Whenever someone asks me about the best chemical free cosmetics brands, I heave a big sigh… This well-intentioned question just goes to show how tricky this natural space has become
The cosmetics industry invests heavily in innovation. It is a dynamic market in which consumers are always avid for novelty. Recent years have seen the launch of a new class
Technology; once a luxury for the wealthy, now a necessity for this very interconnected information-at-your fingertips society we live in. As technology advanced, it’s physical characteristics shrunk, and we now have
The latest edition of the Cosmetics Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Dictionary lists more than 10,000 raw materials. Every year hundreds of new ingredients are added to the list of
Induchem, Dow Corning and Laboratoires Expanscience were all recognised for innovative new ingredient launches at last nights in-cosmetics Barcelona award ceremony. For the first time, the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient
In most of today’s popular cosmetic products; from the necessary to the optional selections, synthetic chemicals lurk in the tiny-prints of the ingredient list, as most consumers hardly glance at
It has only recently become clear that: Microbeads are used in hundreds of personal care products (including toothpaste, shaving cream, shower gel and exfoliating scrubs); A single product may contain
A growing body of medical research shows a link between the chemicals that make nail and beauty products useful — the ingredients that make them chip-resistant and pliable, quick to
Although most people automatically think of women’s beauty products when the term ‘Cosmetics’ is in discussion, however by definition, a cosmetic is [insert definition]. One cosmetic used quite frequently and
Men with sensitive skin have to take extra precautions when it comes to their skincare routines. Sensitive skin is more prone to irritation than other skin types, so using the