Archives for November 9, 2004

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Helix puts anti-wrinkle treatment on the market

US biotechnology company Helix BioMedix has entered a strategic venture with Body Blue to market its proprietary peptides for use in a number of products such as anti-wrinkle lotions, anti-acne gels, deodorants and mouthwashes. The move aims to tap...

Oriflame turns to essential oils for added dimension

Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame is about to launch a new line of products called Indulgence, combining essential oils and all-natural products. Tapping in on the premium end of the mass market, the line is said to focus on giving consumers a...

Analysts warn on Beiersdorf performance

Ahead of Beiersdorf's third quarterly financial results, analysts are warning that the Germany-based manufactuer of personal care products is heading for a weak performance, citing a slow domestic market as one of the leading causes, writes Simon Pitman.

Cosmetics news round-up

Stars are rarely out of the cosmetics limelight, and this week we report on US singer Jessica Simpson being sued by a cosmetic supplier of the Dessert brand she endorses. Also more details on Unilevers plans to cut its advertising budget together with...