CVS Adds Skin Care Device to Shelves

Combination of alternating treatments of infrared and red light therapy said to stimulate collagen synthesis; retailer trains beauty advisor staff in use and in complementary product offerings.

Cosmeceuticals: Still Topical

By: Lakshmi Prakash, PhD

A close look at cosmeceuticals as a category and the nature of ingredients defined as such sheds some light on the possibilities in creating a harmonious line in which topically applied products, along with those ingested, play an increasingly important role.

China Sees Growth of Premium Skin Care Products

According to The NPD Group, Inc., sales of premium facial skin care products saw growth in China in 2007...

Coty Partners On Cosmeceutical

Collaboration with plastic surgeon and skin care expert marks company's foray into cosmeceutical market...

Hair: Antiaging, Growing and Green

By: Jeff Falk

Supplement for "Hair Care Ingredients Nourish and Support"

Certain Claims May Not Influence Purchase

According to a new study, women are cynical about scientific claims from anti-aging products and are confused by the effectiveness of cosmeceuticals....

Marketing Matters: The Market Potential of Antiaging Cosmeceuticals

By: Liz Grubow, LPK Beauty Group

Regardless of how they are delivered—topically, ingestible or both—cosmeceuticals bring performance and ease of use, as well as surprise and delight, to the consumer.

Derm Devices: Taking Antiaging In Hand

By: Leslie Benson

In the age of Botox and antiaging cosmeceuticals, handheld dermatological devices for at-home use offer consumers alternatives to invasive surgeries and spa treatments.

Cover Story: Cosmeceuticals Inject Innovation Into Antiaging

By: Diana Dodson

The vibrant antiaging market is being fueled by the development of high-tech formulations that are blurring the boundary between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Euromonitor International takes a look at the $14.9 billion global market and the latest developments in wrinkle-busting cosmeceuticals.

Chemical Reaction: Controlled Release

By: Steve Herman

Through unexpected twists and turns, encapsulation became a game changing technology for the fragrance industry, and controlled release and targeted delivery of active ingredients remain critical to today’s personal care products. The future of evermore effective products depends on continued advances in actives delivery—and those advances may come from work outside the industry.