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Longer lives mean increased desire for youthfulness

03-Aug-2004 - Marketers of health and beauty products are watching the ageing population of major markets in North America and western Europe with great interest, knowing that the trend towards living longer is bringing with it increased demand for premium anti-ageing products, writes Sibonelo Radebe.

Health Canada warns against hair product use

27-Jul-2004 - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use Sesa Hair Supplement capsules, a product designed to treat hair loss, after it was found to be contaminated with unacceptable levels of lead, causing potential serious adverse effects, including death.

Janson-Beckett launches eye product

27-Jul-2004 - Janson-Beckett Cosmeceuticals has launched OkuSil, a product specially formulated to reduce puffiness and discoloration in the under-eye area.

Lancôme announces major ad campaign

27-Jul-2004 - Paris-based Lancôme has announced a $300 million advertising campaign to be launched this autumn as part of the company's attempts to create a new, more dynamic image.

Colour-changing pigments from Merck

22-Jul-2004 - German chemicals group Merck is introducing two new pigments for cosmetics. Xirona Kiwi Rose and Xirona Volcanic Fire are said to have high lustre and interesting colour changes, and are suitable for all types of care and decorative cosmetic applications.

Tolsom/Quixtar join male skin care market

22-Jul-2004 - The times when men had little choice when it came to skin care products are well past. This month Tolsom will join the crowd, launching a skin care for men range through e-tailer and direct seller Quixtar.

Tommy Bahama heads into fragrances

22-Jul-2004 - US publicly listed firm Oxford Industries has signed up five new licensing agreements for its Tommy Bahama brand, marking the next step in the lifestyle company's controlled brand extension.

Lancôme announces major ad campaign

22-Jul-2004 - Paris-based Lancôme has announced a $300 million advertising campaign to be launched this autumn as part of the company's attempts to create a new, more dynamic image.

US natural, organic sales show 20 per cent growth

09-Jul-2004 - American shoppers spent more than US$42.8 billion on natural and organic products in 2003, according to research published in the 23rd Annual Market Overview in a recent issue of The Natural Foods Merchandiser.

Henkel halves sales growth target due to sluggish market

09-Jul-2004 - German maker of Schwarzkopf hair care products Henkel recently cut its sales growth target by nearly half to 2 per cent, blaming a sluggish market, both at home and in other European countries.

Pharmavite's Olay Vitamins wins new health and beauty product award

09-Jul-2004 - Olay Vitamins Complete Woman's Multivitamin has received a beauty and health care industry Glammy Award for new products, sponsored by the US National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Glamour magazine and Chain Drug Review magazine.

P&G signs US$30m deal for personal care nonwoven materials

07-Jul-2004 - Procter & Gamble announced it has signed a US$30 million (€24 m) contract for future business over the next 18 months with Amantea Nonwovens, a minority-owned nonwovens company, to provide materials for tampons and nappies (diapers).

NeoStrata launches Exuviance brand home skin peel system

07-Jul-2004 - US-based specialists in alpha hydroxyacid (AHA) technology NeoStrata has launched its Skin Healthy Home Resurfacing Peel System, an integrated home-use regimen of medically driven skin treatment products to help consumers initiate and maintain a life-long commitment to healthier skin.

Disperse acquires Elizabeth French brands targeting multi-billion market

06-Jul-2004 - UK-based Disperse Technologies has announced its acquisition of cosmetics wholesaler and distributor Elizabeth French. The company's cosmetics brands target the pre-teen through to mid-twenties market. Researchers at Mintel estimate that UK children between the age of 11-16 years alone have a combined income of around £3.7 billion, with many of them allocating at least some of their spending power on purchasing cosmetics and toiletries.

Oriflame fragrances to receive royal approval

06-Jul-2004 - Swedish direct selling cosmetics company Oriflame is reportedly planning to launch two fragrances this autumn under the names of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Sylvia.

Portuguese cosmetics and toiletries market achieves €1bn sales

06-Jul-2004 - While it is too soon to tell whether the influx of footballers for Euro 2004 has had a measurable impact on sales of hair styling mousses and gels and other men's grooming products, market analysts Euromonitor have published a timely report on Portugal's €1 billion cosmetics and toiletries market that shows dynamic growth at around 6 per cent in current value terms against the previous year.

UK supermarkets gain ground in toiletries sales

06-Jul-2004 - While almost two-thirds of consumers say that supermarkets are their first choice retailers of toiletries and household goods, nearly 40 per cent of them still prefer to purchase cosmetics from specialist stores and pharmacies.

Univar consolidates, strengthens its approach to personal care industry

06-Jul-2004 - Chemical and ingredients distributor Univar has consolidated its operations by creating a dedicated sales and services contact for the specialist personal care and pharmaceutical markets.

American teen boys boost fragrance sales

05-Jul-2004 - The metrosexual trend is extending to the younger generation as more than 80 per cent of American teenaged boys aged 13-17 splash on some scent, according to a report published by US market research company NPD.

Co-op's cruelty-free stance sets standard

05-Jul-2004 - The UK Co-operative Group is marking the National Cruelty-Free Week with special cosmetics and toiletries promotions and has announced that it has become the first retailer to be awarded the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection's (BUAV) new cruelty-free standard for household products.

Chinese men contribute to vigorous growth of cosmetics, toiletries market

05-Jul-2004 - China's metrosexuals, the "ai-mei nanren" (love-beauty men), are spending their rising disposable incomes in beauty salons, and contributing to the 8 per cent value growth experienced in the country's cosmetics and toiletries market last year.