All too often cosmetics companies are picked out for making misleading claims in adverts, but this time PZ Cussons recorded a resounding victory after producing detailed evidence to back up all claims made.
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists is to meet to discuss the latest good and bad science shaping the future of cosmetics at its 5th annual scientific symposium next week (30- 31st May), at Trinity College in Dublin.
Despite trading in line with expectations in the UK and Asia, hair care manufacturer PZ Cussons has been forced to issue its second profit warning in four months as continuing challenges in Nigeria lead to substantial downgrades.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Seven Scent's Neil Weaver for an exclusive interview following the company's breakthrough year in which it has established itself in many markets across the world.
A year after it was spun off from UK personal care provider PZ Cussons, Seven Scent is reporting a positive operating results and a particularly strong interest from international markets.
PZ Cussons has admitted that trading remains challenging due to higher raw material costs, and tough markets in Europe due to UK input costs, and in Nigeria due to the ongoing elections, and has lowered its expectations for the financial year.
Strong trading performance, particularly in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, has boosted profits for PZ Cussons despite a fragile economic environment.
Imperial Leather manufacturer PZ Cussons has acquired Sanctuary Spa
Holdings for £75m (€101m) in an effort to develop its presence in
the premium personal care market in the UK.
PZ Cussons has announced its plans for significant investment
into its manufacturing facilities in both Nigeria and the UK
following a successful year in both markets.
International household and personal care products company PZ
Cussons has is to acquire top UK haircare brand Charles Worthington
in a deal worth up to £37m (€55 m) to the celebrity hairdresser and
his business partner.