Are Multinationals Missing the Natural Movement?
Small and mid-sized personal care companies have embraced the natural trend. Meanwhile, large companies only enter the category via acquisitions.

Hair Care Polymer Trends
A close look at recent patent activity reveals increasing emphasis on color, conditioning and styling applications.

Fragrance by Design
Consumers are still willing to pay for premium fragrances during an economic downturn. Classic and designer-backed scents garner the most interest, and celebrity-driven juices are down, but not out.

Green without Compromise
Nearly every personal and household care company is interested in natural solutions for their hair and skin care products or hard surface cleaners. Cognis proposes several ways to create these formulas.

Cosmetic Chemists Meet in Barcelona
More than 1000 cosmetic chemists attended the 25th Congress of the IFSCC. Technical sessions were devoted to active ingredient research, efficacy assessment and trends in formulations.

Getting Personal
Masculine products and more skin care-like ingredients are on the rise as makers of personal cleansers look to connect with grooming-conscious men and moisture-craving women. But will new products from major brands keep consumers loyal as the economy continues to wobble?

I&I Market Update
The economic downturn has consumers trading down when it comes to eating out, and the credit crunch is sure to put a damper on new business startups. But savvy I&I marketers are readjusting their game plans to get through tough times.

Lash Repair
RapidLash helps build thicker, longer, healthier lashes.

Hip Hair Care from The Netherlands
Doop is formulated to appeal to the young and trendy.

Warmed Soy Oil for Softer SkinWarmed Soy Oil for Softer Skin
Soypure Luxury Products drew inspired from jewelry and candle makers.

Start Them Young
Using her four daughters as inspiration--and market research--Brandi Wallace's Blossom is addressing the personal care needs of 5-12 year old girls.

From Theory to Practice, A New Way Forward for the IFSCC?!
Leaders of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists unveil new concepts that are designed to boost participation.

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