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L’Oreal's 100% carbon neutral production site unveiled

29-Oct-2009 - Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has unveiled its first 100% carbon-neutral production site in Libramont, Belgium, the result of a three-year collaboration with Belgian-based energy players Eneco and Bio Energie.

Use sustainable palm oil or suffer consequences, warns WWF

28-Oct-2009 - Many manufacturers and retailers are not using sustainable palm oil as much as they should to stimulate supply and lead to long-term environmental benefits, says a damning report from the WWF.

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Men’s natural skincare brand moves into anti-ageing

27-Oct-2009 - UK men’s skincare brand Bulldog has launched its first anti-ageing moisturiser in an attempt to benefit from a category tipped for growth.

IFF subsidiary receives environmentally responsible certification

26-Oct-2009 - France-based LMR, an International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) subsidiary, has received the ISO 14001 certification for its environmentally responsible business practices.

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Shiseido targets Republic of Azerbaijan

23-Oct-2009 - Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is to sell its products in the Republic of Azerbaijan from December 2009.

Cosmetics sales in China continue to boom, despite global down-turn

22-Oct-2009 - Latest data from the Chinese government show that the market for cosmetics has continued to grow in excess of 17 per cent for the first nine months of 2009.

Anti-ageing water set for November launch in USA

21-Oct-2009 - Nutra Resveratrol Anti-Ageing Water, which contains concentrated anti-oxidants and claims to promote healthy ageing, is set for a November launch in the USA.

Claims that silk pillows have anti-ageing properties dismissed by ASA

21-Oct-2009 - The UK-based ASA has upheld a complaint over advertising claims that silk pillows manufactured by Direct Beauty Products have anti-ageing properties.

The key to marketing cosmetics could lie in attitudes to equality

20-Oct-2009 - US researchers say that a study into attitudes towards equality and the link with impulse buying could shine new light on marketing cosmetics worldwide.

California extends deadline for reporting cancer chemicals in cosmetics

20-Oct-2009 - The state of California has extended the deadline for company’s to submit details of products that contain chemicals suspected of being linked to cancer or reproductive defects.

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Procter & Gamble has halved carbon dioxide emissions since 2002

20-Oct-2009 - Procter and Gamble (P&G) have released their 2009 Sustainability Report which highlights 50 per cent reductions in CO2 emissions, water consumption, and waste disposal since 2002.

French administration procedures for cosmetics exportation to be simplified

20-Oct-2009 - The French government plans to simplify administrative procedures to make the exportation of cosmetics easier, minister for Industry, Christian Estrosi, announced on Friday.

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Nescafé launches collagen coffee

20-Oct-2009 - The Switzerland-headquartered food giant Nestlé has launched a collagen containing instant coffee as part of its Nescafé body partner range.

Cosmetics players missing out on brand licensing's ‘easy’ money

16-Oct-2009 - Cosmetics companies could make big money by licensing out their brands, especially in difficult economic times.

Logona Cosmetics taps into demand for gluten-free cosmetics

14-Oct-2009 - Logona Natural Cosmetics, a manufacturer of personal care products and color cosmetics, has developed a gluten-free line comprising 155 products in response to increased awareness of gluten-intolerance.

Scancos Conference focuses on all aspects of sustainable cosmetics

14-Oct-2009 - The conference will be a two day event held in Malmo, Sweden to address all aspects of the growing trend towards the production of sustainable cosmetics.

Marketing is essential to cracking men's grooming, claims analyst

13-Oct-2009 - Although little has been written on the men's grooming segment recently, NPD analyst Karen Grant says there are still plenty of opportunities for companies with the right approach.

Lutein is DSM’s latest offering for beauty from within

13-Oct-2009 - New scientific studies have led DSM Nutritional Products to market its lutein product FloraGlo at the skin health sector.

Five manufacturing partners create eco-designed skincare product

13-Oct-2009 - Naya, claimed to be the first 100 per cent eco-friendly skincare product, is the result of a collaboration between five manufacturing partners with a combined vision to create new and sustainable solutions within the cosmetics market.

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The time is now for niche players to target the developing markets

12-Oct-2009 - With the growth of cosmetics sales continuing in most of the major developing markets new opportunities continue to proliferate for niche cosmetic players, but now is the time to get in on the act.

Now is not the time to launch luxury green lines, says analyst

12-Oct-2009 - Natural and organic products may be outgrowing the rest of the personal care market but companies should not forget the economic downturn when investing in all things green.

Asian cosmetics players opt for natural and organic standards

08-Oct-2009 - Asian cosmetics companies are turning to natural and organic certification programs in an effort to substantiate their product claims and differentiate them from the competition.

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Adina adds Lipo Chemicals' ingredient to portfolio

08-Oct-2009 - Adina Cosmetic Ingredients has secured UK distribution of Lipo VI 40/60; an exfoliating ingredient from US-based company, Lipo Chemicals.

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Inter Parfums signs fragrance license with Jimmy Choo

07-Oct-2009 - The signing of a 12-year, worldwide license agreement between Inter Parfums SA, a subsidiary of Inter Parfums and the luxury goods company, Jimmy Choo, has just been announced.