Archives for May 26, 2005

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Cosmetics chemical linked to birth defects

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 a reconsideration of...

New dermal filler hits Europe

Mentor, a US-based supplier of medical products says it is launching its Puragen dermal filler product in Europe, in a move that aims to muscle in on the growing market for non-surgical anti-ageing treatments such as Botox or collagen, reports Simon...

Lessonia launches cranberry range

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 Pitman.

AS Watson bids for The Perfume Shop

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 the country's leading...