be associated...
Sander van der Laan succeeds Tina Müller as Douglas CEO
Industry buzz
The European beauty retailer has appointed Sander van der Laan as incoming CEO, succeeding Tina Müller who decided to resign and will...
California bans PFAS in cosmetics and textiles
Laws & regulations
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law two bills banning per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in textiles and...
L’Oréal creates more inclusive sun care products for Brazilian skins
Innovation & new products
The Brazilian subsidiary of the global cosmetics giant is diversifying its portfolio of sun protection products to better meet the needs...
Huhtamaki and Milliken create mono-material HDPE tube for personal care
Industry buzz
Milliken & Company, a specialist in plastics additive and colorant technology, has partnered g with Finnish flexible packaging...
With 9,430 visitors, Luxe Pack Monaco returns to pre-pandemic momentum
Industry buzz
The 34th edition of Luxe Pack Monaco, the annual event for creative packaging professionals, which was held on 3-5 October 2022, was...
Fragrance Creators Association amplifies collaboration with the FDA
Industry buzz
The Director of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Cosmetics and Colors Linda Katz, MD, MPH, told members of the...
Credo Beauty acquires rival Follain to scale up clean beauty retail
Industry buzz
Clean beauty retailer Credo Beauty has acquired Follain, a Boston-based retail brand who, alongside Credo, was an early leader in the...
Luxe Pack Monaco 2022: Premium packaging is undergoing a transition
Packaging & design
This year, most of the annual Monaco show’s historical exhibitors were present, so visitors could enjoy the atmosphere they had been used...
Ex Nihilo expands internationally with new outlets
Industry buzz
Ex Nihilo is continuing its international expansion. The alternative brand, which totalled 135 points of sale in 25 countries last year —...
