photograph by Chris Crisman
"When people hear 'genomics,' they often think we're doing something to manipulate the genes or DNA. What we're really doing is using molecular technologies to study how the body responds to the environment. Up until the 1990s, it was only possible to measure one gene at a time; now, with gene chips, we can track tens of thousands of changes that may be occurring.
Our labs can measure not only what's going on at the top of the skin but also how it responds from the inside. We're gauging its response to exterior damage as well as nutrition: What nutrition triggers a response on the skin's surface? There's still a lot of snake oil out there, but we actually have a much better understanding of beauty products. With much more soon to come."
Jane Lauder
Senior VP, General Manager, Origins
Estée Lauder Companies
New York
Origins' Café Society
Jane Lauder, 35, recently took over the prestige brand that pioneered the holistic approach to beauty. A division of the $7.8 billion company founded by Lauder's grandmother Estée, Origins has 135 freestanding retail outlets and is in 450 department stores in the U.S.
"In 1990, Origins was created with the understanding that most medicines come from plants, and plants are a powerful resource for solving skin concerns. As women understand how effective natural ingredients can be for the health of their skin, they are more interested in using these natural products. Our best-selling items are A Perfect World, which uses white tea; Dr. Andrew Weil Plantidote Mega-Mushroom face serum, which uses mushrooms, ginger, holy basil, and turmeric; and Checks and Balances Frothy face wash, which includes wheat protein.
Now we're using more foods and herbs to create pure products that don't just go on your skin. Our new concept store in Denver literally puts beauty in a café setting. You can sip organic tea and eat vegan Peace of Mind cupcakes while you wait for a facial, or surf the Internet in a space that's powered by wind energy."
Allen Burke
Director of Beauty Merchandising
QVC
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Peddling Caution
Allen Burke, 64, came to QVC in 1997 and turned the $7.4 billion network into a channel for prestige beauty products. Such names as Clinique and Bobbi Brown are among the approximately 75 brands vying for airtime.
"When one of our brands comes out with a truly innovative product that needs some explanation, we get a period of exclusivity to introduce it to the public. We give them an explanation from someone who knows what she's talking about, someone instrumental in the development. The average person is just not going to have exposure to someone like Bobbi Brown.
Although nutricosmetics is a very exciting trend, it's one that we may not be able to fully take advantage of. We've pretty much stayed away so far because we haven't been comfortable with how well we could substantiate the claims. Our customers are early adopters, but it's too early in this category for us."
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Recent Comments | 24 Total
December 3, 2008 at 4:29pm by bernie lebriard
Your pictures are weirdly out of sync with your story. But it was refreshing to see a magazine FINALLY include QVC, which is such a major player in the beauty biz and you'd NEVER know it from the "women's magazines."
December 3, 2008 at 4:41pm by greg wang
I think this story is almost too far in advance... a year from now the products will be on the shelves but they're just now starting.
December 5, 2008 at 2:38pm by Ronda Lau
Thank you for the insider look at this hybrid-trend. Nutrition and cosmetics seem to be natural partners. Mom always said, "you are what you eat."
December 5, 2008 at 4:20pm by Marcia Newbert
Interesting article about the future of the cosmetic industry!
December 5, 2008 at 4:28pm by Jen Huber
For years society has followed the idea that what we put in our bodies is reflected in our outward appearance. It's about time for us to realize that the same can be said for what we put on our skin as well. I look forward to seeing the new products!
August 17, 2009 at 11:40pm by Nathanial Ann
Interesting article about the future of the cosmetic industry!
it was refreshing to see a magazine FINALLY include QVC, which is such a major player in the beauty biz and you'd NEVER know it from the "women's magazines."
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