Baby Care Shows Dynamism in Face of Aging Demographics, Slowing Economies

By: Rob Walker, Euromonitor International

Baby and child-specific products outperformed all beauty and personal care categories in 2011, generating global retail growth of 7% at fixed US dollar prices. And despite the dual challenge of aging demographics and acute economic instability, the category’s global growth prospects to 2016 look promising. Euromonitor International assesses the main category battlegrounds and identifies where brands ought to be strengthening their positions going forward.

The Parallel Worlds of Hair Care

By: Rob Walker, Euromonitor International

Developed and emerging markets are currently consuming hair care products in two very diverse, distinct ways—one trading down and the other trading up.

The Anatomy of Global Skin Tones

By: Pamela Springer

Meet consumers' needs by understanding the skin's mechanism as it relates to ethnic differences.

Pale is the New Tan, According to New Findings From Mintel

Information from In-cosmetics shows more face care products in the U.S. are being launched with SPF and sun care elements.

Elysèe Cosmetics Expands Into Europe

Through a distribution deal with Infusion Brands, the skin care line will now be available through television shopping networks in Europe.

PZ Cussons Challenged by Continuing Problems in Nigeria

The company's beauty brands continue to perform well in Europe. However, to help the company moving forward, it is implementing a new supply chain optimization project in the next 12 months.

Nanomaterials and the EU Cosmetics Regulation: Implications for Your Company

By: Giles Chappell

In a preview of his InnoCos Europe presentation, Giles Chappell offers some insights into how EU regulations will impact nanomaterials.

Colipa Now Cosmetics Europe—The Personal Care Association

New name for the 50 year-old European association designed to reflect the viability and leading role of European beauty industry globally.