China’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is preparing to release detailed regulations for the cosmetic industry, to work towards standardizing international e-commerce processes. This is becoming increasingly important, as China is quickly evolving into the largest skin care market in Asia. In fact, the country is the world’s second largest cosmetics market,… Read more »
A new rise in the sale of silver and gray hair colorants has led to what is being referred to as the “granny trend” as women of all ages are coloring their hair not to hide gray hairs but highlight and accentuate existing (or missing) gray hair. According to a 2014 study by the Kline… Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a preliminary decision to prevent ecamsule and enzacamene — two sunscreen ingredients — from entering the U.S. market, unless companies using them can prove they’re safe and effective. Ecamsule was approved for use in the U.S. in 2006 at a specific concentration and only in limited… Read more »
There is often bit of a grey area between cosmetics and drugs, which can make marketing your products a bit of a challenge. Instead of assuming the item falls into one category or another, you must thoroughly investigate until you’re certain — or risk breaking the law. Cosmetic Items vs. Drugs vs. Both Under the… Read more »
Does your cosmetics company rely heavily on brand loyalty? If so, it may be time to change your approach. Research from a new study reveals that U.S. cosmetic consumers have no qualms about purchasing from a wide variety of brands, and typicallydisplay little-to-no brand loyalty. The most frequent cosmetics consumers have more erratic shopping patterns… Read more »
There is often a fine line between cosmetic items and medical devices, but these products are subject to different regulations, so it’s important to know the difference. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends warning letters to manufacturers that don’t comply with regulations, so make sure you’re in-the-know about your product line to avoid… Read more »
It is often mistakenly assumed that all personal care products are regulated as cosmetics, but this isn’t the case. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classification of a personal care product largely depends on its composition and intended use. Item categorization includes: Cosmetics. Products categorized as cosmetics include moisturizer, perfume, lipstick, nail polish, makeup,… Read more »
In 2014, the cosmetic industry’s use of allantoin comprised nearly 34 percent of the global market for the ingredient, and that number is expected to rise. According to Grand View Research, the demand for personal care products containing the element will continue to grow through 2022. The market research company examined several manufacturers for its… Read more »
In the past, many women tried their best to combat aging with personal care products designed to make them look younger, but this trend is quickly going out of style. The pro-aging idea — with the purpose of freeing women from the pressure of perfection and the ideal concept of beauty — encourages women to… Read more »
Celebrity sells — and personal care products are certainly no exception to the rule. People idolize their favorite stars and they want to purchase products that will help them feel a deeper kinship to their idols. When a popular celebrity endorses makeup, a fragrance or a personal care product, people tend to at least subconsciously… Read more »
