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31-Aug-2007
Antioxidant claimed to fight wrinkles for longer
The discovery of a plant-based antioxidant could have a major impact on the lucrative anti-ageing market because it lasts longer than many of its commercial competitors, according to researchers at The University of Hebrew.
France a leader for natural and organic beauty products
A recent Mintel study shows France as the fastest growing market in Europe for organic and natural beauty products reflecting the particularly discerning French cosmetics consumer.
30-Aug-2007
Hain Celestial results show big rise in sales and profits
Fourth Quarter results from leading natural personal care player Hain Celestial show that the company is continuing to ride the huge interest in natural products as it reports record sales figures backed up by a healthy increase in net profit.
CTFA's first Regulatory Science Summit
The CTFA's first Regulatory Science Summit is set to take place next week, where speakers and participants will discuss the safety regulation of cosmetics products and their ingredients in today's increasingly global market.
Australian cosmetics line launched in UK
The BYS Cosmetics (BeYourSelf) cosmetics line is being launched in the UK and France as a stepping stone into the European market, following on from its success in the Australian market.
China is still number one for expanding firms
China is still the number one location for manufacturers and retailers looking to expand their businesses in an effort both to tap into the fast growing China market and as a means of establishing low-cost global manufacturing bases, according to a new study by service consultants, Deloitte & Touche.
Transgenic corn to provide source of collagen
Significant advances in producing collagen from genetically modified corn have been made; leading to safer sources of the protein for use in surgical, medical and cosmetics applications, say researchers at a recent conference in Boston.
29-Aug-2007
Skin lipids could help treat diseases such as psoriasis
Synthetically derived versions of lipids found naturally in the skin barrier may be useful in treating skin diseases such as psoriasis, according to research published recently in the Journal of Lipid Research.
Risdon aim for the top after Asian acquisition
The Risdon Group says its acquisition of the metal packaging specialist Decorpart Asia will help the company become the leading global supplier of cosmetics packaging components.
28-Aug-2007
'Beauty from within' trend spreads from the Far East
Beauty products are finding their way into the food and beverage aisles as the 'beauty from within' trend spreads from Japan into the American and European market.
Beiersdorf launches global brand campaign for Nivea
Nivea has announced the launch of its international umbrella brand campaign, representing a further step in Beiersdorf's business strategy to expand its presence in the global personal care market.
27-Aug-2007
Business unit formed on multi-functional emulsions
A Canada-based bio-tech company has launched a new personal care business to ensure that its green multi-functional emulsions will provide it with a strong and dependable revenue stream.
HBA 2007 aims to cover all bases
This year's Health and Beauty America 2007 show, due to open its door at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on September 18, is aiming to take a more industry-wide approach, reflected in a a greater emphasis on a range of products, including finished goods.
24-Aug-2007
Friends of the Earth call for moratorium on nano sunscreens
Friends of the Earth has recently released a report on the presence of nanotech particles in sunscreens, appealing to consumers to lobby the industry and calling for a moratorium on products containing nanoparticles.
Ciba launches new styling effect for plastics
Switzerland-based packaging provider Ciba has launched a new styling effect for cosmetics plastic packaging aimed at tapping into manufacturers' requirements to ensure their products stand out on over-crowded store shelves.
Alltracel is preparing to acquire oral care firm Synpart
Ireland-based Alltracel has revealed that it is preparing to acquire the oral care specialist Synpart in a bid to lead the European private label market for oral care products.
Public-friendly report calls for nanotechnology research
The European Commission has ordered a re-write of its report calling for more risk assessment of Nanotechnology, aiming to make the subject understandable for industry and the public.
23-Aug-2007
New vending machine hot chocolate makes beauty claims
A new hot chocolate sold in vending machine is a novel addition to the growing market for drinkable and eatable beauty products.
New class of bio-lipids for use in cosmetics formulations
An Illinois based biotechnology firm is launching a class of natural bio-lipids off the back of its soy based sunscreen discoveries; promising to deliver the benefits of active ingredients that have previously been unsuitable for use in cosmetic formulations.
Government pressure helps push European oral care sales
A concerted effort from European authorities to improve oral health care has led to a 6.5 per cent rise in sales - a figure that easily surpasses growth rates in other leading global markets.
Lush Get Naked campaign involved in trademark row
A recent campaign from bath and beauty chain Lush, that urged shoppers to avoid excess packaging where possible, has received criticism from a Canadian business woman who claims that the tagline violates her trademark.
22-Aug-2007
Fighting sunscreens fears with improvement
An upcomoming Society of Cosmetic Chemist's meeting on improving sunscreen performance by increasing the effectiveness of UV filters comes as the industry is hit by a series of quality and safety scares.
Research points to unknown properties of skin care lotions
Recent research suggests that the properties of a lotion change radically on application to the skin; changes that were previously unknown to scientists, and opening up the industry's research and development to criticism.
21-Aug-2007
Nestle undecided about future with L'Oreal
Nestle has refused to commit to any long-term plans regarding its share in L'Oreal, despite claiming its quarter stake in the world's largest cosmetics company continues to be a 'very good investment'.
Russian skin care products find success on Irish market
The recent release in Ireland of a Russian skin care range containing placenta cell extracts has proved successful; cashing in on the growth of the Irish cosmetics market.
Nestle undecided about future with L'Oreal
Nestle has refused to commit to any long-term plans regarding its share in L'Oreal, despite claiming its quarter stake in the world's largest cosmetics company continues to be a 'very good investment'.
Anti-counterfeit technology for cosmetics
Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms could help the personcal care industry in the fight against counterfeiting and forgery, the manufacturers claim.
Anheuser-Busch launches skin balancing water worldwide
Global drinks company Anheuser-Busch has launched a new line of bottled water that will be marketed as an integral part of any skin care regime in a bid to make a side-step into the ever-growing skin care market.
16-Aug-2007
Euromonitor lifts the lid on ingredients consumption data
Euromonitor International has unveiled a new information system for that measures the use of some 400 ingredients in consumer products, giving an indication of product trends and technological developments in the field.
New PLA technology for Purac
Purac has invested in new lactides that will potentially provide the food, pharma and cosmetics industries with cheaper and more effective bioplastic packaging, the company announced yesterday.
Symrise opens research centre in Singapore
Symrise, the Germany-based fragrance and flavourings manufacturer, has recently opened a Sensory and Consumer Science Centre in Singapore, in order to assist with its expansion into the growing Asian market.
ASA calls for Clarins ads to be withdrawn
Skincare giant Clarins has been asked to withdraw print adverts for a product that claimed to protect the user from 'damaging' electromagnetic waves, further denting consumer confidence in the beauty industry.
Environment agency fines cosmetics player over recycling
A UK cosmetics distribution company has been fined by the Environment Agency for not meeting recycling requirements, further evidence that government authorities in the UK are clamping down in an effort to meet increasingly strict quotas.
Wal-Mart beefs up audits of supplier factories
Wal-Mart audited 8,873 of its suppliers' factories last year, part of the giant retailer's ongoing push to portray itself as an ethical and environmentally-conscious company.
Antibacterial soap back in the cross-hairs
The flames of the fiery debate as to whether antibacterial soaps actually do any good have been fanned once more after a comprehensive review stated they were no more beneficial than plain soap.
New guidelines to curb bacterial action
A new set of global guidelines has been developed for the identification of a hazardous microorganism as the discovery of high levels of bacteria in mascara in Hong Kong highlights the problem of inadequate safety procedures.
Restructuring leads to narrower losses for Parlux
Fragrance maker Parlux appears to be benefiting from a renewed focus, restructuring and a compensation charge - factors that have all led to a significant reduction in losses for the third quarter.
14-Aug-2007
Tainted toothpaste found in luxury market
Tainted toothpaste has turned up among the supplies of a luxury provider of toiletries for international hotels, taking the Chinese toothpaste scare beyond the gray market.
Natural beauty conferencing programme
A series of international beauty conferences centering on the fast-growing natural and organic market segment have been announced, tapping into a market that is hungry for all the latest trends and information in an effort to clue into new opportunities.
British men sniff out manly fragrances and cosmetics
Strong growth in the male cosmetics market in the UK is being driven by premium fragrance sales and product innovation, despite a slump in shampoo sales, according to the latest market research.
Physicians Formula predicts lower sales
Masstige skin care provider Physicians Formula says that soft market conditions within the segment have led it to lower its forecast for the forthcoming quarter and full year, prompting fears for other big name prestige player.
Study suggests harmful properties of aluminium in sunscreens
New research suggests the widespread presence of aluminium salts in sunscreens, with potential pro-oxidant properties; re-introducing fears over the negative consequences of sunscreen application.
13-Aug-2007
Study suggests efficacy of non-antibiotic acne treatment
A recent report in the British Journal of Dermatology suggests an effective non-antibiotic treatment for acne that may help to provide a solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance in acne causing bacteria.
Misunderstanding leads consumers to skip sunscreen
A leading US dermatologist has underlined a number of mistruths that explain why consumers do not use sunscreen properly or else do not use it all, providing food for thought for sunscreen manufacturers.
10-Aug-2007
US personal care supplier sets up in UK
Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has announced that it will set up an ester manufacturing facility in Elesmere Port, UK, to supply the global personal care industry.
Dandy is reborn in developed Asian markets
Cosmetics that make men appear delicate and pretty are flying off the shelves while sales of other beauty products in the developed Asian markets.
Nudity sells unregistered cosmetics in Ghana
Images deemed to be pornographic are being used to sell potentially harmful cosmetics in Ghana, according to a recent public health warning.
09-Aug-2007
System remembers labels to reject defects
Peco Controls has recently announced its new LabelScan Inspection system that promises to improve production line accuracy by comparing labels to a learned image and rejecting if it does not conform.
Sally Beauty's sales rise but expenses hit net profit
Despite strong sales growth, Sally Beauty's third quarter net profit fell as expenses related to recent structural changes hit home.
Skin cancer rates increase despite knowledge of dangers
Cancer Research UK states that incidences in skin cancer have almost doubled in the past decade, despite surveys suggesting that the public are aware of the risks. Is a new approach to safe-sun campaigns necessary?
Research indicates growth potential in rural India
A study undertaken by the government-run Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) indicates that there is significant growth potential for marketers of personal care products in rural and semi-rural India.
Natural preservative with additional antioxidant benefits
An Israeli biotech company is advocating the use of the shrub Inula viscosa, which boasts anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory action, as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
Counterfeit toothpaste is seized in Mozambique
Mozambican authorities have seized counterfeit toothpaste that may contain a potentially deadly ingredient used in anti-freeze, further contributing to a fast-growing global scare.
08-Aug-2007
Restructuring helps Revlon to cut back its losses
Cost-cutting measures, the discontinuation of the ill-fated Vital Radiance line and general restructuring have helped take Revlon back from the brink, as its latest quarterly results finally start to show clear evidence that it is reducing its losses.
07-Aug-2007
Tax cuts attract firms to booming Vietnam
Dramatic cuts in import tariffs combined with growing demand for cosmetics may make Vietnam an appealing market opportunity.
Boots No 7 anti-ageing formulation restocked in the US
US retail outfit Target announces the long awaited restock of Boots No 7 Restore and Renew, the much sought after anti-ageing product; highlighting the international success of the UK's leading health and beauty store.
Strong Beiersdorf results driven by emerging markets
Global personal care player Beiersdorf has announced a 9.7 per cent rise in sales for its second quarter and an impressive jump of 67.9 per cent in net profits driven by significant growth in certain Eastern European and Asian markets, as well as more launches aimed at males.
Ethical Chic cosmetics growing in popularity
A luxury, organic and ethical range from Organic Apoteke has recently been released in the US, UK and Canada, adding to the developing trend for products aiming at 'ethical chic'.
06-Aug-2007
P&G keeps going from strength to strength
Once again results from the Procter & Gamble Company have defied market growth and the expectations of financial analysts, with sales for the fourth quarter growing 8 percent and net profit rising 19 percent - results that testify the fact that Gillette continues to add plenty of value.
03-Aug-2007
Hygiene tool provides dual results
A new hygiene test tool analyses two types of molecules to provide personal care processors with more reliable results, its manufacturer claims.
Henkel reports improved personal care results
The beauty division at Henkel remains the most profitable sector, reporting positive net earnings amongst otherwise disappointing second quarter results for the Germany-based company.
Toxicity of essential oils questioned by Cropwatch
Cropwatch claims that the EU's rulings on the toxicity of certain plant based oils used in fragrances, are not based on scientific reasoning, adding that the union does not sufficiently consult interested parties.
Unilever slashes its workforce
Twenty thousand Unilever employees will lose their jobs as the workforce is cut by 11 per cent and underperforming businesses are disposed of in a bid to streamline company operations through restructuring.
Givaudan profits tumble on Quest acquisition costs
Fragrance and flavours player Givaudan reports healthy first half sales across its divisions but its bottom line is hit by costs related to the recent acquisition of Quest International.
02-Aug-2007
Heavy investment start to pay off for Oriflame
An ambitious expansion programme seems to be paying off for the Swedish direct sales firm, Oriflame, as both sales and operating profits register significant growth.
Innovative personal care launches drive Unilever results
Personal care sales outstripped Unilever's other product categories as the global giant posted a 16 per cent increase in net profit for the second quarter.
UK becomes testing ground for dermal fillers
Unbeknown to consumers, the UK has become a cosmetic treatment minefield as Britons unwittingly receive unlicensed dermal filler procedures not available in the US, according to Independent watchdog, Which? Magazine.
French designer provides contemporary packaging for Bourjois and Coty
Clean lines and simple, contemporary colour schemes characterise QSLD's recent campaigns for Bourjois and Coty, in an attempt to attract the sophisticated consumer looking for convenience in their cosmetics.
01-Aug-2007
Ethical questions raised over DNA-tailored cosmetics
The promise of a unique fragrance created from consumer's individual DNA has elicited concerns from both UK and US watchdogs regarding the security of personal genetic information.
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