Indian consumers are embracing diverse hair types, and seeking more personalised options and convenient formats, which underscores the potential for product innovation and sector growth.
L’Oréal Professional has launched Redken in India to fulfil the growing demand for specialised solutions across colour, styling, and care in the hair care market.
Natural therapist Farida Irani created Ayurveda Aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies in 1993. We spoke to the visionary founder about the challenges, changes and the future.
The premiumisation of its beauty and personal care portfolio will be key to driving growth of the business, says the CEO of Unilever’s India subsidiary.
Markets like India, China, Africa and the Middle East offer a wealth of opportunities for growth in health and beauty, says the commercial director of GlobalData.
Gulf markets offer a huge opportunity for online beauty sales due to rising demand from young consumers, claims the firm behind Nykaa, an e-commerce outfit that has enjoyed significant success in India.
Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has announced the acquisition of Kama Ayurveda – a move set to strengthen its Indian footprint and drive presence in the Western wellbeing market, an expert says.
Indian cosmetics e-commerce company Nykaa is making “baby steps” onto the international stage by pushing its portfolio of beauty brands into markets including Mauritius, United Arab Emirates, US.
Ayurvedic brands can make a mark on the global stage providing they emphasise the efficacy of traditional ingredients, the founder of Indian beauty firm Tvachamrit believes.
India-based cosmetics conglomerate The Good Glamm Group is set to make its first foray internationally into the Middle East in August, and has plans to tackle the South East Asian market next year.
Mumbai-based online beauty firm Pilgrim plans to execute a two-pronged expansion strategy by tapping the Middle East markets and setting up an offline presence by Q4 2023.
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.
India’s personal care brand Singh Styled, which features a myriad of products such as beard nourishers, serums and shampoos, aims to enter the UK, US and Middle East markets as part of its expansion plans to serve 30 million Sikh men worldwide.
Indian direct-to-consumer (DTC) beauty and personal care brand SUGAR Cosmetics has secured U$50m in funding, which will bring it closer to its goal of going public.
India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.
India-based firm The Ayurveda Experience is working to expand its presence in North America and Europe to capture the rising demand for natural and holistic beauty products.
New Zealand-based Organic Riot is eyeing huge opportunities in mature beauty markets such as the US, where it believes its emphasis on sustainability and traceability has helped it to stand out in a saturated natural and organic skin care market.
UK-based market research company, Mintel, identifies the anti-fatigue area as an up and coming niche segment as consumers battle against burgeoning careers and lack of sleep.
L’Oréal is making a bid to cater to a dominant consumer trend in India for smaller product sizes, especially the widespread enthusiasm for hair products in sachets.
Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods multinational Unilever, recently described India as a market which is emerging with “momentum”, which he attributes to the government’s efforts to facilitate economic growth in the country.
Nivea is making efforts to move ahead of competitors within the antiperspirant and deodorant category within India, with a new marketing campaign which centres on the hashtag #BanBodyOdour.
Beiersdorf's first manufacturing site to be based in Sanand, India will focus on Nivea's for Men range in an effort to provide the country's people with the best products.
Swedish cosmetics maker, Oriflame has launched a ‘Love Nature’ skin care range specifically for India, featuring the market's "most cherished" ingredients - Neem, Tea Tree, Wild Rose and Aloe Vera.
Oriflame has been battling sluggish European economies and operational issues in Russia, but a top executive believes that India is likely to help boost its fortunes in the future.
UK-based ingredients and fragrance company CPL Aromas says it has reported record revenues off the back of particularly strong sales in emerging markets worldwide.
The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of the global men’s grooming market.
The Indian arm of Colgate Palmolive has revealed tooth sensitivity is becoming an increasingly common oral health problem in India although awareness about the condition is fairly low.
India’s personal care ingredients market is predicted to grow significantly, creating new opportunities for international speciality ingredients suppliers.
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