Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America EU edition

Cognis ingredients receive NPA certification

07-Dec-2009 - Specialty ingredients supplier, Cognis, has announced it now offers 63 products certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA) as natural ingredients.

Anti-ageing apple extract gets Michelle Obama effect

04-Dec-2009 - An anti-ageing ingredient made from apple stem cells by Switzerland-based Mibelle is garnering a global reputation thanks to a mention from Michelle Obama.

Christian Lacroix fragrance to be licensed off

04-Dec-2009 - French law courts have decided that the Christian Lacroix fashion house will close its haute couture business, while its fragrances and accessories will be licensed out.

Sales of prestige beauty products continue to fall

03-Dec-2009 - Since the beginning of the year, sales of prestige beauty products have fallen as a result of consumer spending patterns in the current economic climate.

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Demi Moore uses Twitter and You Tube to promote new fragrance

02-Dec-2009 - Demi Moore has invited her fans to help her promote her new fragrance using a video posted on You Tube and the social networking website Twitter.

Blinc taps into trend for multi-purpose cosmetics

02-Dec-2009 - Consumer products that have more than one purpose are tipped by Mintel to be popular in 2010, as people have to make do with less in the current economic climate.

Peru fat for cosmetics story ‘a lie’

02-Dec-2009 - A Peruvian police investigator has been dismissed over allegations that an organised gang had murdered local people to harvest their fat for cosmetics.

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CP Kelco’s personal care ingredients get Ecocert certification

01-Dec-2009 - Hydrocolloids manufacturer CP Kelco has attained Ecocert certification for 21 of its products aimed at the personal care and cosmetics industries.

Allergan fights senate bill to tax beauty injections

01-Dec-2009 - Allergan, maker of Botox anti-wrinkle injections, says it plans to fight a US senate bill designed to tax cosmetic procedures to pay for proposed health reforms.

Predictive internet ads driven by beauty brands

01-Dec-2009 - Kontera, a leading provider of in-text advertising, says it has seen twice as many beauty and apparel advertising campaigns sign up compared to a year ago.

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Less will be more for cosmetics players in 2010

30-Nov-2009 - As the global economy emerges from recession, consumers are embracing more modest consumption patterns, something cosmetics players cannot ignore as 2010 looms.

Internet retail could open up male skin care market in China

30-Nov-2009 - Online retail could be the key to success for companies trying to tap in to the male skin care market in China.

Peacekeeper cause-metics gives more to charity with new products

30-Nov-2009 - The first all-benefit cosmetics company, Peacekeeper Cause-metics, which donates to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues, has added four lip balm flavors to its product range.

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Collagenna Skin Care signs Brazilian distribution agreement

30-Nov-2009 - Global General Technologies’ (GLGT) subsidiary, Collagenna Skin Care, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Brazilian-based distributor, EF Do Brasil.

Russian cosmetics market continues to grow despite economy

27-Nov-2009 - Although the global economic downturn has led to a slowdown in the Russian cosmetics market, growth is still predicted for this year.

Key to growth in naturals and organic market is getting certified

25-Nov-2009 - Last week’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit had a clear message that resounded throughout the proceedings: ‘get certified if you want to ensure future growth’.

'Fitter' products with fewer ingredients set to be big in 2010, Mintel

23-Nov-2009 - A rise in the status of private label brands, ‘fitter’ products with fewer ingredients, and colour coding for convenience are set to be important product trends for 2010.

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Murad skin care range given to first class airline passengers

23-Nov-2009 - Prestige skin care brand Murad has entered into a deal with United Airlines to offer its products to first and business class customers.

English perfume house Grossmith revived with luxury launch

20-Nov-2009 - The launch of three luxury scents marks the revival of what was once one of England’s largest perfume houses.

Authorities in Peru block ‘human fat for cosmetics’ ring

20-Nov-2009 - Police in Peru say they have arrested a number of people on suspicion of murdering people in order to sell on their fat, allegedly to European cosmetic makers.

P&G combines Olay brand with washing up liquid

19-Nov-2009 - Procter & Gamble has launched an extensive marketing campaign to promote its Dawn Hand Renewal washing up liquid, which combines Olay skin care.

Personal care market set for strong recovery in 2010

19-Nov-2009 - An upturn in the US consumer products industry is likely to benefit the personal care sector as 2009 draws to an end, indicating a much stronger year ahead.

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Verdure Sciences receives provisional patent for pomegranate extract

19-Nov-2009 - Verdure Sciences is soon to be issued with a patent for its Pomella Extract ingredient, which can be used in cosmetics applications.

FDA expands delivery of consumer health information

18-Nov-2009 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to extend the reach of its consumer health information through a collaboration with health information website, Everyday Health.