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29-Aug-2008
Airless pump systems capture the luxury arena
A number of recent product launches suggest that airless pump systems are becoming the first choice of many prestige skin care manufacturers.
L'Oreal keeps profits up despite cost increases
L’Oreal protected its margins in the first half of the year in the face of attacks from higher raw material and energy prices.
Further price rises for Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical Europe says rising oil prices and shortages of raw materials are driving a second round of price hikes.
28-Aug-2008
Eckart goes natural with certified pigments
Pigment manufacturer Eckart has gained Ecocert certification in an attempt to tap into the growing trend for natural colour cosmetics.
Sarantis reports strong sales but lowers expectations
Sarantis reports strong sales in its fragrance and cosmetics business but lowers its expectations for the future.
Eastman executive discusses sustainability
The global market development manager for personal care at Eastman discusses how sustainability is changing the face of product development.
OASIS responds to Dr Bronner’s lawsuit
The Organic and Sustainable Industry Standards (OASIS) has brought a motion against Dr Bronner’s Magic Soap for attempting to stifle free speech with its lawsuit against the organic certification body.
Ethics are as important as price for consumers
The ethics of a brand are as important as the price when making purchasing decisions, according to a recent survey by The Body Shop.
27-Aug-2008
Advertising claims are a sensitive issue for oral care companies
Church and Dwight has run into trouble with the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) for making medicinal claims about a toothpaste product.
Glass and aluminium groups upbeat to meet packaging needs
Production of glass and aluminium packaging within Europe is showing a positive turnaround amidst processor concerns over economic and environmental factors, according to their respective industry associations.
Cognis struggles to protect profits
Germany-based Cognis has reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year but oil price inflation dragged profits downward.
Law suit filed against Kate Hudson's hair care range
Kate Hudson has been sued by a Californian company who claims the idea behind her ‘green’ hair care range was stolen, according to press reports.
HBA event director discusses trade show highlights
Welcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. On September 9 the cosmetics world will be descending on New York for the HBA Global Expo. In this four-minute bulletin Guy Montague-Jones from CosmeticDesign.com will interview the event director of HBA Global Expo Jill Birkett to uncover the highlights of this year’s show.
26-Aug-2008
Russian cosmetics retailer could face bankruptcy
Russian cosmetics chain Arbat Prestige could face bankruptcy as a number of creditors are calling in debts, according to press reports.
Sarantis builds on partnership with Estee Lauder
Sarantis is extending its partnership with Estee Lauder following the successful launch of the men’s fragrance Mustang last year.
Organic glycerine hits the European market
Natural ingredients supplier Cremer Care offers organic glycerine to the European cosmetics market through a partnership with Colombian company Daabon organics.
Biotech firm changes name after stem cell cosmetics launch
National Stem Cell Holding has changed its name to Proteonomix a month after launching a stem cell based cosmeceutical line onto the anti-aging market.
PCPC defends FDA over sunscreen regulation
The Personal Care Products Council has defended the FDA against criticisms that the body is failing to regulate sun care products properly.
25-Aug-2008
Research into wound healing provides animal testing alternatives
A human skin equivalent from researchers in Queensland may help the Australian cosmetics industry keep up with Europe’s imminent ban on animal testing.
Research firm publishes report on health of cosmetics market
The Wall Street Transcript has published a 52-page report on the health of the cosmetics market in uncertain economic times.
22-Aug-2008
British come out top in European beauty spending study
British consumers top the list of European spenders on beauty and health products, according to a Verdict Research study.
First consumer anti-ageing magazine published
The boom in anti-ageing has prompted Elite Publishing to launch a UK magazine dedicated exclusively to the subject.
21-Aug-2008
PET packaging proving good earner for Amcor
Australian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax and before significant items (PAT) of AUS $369m (€214m) for the year ended June 2008.
Hair care provider strengthens internet presence
UK-based provider of ceramic hair stylers and products, ghd, has enlisted specialist marketing agency Greenlight to enhance its branding and positioning on the internet.
European courts divided over online fakes
Recent rulings show European courts to be divided on who holds the responsibility for preventing the sale of counterfeits online.
Regis ups profits following price increases
Salon hair care specialist Regis says it managed to increase market expectations for its fourth quarter results on the back of increased service prices and same store sales.
HBA regulatory summit expands to cover certification
The HBA regulatory summit is expanding its reach into certification this year to reflect the recent emergence of American organic and natural labeling bodies.
20-Aug-2008
Rexam refocuses its personal care expertise
Rexam has opened a new centre of technical expertise, giving its personal care division a dedicated facility aimed at enhancing its quality of service and packaging product innovation.
Natural glycol obtains EcoCert certification
DuPont and Tate & Lyle Bio Products has received Eco-Cert certification for Zemea, a petroleum-free glycol that it claims is an industry first.
Sun damage may exacerbate skin penetration of nano-sunscreens
Nanoparticles may penetrate sun damaged skin causing concern about their increasingly widespread use in sunscreens, according to new research.
HBA technical conference goes under the skin
Beauty from within, stem cell technology and other cutting edge cosmetic technologies will be unpicked at the HBA Global Expo technical program next month.
New men’s care line claims to be first ‘intimate’ wash
A new organic men’s care line is said to be the first ever intimate hygiene product, and is poised to carve out a new niche within this fast-growing segment.
19-Aug-2008
Symrise strikes up biotech partnership in the US
Germany-based active ingredients firm Symrise says it has acquired a 20 per cent stake in bioactive peptides specialist Theraputic Peptides (TPI).
Beiersdorf defends cream against skin cancer claims
Beiersdorf has hit back against academic research on mice that linked its Eucerin moisturizer to skin cancer.
IFSCC readies itself for biennial congress
Leading cosmetic scientists are preparing for the international congress of the IFSCC to be held in Barcelona on October 6-9.
US obsession with beauty poses health risks, report says
A new independent report suggests that US women’s aspiration of fulfilling airbrushed beauty images poses potentially serious problems for their health.
HBA Global Expo readies for opening
The HBA Global Expo kicks off next month in New York with over 600 exhibitors and a wide-ranging educational program featuring conferences and workshops.
18-Aug-2008
Scientists claim breakthrough for improved hair care
US scientists claim to have lifted the lid on a key reason for the so called ‘bad hair day’ – a finding that could lead to improvements in hair care product development.
Moisturizer use linked to skin cancer
Scientists have linked a batch of commonly used moisturizing creams to skin cancer in mice but remain guarded about the implications for humans.
14-Aug-2008
Fame more important than beauty for advertising
Fame is more important than beauty in consumer purchasing decisions, according to a recent study from UK researchers.
Scientists throw more light on nanotech development
Nanotechnology has been heralded as a major development tool for personal care providers, and a new technology could make a convoluted process much quicker.
Stats show China is still going strong
Recent retail statistics from China show particularly strong consumer goods sales, vindicating the continuing investment the big players are pouring into the region.
13-Aug-2008
L'Oreal loses to eBay in counterfeit case
L’Oreal has lost to eBay in a Belgian court after it tried to sue the online auction site for selling counterfeit goods.
Seaweed taps into the anti-ageing trend
A brown algae extract is the latest to join the growing number of anti-aging actives claiming to stimulate sirtuin activity, proteins that may play a role in longevity.
Oriflame defies inflation with strong quarterly results
Restructuring has helped put Oriflame in a much stronger position, with sales growth also contributing to a healthy increase in profits.
Streamlining continues to pay dividends for Sally Beauty
Salon hair care provider Sally Beauty has reported that its net income more than doubled for the third quarter on the back of strong increases in both revenue and same-store sales.
Survey reveals top performing sunscreens
Neutrogena comes up as the brand with the top performing sunscreen products, according to a new survey questioning US dermatologists.
12-Aug-2008
Lipid signalling molecule may have anti-aging effects
Activating the expression of a lipid signalling molecule in the skin may have anti-aging effects, according to Korean scientists.
Sales up but profits stagnate for Inter Parfums
Inter Parfums has become another one of the growing number of cosmetics businesses to be affected by rising costs, after announcing record sales growth but stagnant profits.
New cap ranges cuts down on costs
Italian packaging provider Stropol claims that its new snap-on hinged caps can reduce overall packaging costs for a variety of personal care products.
Reliant develops laser treatment for the home
Reliant Technologies are planning a laser skin treatment for home use in partnership with global electronics giant Phillips.
Second quarter bucks trend for United Guardian
Ingredients player United Guardian has turned the tide after a poor first quarter, but continues to struggle against rising costs.
11-Aug-2008
Latest PodCast from CosmeticsDesign.com
Welcome to your latest edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin hear why L'Oreal has been criticised for its latest hair dye advert, learn how half of all new sunscreen products fall short of full protection and unravel the mysteries surrounding brand loyalty with Katie Bird.
FDA criticized over sunscreen regulation
The Cancer Prevention Coalition has criticized the FDA for failing to properly regulate sunscreens that it believes contain toxic ingredients.
FDA refining nanotechnology guidance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking feedback from the cosmetics industry to develop the recommendations of the Nanotechnology Task Force.
08-Aug-2008
M&H Plastics invests in flexible tube business
M&H Plastics has announced plans to expand its flexible tubes business in order to respond to growing demand.
L'Oreal denies whitening Beyonce
L’Oreal has refuted claims that it doctored images of pop star Beyoncé to give her a whiter glow in a new advertising campaign.
BASF completes Trilon production facility
Chemicals giant BASF says that the completion of a new Tirlon M production facility will form a crucial link to its plan to become the world’s biggest producer of this type of complexing agent.
07-Aug-2008
Dessange expands with help from private equity firm
Dessange International will begin an ambitious expansion plan with the help of investment from a French private equity firm.
Perfume retailer struggles in developed markets
Douglas Holding reported a drop in profits in the latest quarter as weak perfume sales in Western Europe contributed to the stagnation of its sales figures.
Experts throw new light on fragrance allergies
Scientists from the German Federal Institute (BfR) for risk assessment say that the inhalation of personal care fragrances could trigger skin allergies in sufferers.
Sega launches hand held makeup artist for Nintendo
The worlds of gaming and cosmetics are not traditional partners but the new ‘Project Beauty’ from Sega has brought them together in Japan.
Internet beauty marketing specialist secures funding boost
Intelligent Beauty has received a multi-million dollar funding injection to expand its internet marketing business for beauty brands.
06-Aug-2008
Symrise expands its range of organic actives
Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.
Givaudan reports ‘resilient’ six months
Givaudan has reported a good first half to 2008 despite the economic environment, seeing above-market growth and hassle-free integration of its recent Quest acquisition.
Overseas sales save Ales from domestic strife
Natural cosmetics and perfume player Ales Group has reported solid sales growth for the first half of the year thanks to success on the international front.
Henkel reports sales growth but costs hit profits
Germany-based personal care and household goods player Henkel has reported healthy organic sales growth for its second quarter but says redundancies and material costs hit the bottom line.
Regulatory science summit has an international feel
International and European regulation will get special attention at the Regulatory Science Summit in Washington this September.
Credit crunch ensnares beauty firm Ascendia
US-based Ascendia has fallen victim of the credit crunch and retail slowdown forcing the beauty and health firm to file for bankruptcy protection.
05-Aug-2008
Beiersdorf is buoyed by emerging markets
Lower consumer spending in the developed markets has not stopped Beiersdorf recording strong sales growth and a significant jump in profit.
Croda seeks out sustainable marine ingredients
Croda is on the hunt for new sustainable cosmetic ingredients having signed a three year research agreement with marine biotechnology firm Aquapharm.
Clarins given go ahead for buy back scheme
Independent cosmetic giant Clarins has been given the go ahead by French authorities to proceed with the proposed buy back scheme that should lead to a stock market delisting.
Church & Dwight reports strong quarterly results
Household and personal care player Church & Dwight reports strong second quarter results, but personal care is not the driving force.
P&G sales and profits stand up well
Procter and Gamble successfully defended itself against rising costs and slackening demand in the fourth quarter by increasing prices and tightening control on expenditure.
04-Aug-2008
Bare Escentuals reports strong quarter but predictions fall short
Bare Escentuals reported strong sales and net income figures for the second quarter however its outlook was lower than Wall Street’s predictions.
Cosmetics packaging round-up
Beauty plastics specialist Texen buys Mar-Lee Companies, Molded Fiber increases sustainable production and Oystar USA launches a cosmetics cartoner for rapid delivery.
01-Aug-2008
First PodCast from CosmeticsDesign.com
Welcome to this first edition of PodCast News. In this four-minute bulletin, hear how cheaper brands are prospering as recessionary clouds gather, learn why a former L'Oreal USA executive believes his employers acted illegally and unwrap the challenges of green packaging with Guy Montague-Jones
Cosmoprof Asia focuses on Chinese market
The secret to successfully entering the Chinese cosmetics market will be one of the focus points at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia, held in Hong Kong in November.
Sun care category continues shift towards niche
With 450 sun tan products launched in Europe so far this year, we take a look at developments in more niche products in the category, including sun hair care and self tanners.
IFRA amends fragrance safety standards
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has tightened restrictions on the controversial ingredient coumarin in its latest wave of changes to safety standards.
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