Procter & Gamble has announced a change to its global product supply team following the retirement of Keith Harrison who has been with the consumer goods company for over 41 years.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.
Eastman Chemical is readying the launch of its Gem Technology, a green manufacturing process based on US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) green chemistry principles.
The growing Mexican cosmetic market has attracted medical and cosmetic product producer Oxygen Biotherapeutics, having entered into an agreement with independently owned and operated Comercial Uni2 of Mexico, for the sale of Dermacyte products.
New York-based packaging provider Qosmedix continues to expand into new areas with the launch of two airless platinum jars for cosmetics and personal care.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged to work together with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish if hair smoothing treatments emit unsafe levels of formaldehyde, given the industry outcry over the...
Deeside Water Company says independent scientific studies have underlined its mineral water’s beautifying properties, prompting its owners to target cosmetic producers.
Ingredients supplier Dr Straetmans will launch its palm oil free emulsifier at this year’s in-cosmetics show in Milan, highlighting the need to source ingredients without destroying rainforests.
International Flavors & Fragrances has appointed Anne Chwat as senior vice president, general counsel & corporate secretary, together with two new executive directors.
As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.
Global luxury group LVMH has announced the appointment Christopher de Lapuente as global president and CEO of fragrance retailer Sephora, effective at the end of March.
Inter Parfums posted an increase in sales for 2010 thanks to a strong economic rebound and product launches across the globe, which all came despite a decline in sales in Q4.
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
The organizers of Health and Beauty America (HBA) say the show has been targeted by the US Department of Commerce’s International Buyers Program (IBP).
When it comes to the view of personal hygiene, the majority of women in both developed and emerging markets see wellbeing as the most important dimension, even more so than staying healthy, a study has found.
The Bulgari Group has joined forces with the LVMH Group to establish its long term development in the cosmetics and fragrance, as well as the watch and jewellery market segments.
The forced sale of the Sanex brand by Unilever is attracting some of the biggest global players in the personal care business, with names such as P&G, Henkel and Colgate-Palmolive rumored to be playing a key part in the bidding process.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that the makers of the Brazilian Blowout hair straightening treatment, has dropped the lawsuit against the Oregon agency.
US biotech company Solazyme has developed its alguronic acid anti-aging ingredient with plans to launch it later this year, having signed two US and international launch agreements.
Innovation will be key to beauty brands gaining consumer confidence in spending on beauty products in 2011, thanks to the economic picture and frugal spending habits picked up over time, according to Mintel.
A new study questions how effective levels of fluoride are in certain oral care products, suggesting that doses are so low they are relatively ineffective.
Scientists are looking into hair-coloring techniques of the future, including nano-sized colorants and substances that stimulate the genes to produce melanin pigment that colors hair, according to a study published in the American Chemical Society Journal.
Fashion designer John Galliano has hit back over accusations made against him, releasing a statement denying all claims, although he has also apologised for any offensive behaviour.
French cosmetics company Laurence Dumont has launched what is claimed to be the first organic perfume line in supermarkets and hypermarkets, Seveline Nature.
The Esée Lauder Companies has appointed Wei Sun Christianson to its board of directors, a move aimed at tapping into key knowledge of the fast expanding China market.
International Stem Cell (ISCO) has announced that it’s wholly owned subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care and its new stem cell skin care line has exceeded sales expectations since its trial launch at the tail end of last year.
Fashion designer John Galliano has been sacked by fashion and cosmetics company Dior following accusations that he made antisemitic and racist remarks during a drunken rant.
Momentive Performance Materials showcased its growing portfolio of specialty silicone products for the personal care and home care industries at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) show in Shenzhen, China with particular reference to use...
US biotech company Amyris has reported the first sale of its renewable product squalane by collaboring with a green ingredient supplier to the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics company Kao is suing Dusseldorf-headquartered Henkel over the sale of its foaming hair care products in Germany and Japan, insisting Henkel is infringing its intellectual property rights.