NPD launches store level view for prestige beauty market
Market researcher NPD has launched a store level information service for the prestige beauty market demonstrated by the launch of a new report.
Archives for August 10, 2009
Potential skin whitening ingredients found in Indonesian province
The Central Kalimantan province of Indonesia could hold a number of potential skin whitening ingredients, according to Indonesian researchers.
Inter Parfums Q2 profits up on foreign currency gains
Despite falling sales fragrance player Inter Parfums posts a big increase in profits, having hedged its earnings using forward exchange contracts
SpongeTech expands health and beauty line with acquisition
Sponge specialist SpongeTech has acquired Dicon Technologies allowing it to offer cosmetics sponges as parts of its health and beauty portfolio.
Essential oils should be labelled with usage warnings, says trade association
Labeling on undiluted essential oils should include warnings regarding proper usage, according to American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Prolonged use of kohl eyeliners can pose lead poisoning risk: study
Education campaigns are needed to warn about the dangers of using traditional kohl eye liners found in much of North Africa and the Middle East, according to a doctor in Belgium.