A July 9 article on Cosmeticsdesign.com reported that individually packaged anti-aging cosmetics were gaining popularity in facial products and in anti-cellulite treatments.
The article quoted Nica Lewis, senior analyst at market research firm Mintel (www.mintel.com): "Unit-dose is convenient for individuals who travel frequently and who only take carry-on luggage as the individually packaged units will contain less than 100 mL of liquid." The article also mentioned that Vitivia's topical vitamin line Pro:Vitamin formulation "is packaged in soft-gel capsules containing a single dose to be applied topically to the skin." A potential fly in the unit-dose ointment, according to the story, is that unit-dose may increase the amount of packaging per product. Cosmeticsdesign.com quoted Lewis as saying, "There needs to be a balance between reducing excess packaging and ensuring safety of the content. ...At the same time as the unit-dose trend is expanding, we are seeing a move towards refillable products in an attempt to cut down on waste."
