The Care Specialties division of Germany-based Degussa has been
awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy
Leadership Award for its product portfolio of active ingredients to
the cosmetics industry, reports Simon...
With a recent market report estimating that the value of the RFID
global market will grow more than ten-fold in the next ten years,
there are still a number of problem areas for this fledgling
technology. Simon Pitman looks at an...
Essie Cosmetics has made the unusual step of teaming up with the
US-based Cruise Lines International Association, to launch a new
line of nail varnishes for specialty retail outlets worldwide.
US-based Rohm and Haas says that it now has worldwide approval for
its key preservative Neolone. Simon Pitman reports on an
ingredient that is being billed as a viable option to the often
controversial parabens family.
Continued strong growth in the US market for natural personal care
market saw it reach an estimated value of $5 billion in 2004 as
consumers seek out chemical-free alternatives, reports Simon
Pitman.
Leading UK healthcare and beauty retailer Boots has said that
cosmetics and toiletry sales have continued to provide the company
with its healthiest growth rates - some goods news in a slowing
retail environment. Simon Pitman takes...
Rexam's beauty packaging division has developed an expanded
portfolio dedicated of spray components that cater to the
ever-expanding and increasingly sophisticated market for men's
fragrance and personal care products, reports...
The growth of the Australian cosmetics and toiletries industry has
dipped for a second year in a row, mirroring growth in the general
economy and the slower retail environment. But with income levels
still high the latest market report...
Yet another market report is published this week suggesting that
senior consumers are increasing their use of cosmetic products -
but this time it is older males that are singled for potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
Proctor & Gamble has announced that its on-line cosmetics
business, Reflect.com has been closed down. The decision comes
after six years in business, during which time the predicted retail
dot.com never quite lived up to expectations...
The super-growth of the last few years is starting to slow, but the
Russian cosmetics and toiletries market still shows plenty of
potential. Simon Pitman reports on the latest market report
and considers where the strongest growth...
UK-based technologies and beauty care group Disperse has confirmed
plans to expand its capabilities in the branded cosmetics and
personal care business with the proposed acquisition of beauty care
retailer and distributor Woods of...
UK company Malvern has supplied researchers at Particle Sciences in
Pennsylvania, US, with a nano particle characterisation system as
part of efforts to improve the formulation of its recently
developed encapsulated form of retinol,...
Both the CTFA and Colipa have defended their different stands on
the use of phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products in
the light of a new study linking the family of chemicals to birth
defects in baby boys, reports Simon...
With consumer incomes in both the US and Europe continuing to rise,
a new report suggests that the scope for premium cosmetic and
personal care products shows great promise, reports Simon
Pitman.
The phenomenal boom in the number of Chinese nationals traveling
the world could be key to increasing future revenues for the global
cosmetic travel retail sector, reports Simon Pitman.
Dermacia says it has raised $10 million since commencing private
funding and that Gemini Partnersa Los Angeles-based investment
banking group, has been engaged to explore additional opportunities
to finance Dermacia's rapid growth...
A recent study shows that mineral oil, commonly used as a key
ingredient in a variety of skin care and colored cosmetic products,
does not cause facial breakouts, as previous studies had indicated,
reports Simon Pitman.
Phthalates are back under the spotlight after a team of US
scientists found that the chemicals can harm the reproductive
development of unborn baby boys. The news could lead to a further
tightening of regulations in Europe and to...
Focusing on the growing trend towards natural ingredients, Lessonia
has capitalized on the success of its micronized cranberry extracts
by launching a range of cranberry-based cosmetic products aimed at
the spa market, reports Simon...
The latest group of product launches from Mintel's GNPD testify to
the growing range of skin care products relying on natural
ingredients that include minerals and vitamins in the fight to
maintain healthy and wrinkle-free skin,...
French cosmetics giant L'Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire
SkinCeuticals, a cosmeceuticals skin care company based in the US,
a move that will see the business expanded into the international
market, reports Simon Pitman.
German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf has updated the packaging for its
Nivea Beauté line in an attempt to freshen up the product's image
11 years after it was first launched, reports Simon Pitman.
French automobile and industrial communications company ETAI has
acquired the Luxe Pack trade show from French trade-show organiser
IDICE, reports Simon Pitman.
Now Foods has completed the acquisition of a contract manufacturer
of personal care and cosmetic products. The deal will allow the
company to broaden its portfolio and forms part of a continuing
trend whereby the line between food,...
Dermacia has launched a version of its Lycogel camoflague make-up
on to the mass market world-wide. Lycogel has been used by burn
patients and reconstructive surgery patients and following
extensive medical studies a comparable cosmeceutical...
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced NutriCran Organic, a 100
per cent organic cranberry powder, another ingredient to add to the
growing list claiming to have exceptional antioxidant and colorant
properties reports Simon Pitman.
RPC Bramlage-Wiko has expanded its standard range of containers for
personal care and beauty products with the launch of the new
Diamond series, aimed at combining low cost with functionality and
high-end styling, writes Simon Pitman.
Beauty World / Wellness & Spas Middle East opened its doors to
business in Dubai yesterday, marking the start of the region's
premier beauty expo. The event is also proving to be an opportunity
for many international companies...
France-based PKB is launching a new filling machine, as well as
turning one of its existing mass flow meter filling machines to
cosmetics and personal care applications for the first time,
reports Simon Pitman.
Gerresheimer took the lid off a number of cosmetics packaging
innovations at last week's InterPack show, held in Germany. The
company's offerings reflect the continued need to make cosmetics
and personal care packaging both...
Herbalife has launched NouriFusion MultiVitamin Skin Care - a
vitamin-enriched skin care range fortified with vitamins A, C and
E. Simultaneously unveiled on the European, North American and
Asian markets, the product is characteristic...
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques says that the move towards more
natural ingredients has helped to drive the latest ingredients that
it unveiled at the Personal Care Ingredients Europe show, held in
Paris last week reports Simon Pitman.
Cognis Care Chemicals chose last week's Personal Care Ingredients
Europe show in Paris to present a host of new ingredients that
centre on the growing trend towards health and wellness, reports
Simon Pitman.
Essentially New Zealand says it has been 'overwhelmed' by the
response to the active ingredient Totarol, which it showcased at
last week's In-Cosmetics show. Its natural antibacterial properties
have already proved...
France-based Ileos is unveiling a string of eye-catching solutions
for folding cartons in the beauty and perfumery sector to be
unveiled at the forthcoming Interpack show, reports Simon
Pitman.
Men's grooming has long been identified as a strong niche growth
area for the cosmetics and personal care industry, but muscling in
on that growth is easier said than done. Simon Pitman
reports from the In-Cosmetics show in Berlin,...
Women between the age of 15 and 24 in India are currently providing
the backbone to significant growth in the cosmetics industry,
reports Simon Pitman.
Swiss cosmetics ingredients provider Cosmetochem International is
using next week's In-Cosmetics show in Berlin as the launching pad
for its new range of natural plant milks, Herbamilk, reports
Simon Pitman.
Alcan is to purchase a packaging manufacturing site in the
ChineseSuzhou region, which will be equipped to fabricate beauty
and personal care products. The company says the move will better
serve it to and meet fast growing regional...
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques says that it has developed three
active ingredients derived from Aragan trees for cosmetic and
personal care applications as part of a partnership that aims at
fair trade and sustainability, reports...
Rhodia has expanded its offering of hair and skin conditioning
polymers with two new launches that aim to meet increasing demand
for improved performance and sensorial attributes, reports Simon
Pitman.
Coletica has confirmed that Engelhard will acquire a majority stake
in the company, having just announced a strong set of financial
results for 2004, reports Simon Pitman.
The Europeran Commission has launched an initiative to ensure that
all cosmetic products with a durability of more than 30 months will
have to indicate so on the labelling. The move means changes for
manufacturers of a variety of...
Lonza has launched Glydant XL Ultra, a broad spectrum preservative
aimed at providing an choice solution for a variety of for personal
care formulations, writes Simon Pitman.
In reaction to the EC directive to regulate levels of Farnesol,
Symrise has launched a new purer grade of Bisabol - Dragosantol 100
- enabling cosmetic and personal care formulators to meet the
introduction of the regulation on 10...
Although the market for active ingredients in the personal care
industry remains extremely small, a new report reveals that the
need for innovative ingredients has led actives suppliers to focus
in on a range of core products, reports...
UK cosmetics retailer Boots has warned that its full year profits
are likely to be impacted by low levels of consumer spending. The
announcement follows a disappointing December and January that saw
consumer spending well down on...
Shiseido, Japan's leading cosmetics group, has commenced a joint
research project in an effort to discover new herbal ingredients
for its cosmetic products, writes Simon Pitman.
Cosmetics ingredients company Lessonia is launching a number of new
products at the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show, including a number
of innovative cranberry-based products employed for their
anti-oxidant properties.
