An industry show dedicated to natural trends in Scandinavia has suggested the Nordic region now ‘sets the trends’ in health and wellness for the rest of the world.
A study by researchers at the University of Lund, in Southern Sweden, is taking a closer look at how solvents used in creams and lotions can impact the skin.
Cosmetics manufacturer Oriflame has announced that the commissioning process for its new production facility in Noginsk, Russia, has been completed as well as an update on the ongoing tax investigation that has also seen developments.
The organisation dedicated to the development of alternative methods for the industry have noted a major increase in interest from the EU on in vitro toxicity screening options since the sweeping ban came into force last month.
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, say that studies they have carried out suggest that fragrance ingredients commonly used in shampoos and skin creams may be a trigger for eczema.
It is a view shared by many industry professionals set to attend the new trade event, Natural Products Scandinavia in October, who perceive Northern European consumers to be more informed about the benefits of natural products.
As the men’s skin care market picks up pace, men’s grooming brand Bulldog is introducing its new Eye Roll-On product in the UK following its successful launch in Sweden.
UK-based DS Smith, a major player in the European market for Returnable Transport Packaging, has announced the €1.6bn acquisition of recycled packaging operations of Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA).
The cumulative effects of potential endocrine disruptors such as parabens and phthalates are being investigated by Sweden’s environment ministry with conclusions to be presented before the end of its EU presidency.
Swedish direct selling cosmetics company Oriflame is reportedly
planning to launch two fragrances this autumn under the names of
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Sylvia.
Finnish healthcare specialist the Orion Corporation and its funds
manager/adviser, private equity investor CapMan, have agreed upon a
deal for the acquisition of Orion's cosmetics and detergent
business unit Noiro by funds managed/advised...
In a bid to meet escalating demand - in particular from Central and
Eastern European markets - direct seller Oriflame Cosmetics has
acquired a toiletries and fragrances production facility near
Stockholm from Swedish company Nordium.
