Latin America
Brazil: Exports of personal care products record double digit growth in 2021
As far as the personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics industry is concerned, international trade has been very dynamic in Brazil in...
Givaudan takes stake in Nanovetores to strengthen encapsulation capabilities
Givaudan has acquired a 48% stake in Nanovetores Group from The Criatec Fund, a Brazilian investment fund focused on innovative, early...
L’Oréal and Replika support hairdressers with a social selling solution
Replika Software Inc. has inked a deal with L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division to implement its turnkey social selling software in...
Cosmogen bets on sustainability to drive its growth in Latin America
The French manufacturer of brushes, applicators and packaging for cosmetic products is banking on sustainable solutions and partnerships...
Brazil’s B-Beauty is winning over its home market and expanding internationally
Highly focused on sustainability and digitized, Brazilian skin care brands push forward a series of products adapted to the variety of...
Iberchem opens new production centre in Brazil
Fragrance house Iberchem, a subsidiary of Croda International, has announced the launch of its new facility in Campinas, Brazil. The...
in-cosmetics Latin America officially postponed to 2022
The leading Latin American event for personal care ingredients is postponed to 2022. Initially scheduled for 10th and 11th November...
Embracing the Afro in revolt against Venezuela’s ’bad hair’ stereotype
Two years ago, Victoria Mejias abandoned her slavish pursuit of sleek tresses — a common obsession in Venezuela where hair and race...
Granado’s global targets change the game on the Brazilian market
To celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2020, the Brazilian brand contacted Cécile Zarokian, the French independent perfumer widely known...
Mexico’s Senate unanimously votes to ban animal testing for cosmetic products
Mexican Senate approved a reform to the General Health Law to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetic products. Mexico will thus...