Genome of dandruff fungus sequenced
09-Nov-2007 - Procter and Gamble (P&G) scientists announced the sequencing of a dandruff causing fungus, shedding light...
Lauder exit could spell end of dynasty
09-Nov-2007 - Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder is expected to announce the departure of William Lauder as company...
Commissioner hits out after rise in animal testing
09-Nov-2007 - An EU commissioner urged industry and academia to speed up the development of alternatives to...
In-Cosmetics Eastern Europe attracts record visitors
08-Nov-2007 - The industry show for cosmetics players targeting the region, reported an increase of 23 percent...
New markets boost Symrise fragrances
08-Nov-2007 - Better distribution of fragrances in new markets has helped contribute to strong overall growth for...
Cosmetics on agenda for US-EU trade talks
08-Nov-2007 - The first meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) takes place in Washington this week,...
Inter Parfums reports strong Q3 and reaffirms forecasts
08-Nov-2007 - Inter Parfums has reported a strong increase in its third quarter, with increased sales and...
Hair powder restores volume between washes
08-Nov-2007 - Buttercream Cosmetics is breaking into the hair care market with a powder aimed at 'women...
Henkel ups sales forecast after strong Q3
08-Nov-2007 - Henkel increased its sales forecast for the fiscal year after the cosmetics and toiletries division...
Emerging markets boost Beiersdorf results
06-Nov-2007 - Emerging market growth and the continued success of Nivea have driven strong sales and profit...
Chinese consumers embrace the natural trend
06-Nov-2007 - Demand is growing for natural cosmetics in China, driven by a traditional preference for natural...
Hair care goes down there
05-Nov-2007 - Longer summers, skimpier clothes and shifting sexual mores inspired the creation of Hair Care Down...
Clorox buys campaigning naturals firm Burt's Bees
02-Nov-2007 - Bleach manufacturer Clorox is the latest big player to muscle into the fast-growing global market...
Database for European green certification
02-Nov-2007 - In answer to increasingly comprehensive demands over green certification for personal care products, a new...
India's consumer elite avoids the natural trend
02-Nov-2007 - The Indian market for natural cosmetics is thriving; however products are seen as cheap alternatives...
Unilever results show sharp recovery
02-Nov-2007 - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever today reported a steep increase in its third quarter profits...
Cost cutting and emerging markets help boost Colgate profits
31-Oct-2007 - Colgate-Palmolive posted a significant rise in its third quarter profits, lifted by strong sales in...
IFF reports strong sales but charges hit profits
31-Oct-2007 - New Jersey-based International Flavors and Fragrances has reported a strong increase in its third quarter...
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Multinationals flex naturals muscle
30-Oct-2007 - The increasing participation of multinationals in the natural and organic cosmetics sector, and the current...
Trend for natural cosmetics growing in emerging markets
30-Oct-2007 - Emerging markets, particularly Brazil and Russia, are becoming increasingly open towards natural and organic cosmetics,...
Alberto-Culver reports high sales growth for Q4
29-Oct-2007 - Alberto-Culver has reported high sales growth and solid operating profits for the fourth quarter and...
P&G to make products and operations greener
29-Oct-2007 - Proctor and Gamble (P&G) has announced its plans to improve the environmental profile of its...
European trade association to promote synthetic ethanol
26-Oct-2007 - A new European trade association has been formed to promote the interests of synthetic ethanol...
Alcan takeover seals packaging sell-off
26-Oct-2007 - UK-based mining group Rio Tinto has taken over Alcan in a $38.1bn (€26.5bn) deal that...
L'Oreal is on track to hit high sales target
25-Oct-2007 - L'Oreal met high sales expectations for the third quarter with the help of strong Eastern...
