Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a small rise in net sales and a dip in net profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, forecasting a continued difficult cost and operating environment, particularly in Europe, for the rest...
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a rise in third quarter (Q3) sales and a surge in net profit, bolstered by strong growth in pharma and med tech but also solid results across its global consumer health business.
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Unilever wants to continue to plug consumer needs in deodorants and antiperspirants and hopes to deliver its next big breakthrough technology by 2030, says the company’s R&D head of personal care.
Leaders at Unilever, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are predicting a tough six months ahead, with cost inflation anticipated to peak and foreign exchange challenges to continue.
Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane’s business in China dropped by double digits due to COVID-19 troubles, hindering the performance of the Asia Pacific region in the three months ending June 30.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a rise in first half (H1) sales for 2022 despite a dip in pre-adjusted profits and consumer health sales hit by COVID-19, input costs and supply issues.
Consumer goods major Unilever has reported net sales growth for the first half (H1) of 2022, despite continued high inflation and slower global growth that will continue well into the second half of the year, according to its CEO.
Cosmetic formulators must start thinking more holistically about the wider potential of multifunctional ingredients that can offer product protection and more, says Symrise.
According to a new study published by the trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry, Cosmetics Europe, 72% of European consumers see cosmetics as an important or very important part of their daily lives.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is continuing to take worldwide pricing action and strengthen innovation and productivity to counter the ongoing cost inflation crisis, its chief financial officer says.
Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2021, with a particularly strong performance in Europe, Africa and Eurasia.
UK startup The Fellowship has developed a line of inclusive personal care products aimed at overturning outdated masculine ideals and supporting men to take care of their health and wellbeing.
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International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily focused on fast-paced, consumer-driven product innovations, marking a very exciting time to be in industry, its chief technology officer says.
Personal care major Unilever has begun the process of separating out some of its smaller beauty and personal care brands as part of a portfolio reshuffle that will also see potential acquisitions in prestige beauty, according to its CEO.
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido Company has announced the decision to sell its low-cost personal care business to CVC Capital Partners in a deal worth 160 billion yen ($1.5bn) in order to focus on its more high-end cosmetic brands.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for its second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2021, continuing its upwards trajectory globally despite challenges associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia’s Down Under Enterprises is seeking success with its Eucalyptus kochii oil in the cosmetics space after it was established as an ingredient by The Personal Care Products Council.
The level of non-compliance in Europe on required fragrance allergen labelling and declarations in beauty products is unsatisfactory and must change given the serious consumer health implications, says the Council of Europe’s European Directorate for...
Specialty chemicals major Croda International is set to acquire Spanish fragrance and flavour firm Iberchem in a multi-million-euro deal that creates a full-service offering for beauty and personal care manufacturers.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a net earnings dip for the third quarter of 2020 despite signs of volume-led growth across the business, particularly in skin cleansing.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for its first quarter of fiscal 2021 and raised its full-year outlook as the company continues to fare well despite COVID-19 headwinds.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for the 2020 full fiscal year after a strong fourth quarter – results that indicate the company should continue to grow despite COVID-19, its CEO says.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported a sharp drop in net earnings across its global business for the second quarter of 2020 and a dip in sales across consumer health due to COVID-19.
Consumer goods major Unilever will unify its split Anglo-Dutch legal structure into a single parent company in the UK – a move set to future-proof business, especially important during COVID-19, its CEO says.
Global ingredients major Clariant will expand production of its isethionates mild surfactants to plug increasing needs of personal care manufacturers making more mildness and hygiene claims.
ANJAC Health & Beauty will buy fellow French personal care contract manufacturer Roval Cosmétiques in a move set to strengthen its presence in France’s health and beauty category.
L’Oréal will donate personal care products and hand sanitisers to frontline hospital and retail staff in the UK and Ireland, building on its European solidarity plan amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
African e-commerce major Jumia has re-worked its online portal in South Africa to offer essential items during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, working alongside Reckitt Benckiser and Proctor & Gamble on the project.
Personal care major Unilever will slash use of virgin plastic in half by 2025, cutting use completely or using alternatives such as cardboard, bamboo and recycled materials.
Western Europe has the highest number of consumers consistently working to reduce plastic waste, with many opting for reusable beauty products or those without plastic packaging, finds Kantar Worldpanel.
Specialty chemicals major BASF wants to develop more customised personal care products for African skin types and its latest efficacy study shows promise for its active ingredient on oily skin.
With Unilever’s results showing better than expected fourth quarter sales growth, we take a look at the key part being played by its personal care division.
The specialty ingredients player has launched a tool that aims to be ‘ahead of market trends’ when it comes to offering manufacturers inspiration at the formulation level.
Unilever continued its strong levels of investment in the premium beauty and personal care segment throughout the past year: here, we provide a round up of the key acquisitions you need to know about.
The personal care, home care and fine fragrance supplier has announced the appointment of Gaelle Bathany as director Sustainability for its personal care unit.
Euromonitor has released a white paper called ‘Key Strengths and Weaknesses of Top Global Beauty and Personal Care Companies’. We take a look at the top insights.
Royal DSM (DSM) and Zhejiang Haixing Investment (Haixing) acquire a majority equity stake in Chinese high-tech enterprise, Inner Mongolia Rainbow Biotechnology.
Croda has revealed continued strong growth for its third quarter, a result that it says has been driven by a particularly strong personal care business and one that keeps it on track for its full year targets.
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