California's green chemistry goals promise tougher regulations
05-Feb-2008 - California could develop tough and comprehensive regulations for cosmetics under the proposals of the Green...
Profits down but rosy outlook boosts Avon
05-Feb-2008 - Despite reporting net profits down 30 percent for the fourth quarter the result was still...
Regis completes European franchise merger
01-Feb-2008 - Salon hair care provider Regis says it has completed the merger of its continental European...
Shiseido offsets stagnant domestic sales
01-Feb-2008 - Strong sales growth in Asia and Europe have helped to offset falling sales in the...
P&G increase prices to offset higher costs
31-Jan-2008 - Procter and Gamble (P&G) has reported positive sales growth for the quarter whilst announcing a...
Consumer mega trends and the cosmetics industry
31-Jan-2008 - Peering into the future and guiding businesses through the hottest emerging trends from infomania to...
Parfum d'image renamed to reflect global identity
30-Jan-2008 - France-based personal care contract manufacturer Parfum d'image has changed its name to MAESA, reflecting its...
Economy concerns lead to slower growth of indulgence cosmetics
30-Jan-2008 - US Consumers are spending less on indulgence mass market beauty products, which is likely to...
Antimicrobial packaging helps stop spread of infection
29-Jan-2008 - M&H Plastics is launching an antimicrobial packaging product aimed at personal care and pharmaceutical product...
L'Oreal announces industry-leading growth, again
28-Jan-2008 - The world's largest cosmetics company has once again revealed industry-leading growth, with like-for-like sales up...
Alberto Culver jumps back into profit
28-Jan-2008 - As dividends from its restructuring program start to pay off and quarterly sales show a...
Faces Cosmetics records significant loss
28-Jan-2008 - Canada-based Faces Cosmetics has posted a net loss of $CAD2.3m ($2.3) in the first set...
UK and US catch up on Asian-led nutricosmetics trend
25-Jan-2008 - Although the Asia Pacific region continues to be the main launch pad for new nutricosmetics...
Strict regulations may endanger innovation
25-Jan-2008 - New classes of cosmetics products can prove challenging for regulators but it is important that...
Personal care ignites Kimberly-Clark's sales figures
24-Jan-2008 - Double-digit sales growth in personal care was cited by Kimberly-Clark as the principle driver behind...
Boots launches men's No7 anti-ageing serum
24-Jan-2008 - Following on from the huge success of its No7 skin care serum for women, UK...
Corporate giants dominate Product of the Year awards
24-Jan-2008 - Global personal care giants Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Unilever cleaned up in the UK's...
Small US town takes up on safer cosmetics campaign
24-Jan-2008 - As debate over regulation and the safety of cosmetics in the United States continues to...
Beautifying vitamins march into personal care
24-Jan-2008 - Demand for vitamins in personal care products is booming as awareness of their anti-ageing properties...
Kao profits hit by raw material costs
23-Jan-2008 - Japanese global personal care provider Kao has reported a fall in profits as rising raw...
J&J personal care sales contribute to solid year
23-Jan-2008 - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) posted high fourth quarter sales growth supported by a sharp rise...
High oil prices hit cosmetic profits
23-Jan-2008 - High oil prices have taken their toll on the financial performance of cosmetics companies affecting...
Dead Sea men's range combines naturals and science
22-Jan-2008 - A new male grooming range is being launched featuring ingredients sourced from the Dead Sea...
Packaging show focuses on sustainable design
22-Jan-2008 - The fourth Perfume, Cosmetics and Design packaging congress opened its doors this morning in Paris,...
Proposed changes to EU cosmetics legislation revealed
22-Jan-2008 - Current EU cosmetics legislation will be amended forcing manufacturers to tighten safety assessment procedures while...
