China releases two cosmetic catalogs to improve ingredient safety and usage
13 May 2024 --- China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control issues two new catalogs to help improve cosmetic safety in the country. The International Authoritative Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data Index is designed for companies to... Read More
From Italy to Germany: Soldalis to acquire majority stake in Artdeco Cosmetics
13 May 2024 --- Italy-based Soldalis agrees to acquire a majority stake in the German Artdeco Cosmetics Group to solidify its presence in the beauty industry. The pharma, personal and home care company expects the acquisition to be finalized by early... Read More
ELF launches “So Many Dicks” campaign in Wall Street to promote boardroom diversity
13 May 2024 --- ELF Beauty is trying to “Change the Board Game” and add more diversity in US corporate boardrooms. The cosmetics brand’s latest media campaign can be seen on digital screens surrounding New York City’s Wall... Read More
Brenntag acquires Quimica Delta in expansion of Mexican footprint chemicals distribution
10 May 2024 --- Chemical giant Brenntag has acquired Quimica Delta, a distributor of essential chemicals in “fast-growing” central Mexico. The move equips Brenntag with access to Mexican tollgates through marine terminals, strengthening... Read More
Personal Care Focus : Plant-based innovation
Innova Market Insights data indicates a +44% average annual growth in product launches with plant-based claims from Oct 2018 to Sep 2023. More than half of these launches were in Europe (54%). Hand, Bath & Shower was the leading category for NPD. Additionally, there was a steep +102%... More
Analysis Feature Bio-Surfactant innovation
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TOP FIVE SELECTED INGREDIENTS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF PERSONAL CARE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH TRACKED WITH SURFACTANT AND BIODEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS (GLOBAL, 2023)