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In what may come to be a blow to India's fast-growing fairness [similar to the whitening category] and antiaging categories, the Pharmacovigillance Committee, formed by the World Health Organization (WHO) [...]

After introducing two of its leading brands (MAC Cosmetics and Clinique) to the Indian market in 2007, The Estee Lauder Companies has opened its first company-owned brand store in Mumbai. [...]

To provide an education refresher for its salon partners in Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, L'Oreal Professionnel sponsored the artistic duo Nick Bland and Steve Probert of the U.K's Haringtons Hairdressing [...]

The article presents the author's views on the development of men's personal care market in India. She states that the major reason behind the development of the market is the feel of looking competitive at their workplace. She further focuses on the Nielson study which stated that the industry grew by 34 percent in 2013.

The article offers news briefs regarding the cosmetic industry in India. The Body Shop International PLC, a British skin care brand and retailer, is planning to expand its business in India to get closer with Indian customers. Dabur India Ltd. is looking to enter the ethnic hair care products market in the U.S. L'Or&#00E9;al Professional introduces its INOA permanent hair-coloring solution in India.

The article reports on the increasing demand of Indian men towards a specialized skin care products. According to the study conducted by the National Hairdressers and Beauty Association (NHBA), the demand for beauty shops and skin care treatments by men has increased to 40%. However, activists across the country has raised voices against the racial tone of the increasing and present skin whitening advertisements.

The article focuses on the prospects of hair care market in India. It states that such market in the country is growing at an annual rate of 125%. Consumers in the country still prefer traditional hair care routine, but multinational brands are possible to lead and drive the market due to growing awareness about different types of hair care products. According to Euromonitor International Inc., Indian hair care market will expand by nearly 40% by 2011.

The article offers news briefs related to the beauty market in India. The presence of LVMH Group in the Indian market is booming and is evident by the number of beauty expositions that are being held in the country. Pevonia Botanica has partnered with the Indian hotel chain Jaypee Vasant Continental to establish the first exclusive Pevonia Spa, which is under the name Tamaya in New Delhi. Alcome Perfumes & Cosmetics, a U.S.-based company, will open a manufacturing plant in New Delhi.

The article reports on the attachment of Indian consumers to homegrown herbal beauty brands that are manufactured in India. The attitude is accounted to the Indian's belief that imported products contain synthetic ingredients, and that, natural-based products have long-term beneficial impact on skin and hair. And due to the so-called back-to-nature consumer trend that is generally practiced all over the country, it is claimed that the country's natural beauty market has come to thrive.

The article focuses on the retail trade of personal care products in India. Increasing brand awareness and demand for high-end products among India's increasing population makes the country's cosmetics and skin care market a growth opportunity. In return, retailers are ready and willing for international brands to put up shops in the country. According to industry experts, there is an obvious excitement in the Indian retail sector marked by strong and persistent purchasing power of their women.

The article reports on the growth rate of the hair care industry in India. The purchasing power of consumers combined with trend and product awareness lead to growing market for hair care products. The shift is evident by consumer behavior and the speed at which marketers are introducing new product categories and services.

The article provides insights into the state of cosmetic market in India. There is a growth in per capita spending and consumers are becoming very selective in their product selections. The growth in color cosmetics and specialized skin care offer opportunities to the industry. The Indian duty structure on imported products impacts multinational vendors. The two factors that mean future growth for the Indian market are the growing retail segment and a good scope of manufacturing.

The article reports on the recent developments in the cosmetics industry in India. According to the research firm RNCOS, the Indian cosmetic sector is expected to grow 18 percent by 2011-2014. The cosmetic firm Body Shop has introduced its first brand ambassador to promote its products in India. Manvinder Banga has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Great Britain based global retailer Marks and Spencer Group Plc.

The article focuses on the innovation and boom of the makeup industry of India. It states that makeup buyers have been moving towards new formats and colors experimentation of makeup products from being traditionalists. It says that through the changes in the makeup industry, the Indian market is already prospecting a year-on-year 24% growth. It adds that the entire skin care market of India is expected to grow as the demand for different skin care product types are increasing.

The article offers news briefs related to the cosmetics industry in India. Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. plans to strengthen its presence in the northeast region of the country in cities such as Kohima, Dimapur, Aizwal, Mizoram, Nagaland and Guwahati. According to research firm RNCOS Research Pvt. Ltd., facial care is the fastest-growing segment in skin care category. The Neutrogena brand from Johnson & Johnson marked its first anniversary in the Indian market.

The article offers information on business developments related to the cosmetics industry in India. Faces Cosmetics PLC is planning to expand its product portfolio in the country by sealing a strategic alliance with leading retailer Future Group. BeautyWorld 2009 has secured top global industry experts and beauty professionals in the three-day event. It affirms that more and more women in the region have become more aware of their evolving skin which boost sales in the antiaging market.

The article reports on the impact of the global economic downturn in the Indian beauty market in 2009. It is claimed that despite the economic downturn, the country remains one of the fastest growing beauty markets worldwide. As more and more women become aware of looking good through the use of makeup, color cosmetics is the fastest growing segment. Ayurvedic beauty recipe-based Shahnaz Husain is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. market.

The article offers world news briefs related to the cosmetics industry. Esté Lauder Cos. has acquired the minority stake of an Indian company that operates under the brands of Forest Essentials Inc. The Body Shop has launched a new scheme for the promotion of palm oil harvesting in the natural rain forests. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. is planning to expand its product portfolio into hair color lines.