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30-Sep-2008

Equateq targets cosmetics industry with fatty acid ingredient

Lipid manufacturer Equateq is looking to pastures new with a topical fatty acid that shows anti-inflammatory action.

Beyond Beauty readies to open its doors

Beyond Beauty is set to open to the public this Sunday, October 5th, with the Villepinte exhibition centre in Paris expecting to host over 650 exhibitors.

Eco-packaging unwrapped at the Natural Beauty Summit

The Natural Beauty Summit welcomes visitors to Paris next week for its second European edition.

Green consumers don't back up principles with purchases

Green consumers may not be backing up their eco-conscious values with their dollars, according to a recent study.

29-Sep-2008

Brazil's export market is tipped for growth

Brazil’s cosmetics players are capturing Latin American and Middle Eastern markets as exports from the country flourish.

Janson Beckett marks sales milestone with cosmeceutical launch

Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals is celebrating the shipment of its millionth unit by extending its line of peptide-based skin care products.

26-Sep-2008

Fenchem strives to raise REACH awareness

China-based cosmetics ingredients supplier Fenchem is taking steps to fullfil requirements for REACH registration and certification.

Boots harks back to fragrance heyday with new launch

Boots celebrates the style of the ‘Golden Twenties’ with the revival of British fragrance house Girard.

Emballage 2008 to open doors in Paris

One of Europe’s leading packaging shows, Emballage 2008, is due to open its doors in Paris on November 17, highlighting some of the latest innovations for personal care.

EU-China talks tackle regulation and trade barriers

Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals were high on the agenda at trade talks between the EU and China in Beijing this week.

25-Sep-2008

Silab's new ingredient tightens skin junctions to moisturise

Silab has released its new moisturising ingredient Cohesium that it claims tightens the junctions between the skin cells.

Leading retailers investigated for price fixing

A number of leading UK consumer goods retailers and suppliers are being investigated for price fixing.

Clarins moves a step closer to delisting

French luxury beauty player Clarins says its holding company will proceed with a squeeze-out offer on September 26 to buy back the remaining shares it does not own.

Carrot and stick approach draws bioplastic firms to Germany

Germany is attracting manufacturers of eco-friendly packaging thanks to the creation of an investment friendly environment, according to European Bioplastics.

LVMH puts stem cells under the microscope

Stem cells are a much talked about topic on the frontier of cosmetic science but will they really change the face of anti-ageing? Eric Perrier, the executive vice president of R&D at LVMH Parfums et Cosmetiques, shared his views on their potential.

Teenagers bear cosmetics induced chemical burden, says EWG

The Environmental Working Group is back on the offensive with data indicating that hormone disrupting chemicals are finding their way from cosmetics into teenage girls.

24-Sep-2008

‘Anti-ageing’ perfume launched in Europe

Fragrance designer Harvey Prince has launched a new scent in the European market that claims to make women smell younger.

The future is green for luxury packaging at LuxePack

LuxePack welcomes visitors wishing to conquer eco-design, in its 21st edition held in Monaco next month.

L'Oreal closes factory in Monaco

L’Oreal has announced the closure of its factory in Monaco responsible for the manufacture of the Biotherm brand.

Herbal baldness product comes up short

An herbal hair care product that was advertised as a ‘solution to all your hair problems’ has fallen foul of the UK’s advertising watchdog.

Cosmetic science 'not respected by academia'

Cosmetic science and the accompanying journals suffer from a lack of respect within academia, according to one of the industry’s most distinguished scientists.

Estee Lauder focuses on the 'age of longevity'

Sirtuins, enzymes that slow down the rate of cellular division, are the next big thing in anti-ageing research, according to Dr Daniel Maes from Estée Lauder.

23-Sep-2008

QVC launches channel dedicated to beauty

QVC UK has launched a dedicated beauty channel with product presentations running twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

Du Pont presents latest packaging products at Luxe Pack

Du Pont will present fresh packaging design concepts and new sustainable materials at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco next month.

UK consumers still confused over sun care

A new report indicates that UK consumers are still confused over sun protection and how sun care products can be used to prevent skin cancer.

Beauty consumers resist pressures to trade down

There are few signs that consumers are switching to cheaper personal care products despite price rises and economic instability, suggests a US market report from Fitch ratings.

22-Sep-2008

Avon plans new distribution center in Brazil

Avon has announced plans for a new distribution center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in an attempt to meet growing demand in the region.

Alcan presents new make-up packaging concepts

Alcan Packaging showcased its latest creations for the color cosmetics market at the HBA Global Expo, emphasizing the importance of communication and convenience.

19-Sep-2008

French health association raises alarm over baby cosmetics

A sustainable health charity has launched a high profile campaign against the “toxic cocktail” of baby cosmetic products distributed in French maternity wards.

Germany is still considered a leader in natural beauty

Germany is still one of the strongest markets for natural beauty and personal care products, according to organisers of the natural trade show Vivaness.

Beiersdorf opens salon stores in Berlin and Dubai

Beiersdorf has announced plans to open two Nivea Haüser (houses) in Dubai and Berlin, offering salon-like treatments to consumers.

18-Sep-2008

Nanotech trade body criticises study on sunscreen skin penetration

The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has hit back against a recent study which suggested sunburn may exacerbate skin penetration from nano-sunscreens.

Triclosan included in NGO's chemical risk list

International NGO ChemSec has released a list of chemical substances for which it feels companies should be searching for alternatives.

'Safe' sun tan from UV is impossible, say scientists

A safe sun tan from UV rays is impossible, according to a collection of research papers published this month.

Signum signs deal to push anti-inflammatory ingredient

An anti-inflammatory skin care ingredient gets a boost as parent company Signum Biosciences signs a deal with a Japanese cosmetics manufacturer.

Bioplastics firm claims to have married performance and sustainability

Biodegradable packaging is often criticized for failing to match the quality of petroleum alternatives, but Telles claims to have developed a solution.

17-Sep-2008

Alban Muller launches plant dyes for personal care

Natural ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a range of plant based dyes to add colour to personal care formulations.

Johnson and Johnson in trouble over anti-ageing advert

Johnson and Johnson is the latest cosmetics player to be criticised for its ‘unsubstantiated’ advertising claims.

BASF makes billion dollar offer for Ciba

BASF has announced plans to acquire rival firm Ciba for €3.8bn in a move that will extend significantly its range of products for the plastics and coatings industries.

Estradiol may stimulate collagen levels in sun protected skin

Topical estradiol can induce collagen synthesis but only in skin not exposed to sunlight, according to a recent study from scientists in Michigan.

Kate Moss promises to study perfume potential of gasoline

Perfumers are not adverse to the potential of unconventional scents but Kate Moss has a fondness for gas fumes that may push the boundaries of perfumery further than most.

16-Sep-2008

Eastern Europe drives growth at Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf has expanded its market share in Central and Eastern Europe as the economic downturn in Europe and North America pushes companies towards emerging markets.

Naturex forms foundation to support sourcing communities

Naturex has set up its own corporate foundation to support local communities in parts of the world where it sources plant raw materials, as it looks to long term sustainability and putting its corporate values into action.

Art and Fragrance struggles in current economic climate

Rising costs and a negative exchange rate have led niche perfumer Art and Fragrance to report significant losses for the first half of 2008.

VPI invests for the future after posting solid yearly results

Cosmetics packaging specialist VPI says it has swept away rumours surrounding its future with strong sales figures for the latest fiscal year.

Blossom launches tween skin care at HBA

A new skin care range designed for tweens was launched at this year’s HBA promising safe and gentle formulas for young skin.

Hypermarcas completes major Brazilian cosmetics acquisition

Hypermarcas has taken a deeper bite into the Brazilian cosmetics market with the acquisition of Niasi for R$366m ($200m).

15-Sep-2008

Coty announces strong annual sales across all divisions

Fragrance giant Coty has announced fiscal year sales of $4 billion; a significant improvement on last year’s results.

12-Sep-2008

Swallowfield reports high profit growth

Contract manufacturer Swallowfield has reported strong full year results as it implements major growth plans.

11-Sep-2008

India market brimming with up-market potential

Although the Indian market remains weighted towards basic personal care and cosmetics products, a growing and increasingly affluent middle class is behind the switch to more sophisticated products.

Silab showcases new organic ingredients line

France-based ingredients supplier Silab has been showcasing its recently released organic ingredient lines at New York’s HBA trade show.

10-Sep-2008

Serdex secures membership with Ethical BioTrade

Active ingredients supplier Serdex says it has fulfilled the necessary requirements to make it the first member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade.

Nestle expands further into beauty from within

Nestle has stepped into the beauty food and beverage market with a juice drink destined for cosmetics counters rather than supermarket shelves.

Stem cell technology is the ‘new age of anti-aging’ skincare, say top scientists at HBA

In a session led by Eric Perrier from LVMH, scientists discussed the potential new research into skin stem cells will have on the cosmetics market.

Impressions Packaging extends PET bottle range

Impressions Packaging has extended its range of heavy wall PET bottles to include pearlescent effects that combine eco-friendly qualities with a high end look.

09-Sep-2008

HBA 2008 opens doors to the cosmetics industry

North America's biggest industry event opened its doors today. Billed as the leading product development event, the CosmeticsDesign team will be reporting live.

Rexam debuts turbo insert at HBA in New York

Global packaging supplier Rexam has released its new Turbo Insert to boost the spray application of viscous liquid formulations.

Bioplastics: Sorting the wood from the trees

With sustainable packaging rapidly becoming a priority for cosmetics companies, the buzz is around renewable and eco-friendly materials like bioplastics.

The issue of greenwashing and how to avoid it

As the green movement becomes inextricably linked to the cosmetics industry so too do questions over the integrity of some of its proponents.

05-Sep-2008

Interactive packaging lends brand appeal, claims US firm

An interactive tag incorporating the use of mobile phones enhances the promotional aspect of packaging while delivering additional information to consumers, claims US developer.

Bormioli Rocco launches recyclable cosmetics packaging

Italy-based packaging provider Bormioli Rocco has introduced a line of 100 per cent recyclable PET bottles and roll-ons to meet growing demand for sustainable packaging.

Canadian government backs spinach-based cosmetics

PureCell Technologies says it has secured a CAD2.9m in Canadian government funding to help develop an organic extract compound for cosmetics from baby spinach.

04-Sep-2008

New Unilever CEO charged with turning business around

Anglo-Dutch personal care and food giant Unilever has appointed a new CEO, Paul Polman, to replace the outgoing company head Patrick Cescau.

BiotechMarine unveils natural-based anti-ageing active

France-based Biotech Marine has launched a new anti-aging concept called BioFA, which is based on marine-derived phytoplankton and arginine ferrulate.

China food ingredients company expands into cosmetics

Nanjing-based food ingredients company Fenchem says it is expanding into globally supplying cosmetics ingredients as a natural next step for the growth of its business.

P&G buys up scalp care specialist Nioxin Research Laboratories

Building on its strength in scalp care category Procter & Gamble has acquired Nioxin Research Laboratories, which specializes in products for thinning hair.

US personal care companies hone in on Asia market

Fighting off a stagnant domestic retail market, more and more US personal companies are turning to the Asian markets to further boost their business operations.

03-Sep-2008

Kalina profits take a tumble on costs and taxes

Russian cosmetics player Kalina has reported a significant decrease in its profits despite a growth in sales following, significant taxation charges.

Ultragen launches radio frequency anti-ageing device

Ultragen is launching its hand held anti-ageing radio frequency device in France market, as part of a wider European market rollout.

News-in-brief: Nivea, Lierac, Lush

Nivea for men launches hair care for thinning hair, Lierac Paris re-formulates its anti-aging cream with mother of pearl extract and extreme protesting can be seen in Lush’s London store.