Cosmetics and the Chemistry of Life

By: Steve Herman

Amino acids—the building blocks of life—are providing interesting new opportunities for beauty product development.

The Feel Good Factors in Body Care

By: Lisa Doyle

Expect to see an increased focus on sustainability, sensory benefits and slimming in new body care product launches.

Hot New Ingredients

By: Sam Dhatt

As scientists continue to better understand the interaction among nature, science and skin physiology, the field of anti-aging skin ingredients will continue to widen.

Anti-aging Solutions in Today's Marketplace

By: Sara Mason

As the anti-aging skin care market continues to be one of beauty’s biggest opportunities, brands and suppliers are turning to science, nature and innovative new combinations of both to create products that are effective and engaging.

Cultivating a Luxe Bath and Body Collection for the Mass Space

By: Abby Penning

Get an inside insight on the development of the new bath and body collection from Sonia Kashuk from Kashuk herself.

Making Body Care Glamorous

By: Olga Gracioso

Ingredients developed for body care products today can offer consumers the opportunity to look and feel better about themselves.

Research Options, Digital Solutions, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late November 2013

Discover news from Sederma, Symrise, Lonza, Solvay and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, as well as new launches from Induchem, Innospec, Seppic, Naturex and Elevance, as well as much more.

Labeling for Legitimacy: Certifications for Natural and Organic Personal Care

By: Darrin C. Duber-Smith

Standards for organic or natural products are largely the same, although some pertain to “natural” while others do “organic.” Each program and seal is intended for a given region, which should be taken into account when targeting specified markets. Here, the author reviews the most recognized natural and organic certifiers and seals around the globe.