Revlon has reported that it has significantly narrowed its first
quarter losses despite a small fall in its revenue. Overall the
results were below expectations - a better performance being pinned
on a significant reduction of in...
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced NutriCran Organic, a 100
per cent organic cranberry powder, another ingredient to add to the
growing list claiming to have exceptional antioxidant and colorant
properties reports Simon Pitman.
A US company has developed what it says is a groundbreaking,
off-the-scalp, hair color highlighting process. Involving the use
of computerized tonalities, it has been developed to reduce the
risk of cancer from exposure to hair coloring...
With the market for natural- and organic-based cosmetic and
personal care products constantly growing, the latest body care
launches for this category reflect consumers' desire for safety
combined with efficacy, reports Simon...
Quest International has extended its portfolio of natural actives
for skin and haircare, with the launch of two new Indian-sourced
ingredients. Actisculpt is a herbal blend body sculpting
ingredient, while Karanja oil is aimed at...
Croda Personal Care has published a new study which it says proves
the performance benefits of its novel hair strengthening complex,
Keravis, reports Simon Pitman.
Sabinsa has launched a new Coffee Bean Extract, which the company
claims has significantly higher anti-oxidant properties than other
similar ingredients on the market - a move that could prove
particularly good news for anti-aging...
Dow Chemical's Beauty and Personal Care Solutions business chose
last week's In-Cosmetics show in Berlin, Germany, as the platform
to launch a number of new ingredients, including a hair care
ingredient said to impart a...
The FDA has reminded US cosmetic companies about new labelling
requirements for products containing ingredients that have not been
proven safe, further evidence that that the body intends to crack
down ingredients in the coming months,...
Essentially New Zealand says it has been 'overwhelmed' by the
response to the active ingredient Totarol, which it showcased at
last week's In-Cosmetics show. Its natural antibacterial properties
have already proved...
Cognis Care Chemicals chose last week's Personal Care Ingredients
Europe show in Paris to present a host of new ingredients that
centre on the growing trend towards health and wellness, reports
Simon Pitman.
Croda Personal Care has launched a number of naturally-derived
ingredients for skin and hair care with an emphasis on providing
formulators with simplicity and cost savings, reports Simon
Pitman.
Japanese company Bernet International is turning waste from soybean
processing into a base ingredient for cosmetic applications using
newly developed biotechnology, reports Simon Pitman.
Karlshamns' Lipids for Care division is extending its range of
ingredients for cosmetics with the launch of 11 emulsifier
ingredients based on edible lipids. The functional emulsifiers are
said to deliver aesthetic and skincare...
French hair loss treatment Alphactif is being launched onto the US
market following its success in Europe. The all-natural formula
will be available in outlets through the US from April, reports
Simon Pitman.
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques says that it has developed three
active ingredients derived from Aragan trees for cosmetic and
personal care applications as part of a partnership that aims at
fair trade and sustainability, reports...
Rhodia has expanded its offering of hair and skin conditioning
polymers with two new launches that aim to meet increasing demand
for improved performance and sensorial attributes, reports Simon
Pitman.
Low consumer spending and rising unemployment dampened western
Europe's largest market for hair care products in 2004, with a
shift towards economy products and discount outlets contributing to
a small decline in market value,...
Croda is to unveil a number of new value-added concepts, including
a series of naturally derived ingredients, at the forthcoming
In-Cosmetics show, to be held in Berlin next month, reports
Simon Pitman.
The value of the market for hair care products fell marginally to
€7.6 billion in 2004, a trend that is prompting companies to
explore new niche growth markets.
Lonza has launched Glydant XL Ultra, a broad spectrum preservative
aimed at providing an choice solution for a variety of for personal
care formulations, writes Simon Pitman.
In an effort to expand its range of UV filters for cosmetic
applications, BASF Aktiengesellschaft is teaming up with Japan's
Sakai Chemical company to develop new microfine titanium dioxides.
In reaction to the EC directive to regulate levels of Farnesol,
Symrise has launched a new purer grade of Bisabol - Dragosantol 100
- enabling cosmetic and personal care formulators to meet the
introduction of the regulation on 10...
L'Avenir, specialists in problem solving skin care products, is
launching a new line of products at the US mass market featuring
its Ovasome Technology - which allows the inclusion of whole eggs
in topical cosmetic formulations,...
Supplements of either natural or synthetic source vitamin E almost
double the levels of this important antioxidant on the skin's
surface, report researchers this month, providing the first strong
evidence for the role of vitamin...
Noveon has appointed Lipscomb Chemical Company as the distributor
for a number of its leading derivative ingredients in the US
market. The move forms part of Noveon's aim to broaden its
portfolio for the personal care category.
UK speciality oils supplier Croda International said sales to
cosmetics and supplement customers rose 8 per cent last year,
helped by expanded capacity in fish oil concentrates and new
product launches.
The Brazilian cosmetics and toiletries industry is continuing to
demonstrate strong growth, after the country's industry body
revealed that sales have outstripped global growth in 2004. The
performance is being driven by the...
An increasing number of European and American consumers are
adopting functional beauty regimes, driven by a growing tendency to
adopt a preventative rather than a reactive approach to enhancing
and maintaining their appearance, new...
A scientific panel working for the European Commission has called
on cosmetic companies to prove that tea tree oil is safe to use in
topical cosmetic applications, writes Simon Pitman.
Karlshamns' business sector Lipids for Care is to take over
responsibility for sales and marketing of Danisco's emulsifiers to
the cosmetic industry from 1 February 2005.
A caffeine extract has proved to be an effective ingredient in a
topical hair loss prevention shampoo treatment, research suggests.
Believed to be the only remedy to use this ingredient, the makers
claim that huge concentrations can...
US pressure group The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, is claiming
victory after L'Oréal, Revlon and Unilever confirmed they have
eliminated certain toxic chemicals from their products, in a move
that has drawn attention to the differences...
Croda Personal Care has launched a biomimetic hair care ingredient
that offers lipid replenishment for damaged hair to help restore
moisture and conditioning.
Japanese cosmetic manufacturer Shiseido has announced that its
research has discovered that adenosine contains hair re-growth
properties, and that it is expecting to market as a hair growth
product in Japan from next Spring.
Health Canada has confirmed that the labelling of all ingredients
on cosmetics products will become compulsory in the course of the
next two years, bringing the country in line with the United States
and Europe. Simon Pitman reports.
Industry bodies have hit back at claims by a US study team that a
chemical commonly used as a preservative in a variety of cosmetic
products may damage unborn foetuses, saying that doses are far too
small to have such an effect.
Salon hair care product sales in both the US and Europe will
continue to perk up the stagnant hair care segment in the coming
years as more and more hairdressing businesses clue into greater
potential earnings. Simon Pitman reports.
Chemical analysts have discovered that a Roman face cream, believed
to be nearly 2000 years old, shares the same fundamental
formulation ingredients as modern-day cosmetics products. Tom
Armitage reports.
Despite Wella reporting a 7.2 per cent increase in sales for its
core cosmetics and fragrance business in the first six months of
the year, the company has reported a drop in group profits bought
on by restructuring costs - a factor...
Guernsey-based Healthspan, an established mail order vitamin
supplier for the UK market, has this week launched a dedicated
range of make-up and skin care products. Simon Pitman
reports.
UK company Oxonica says that it is expecting a newly developed UV
absorber incorporating nano-sized titanium dioxide powder that
helps to increase UVA protection to appear in sunscreen products
next year. Simon Pitman.
Swiss chemicals manufacturer Ciba Speciality Chemicals has unveiled
a new added-value ingredient, said to improve the quality of gels,
increasingly used in cosmetic products. Tom Armitage
reports.
Blondes and redheads not only are more susceptible to skin cancer,
but the source of their skin and hair pigmentation, melanin,
actually magnifies the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays,
according to a study published online...
A recessionary economy and increasing diversion of brands has
stunted growth in the US market for salon hair care products in
recent years but manufacturers could gain market share if they
refresh their product lines with new, trendy...
The Alberto-Culver Company announced earlier this week that fourth
quarter and fiscal year 2004 sales and profits results were in line
with expectation, placing the company in a good position to exceed
analysts estimates, despite...
US-based Health Sciences has re-formulated Sense, its skin and
personal care product line. The product has been re-launched
containing the company's new preserving technology, which is said
to contain a number of active ingredients...
The Malaysian palm oil industry looks set to play a more active
role in cosmetics formulation after the country's Palm Oil
Promotion Council declared that it was looking to expand exports of
oleochemical products.
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