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Chindex and Nesh join forces in China

26-Nov-2003 - Chindex International, US distributor of western healthcare products and services, today announced it has established a joint venture with Nesh Cosmetics of Israel to distribute its Natural Formula brand in China, the world's fastest growing market.

Croda uses wool protein Keratin

25-Nov-2003 - Croda International, one of the world's largest manufacturer of raw materials for the cosmetic industry, has signed a a global distribution and collaboration agreement with Keratec, a New Zealand wool biotechnology company.

Asian cosmetics market to swell

21-Nov-2003 - China appears to be the latest Asian country to attract the attention of the western cosmetics industry. Faced with a maturing market in Japan, the nation's largest cosmetics company, Shiseido has turned its attention to China.

By Terry reveals personal care plan

20-Nov-2003 - By Terry is to produce and market a skincare range to be on shelves by September 2004. Although previously integrating skincare properties into make-up, this is the first sign that the creator of Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics is to branch further into personal care.

Fragrant 'Voyage' with Tesco

12-Nov-2003 - Natural ingredients that conjure up the four corners of the world form the focus of a new luxury bath range - Voyage - from leading...

Algae serums set for the spa

05-Nov-2003 - The young French cosmetics brand Omare has expanded its line of marine body and facial care products to include a new range of algae-based gels,...

Active research from Kline

23-Oct-2003 - US-based market research firm Kline & Company is to undertake a study to investigate trends and opportunities among manufacturers of specialty active ingredients for the...

Colgate to focus on oral and personal care

22-Oct-2003 - Consumer goods giant Colgate-Palmolive announced on Monday it has agreed to sell its European laundry detergent brands to rival Procter & Gamble in order to...

A fresh idea from Tesco

13-Oct-2003 - The UK's leading supermarket chain Tesco has brought freshness, fragrance and functionality together to form Freshorize, a new three-in-one fragranced handwash, air freshener and fragrance...

UCI fragrance marketing takes on global aspect

09-Oct-2003 - Unilever Cosmetics International (UCI) today announced the creation of a new global marketing role for its three designer prestige fragrance divisions: Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Unilever...

Caviar and cream - new recipe for the skin?

08-Oct-2003 - Leading German beauty products supplier Artdeco has launched a new line of skincare products based on a novel ingredient, caviar extract. Through the caviar extract...

Unilever drops Brut brand in Americas

01-Oct-2003 - International consumer goods giant Unilever has announced the completion of the sale of its Brut brand of male personal care products in the United States,...

Skin care market soaks up science

29-Sep-2003 - Concern is prevalent among most marketers - large and small, and traditional and professional - about the threats that the new brands from dermatologists like...

P&G, Pharmavite launch beauty supplement

24-Sep-2003 - US vitamin maker Pharmavite has introduced its first cosmeceutical line in partnership with Procter & Gamble's Olay brand to mass retailers throughout the US. The...

HBA awards to recognise industry talent

22-Sep-2003 - Representatives from Estee Lauder, Avon Products, and Colgate-Palmolive are to receive awards at the HBA Gala Event in recognition of significant contributions to the cosmetic,...

Sephora moves into Russia

19-Sep-2003 - LVMH-owned fragrance retail chain Sephora has announced the signing of a partnership with Maxim Klimov, owner of the L'Etoile retail chain, to develop Sephora across...

P&G glides into floss business

19-Sep-2003 - The Procter & Gamble company has announced an agreement to purchase the Glide dental floss business from W. L. Gore & Associates for an undisclosed...

ADM, Burcon agreement finalised

18-Sep-2003 - Burcon NutraScience Corporation and Archer Daniels Midland Company have announced the finalisation of their licensing and development agreement for ADM to commercialise Burcon's canola protein...

IFF launches Xpress marketing campaign

11-Sep-2003 - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced the launch of a major advertising campaign for Xpress, the company's online flavour and fragrance catalogue aimed at...

Giorgio Armani launches new fragrance

10-Sep-2003 - Giorgio Armani Parfums yesterday introduced its new Emporio Armani Night fragrances at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards in Beverly Hills in the US....

New rules for 'use-by' date on cosmetics

08-Sep-2003 - There should be no more doubts about whether or not to use that opened tube of sun-cream you found at the back of a cupboard...

Pharma to forge ahead in cosmeceuticals?

01-Sep-2003 - Does the pharmaceutical industry's future lie at the boundary between drugs and cosmetics? Or is the prospect of effective 'cosmeceuticals' a beauty myth? Writing in...

L'Oreal focuses on ethnic diversity

26-Aug-2003 - L'Oréal has recently opened a new research centre in Chicago in the US which it claims will be the first in the world uniquely dedicated...

Beauty regimes provide target practice

22-Aug-2003 - As self-medication becomes more common, targeting regimes will become increasingly important as a greater number of consumers adopt regular routines to maintain their health and...

A palette of PHA cosmetics

18-Aug-2003 - The NeoStrata dermatological company has announced the introduction of its Exuviance Skin Caring Color treatment makeup, offering the benefits of its polyhydroxy acid (PHA)-containing Exuviance...