China market set for slower growth as economy cools
After the massive boom in the China cosmetics market seen during the past decade, growth continues at a breakneck pace, but is the slowest since 2005, reflecting signs of economic maturity.
Archives for July 6, 2015
P&G set to change Olay packaging after settling slack fill lawsuit
Procter & Gamble says it will change the packaging design for its Olay Skin care products in the US after a lawsuit resulted in the company paying $850,000 in civil liberty and legal costs.
Danish EPA requests online retailer recalls chloroform-containing nail products
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has asked online cosmetic retailer, Fashion Girl, to stop selling packs of false nails, after the nail glue enclosed was found to contain high levels of chloroform.
Henkel to invest in Egypt as it eyes expansion
Personal care product producer Henkel will invest LE 300 million (€34.7 million) into its Port Said facility and its new factory in Egypt, according to the Industry and Trade Minister, in a move that will hopefully boost the economy.
Obituary
“Of his own invention” - Burt’s Bees founder dies
The founder of Burt’s Bees, one of the forerunners in the natural and organic cosmetic category, has a passed away aged 80, at his home in Bangor, Maine.
Unilever on skin care acquisition trail again this time buying Murad
Unilever flexes its skin care muscle once again this time agreeing to buy clinical brand Murad, as it looks to further enhance its position in the market and ‘complement’ recent acquisitions.