Study underlines skin anti-aging efficacy of French maritime bark extract
A new study claims to show that a natural supplement containing French maritime pine bark extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in women.
Archives for January 26, 2012
Beiersdorf’s European sales continue to tumble, but profits beat expectations
Beiersdorf’s preliminary full year sales show that the consumer division has been steady, boosted by developing markets but let down by European sales, but profits beats expectations on the back of restructuring.
Naturex eyes Asian acquisitions as 2011 sales jump 12%
With 2011 sales jumping 12.3%, the world’s biggest botanical extracts specialist says it will acquire 4-5 companies in 2012, with negotiations advancing with an Asian target.
Danish ingredients manufacturer seeks anti-ageing answer in an apple
Aarhus-based Phytage ApS has entered an agreement with the Polish Academy of Sciences to develop research into a compound of the common apple tree which shows several significant indications for improvement of the skin.
Research links ‘contact dermatitis’ to cosmetic ingredients
Spanish scientists at Valencia’s University Hospital have uncovered a link between contact dermatitis and cosmetics. Allergens found to be most responsible were methylisothiazolinone (19 per cent), paraphenylenediamine (15.2 per cent), and fragrance...
Hair care silicon compound PDMS poses no environmental or health risk says ECETOC
In its latest report, the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) has found that polydimethylsiloxanes used in hair products pose no environmental or human health risk.