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Hydration, barrier function and tissue structures on the programme of the IFSCC 2014 Congress
Science, R&D
A few weeks before the start of the congress organised by the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), which...
Haircare claims increasingly align with the skincare sector
Markets & trends
In 2014, the top three claims in the global haircare market are “Botanical” and “Herbal” (52% of all haircare products carrying this...
Preservatives: The EU Commission further restricts the scope of possibilities
Laws & regulations
The European Commission has lowered the maximum concentrations allowed for two parabens in cosmetic products and has prohibited their use...
bareSkin: bareMinerals goes liquid
Innovation & new products
The American brand has built its reputation on natural mineral powders with a product that blurred the line between makeup and skincare....
L’Oréal: a carbon neutral hair care plant in 2015
Industry buzz
With the inauguration of a biomass plant in Burgos, Spain, L’Oréal is making a further step forward in reaching carbon neutrality in 2015...
Silab ranks 3rd out the most performing French SMEs
Industry buzz
After a 11th place in 2012, then 7th in 2013, Silab, manufacturer of cosmetic natural active ingredients, rises third in the 2014 prize...
in-cosmetics comes back to Barcelona for 25th anniversary
Industry buzz
More than 680 exhibitors are expected to participate in the 2015 edition of the in-cosmetics tradeshow, which will be held in Barcelona...
“La Naturelle”, the first 100% organic beauty box in three versions
Industry buzz
On the initiative of COSMEBIO, the Professional Association for Ecological and Organic Cosmetics, the Ma boîte à Beauté website is now...
Mascara, the makeup star
Markets & trends
It is women’s favourite beauty tool on all continents. Packaging, colours, formulas, effects, promises… mascara reinvents itself...
Mascara: a long tradition of innovation
Markets & trends
Mascara is probably For the past years, mascara constantly reinvents itself and continues to surprise and propose innovations. Here is a...
