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28-Feb-2006
Japanese company develops improved seaweed extract for cosmetics
UBE Industries claims to have devised a new way of processing the seaweed extract Fuicoidan, an active ingredient used as a softener in hair and skin care applications.
Avon gets approval to resume China direct sales
Avon received a big boost this week after the China Commerce Ministry approved its application to resume door-to-door sales in the country's booming cosmetics and toiletries market.
27-Feb-2006
Nanotech UV maker buys up US rival company
Oxonica, a UK-based nanotechnology group that has come to the fore with a UV sunscreen ingredient, has completed the acquisition of US company Nanoplex Technologies, in a deal that will help it expand its sun care capabilities.
Male styling products help boost Spanish hair care market
Fast economic growth is driving rapid expansion in the Spanish hair care market, as new segments, such as styling products aimed at men, grow rapidly in popularity from a small base.
L'Oreal eyes cosmetic retail, considers Body Shop buy
L'Oreal says it is considering making a cash offer for British cosmetics and toiletries retailer Body Shop, as it aims to broaden its existing business portfolio in an effort to maintain its unbroken sales growth record.
24-Feb-2006
Natura profits from Brazilian cosmetics boom
Brazilian direct sales cosmetics player Natura is benefiting from a booming domestic economy and renewed vigor for all things cosmetic, having announced a big increase in its end of year sales and profits.
DSM launches titanium dioxide UV filter
Global ingredients player DSM has launched a new titanium dioxide UV filter on the international market that tackles the formulation incompatability often associated with this type of ingredient.
23-Feb-2006
Henkel buys P&G deodorant business
German consumer goods group Henkel is aiming to strengthen its cosmetic and toiletries operations with the purchase of Gillette's Right Guard deodorant business in the US, a deal that forms part of requirements to comply with US monopoly laws following Gillette's merger with P&G last year.
Rexam set to acquire pump maker
Rexam and Airspray have jointly announced a take-over bid that will see the UK-based packaging giant offering €146 million to buy up the Netherlands-based manufacturer of pump sprays. The move will strengthen Rexam's position in both the plastics and beauty packaging sectors.
22-Feb-2006
Japan experiences anti-aging boom
The combination of increasing economic confidence and the never-ending ambition to maintain health and youthful looks is leading to an unprecedented boom in anti-aging cosmetic treatments.
Cognis completes oleochemicals joint venture
German chemical player Cognis has completed an investment in Golden Hope Plantations Berhad that will see the companies combine their resources on oleochemicals, an ingredient that is proving increasingly popular in a variety of personal care and packaging products.
Beiersdorf shakes up its supply chain
A major supply chain re-organisation at German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf has led to a shake-up in production at its western European production facilities, as part of plans to save the company €100 million per year.
20-Feb-2006
Beiersdorf invests in nanotechnology
Beiersdorf has invested in a newly opened joint-venture nanotechnology R&D centre as part of its aims to become one of the leading players in this fast-growing industry.
YSL Beauté collaborates on biocatalysis active ingredient
YSL Beauté has collaborated with another French company, LibraGen, to develop an enzymatic production process that will enable cosmetics players to incorporate hitherto unusable active compounds into future products.
Dr Scheller set to focus on Russian market
German cosmetics player Dr. Scheller says it wants to use its takeover by rival company Kalina as a route into the fast-growing market in Russia.
Engelhard unveils special-effects technology for colour cosmetics
Colour-changing colour cosmetics look set to become the next big thing, as Engelhard launches a special-effect pigment that brings a new dimension to a variety of colour cosmetic and personal care products.
Fakes cash in on all the hard work
The development of cosmetic and toiletry brands can take years to build up, but a copycat brand can destroy all that work in just a short period of time. And a new report finds that increasingly it is premium brands that are being threatened.
16-Feb-2006
UK Hair care market stagnant, but niches thrive
The latest report on the UK hair care market shows that it was virtually stagnant during the course of the past six years, but that added value still exists by a continued segmentation of product categories.
L'Oreal eyes further acquisitions to maintain growth
L'Oreal has declared that it is not adverse to making further acquisitions in the future in an effort to maintain sales growth at 6 - 8 per cent, while confirming a 50 per cent drop in its annual profits following merger gains in 2004.
Beiersdorf poised for organic growth
German cosmetics giant and marketer of the Nivea brand, Beiersdorf, says it is poised to grow organically, with the Asian and men's personal care market likely areas for investment.
15-Feb-2006
Cognis awards anti-pollution hair and skin ingredients
Cognis tapped into a growing market last year with the launch of two ingredients aimed at fighting the effects of pollution in hair and skin care formulations - launches that have now been recognised with innovation awards.
14-Feb-2006
Scientists discover how to make human collagen
In the fight against wrinkles maintaining collagen levels has proved to be a major tool. Now sourcing effective collagen could become easier for the cosmetic world, as scientists claim they have discovered a way of reproducing the human form.
13-Feb-2006
Strong sales see Oriflame end 2005 with a bang
Oriflame says that euro currency sales growth of 24 per cent in its fourth quarter, ending in December - a strong end to a year marked by restructuring and a major push into developing markets.
Cosmetics could boost Tesco's move into the US
After months of speculation the UK's leading retailer has announced it plans to enter the United States retail market through the convenience sector, where its cosmetics and toiletries offerings could give the edge on the competition.
Body Shop set to extend franchise into Middle East
The Body Shop is to extend its reach into the Middle East, having struck an agreement to extend its franchise in the region with leading retailer MH Alshaya Co.
10-Feb-2006
Brazilian cosmetic manufacturing booms
The number of cosmetic production facilities is booming in Brazil, due to a huge increase in domestic consumption as well as a major demand for Amazonian-sourced natural ingredients.
09-Feb-2006
German cosmetics market continues to struggle
Despite changing demographics and attitudes creating new opportunities to market cosmetics and toiletry products to certain groups, a beleaguered economy means that sales remain obstinately flat.
Italian and Japanese companies join forces on olive extract
Italian botanicals manufacturer Indena and Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo have joined forces to develop an olive fruit extract designed to provide moisturizing and anti-ageing properties for the skin care category.
Unilever's lackluster 2005 buoyed by personal care
Unilever sales grew by just 2 per cent in 2005, putting them in the shadows as arch rival P&G takes the number one consumer goods spot following last year's purchase of Gillette.
08-Feb-2006
IBR boosted by Symrise distribution
A small Israeli biotech company is looking to develop new skin care ingredients following a major increase in its business stemming from a distribution and licensing agreement with international ingredients provider Symrise.
Avon sees big drop in profits as Indonesian operations close
Direct sales giant Avon has reported a 36.7 per cent drop in its Q4 income as it tackles fierce competition and rising costs. The disappointing results coincide with the decision to pull out of the Indonesia market, which also knocked profits.
07-Feb-2006
Nano-based anti-aging skin care range launched
Beyond Skin Science, a California-based skin care provider, has launched a complete range of anti-aging skin care products formulated with its nano-derived NanoChem technology.
06-Feb-2006
Melanin discovery key to skin whitening formulas
A team of researchers working at the Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Japan claims it has clarified the structure of melanin, a move which could enable cosmetic companies to develop more effective skin whitening products.
Blow-moulding process makes lighter PET bottles
A new blow-moulding technology allows beverage makers to downgauge their PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, thus saving on packaging costs.
In-Cosmetics focuses on creativity
This year's In-Cosmetics, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain, 4-6 April, is said to have grown significantly and will feature the latest creative and strategic insights to hit the industry.
German cosmetics manufacturer breaks into Middle East
Mercatura Cosmetics has struck up a joint venture with Amrit Medical to construct a cosmetics manufacturing facility in Syria that will supply the fast-growing Middle Eastern market.
03-Feb-2006
New ursolic acid ingredient given global launch
Vitiva has launched Ursole on the global market, a new ursolic acid-based ingredient that is said to bring a host of functional properties to hair care and skin care formulation.
01-Feb-2006
Developing countries and the internet drive global direct sales
Global direct sales of cosmetic and toiletry products are growing at a healthy 4 per cent, boosted by the opening up of the China retail market and an increasing number of opportunities to buy products over the internet.
Algatechnologies gets serious in Europe
Algatechnologies has taken the first step towards increasing distribution of its AstaPure astaxantin in Europe, entering into a new partnership with S Black to sell the antioxidant in the UK and Ireland.
Crabtree & Evelyn extends internet sales
Fine cosmetics and toiletries maker Crabtree & Evelyn is upgrading its internet sales capabilities by undertaking an overhaul of its website that will benefit the North American and UK markets.
Kimberly-Clarks struggles in the face of restructuring
After a run of strong results from international personal care players, Kimberly-Clark's latest results show it is struggling as it is faces restructuring charges, passing costs on to consumers in the US and Europe.
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