Sun Care
News
IBR-Phyto(flu)ene: sun protection emerges as the No.1 sun care trend – 25-Jan-2012
COLORLESS CAROTENOIDS Stabilize, Support and Boost Sun Care from within and out
in-focus solar beauty – innovating in extreme conditions – 18-Jan-2012
in-cosmetics 2012 will take place in Barcelona, the sunshine capital of Europe. So it’s no surprise that the focus of this year’s in-focus feature will be on solar beauty, one of the most challenging ...
FLAT, elegant and essential double wall jars line from Induplast Spa – 13-Dec-2011
This exquisite cutting edge square design captures the eye and imagination of both male and female consumers.
Step Exhibitions launches Making Cosmetics – 1-Nov-2011
New event covers cosmetics from concept to end product
Avenacare oat beta glucan: clinical study results / UK & Ireland distribution agreement – 31-Oct-2011
Clinical studies carried out using Avenacare™, the oat beta glucan ingredient from Swedish company Biovelop AB, have shown very positive results.
Coral could help develop sunscreen pill – 31-Aug-2011
Scientists uncover processes behind production of sunscreen compounds in coral
Premium sunscreen brands take the lead on high SPFs – 26-Aug-2011
Consumers are opting for greater protection
Kobo combines high SPF values with antioxidant activity – 16-Aug-2011
Meeting sunscreen formulators’ multiple needs
Induplast SPA – new big ball ROLL-ONe line – 4-Aug-2011
Italian style and design
Soliance and CPL Aromas battle DHA odour – 3-Aug-2011
Fragrant self-tanning
MHRA warns of ‘potentially dangerous’ fake tan nasal spray – 1-Aug-2011
Contains unlicensed Melanotan II
M&H pushes the pedal to the floor for Car Masutra – 1-Aug-2011
New range aimed at well groomed boy racers
Articles
Testing - The UV challenge – 20-Oct-2011
On the occasion of the 11th International Sun Protection Conference, testing companies Q-Lab, Labsphere and HelioScreen hosted a one-day seminar on measuring sun protection through in vitro SPF and UVA protection testing
Pharmaca – Combining product and practitioner – 23-Aug-2011
Pharmaca is a one stop shop for all natural health and beauty needs. It comprises complementary health products along with an extensive beauty offering, alongside a traditional pharmacy set-up. Trained practitioners and aestheticians are on staff to advise consumers on their beauty needs. Pharmaca stores now operate in five states across the US with more planned for the future.
Sun Conference – meeting the UVA challenge – 3-Aug-2011
The 11th London Sun Protection Conference took place from 8-9 June 2011. Presentations from companies including BASF, DSM, Croda and Dermatest discussed challenges surrounding UVA and SPF testing and labelling criteria, the importance of photostability and the latest advances in UV filters.
Ethnic cosmetics – beauty shows its true colours – 27-Jul-2011
Ethnic consumers today are a focus for the cosmetics industry and many mainstream brands are now targeting black and Asian skin. While years ago the choice for ethnic beauty was limited today it has seen something of a revival. It is being increasingly recognised as a lucrative sector with everything from ethnic skin care to colour cosmetics lines making an appearance.
Skin care – getting active in anti-ageing – 7-Jul-2011
Sunscreens, moisturisers and melanin control creams for anti-ageing now have more choice for active ingredients, Sunsafe Complex A9 (Octocrylene, avobenzone, ethylhexyl ethylhexanoate), Caspase 14 (synthetic peptide), Marrubium vulgare stems G, Actipone Superveggies, Hyadisine (Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract), Organic Biophytosebum (Olive oil decyl esters squalen), Lipigenine, Aquabeautine XL (caviar extract), Reforcyl (Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Rock Rose, Cistus incanus, glutamine) Survixyl ...
Sun care – added benefits – 5-May-2011
Most consumers are reasonably well aware of the risks connected with sun exposure and sun care manufacturers are getting more creative and developing products boasting multifunctional benefits. Nadia Di Martino reports
Sun care technology – bright ideas – 14-Apr-2011
While regulatory hurdles may slow the development of new UV filters, there is no shortage of innovation in sun care formulation. Julian Hewitt examines the background and identifies the ingredients and technologies providing the protection of the future
Year in review 2010 – 27-Jan-2011
Last year began with a fairly slow January as the cosmetics industry, just like all other sectors in the global economy, endeavoured to recover from the worst recession in decades. But the situation had improved by the time 2010 drew to a close and there was renewed optimism, as Nadia Di Martino and Katie Middleweek report
L'Occitane – local roots and global appeal – 5-Aug-2010
Founded in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence was the brainchild of French entrepreneur Olivier Baussan. Nadia Di Martino looks at how he grew the business from selling rosemary oil at open air markets in Provence to the multimillion pound operation it is today
UK – keep calm and carry on – 29-Jul-2010
Despite a slowdown in growth, the UK beauty market has proved resilient with brands turning to untapped niches and retailers looking to capitalise on the sector’s success among FMCG categories
Jobs & People
Stewart Long moves from Alliance Boots to Dow Corning – 20-Jul-2010
Dow Corning has appointed Stewart Long as market strategy leader for its skin care business.
Beraca appoints Marcia Azevedo – 13-Jul-2010
Brazilian natural ingredients supplier Beraca has appointed Marcia Azevedo as global accounts manager of its subsidiary in Paris.
Colipa elects new president – 16-Jun-2010
Fabio Franchina has been elected as the new president of Colipa, the European cosmetics association.