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Over the past few weeks we have been researching with executives from the beauty, cosmetics and toiletries industry to learn how they keep updated with the latest innovations, trends, business news and relevant information.

The industry is huge and with new bloggers and sources popping up every day it is difficult to keep track of the best resources.

Initially we carried out a background search and found many relevant sources online, but we really wanted to ‘speak with’ and ‘hear’ from the experts. The response was overwhelming and we would like to say a HUGE thank you to those who shaped our research and provided us with many links and sources.

LinkedIn groups were one of the main active contributors. Be sure to join these LinkedIn groups if you want to build your network, ask questions and/or participate in discussions:
InnoCosmetics
Cosmetics & Beauty Network
The in-cosmetics Group
HBA Global Beauty Event
INgredients
New Product Development, Innovation and Growth
15inno by Stefan Lindegaard
Innovate with Cosmetics Ingredients

You will find below a list of sources for cosmetic, beauty, organic, safety, perfume and toiletries related information. We have categorized and grouped them in the following way:

Associations – foundations, councils, societies, associations, working groups, a couple of links from the European Commission and UK Department of Health as well as a few of sources with links to local associations

Blogs – bloggers and additional links to extra blogs that you may find relevant

Publications – online and offline publications. Please note that a few of these seem more blog focused however, in my opinion, they are a publication rather than a blog

Associations
A.I.S.E. – Innational Association for Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products
A link to local cosmetic associations
A link to more associations
Bulgarian National Association (Oils, Perfume and Cosmetics)
CEFIC – European Chemical Industry Council
Centre for European Dermocosmetology
Chemical Industries Association
Colipa – European Cosmetics Association
Cosmebio – Professional Association of the Ecological and Organic Cosmetics
Cosmeticsinfo.org
CTPA – CosmeticToiletries and Perfumery Association
Department of Health – UK
E.F.E.O. – European Federation of Essential Oils
EFFA (European Flavour and Fragrance Association)
EFFCI – European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients
Environmental’s Work Group – SKIN DEEP Cosmetic Safety Database
ESCAD – European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology
EuroMediCon
European Association of Chemical Distributers
European Commission – Enterprise & Industry – Cosmetics
IFSCC – International Federation Societies of Cosmetics Chemists
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributers
Irish Cosmetics, Detergent and Allied Products Association
Lithuanian Cosmetics & Household Chemicals Association
Natural Products Association
Netherlands Cosmetic Association
Oasis -Promoting Organic and Sustainable Industry Standards
OTA – Organic Trade Association
Personal Care Products Council (Formerly CTFA)
Product Development & Management Association
SCC – The Society of Cosmetics Chemists
Swiss SCC – Society of Swiss Cosmetic Chemists
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
The European Association for Creativity & Innovation
The European Association for Creativity & Innovation – for more local associations go to this link
THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION
THE SENSE OF SMELL INSTITUTE
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists
Unitis (European Organisation of Cosmetic Ingredients Industries and Services)

Blogs
1000fragrances
Beauty Journaal (NL)
Beauty Secrets Revealed!!! Organic Skin Care Blog
Beyond Beauty Blog
Bois de Jasmin
British Beauty Blogger
Chemists Corner
Colins Beauty Pages
Cosmetic Ingredients
Faceworkshops
For more blogs / news sites (see the left hand column)
For more blogs
Jen’s Skin Care Blog
Michael Gutsatz Blog
Not Just a Pretty Face
Now Smell This
OZMOZ
PerfumeCritic
Scented Pages
Skin Care & Beauty
Skin Care and Beauty Blog
Syntopix
The Nhuch
Top 50 Beauty Blogs | Konector
Trendcetera
Viva Woman: Singapore Asian Organic Skin Care Beauty & Fashion Blog

Publications
Basenotes: Your award-winning, online guide to the world of perfume
BW Confidential
Cosmetic Business
Cosmetic Industry
Cosmetic News
Cosmetic Valley
COSMETIC WORLD
Cosmetic World (and http://beautyfashion.com/)
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Cosmetics Business
Cosmetics Design
Cosmetics Design Europe
Cosmetics International
Cossma – Health and Beauty Business Media GmbH
Design Cognition
Estetica
Euro Cosmetics Magazine
Expression Cosmetique
Fashion Magazine
GCI – Beauty Business Brand Impact
Happi
Inside Cosmeceuticals
KeySale
Kosmetik
New Scientist
Nutra Intredients
Organic Market
Parfuns Cosmetiques Actualites
Perfumer & Flavourist
Personal Care Magazine
Premium Beauty News
Skin Rejuvenex
SPC Magazine
Specialchem / Specialchem4cosmetics
WWD – Womens Wear Daily
1 last additional link
We also found this link to be a good source for cosmetic and beauty brands/companies/bloggers and publications to follow on Twitter WeFollowCosmetics

We also found this link to be a good source for cosmetic and beauty brands/companies/bloggers and publications to follow on Twitter http://wefollow.com/twitter/cosmetics

Feel free to follow us on Twitter @InnoCosmetics and check our Twitter lists (for brands, bloggers, events and publications) which are growing every day: http://twitter.com/InnoCosmetics/lists

Be sure to track the hashtag #inco10 for more updates on innovation in the beauty, cosmetic & toiletries industry.

Are there any other bloggers, publications, associations or websites that you think should be added to the list?
Lisanne Vos, KGS