Italian company Indena has developed a new method that allows for
the identification and direct quantification of the active
properties found in bilberry plant material and extracts -
technology that could be applied to a variety...
Colgate-Palmolive, the leading liquid hand soap maker in the US,
has broadened its selection of Airspray-powered foam dispensers
with the launch of the manufacturer's first adult anti-bacterial
instant-foam product, reports Simon...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
UK ingredients supplier Croda Personal Care has launched a new hand
and nail care ingredient on to the market. Based on hydrolysed
keratin, ProSina is said to combine properties that enable stronger
nails, while rehydrating skin,...
Beverly Hills Aesthetics has launched a new mesotherapy-based
microinjection process, that is claimed to be an alternative to the
raft of non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments currently
flooding the market, reports Simon Pitman.
The global market for cosmetics and toiletries reached nearly $150
billion (€125m) in 2004, up by more than 4 per cent from 2003,
according to a new study that also highlights major growth in key
developing markets.
Botaniex says it has received financing of $1.5 million that will
be used to fund the construction of a new production plant in
Guandong Province, China, for the extraction of botanical and
herbal ingredients to supply the global...
The maturity of the global oral hygiene market means that future
growth is becoming increasingly dependant on product innovation.
And with image becoming all the more important, the latest market
report suggests that it is the pursuit...
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.
Although internet sales of beauty products remain relatively small,
growth for the retail channel far out-paced any other last year,
leading experts to believe in its fast-developing potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
Crabtree & Evelyn has won a significant contract to supply a
range of luxury toiletries to the Hilton Hotels, in what is
continuing to be a buoyant sector, reports Simon Pitman.
Certain of P&G's smaller dental care operations are being
divested as the company readies to seek anti-trust approval in both
Europe and the US. But as acquisition deadlines draw ever closer,
opposition in Gillette's...
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...
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 Australian Tea Tree Industry (ATTI)says it is confident that it
can convince EU authorities over the safety of tea tree oil for use
in cosmetics products. The announcement comes following a European
Commission report asking for...
Crest is turning its product development process into a marketing
opportunity by holding a public forum to decide new toothpaste
flavors, reports Simon Pitman.
A look at some of the latest skincare products on the market bears
testimony to the growing demand for products that are both natural
and fragrance-free, reports Simon Pitman.
Brazilian cosmetics and personal care company Beraca Ingredients
has launched a new line of active ingredients sourced primarily
from the Brazilian rainforests and said to be completely natural,
reports Simon Pitman.
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.
Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals has developed what is claimed to be
the first antioxidant to precisely blend two key vitamin C sources
- magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and sodium ascorbate - in an
anti-ageing treatment that capitalizes...
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchinson Whampoa has made a £221.9
million offer for the Merchant Retail Group, a UK specialist
perfume retailer. The deal will see AS Watson, Hutchinson Whampoa's
retail division, take on one of...
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...
Vion Pharamaceuticals has formed a new global licensing agreement
for its Melasyn technology with B&P Company. The deal will see
the ingredient further extended into a range of cosmetics products,
including cover-up and self tanning...
Swiss ingredients company Lonza has been awarded with Personal Care
Chemicals & Intermediates Technology Innovation of the Year
Award at the third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies
Banquet, reports Simon Pitman.
Researchers at the University of Washington have revealed that
over-the-counter products sold with the promise of making lips
fuller fail to live up to manufacturers' promises, reports Simon
Pitman.
In the US National Starch Personal Care and Acupac Packaging have
formed an alliance that will focus on the commercialisation of
dissolvable film technology as a delivery platform for a broad
range of product types for the personal...
Candie's has made a long-term worldwide license agreement with
Toronto-based Riviera Concepts to develop a signature fragrance for
its Badgley Mischka brand. The move marks the company's first
venture into fragrances, and...
Parlux Fragrances says it made an exclusive worldwide license
agreement to develop and market a line of cosmetics for Paris
Hilton, in a bid to further capitalize on the incredible brand
power already created by the fashionist and...
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...
A new concept for men is being launched at Heathrow's Terminal 1
this month, which will include a men's grooming area stocking and
promoting leading personal care and cosmetics products, reports
Simon Pitman.
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.
With the market for natural- and organic-based cosmetic and
personal care products constantly growing, the latest body care
launches for this category reflect consumers' desire for safety
combined with efficacy, reports Simon...
Quest International has extended its portfolio of natural actives
for skin and haircare, with the launch of two new Indian-sourced
ingredients. Actisculpt is a herbal blend body sculpting
ingredient, while Karanja oil is aimed at...
US-owned AXM Pharma has signed two distribution agreements for its
Whispers feminine hygiene products, marking the company's continued
expansion onto the fast-growing China market. Following on from its
domestic ambitions, the...
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...
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.
Antimicrobial soaps and cosmetics may be directly exposing
consumers to significant quantities of chloroform, thought to be a
human carcinogen, said US researchers this week.
Japanese company Bernet International is turning waste from soybean
processing into a base ingredient for cosmetic applications using
newly developed biotechnology, reports Simon Pitman.
Karlshamns' Lipids for Care division is extending its range of
ingredients for cosmetics with the launch of 11 emulsifier
ingredients based on edible lipids. The functional emulsifiers are
said to deliver aesthetic and skincare...
The European Commission says that after discussions on the use of
hydrogen peroxide in tooth whitening products, opinion is evenly
split that a dentist should be consulted before commencing a
treatment - a decision that could inhibit...
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...
Vista Group is to launch a new natural skin care line on the US
market that is manufactured in Costa Rica. Rainforest Preserve
utilizes features clays unique to the lava fields of Central
America - a formula that aims to feed the...
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.
Magic Soaps has acquired Sun Dog Hemp Bodycare business. The
acquisition will expand Dr. Bronner's presence on store shelves
beyond its castile soaps line to include organic lotions, lip balms
and body balms to eventually introduce...
Basic Research has said it is working with the FDA following a
warning letter sent by the goverment regulation body stating that
marketing claims for its anti-wrinkle treatment, StriVectin-SD,
could mean the product's status...
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...
Liz Claiborne has reported a strong final quarter for its financial
year 2004, but a mixed performance for its cosmetic revenues clouds
an otherwise good year for the US fashion house.
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.
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