Research points to smoking as cause of baldness
27-Nov-2007 - Researchers in Taiwan say that, on top of causing skin to wrinkle and speeding up...
Counterfeit warning made on eve of EU-China talks
27-Nov-2007 - On the eve of crucial EU-China business talks trade commissioner Peter Mandelson warned that European...
Scientists fear nanotechnology more than the public
26-Nov-2007 - As more and more personal care products are made using nanotechnology, a nationwide survey indicates...
Report highlights latest news on beauty foods
23-Nov-2007 - Leatherhead Food International has published a new market report about the fast-growing market for food...
Clarins vows to stay independent and eyes acquisitions
23-Nov-2007 - Clarins' chief executive says the company intends to remain independent, quashing rumours that have linked...
Natural Beauty Summit prepares for opening
22-Nov-2007 - The first ever Natural Beauty Summit kicks off next week with a conference programme designed...
Nanotechnology to boost Europe's economy
22-Nov-2007 - The High Level Conference on Nanotechnology was held this week in Braga Portugal, in order...
Beiersdorf consolidates Swiss distribution
22-Nov-2007 - Global personal care giant Beiersdorf says it will completely take over its Swiss distribution business...
Symyx focuses on viscosity
21-Nov-2007 - Bio technology and chemicals player Symyx has launched a new tool aimed at bringing faster...
Speculation grows as PPR linked to Clarins buy
20-Nov-2007 - French luxury products and retail group PPR is the latest company to be linked to...
Cappuccino extract as the latest anti-aging ingredient
19-Nov-2007 - Cappuccino extract is claimed to have anti-aging benefits for both skin and hair, adding to...
Wal-Mart sustainability programme faces criticism
16-Nov-2007 - Wal-Mart's sustainability programme, which is forcing manufacturers worldwide to reduce their environmental impact, has come...
Clarins buy-out rumours prompt investor speculation
16-Nov-2007 - Rumours that the world's largest cosmetic company, L'Oreal, is moving closer to buying up Clarins...
Dow Corning launches hair care emulsion
15-Nov-2007 - Fine chemicals provider Dow Corning has launched a new emulsion aimed at hair styling and...
Industry ignores opportunity-rich ethnic market
15-Nov-2007 - The cosmetics industry in the UK is failing to reach out to black and Asian...
Symrise to expand plant-based actives
15-Nov-2007 - Symrise is combining its plant extracts under the new product line 'Actipone', with the intention...
Dermatologist support for UV filters in hair care
15-Nov-2007 - Hair care products that contain UV filters to protect against sun damage have been championed...
EU-US talks focus on harmonizing animal testing
15-Nov-2007 - European cosmetics industry association Colipa says that last week's Transatlantic Economic Council meeting helped the...
L'Oreal buys Turkish hair care firm Canan
15-Nov-2007 - L'Oreal is expanding its presence in the fast growing Turkish cosmetics market with the acquisition...
Dow Corning releases guide for hair care formulators
14-Nov-2007 - Dow Corning has released a hair care product selection guide in an effort to help...
Chemicals concern drives UK naturals market
13-Nov-2007 - Attempts by consumers to avoid potentially toxic chemicals are driving the UK market for natural...
Genetically engineered human keratin for haircare
12-Nov-2007 - Human keratin has been genetically engineered by a US based skincare company, with the aim...
Estee Lauder confirms new COO
12-Nov-2007 - Leading prestige cosmetics player Estee Lauder has confirmed that Procter & Gamble executive Fabrizio Freda...
Big companies named in palm oil warning
12-Nov-2007 - Procter & Gamble and Unilever are among the personal care companies implicated in the environmental...
EU-US talks focus on trade barriers
12-Nov-2007 - Following on from the first ever meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council, EU and US...
