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30-Mar-2007
Symrise exceeds market growth, but still in the red
Following a period of restructuring and strong sales growth in 2006, German fragrance and flavours group Symrise says that its focus on new products and improvement to services is likely to drive strong market growth in 2007.
Mass market serum innovates anti-aging market
A mass-market anti-wrinkle cream by the UK's leading health and beauty store, Boots, is hitting headlines today, as sales for the product rose by 2000 per cent following an independent study showing that it 'visibly reduces wrinkles'.
The European Commission extends deadline on hair dye assessment
The European Commission yesterday announced they would extend the assessment on the safety of hair dyes in Europe to the end of this year, following a memorandum from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) that draws attention to new data on sensitisation.
RPC designs for Champneys male grooming range
The RPC Bramlage Wiko group has been chosen as the packaging company to create the dispensing system for the new male grooming range created by Champneys - a company more commonly known for its health spas.
29-Mar-2007
Wilson Center applauds UK's stance on nanotechnology
The US-based Wilson Center has applauded the UK government's Council for Science and Technology (CST) over its criticism on the slow progress being made for focused research into the hazards associated with nanotechnology.
Givaudan to merge with Belgian specialty chemicals player
Givaudan has gone to new lengths to consolidate its lead within the fragrance industry, with the announcement of a joint venture with ChemCom to create a new company that will 'focus on the discovery and delivery of innovative fragrance ingredients'.
Japanese cosmetics players creep up on global rivals
Western cosmetic manufacturers are becoming increasingly threatened by up-and-coming Japanese players - who are slowly but surely rising in popularity, according to a new report.
Creatine and Carnitine patented to treat skin discoloration
The Avicena Group says it has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office to 'use of creatine or creatine compounds for skin preservation,' in response to the US FDA's proposed ban on the skin whitening ingredient hydroquinine.
Cosmetic Valley secures development funding
Cosmetic Valley, the umbrella organisation that represents personal care businesses in Chartres and the surrounding region, south-west of Paris, says it has helped secure funding for three research and development projects.
28-Mar-2007
Scientists discover why hair goes gray
Scientists researching into skin cancer have stumbled on an explanation as to why hair follicles turn gray, although a magic cure is still a long way off.
Big names line up as speculation mounts over Clarins
Following the death of Clarins founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Procter & Gamble is rumored to be just one of the potential buyers of the luxury France-based cosmetic player - one of the last remaining independently owned international cosmetic businesses.
27-Mar-2007
Spas and beauty institutes merge to capitalise on professional skin care market
Fast growth of professional skin care products in Europe has led manufacturers to seek new marketing opportunities - with a new report encouraging them to produce ranges that target both spa venues, and the more common beauty institutes.
Novelty ingredients set to innovate cosmetics industry?
As the cosmetics industry becomes over-run with plant and fruit extract ingredients - manufacturers are beginning to diversify with 'novelty' ingredients that capitalise on the growing desire for alternative products, from skin care to fragrances.
Death of founder makes Clarins future unclear
The future of France based cosmetics firm Clarins has come under scrutiny following the recent death of founder and chairman of the company, Jacques Courtin-Clarins.
Two new products aim to innovate organic skin care segment
Worldwide ingredients manufacturer Alban Muller has developed two new products for the organic skin care segment - using only natural ingredients in a bid to stay abreast of competitors in the lucrative market.
26-Mar-2007
China: full of opportunities, but investors beware
With China consumers buying up personal care and cosmetic products at unprecedented rates opportunities for abound for investors, but a new financial report advises caution.
23-Mar-2007
Ales results driven by strong growth in overseas activities
Ales Groupe, a France-based beauty provider, has announced a strong increase in its net profits, backed up by a solid growth in sales, driven mainly by a strong increase in the company's performance overseas and its skin care activities.
Europe paves the way for mass market organic products
Growing consumer desire for organic cosmetic products at affordable prices has seen an influx of mass-market supermarkets all over the globe racing to capitalise on the trend - with Europe leading the pack.
Oriflame hits back over poor results claims
Direct sales agents Oriflame has hit back at claims made by Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri that the company is expecting lower growth in the current year - despite the company's previous statement that 2007 will be a positive financial year.
Bradman Lake sells packaging businesses
Packaging company Bradman Lake is selling off recently acquired brands Albro, Dico and Gravfil only months after investing in a new multi-million euro manufacturing facility.
22-Mar-2007
Could skin brightening be the new whitening?
As an influx of skin whitening ingredients hit the market, it looks set to be the biggest year yet for this growing industry. However, experts are beginning to predict that skin brighteners may be set to take over, as consumers desire a brighter, rather than whiter, look.
Functional stabilisers nanoengineered for cosmetics
Dairy proteins and polysaccharides can be nanoengineered as new functional stabilisers for cosmetics, foods and packaging, according to scientists working on a project in Finland.
New skin care line features preservative-free formulation technology
Mannatech has launched a new skin care line featuring a proprietary water technology that means the formulation has no need for any preservatives - giving it a head start in the increasingly competitive market for natural-based products.
New personal care range acts as aphrodisiac
In the run up to the 2007 In-Cosmetics show, plant extract specialist Greentech has teamed up with Stand Cosmetics Europe to develop a "Sex Appeal" personal care range that falls in line with this years Aphrodisia In-Focus subject.
Beiersdorf skin care benefits from healing aspects of gold
German-based personal care giants Beiersdorf has created a new skin care concept for its premium end La Prairie range containing gold extracts - an ingredient more frequently seen in colour cosmetic products.
21-Mar-2007
P&G wields its power over Satanism rumors
Four distributors from health and beauty direct sales company Amway have been ordered to pay a total of $19.25m in damages to Proctor & Gamble for spreading false rumors connecting the consumer goods giant to Satanism.
20-Mar-2007
Beiersdorf enlists RPC to create innovative packaging options
Global personal care player Beiersdorf has benefited from RPC Kutenholz's expertise for the re-launch of its Nivea hair care range - the first change of many predicted for 2007.
New ingredient targets booming skin whitening market
Cognis Care Chemicals has created a new concept that is thought to become innovative within the booming skin whitening market, an ingredient that decreases the melanogenesis process, leading to lighter skin tones.
Symrise trains perfumers of the future
Fragrance and flavours manufacturer, Symrise has announced that it will start the training of five new students from next month, in a bid to create perfumers of the future and to consolidate its lead as the main fragrance manufacturer within the industry.
More mass market retailers pick up on organic beauty trend
In a bid to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive battle to become the UK's leading supermarket, Asda has jumped on the 'green' bandwagon and will now stock the Bentley Organic personal care range.
19-Mar-2007
Zymes develops nano soluble Omega-3 fats for cosmetics
New Jersey-based Zymes says it has turned to nanotechnology to help develop a water-soluble omega-3 fatty acid designed for nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and cosmetic applications.
16-Mar-2007
Oil-dispersible pigments set to innovate colour cosmetics?
Switzerland based chemicals company Ciba has used an innovative formulation process in the creation of the new cosmetic grade pigmented beauty range, recently launched in the European market.
Vegan cosmetics range joins in fight against animal-testing
One of the first 100 per cent vegan cosmetic ranges has been launched in Europe and the US, capitlising on the ever-increasing consumer desire for products that are eco-friendly and that join the on-going fight against animal testing in cosmetics.
UK issues consultation on enforcing EU chemicals law
The UK has become one of the first countries in the EU to issue draft proposals on enforcing the bloc's new chemicals controls law, due to add to the regulatory cost burden faced by industry.
Retailers try to iron out problems for duty-free cosmetic sales
The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has been lobbying the European Parliament in a bid to sort out 'transfer passenger problems' that are said to be affecting duty-free sales of cosmetic and fragrance products.
15-Mar-2007
Coke-L'Oreal rumours show beauty beverage potential
Beauty foods are hotting up as an area of interest for multinationals, if rumours about a Coca Cola-L'Oréal collaboration for a tea-based skin care drink prove founded.
Univar buys up specialty chemicals provider
Netherlands-based Univar, a worldwide provider of personal care chemicals, has announced that its US subsidiary is to acquire the Chemcentral Corporation in a deal valued at $600m.
Boots further expands its presence in North America
The on-going partnership between the leading UK health and beauty store, Boots Alliance and US mass retail store Target is going strong, following the announcement that Boots cosmetic products are now in-stores across Canada and the US.
Probiotech conference focuses on industrial implications of probiotics
The final programme for the European conference, Probiotech 2007 has been announced - with the main focus on the industrial implications of incorporating probiotics into products - including nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products.
Innovative machine creates home-made cosmetics
The latest cosmetics innovation from Italy allows consumers to develop and manufacture their own beauty and skin care products from the comfort of their home - a move that may cause concern amongst manufacturers should consumers pick up on the trend.
14-Mar-2007
Restructuring plunges Revlon into red
The upstart of Revlon's comprehensive restructuring program has resulted in the company moving into the red, as a fall in sales, restructuring and losses associated with the failed Vital Radiance line take their toll.
13-Mar-2007
Transparent epoxy withstands extremes
A new transparent epoxy approved for cosmetics products and food contact is resistant to high temperatures and humidity, its manufacturer claims.
Bull-derived protein could signal new hair care trend
An unlikely trend amongst hair care manufacturers may be emerging thanks to an innovative UK hair salon, which has recently introduced a new treatment that uses semen derived from bulls as a lead ingredient - marketed towards the more adventurous consumer.
Russian cosmetic sales achieves high growth
Cosmetic sales in Russia - and Western manufacturers active in the market - are on the up thanks to a booming economy, GDP increase and a decrease in unemployment.
Eastman uses In-Cosmetics as launch pad for new innovations
Eastman chemicals are gearing up for In-Cosmetics 2007 and are planning to use the show as a platform for the launch of new innovations developed for the hair care and the booming anti-aging segment.
12-Mar-2007
Strong demand sees market for personal care biocides boom
The global market for biocides used in the production of personal care products has grown by 40 per cent since 1996 to reach a value $570m, despite the fact that growth in demand is falling in the US.
09-Mar-2007
Symrise capitalise on booming naturals trend with anti-irritant
Symrise has launched a new anti-irritant made solely from natural sources in a bid to consolidate its role as a leading supplier for the lucrative naturals skin care markets.
IFRA retaliates to industry concerns regarding the amended code of practice
On-going industry misgivings that the International Fragrance Association's (IFRA) recent 40th amendment directly alienates smaller businesses has prompted the president of the association to retaliate against such accusations.
European manufacturers hone in on booming Chinese market
Recent activity in the Chinese cosmetics market indicates that it is set to become a lucrative and expanding area, prompting many European manufacturers to target the booming segment through direct sales.
Food packaging to use recycled cosmetic bottles
Used cosmetics bottles will be turned into packaging for the food, and potentially the cosmetics industry at a proposed €17.6m recycling plant in the UK.
08-Mar-2007
Oriflame launches a natural anti-aging range using a Tri-peptide content
Direct sales agent Oriflame has created an anti-aging skin care line that targets the lucrative baby boomer generation, whilst also capitilising on the growing trend amongst manufacturers using ingredients to plump natural levels of collagen within the skin.
Bare Escentuals buys UK distributor as part of growth plans
Riding a significant rise in demand for its mineral-based cosmetic products in the US market, Bare Escentuals is eyeing expansion in overseas markets, supported by its acquisition of a UK distributor.
Bust-enhancing cream targets naturals market
France based ingredients producer, Sederma, claims to have discovered a plant-derived molecule that significantly increases bust size in women - attempting to tap into a niche market within the natural and organic cosmetics industry.
Waitrose achieves seal of approval for organic beauty range
Waitrose has become the first supermarket to produce an entire range of organic beauty products - a move that will no doubt enforce its position as the leading 'Green' supermarket in Britain.
P&G confirm job losses following plant restructuring
Following a year long review of its operations across Europe, Proctor and Gamble (P&G) has announced this week the loss of 280 jobs from its skin care production plant in Nenagh, Ireland.
07-Mar-2007
Estee Lauder forecasts big profits rise on expansion plans
Global premium cosmetics maker Estee Lauder is forecasting that profits will rise in double digit figures over the course of the next three years and sales growth will be ahead of average industry growth, as it focuses on expanding international markets.
06-Mar-2007
Sun care dispensing booths hit Europe
Resorts across the Mediterranean are likely to witness the arrival of new sunscreen dispensing technology aimed at enhancing sun protection for holidaymakers as well as providing further opportunities for aftersun and fake tan.
Vitamin B6 derivative set to innovate skin care market
A new vitamin B6 derivative has been developed - said to have superior stability that could see it become instrumental in hair and skin care products within the cosmetics industry
Fragrance industry urged to focus on 'quality' products
The future of the fragrance industry is set to become reliant on quality products, rather than the celebrity endorsed products that have been inundating the market of late, according to a new report.
Testing rig evaluates hair care compatibility
UK-based Stable Micro Systems has launched a new test for the hair care industry - an innovation that is said to evaluate the 'compatability' of shampoos, conditioners and smoothing agents in order to determine efficacy.
05-Mar-2007
First laser hair removal, now laser hair growth
With lasers fast becoming an important part of the personal care industry, US company Lexington International has just announced that its hair growth laser has been granted FDA approval.
02-Mar-2007
Beiersdorf upgrades sales outlook and confirms acquisition trail
The global personal care player released audited figures that confirm a strong performance during 2006, giving the company reason to upgrade its outlook for 2007 and reconfirming that it is on the acquisition trail.
IFRA promotes synthetic ingredients in fragrances
The IFRA has suggested that the many benefits of using synthetic ingredients within fragrance production are equally as important as that of natural ingredients - coinciding with the controversial revision of its code of practice last year.
UK spring water aids skin ailments
The skin care benefits of spring water from the UK has reached new heights, with a company now taking on the global home spa skin care market – launching the spring water on the internet to target a larger slice of the market.
Seatons launches peach kernel oil
Seatons has added Peach Kernel Oil to its range of vegetable and fruit extracts, an ingredient that targets skin care products for delicate areas such as under the eyes and lips.
01-Mar-2007
Depilatory market goes organic
Manufacturers are gearing up for the impending summer season by launching innovative products that tap into the growing depilatory trend currently gripping the personal care industry.
Dry goods batch system operates remotely
A precision batching system for dry goods, such as cosmetic powders, can be monitored from abroad providing diagnostics and performance reports to managers working remotely, its manufacturer claims
New skin care line targets bikers
Taking niche products to new levels, biking enthusiasts have developed a new line of products targeting the specific needs of bikers, including a line formulated for tattoo aftercare.
Study predicts backlash against celebrity endorsed products
A new study has challenged the growing celebrity endorsement trend that is gaining momentum amongst cosmetic manufacturers - suggesting that consumers are now more likely to purchase a product endorsed by an anonymous spokesperson.
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