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30-May-2006
Avon announces a further 900 job cuts
As part of its massive worldwide restructuring program, Avon has announced that a further 900 jobs are to go, in addition to the 1,300 jobs it axed at the end of April.
Nextera acquires Ellin LaVar hair care brand
Nextera Enterprises has acquired the rights to the Ellin LaVar Textures hair care product line and brand name from LaVar Holdings, allowing it to tap into a fast developing niche product category.
29-May-2006
BASF raises offer on Engelhard
Having increased its offer to buy out leading personal care supplier Engelhard, Germany-based BASF is looking more and more likely to be successful in its hostile takeover bid.
Middle East beauty market set for big growth
Latest market research suggests that the Middle Eastern market for cosmetics and personal care products is set to experience major growth this year as the region's economy and retailers continue to experience significant growth.
Micro chips could prove animal testing alternative
As the latest poll in the UK reveals that 79 per cent of consumers strongly oppose animal testing of cosmetics and new EU regulations that will completely ban such tests loom, companies are searching for testing alternatives. US scientists believe they may have a solution.
25-May-2006
Air Products enters personal care ingredients
Air Products Performance Material Division says it is entering the personal care ingredients industry, where it will initially be focusing on the skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics categories.
Online spending on cosmetics increases by more than 30 per cent
Online sales of cosmetics and fragrances in the US remains small but are continuing to grow well in excess of average market rates. While the total market passed the $100m mark just three years ago, this year it is set to top $200m.
24-May-2006
Beiersdorf outlines future growth strategy
Having confirmed strong sales growth for the first three months of the year, German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf says it is expecting to build on growth during the course of 2006.
Could a dental brace prove to be the next big thing in anti-ageing?
A London-based dentist is claiming that a specially-developed brace can make people look up to 20 years younger, just by wearing it for a few minutes a day.
'Premiumisation' helps keep sun care buoyant
Microsegmentation and value adding benefits helped to drive growth in the all-important UK sun care market during 2005, marking a rocky road for the category's performance in recent years.
France gears up to stricter cosmetic ad regulations
In France the Advertising Regulation Board (BVP) and the Federation of Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances (FIP) have re-written ethical codes governing the advertising of personal care products in the country.
23-May-2006
Brazil set to be world's third largest beauty market by 2007
Strong growth in sales of beauty products continues to see the Brazilian market powering away. In 2005 the market grew at 34.2 per cent to become the world's fourth largest market - well above the world's 8.2 per cent average growth.
22-May-2006
Nanobiosensors could be next step for cosmetics testing
Obtaining the right fragrance for cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products is often a major factor to determine a new products success. But now European scientists believe that tiny bioelectrics sensors may take some of the guess work out of this process.
Self-tanning category set to be turned on its head
A new approach to self-tanning is revolutionising the category in the UK. Johnson's Holiday Skin self-tanning body lotion was launched last year but has already carved out a significant niche in the market thanks to its more subtle approach.
19-May-2006
Creative set to unveil latest in cosmetics packaging
The Beyond Beauty Expo, to be held in Paris 11-13 September, is readying to host the second Creative packaging exhibition and intending to build on its initial success.
Boots beauty products prove a big hit in the US
British cosmetic and healthcare retailer Boots says that it has had a positive feedback to retail tests carried out on a range of its own brand beauty and cosmetics products in the US.
18-May-2006
Lonza buys Larex's arabinogalactan assets
Swiss biotech company Lonza has announced the latest move to expand its ingredients portfolio, with the acquisition of the larch arabinogalactan assets of US firm Larex.
17-May-2006
Greenhouse gas trading data points to problems
Preliminary data from the first year of the EU's greenhouse gas trading scheme has highlighted problems in the allocation of plant outputs and in the tracking of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but shows that personal care companies have largely met with emission regulations.
Statistics show more men dying from skin cancer
Latest statistics show that the number of men who have died from cancer in the UK has hit 1,000 a year. The figures represents a jump of 31 per cent in the last decade and also underlines the importance of specifically targetting men to use sunscreen products.
Arla Foods launches phospholipids milk extract
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an innovative cosmetic ingredient from milk fat globule membranes. The extract has been created using a specially developed processing technology to create a blend of functional phospholipids.
16-May-2006
Flavanol-rich chocolate could improve skin from within
Cocoa beverages and food rich in flavanols could thicken skin and reduce reddening by 25 per cent, say German scientists - research sure to be welcomed by Europe's burgeoning oral beauty products sector.
Janson Beckett launches natural lip plumper
In line with growth demand for more natural and less invasive alternatives to cosmetic procedures and surgery, Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals has launched BeautiFull Lips, a lip plumper claimed to provide both cosmetic and rejuviantive properties.
15-May-2006
UK cosmetics company fined for pollution
Eros Laboratories, a contract cosmetics manufacturer based in the Midlands, UK, has been fined for polluting a 2 kilometre stretch of river with pink shower gel, causing extensive damage to water life in the affected area.
Dr Scheller continues strong market performance
Dr Scheller Cosmetics says it has managed to continute its improved financial performance by maintaining sales growth and increasing its gross profit for its first quarter ending in March.
Brits resort to paper clips instead of dental floss
Although British consumers are spending increasing amounts of money on products that whiten and enhance the appearance of their teeth, a new survey shows that basic oral hygiene such as flossing is being neglected, untapped untapped potential for oral care players.
NutraIngredients.com wins food industry award
NutraIngredients.com has been named Website of the Year in the prestigious 2006 Business Food and Drink Journalism awards.
12-May-2006
NZ company turns wine waste into chemical-free antioxidant
The Grape Seed Extract Company is the latest New Zealand company to tap the cosmeceutical potential of a waste product of a traditional industry, with an antioxidant extracted from grape seeds left over by wine-makers using a non-chemical method.
10-May-2006
Boots merger looks likely to go ahead
Boots plan to go ahead with a £7bn (€10.2bn) merger with Alliance UniChem look set to go ahead after a last-ditch attempt by European pharmacy retailer Celesio to block the deal has failed.
Symrise completes operations restructuring
Germany-based fragrance and ingredients player Symrise has completed a restructuring programme across its entire organisation that will see the company divided into two clear division consisting of a supply chain and operations businesses.
Goldschmidt launches high performance emulsifier for moisturisers
Germany-based Goldschmidt Personal Care, a division of the Degussa specialty chemicals business, is launching TEG Care CE 40, a new, vegetable-based cationic emulsifier system for the formulation of oil dispersed in water creams and lotions.
09-May-2006
Estee Lauder and Revlon both post big profit drop
Two of the leading cosmetic players in the US have simultaneously posted a big drop in their profits as they are hit by costs associated with restructuring plans that aim to shape up the businesses.
P&G ups profit but stocks tumble as sales disappoint
Procter & Gamble has reported a 37 per cent jump in its profits, but share prices fell after the company revealed that its sales had failed to meet with expectations on the back of inventory cut-backs by Wal-Mart and slower than expected sales in Asia and Eastern Europe.
08-May-2006
Body Shop posts increased sales for 2005
The Body Shop says that widespread criticism of its merger with French cosmetics giant L'Oreal has failed to have an impact on the stronger performance the company has experienced throughout the financial year.
Tesco re-launches sun care range
Reflecting the growing trend towards multi-functional targeted sun protection, UK-based retail giant Tesco has launched a comprehensive range of new sun care products aimed at a wide variety of individuals.
05-May-2006
Industry call to open up on nano safety testing
The UK's Royal Society says that any products containing nanoparticles should disclose how they are tested for safety. The claim comes as a new inventory of nanotechnology-based consumer products confirms that personal care products form a significant percentage of all launches.
EU aims to enhance sunscreen labeling
The European Commission is making moves to ensure the accuracy of sunscreen labeling in a move that will eradicate the use of the term 'sunblocker' and will ensure that products' UVA protection are clearly indicated.
04-May-2006
Has Inter Parfums passed its peak?
Continuing the decline in sales experienced during 2005, Inter Parfums has reported a dip in its dollar sales for the first quarter of 2006 as the company struggles to improve its ground in a hugely competitive market.
03-May-2006
UK company launches colour cosmetics in Japan
UK capsule brand, Taxi Cosmetics, has launched its 'passengers' colour cosmetics range in the Japanese market, marking the start of a campaign to increase the company's presence in Asia.
Convenience and logistics driving smart packaging market
The global market for smart packaging for cosmetics products using such technologies as radio frequency identification (RFID) will grow to $618m (€489.5m) in 2013 from the current $9m, according to a forecast report.
Latest research suggests cell nucleus plays a role in ageing
Scientific research is increasingly pointing to the fact that the cell nucleus plays an important part in the ageing process - a discovery that could revolutionise anti-ageing treatments.
YSL Beauté goes full speed ahead with restructuring
After another flat quarter French luxury goods group PPR says it is to pursue plans to restructure its YSL Beauté division in an effort to improve efficiency and make the business more competitive.
02-May-2006
Costs narrow Avon profit margins
Avon has reported a 67 per cent drop in its first quarter net income as restructuring charges aimed at reinvigorating sales hit the company's bottom line.
01-May-2006
Shiseido pulls back into profit, but predicts tough times
Leading Japanese and global cosmetics player Shiseido has pulled back into profit following improved sales and reduced labour costs, but it is predicting that sales growth will slip in the coming year as a result of competition.
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