The weather is warming up and as a result, everyone is heading outside to enjoy the sunshine. The sun provides many benefits in the form of vitamin D and by increasing serotonin production which can give people that happy, feel good mood. Unfortunately, exposure to the sun can also cause...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the global skincare market at an estimated $121 billion in 2016 — and estimated to reach $154 billion by 2021 — it is clear that consumers all over the world care about their skin’s appearance (1). The increase of skin product customers may be attributed to a shift in...
Overall feminine sexual health can encompass everything from products utilized during intimacy to feminine hygiene products that are used every month. Having a healthy lifestyle includes taking care of the whole body — even the parts you may not usually consider. Being intimate with your partner in a safe and...
London, England—In response to the growing demand for natural and organic products, a Natural Cosmetics Masterclass will be hosted by Organic Monitor in San Francisco on January 17th and 18th. The masterclass will be comprised of seminars and two workshops and will cover information regarding financing, marketing and technical issues...
Toothpaste is an essential part of morning and evening oral hygiene routines. It’s something that consumers might not think twice about, but recently, more and more toothpaste options have been popping up on shelves. These options aren’t necessarily about the choice between flavors and brands, but extra protection against tooth...
Say goodbye to antibacterial washes with triclosan. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule that bans certain ingredients from over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps and washes. According to the rule (which amends one published in 1994), such ingredients are not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRAS/GRAE) and are...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Personal care products are not always a breeze to sell. Shoppers need instructions for use (often custom for their lifestyle), products need to marry well together, consumers want tangible benefits they can see (tomorrow, if possible) and the price has to make sense. On top of that, there are several...
Washington, D.C.—As of June 2016, the Environmental Working Group EWG Verified program expanded to 252 products including lipsticks and glosses, blushes, eye makeup, skin care products, moisturizers, lotions, shampoos, soaps and more. The good news is that shoppers can now quickly and easily identify cosmetics and personal care items that meet EWG's strictest...
We have all been there. We look in the mirror and feel as though we aged 10 years in a matter of a few months. We wonder whether we are doing something wrong or if this is just a natural part of getting older. The truth is, it’s probably a...
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is crying foul on four personal care companies that supposedly misrepresented products with man-made ingredients as “All-Natural” or “100% Natural” in online ads. FTC approved four final consent orders against Trans-India Products, Inc. (DBA ShiKai), Erickson Marketing Group (DBA Rocky Mountain Sunscreen), ABS Consumer Products,...
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