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Evonik Industries, a manufacturer of organomodified silicones has developed a silicone emulsion conditioning agent for hair that serves additional benefits such as heat protection and colour retention.
Avon Products has confirmed in an SEC filing that its vice chairman Charles Cramb has been fired following ongoing investigations into bribery centred on its China operations.
Standard & Poor’s says its outlook for the credit quality of personal care is now slightly negative, indicating that growth and investment potential for the area is likely to be curbed.
Unipex’s ingredient Capixyl, designed to help reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth has been awarded the bronze prize at in-cosmetics Asia.
Scottish and Nordic scientists have joined forces as Aquapharm and Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) aim to create a new generation of sustainable ingredients for the skin care market.
According to cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Oscar Hevia, DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) tests have revealed the antioxidant strength from the red mangrove plant to be more potent than vitamin C.
Although Procter & Gamble’s second quarter results were buoyed by a strong performance in the developing markets, slower consumer spend in the US market holds back growth.
Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.
In December, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Thailand hosted the IFSCC Conference despite floods in and around Bangkok. At the Gala Banquet, Conference Awards were presented to authors of innovative research papers that contributed to the industry in 2011.
Personal care giant Unilever has entered into an agreement with its Indian subsidiary as it aims to expand its Brylcreem brand into the region.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health have found detectable levels of leachable cadmium, chromium and lead in lipsticks sold at discount stores in a study that also revealed low cost hair dyes potentially breaching amended regulation.
With 2011 sales jumping 12.3%, the world’s biggest botanical extracts specialist says it will acquire 4-5 companies in 2012, with negotiations advancing with an Asian target.
A new study claims to show that a natural supplement containing French maritime pine bark extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in women.
In its latest report, the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) has found that polydimethylsiloxanes used in hair products pose no environmental or human health risk.
Beiersdorf’s preliminary full year sales show that the consumer division has been steady, boosted by developing markets but let down by European sales, but profits beats expectations on the back of restructuring.
Spanish scientists at Valencia’s University Hospital have uncovered a link between contact dermatitis and cosmetics. Allergens found to be most responsible were methylisothiazolinone (19 per cent), paraphenylenediamine (15.2 per cent), and fragrance mixtures (7.8 per cent).
Global cosmetics firm Shiseido has announced it will start doing business in the Republic of Tunisia in February, with plans to begin selling its global brand there through upmarket cosmetics stores.
Aarhus-based Phytage ApS has entered an agreement with the Polish Academy of Sciences to develop research into a compound of the common apple tree which shows several significant indications for improvement of the skin.
In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”
Brands using social media to connect with consumers have been urged to up their game after a new study from market analyst Mintel revealed that consumers are more likely to engage with a brand if they get something in return.
In its latest marketing stunt, cosmetics giant L’Oréal has turned to video sharing site YouTube appealing to consumers to help promote its products.
Cosmetics Europe is the new name chosen by the members board of the European cosmetic industry association, now formerly known as Colipa.
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has withdrawn five hair dye products from the market and noted labelling deficiencies in seven others following a surveillance project carried out in Finland.
Symrise has launched SymOcide PS, a synergistic mixture of phenoxyethanol and 1, 2-alkanediol, recommended as an alternative to caprylyl glycol blends, (a hair and skin conditioning agent) particularly in cases where they cause stability or viscosity issues in emulsions.
Researchers from The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York claim to have found further evidence linking childhood obesity to the chemical group phthalates.
Italian scientists have found that the use of a new topical formulation containing vitamin E is effective and shows promise in reducing photo-induced damage.
Humane Society International/Europe (HSI) is urging the European Union to lead the world in research and testing as it kicks off discussions on how to spend its €80bn Horizon 2020 research funding budget; a decision which could have a big effect on the cosmetics sales ban deadline in 2013.
UK-based Stephenson Personal Care has been listed by the Soil Association for its range of polymers to be used in organic formulations.
“Marine sponges (Porifera) produce many substances that could contribute to the development of new cosmetics”, says Dr. Jasper de Goeij in an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com.
As part of ambitious plans to increase its footprint in the cosmetic and personal care market, Unilever has recently announced a number of significant brand extensions to broaden its portfolio.
The European Commission launched a new web portal for cosmetic products - the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) – aimed at being a one stop shop for the industry to submit information about the products placed on the EU market.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Bell, LVMH and Unicep Packaging.
The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) will expand its international outreach program having recognised the need to drive regulatory change in those countries that still require animal testing for cosmetic and personal care products.
Standard and Poor’s has announced that it has raised its Russia national scale credit rating on cosmetics producer and distributor Concern Kalina to 'ruAA+' from 'ruA+' following the support shown by Unilever.
Oleos has carried out an eco-extraction process on waxes, vitamins, acids and unsaponifiable matter from Propolis, a resinous substance harvested by bees that contains anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties.
The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia event claim that nearly 4,000 attendees made the event a success, in spite of the fact that it had to be re-scheduled due to the threat of floods.
A group of German scientists from industry institutions like Procter and Gamble and L‘Oreal have published a review paper on how to assess possible inhalation risk from cosmetic spray products.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has announced its latest strategic initiative designed to strengthen its global go-to-market capabilities and realign its Fragrance Business Unit, but this will mean job cuts across the business.
Scientists in Japan have shown that zinc salt of l-pyrrolidone carboxylate (zinc PCA) is a promising topical agent not only for prevention of intrinsic skin ageing but also for that of photo ageing by controlling the balance between the synthesis and degradation of the dermal collagen.
UK-based Evocutis has announced it will open a new dedicated Skin Histology Laboratory at its site in Wetherby, Yorkshire.
Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.
Raw materials supplier Active Concepts has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and local environmental issues having completed the conversion of its Lincolnton, North Carolina facility to Solar Power.
Silab has developed Nachyline, rich in purified Torulaspora delbrueckii (yeast) which is said to speed up cohesive and stratified epidermal structuring and improve the barrier function and condition of the skin’s surface.
Sun care is fast becoming a key topic this year and as consumers become more educated on the potential dangers of sun exposure, protection has emerged as a key trend to drive the market in Western Europe.
UK-based DS Smith, a major player in the European market for Returnable Transport Packaging, has announced the €1.6bn acquisition of recycled packaging operations of Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA).
Ingredients supplier Lipotec has increased its US presence by opening a subsidiary, Lipotec LLC, as part of the company' strategy expansion and commitment to the market.
Although social media and mobile strategies are revolutionizing the marketing of cosmetic and personal care products, this trend is leading to growth in couponing and price promotions, notes market researcher Kline.
As the Middle Eastern cosmetics market experiences an upturn in fortunes, the skin care segment holds the largest growth potential, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Amsterdam-based AkzoNobel has expanded its production capacity of dimethylether (DME) at its Rotterdam plant as part of a strategy for growth, with cosmetics named as one of Akzonobel’s key markets for the product.
In light of worrying economic times, a new survey released by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has noted that the cosmetic industry has picked up, driven by three of the four BRIC markets.
Market research company Mintel has appointed Katie Gross as its new president and VP of the beauty and personal care division in Canada and the United States.
Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.
New research in England has found that there is no link between the use of underarm cosmetics and breast cancer, and has suggested that as parabens are measurable in the tissue of women who do not use these products, they must enter the breast from other sources.
The provider of plastic solutions is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles to a new level with the launch of Borclear, its new PP grade that is to create cost-efficiency and sustainable advantages for the industry.
The Indian government has approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) for single brand retailing, making investment into the consumer goods market easier for global investors including cosmetics companies.
Cremer Oleo has reached an agreement to acquire Sasol Germany’s production site in Witten along with the associated oleochemicals business in an all-German transaction.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has redesigned the on-shelf bottles for its Pureology brand professional hair products as it looks to combine sustainable packaging with the aesthetics required of a beauty product.
Cosmetics company Dr Scheller has partnered with Nutritional Products International (NPI) and InHealth Media for the distribution and marketing of its products in the US.
Researchers at cosmetics company Kao have demonstrated that a eucalyptus extract has the ability to improve the skin function on the outer layer in dry skin by increasing ceramide levels in the stratum corneum, in the epidermis and in keratinocytes.
The Advertising Standards Authority has reprimanded skin care company Rodial for the fifth time in the last year over misleading ads for various products within their skin care range.
As it strives to improve the safety of cosmetic products and attempt to standardize technical requirements for ingredients, China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released guidance on safe use conditions and testing methods of ethanol , talc and glycerin.
Illinois-based packaging firm Visual Pak has strengthened its clout in the cosmetics packaging arena following the acquisition of Cosmetics Labs of America (CLA) from personal care player Unilever.
The fragrance sector is expected to drive the most growth in India’s booming cosmetics industry according to a report by RNCOS.
Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic products.
On the back of recent allergic reactions some consumers have had to hair dye, the European Commission has imposed stronger additional warnings to inform consumers of the possible adverse effects of hair colouring.
A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
Korea-based skin care company AmorePacific has continued its focus on the Asia market, this time using the strength of the Korean market to report record sales for its Sulwhasoo skin care serum.
Parlux CEO Frederick Purches has brushed off the threat of impending law suits following its proposed merger with Perfumania Holdings.
Unilever has, for the first time ever, launched a limited edition fragrance for women under the AXE brand; its leading men’s grooming brand in the US.
Biotechnology company Novaleads has produced Evatox, a test that assesses the toxicity of substances in cosmetics without the use of animals.
UK-based PZ Cussons has acquired a hair care brand from Australian company Sabre Group expanding its recently formed beauty division.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Beiersdorf, LVMH and Coty.
Scientists in Spain have shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the regenerative properties of mollusk Cryptomphalus Aspersa (SCA), more popularly known as escargot, and noted it could be used for skin regeneration in the future.
Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group is to acquire the Boxal group of companies from Exal in a move that will extend its current services to the cosmetics industry to include aerosols.
The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has issued a statement suggesting that the European Commission is likely to propose an exemption to the animal testing ban for products that contain "significant added value".
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Scientists in Korea have found that the application of topical cholesterol in moisturizers could protect the skin against UV damage; however certain lipid ingredients hold the potential to aggravate damage.
Raw materials supplier TRI-K Industries has penned a distribution agreement to become the representative of Mibelle Biochemistry products in India.
According to Unipro, the Italian cosmetics industry association, “exports have reached €2.9bn in 2011, increasing 19 per cent year on year and boosting the industry as a whole by 6 per cent.”
Korean cosmetics firm AmorePacific has invested in a beauty production and research and development facility in Shanghai as it looks to expand its operations in China.
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal plans to launch a new range of anti-ageing creams this year which aims to regenerate and rejuvenate skin cells.
Scientists in France have discovered that treatment with l-ascorbic acid and phytic acid could reduce the signs of sun damage, although further testing will be needed before cosmetic application can occur.
Scientists in India have tested the skin recuperation properties of turmeric, commonly used as a source of flavor in food dishes, on ultraviolet radiation-damaged skin and noted that it displays skin hydration properties when topically applied.
New York-based Perfumania Holdings has signed a merger agreement with Florida-based Parlux Fragrances.
A trend for using metallisation in colour cosmetics packaging and in particular lipsticks has been gaining popularity as it provides a way of offering consumers a premium look without the price.
Consumers in South Korea have exhibited a high level of awareness and understanding of biodiversity according to a recent survey by the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT).
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Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has expanded its operations with its launch of bareMinerals into the Brazilian market as part of its global business strategy.
Florida-based Arizona Chemicals has entered into a distribution agreement with Luigi and Felice Castelli in Italy and ProTec Ingredia in the UK for its line of bio-based polymers.
Working from the knowledge that over 40 per cent of the population tends to suffer from skin discomfort and sensitivity, cosmetics ingredients supplier IBR has developed a natural alternative to steroid-based treatments that has been shown in clinical trials to be as effective as Hydrocortisone one per cent cream in providing skin relief.
Spain-based ingredients supplier Provital Group has launched Keramare, a new marine active claimed to reconstruct hair from the inside out and add shine.
As the search to find testing methods without the use of animals continues, a group of scientists in Sweden have developed a unique test method that enables graded results to be obtained using cultured skin cells.
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has moved its Colombian subsidiary to a new site close to Bogota that becomes the regional Centre for Latin America incorporating Production, Perfumery and Sales, and better places the company to serve its consumers in this region.
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