Mintel Reports Beauty Basics Targeting Younger Faces

More beauty brands are focusing on younger consumers, as Mintel reports that 37% of girls age 9–17 wear at least lip gloss/stick every day, while more than half of girls report consulting moms on cosmetic choices.

Johnson & Johnson Commits to Removing Certain Chemicals From Baby Products

This move follows action from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on the chemicals used in several of the company's baby products.

Mintel Predicts Trends for Consumer Packaged Goods

Themes include reduction of some ingredients, defining natural and blurring category expectations.

State of the Industry: Bright Spots Remain in Down Market

By: Carrie Lennard, Euromonitor International

Heightened consumer price sensitivity impacts the global cosmetics and toiletries market.

Parents Look to Nature for Baby Care

By: Sara Mason

Natural and organic claims are a driving force behind growth of baby care, a market projected to expand by a billion dollars in the next five years.

Council Responds to Chemical Concern Surrounding Baby Product Chemicals

The Personal Care Products Council considered two chemicals "trace" or extremely low in personal care products; finding that the percentages are below established regulatory limits or safety thresholds and are not a cause for health concern.

Safety First for Baby Skin Care

Consumers looking for brand offerings in the baby and child skin care market put a high priority on safety, ease of use and price.

Global Baby Care: Mighty but Small

By: Alexander Kirillov

Euromonitor International explores trends in baby care products during the past year and looks at key growth opportunities in the global market.