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Unilever’s personal care division records solid Q3 performance

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Unilever continues to weather the economic downturn well, but the company hints that further discounting could be on the horizon.

Innovation of the year award for lip-gloss timestrip technology

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The integration of timestrip technology into Cargo Cosmetics’ Blu-ray lip gloss range won ‘Innovation of the year’ at the 2009 UK Packaging Awards.

Skin lightening can be dangerous, according to Mayor of Paris

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The Major of Paris has launched a campaign to alert consumers about the dangers of skin whitening, in particular the use of illegal and unregulated products.

Rexam launches glass-effect plastic sampler packaging

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Rexam says that its new Crystal Transparency offers beauty companies a less expensive way of achieving the high quality glass-like finish for sample packaging.

Consumers and regulation demand scientifically backed beauty foods

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A combination of consumer pressure and a regulation overhaul is set to drive a more scientifically substantiated beauty foods, drinks and supplements sector.

P&G acknowledges its top performing global suppliers

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Procter & Gamble has honoured some of the world’s leading personal care suppliers at its annual suppliers awards event.

Symrise results show recovery in third quarter as destocking slows

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Symrise third quarter sales show a marked ‘upswing’ as destocking came to an end with both flavour and fragrance segments showing positive growth.

Parlux sales turn the corner, though profits fall

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

New fragrance launches help to drive sales growth at Parlux, but higher costs mean profits slide for the second quarter results.

Safety evaluation of baby cosmetics should be improved, says French agency

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The testing protocols for the safety evaluation of products aimed at babies and young children should be improved, according to French authorities.

Beiersdorf profits tumble but results beat expectations

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Beiersdorf is still reeling from the downturn in its non-personal care operations, but the improvement in the group’s business operations overall is quicker than expected.