Is H2O an Endangered Cosmetics Ingredient?
Cosmetic companies are now seeking to create water-free formulas to appease concerned consumers and reduce their overall environmental impact.
7 Beauty Products Taking Olive Oil On The Go
These 7 on-the-go cosmetic and personal care products make the most of the natural powers of olive oil, so it's no wonder consumers love them!
The Power of Preservatives: Coast Southwest Offers Expert Insights in Happi
What's the future of preservatives? When Happi went looking for expert opinions, they turned to our own Nick Arellano for insights.
Introducing AstaDerm™: A Breakthrough You’ll Only “Sea” Here
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Balancing Natural Claims and the Need for Preservatives
To meet consumers' ever-growing demand for natural beauty and skincare products, formulators need to turn to preservatives that satisfy shoppers' scrutiny.
Olive Oil & a Growing Natural Claims Haircare Market
Olive Oil & a Growing Natural Claims Haircare Market Today’s consumer is all about their hair - and the market growth proves it! Last year, sales of shampoo totaled $3.08+ billion USD in U.S.multi-outlets (grocery, drug stores, mass stores like WalMart, military clubs, and dollar retailers). Additionally, U.S. multi-outlet conditioner sales totaled [...]
Turning Back the Skincare Clock with Olive Oil
Olive oil has been working skincare wonders since antiquity. What are the secrets behind its ability to battle the ravages of time?
“Eco-friendly” Innovation: A Sunscreen to Help Save Coral Reefs
"Eco-friendly" Innovation: A Sunscreen to Help Save Coral Reefs Formulators, product planners and marketers alike have to deal with a mushrooming number of considerations when they're developing new personal care products. Sunscreens, as we've noted, are one of the most complex segments they need to deal with thanks to the growth in regional and national [...]
NPE Based Nonionics on Their Way Out?
NPE Based Nonionics on Their Way Out? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action plans on August 18, 2010 proposing restrictions on nonyl phenol (NP) and nonyl phenol ethoxylates (NPEs), under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The action was taken as part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s previously announced commitment to strengthen [...]
For updated news on the greening of the chemical industry…
For updated news on the greening of the chemical industry... Since nearly everybody in the chemical industry is touched by enironmental and sustainability issues and concerns, we've made a habit of checking in on ICIS's Green Chemicals blog, one site that provides consistently-updated reportage on these topics, aggregating news on government and industry activity [...]