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Avon Products has confirmed in an SEC filing that its vice chairman Charles Cramb has been fired following ongoing investigations into bribery centred on its China operations.
Standard & Poor’s says its outlook for the credit quality of personal care is now slightly negative, indicating that growth and investment potential for the area is likely to be curbed.
Absolutely Natural has announced it has entered into a new licensing agreement as the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of Salt Life sun and skin care products.
A study carried out by Brown University has revealed that cosmetic chemical; biocide methylisothiazolinone (MIT) previously only found to be harmful in high concentrations, interrupts neurological development in tadpoles, even in very low concentrations.
As the formaldehyde furor rolls on, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has announced a settlement with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products that will require the company to warn consumers and hair stylists that two of its most popular hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas.
It seems that the comeback era has extended to the cosmetics industry as global brand Bobbi Brown has launched a Facebook campaign to revive discontinued cosmetics.
Following a study released in New York last week claiming to have found further evidence linking childhood obesity to the chemical group phthalates, a study in Canada has found that one particular chemical, diethyl phthalate (DEP), has been detected in almost all personal care products, with the highest amount detected in fragrance.
According to cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Oscar Hevia, DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) tests have revealed the antioxidant strength from the red mangrove plant to be more potent than vitamin C.
Although Procter & Gamble’s second quarter results were buoyed by a strong performance in the developing markets, slower consumer spend in the US market holds back growth.
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Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.
A new year, a new look for international active ingredients supplier Silab, as it upgrades its communication tools with the launch of a new website to boost hits.
A new study claims to show that a natural supplement containing French maritime pine bark extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in women.
Jack Black has incorporated Provital’s Hydromanil to its skincare line, an active moisturizing compound that’s innovative structure acts as a sequential delivery system of small molecules, increasing the skin’s moisture level.
Global oral care player Colgate-Palmolive has announced continued strong sales growth for its Q4, but although profits are hit by a tax charge, the underlying trend is also up.
In its latest report, the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) has found that polydimethylsiloxanes used in hair products pose no environmental or human health risk.
Beiersdorf has announced preliminary full year sales showing a steady increase in group sales, driven by a strong performance in developing markets, but held back by a sluggish performance from the consumer division led by the Nivea brand.
As spending in the e-commerce arena continually increases year on year, companies need to start utilizing all the platforms available to create an evolved shopping experience.
In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”
Global luxury fragrance player Inter Parfums has announced a big leap in its Q4 sales as revenues from its leading Burberry brand almost double.
In its latest marketing stunt, cosmetics giant L’Oréal has turned to video sharing site YouTube appealing to consumers to help promote its products.
Cosmetics Europe is the new name chosen by the members board of the European cosmetic industry association, now formerly known as Colipa.
Much like adults, school children apply sunscreen substantially less than is recommended although the pump has been highlighted as the best dispenser for the products, according to a study in Australia.
Advances in Biomaterials and the photostabilities of anti-aging ingredients were amongst the topical industry issues for 2011 discussed at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists annual meeting.
Former ‘pussycat doll’ Kimberly Wyatt has joined the growing list of celebrities putting their support behind animal rights group as pressure builds for the EU to uphold the scheduled ban on the sale of cosmetics containing ingredients that were tested on animals in 2013.
Researchers from The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York claim to have found further evidence linking childhood obesity to the chemical group phthalates.
Italian scientists have found that the use of a new topical formulation containing vitamin E is effective and shows promise in reducing photo-induced damage.
As part of ambitious plans to increase its footprint in the cosmetic and personal care market, Unilever has recently announced a number of significant brand extensions to broaden its portfolio.
This year’s HBA event will have a brand new feature called Splash, designed to highlight the latest in finished product innovations from emerging cosmetic and personal care brands.
Results from an ongoing investigation by New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has revealed that concentration levels of para-phenylenediamine in certain brands of hair dyes sold at discount stores may now exceed amended regulations.
The European Commission launched a new web portal for cosmetic products - the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) – aimed at being a one stop shop for the industry to submit information about the products placed on the EU market.
Third-party certifier Fair Trade USA has announced its redesigned certification label and significant revisions to its Multiple Ingredients Product Policy, aimed at better serving the needs of farmers, businesses and consumers looking for fair trade certified ingredients and products.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Bell, LVMH and Unicep Packaging.
The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.
Ashland have made it a hat-trick of patents this time with a cleansing formulation for hair care products, awarded to Piet Brand, staff scientist; Anita Chan, group leader; Paquita Erazo-Majewicz, research fellow, and Jashawant Modi, group leader.
Reed Exhibitions, organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia event claim that nearly 4,000 attendees made the event a success, in spite of the fact that it had to be re-scheduled due to the threat of floods.
SR Packaging has introduced its latest line of wide-mouth PETG and SAN jars for the cosmetics industry, targeting companies looking for a sustainable pack solution.
The presentation at a recent annual meeting of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, revealed that Retinol (Vitamin A) and Retinyl palmitate undergo changes to their molecular geometry or structure upon exposure to UV radiation, compromising their effectiveness.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has announced its latest strategic initiative designed to strengthen its global go-to-market capabilities and realign its Fragrance Business Unit, but this will mean job cuts across the business.
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A New Orleans-based start-up called Theodent has launched a cocoa-based toothpaste that is said to be as effective as fluoride-based alternatives at fighting tooth decay.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has warned skin care brand Neutrogena against making unsubstantiated claims about one of its anti-aging products.
According to the latest Roy Morgan Research data, ‘value for money’ is the most influential factor for consumers in New Zealand when buying personal care and cosmetic products.
Raw materials supplier Active Concepts has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and local environmental issues having completed the conversion of its Lincolnton, North Carolina facility to Solar Power.
Sun care is fast becoming a key topic this year and as consumers become more educated on the potential dangers of sun exposure, protection has emerged as a key trend to drive the market in Western Europe.
Ingredients supplier Lipotec has increased its US presence by opening a subsidiary, Lipotec LLC, as part of the company' strategy expansion and commitment to the market.
Personal care manufacturer, Alpha Packaging has launched three new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) indented label, large round packers to the market, said to be ideal for supporting bulk quantities.
Although social media and mobile strategies are revolutionizing the marketing of cosmetic and personal care products, this trend is leading to growth in couponing and price promotions, notes market researcher Kline.
Following concerns over the safety of salon workers and customers when using certain products to straighten hair, chemical company Croda has launched its own hair smoothing treatment which it claims contains no added formaldehyde.
In light of worrying economic times, a new survey released by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has noted that the cosmetic industry has picked up, driven by three of the four BRIC markets.
Skin whitening product, ‘Elure’, has been launched in the US by Syneron, a manufacturer of medical aesthetic device on the back of its success on the Asian cosmetic market.
Market research company Mintel has appointed Katie Gross as its new president and VP of the beauty and personal care division in Canada and the United States.
International Flavors and Fragrances has set up a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to boost innovation in research and development within the company as part of its global strategic review.
Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.
New research in England has found that there is no link between the use of underarm cosmetics and breast cancer, and has suggested that as parabens are measurable in the tissue of women who do not use these products, they must enter the breast from other sources.
The provider of plastic solutions is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles to a new level with the launch of Borclear, its new PP grade that is to create cost-efficiency and sustainable advantages for the industry.
Canadian men aged between 18-34 ranked moisturizing, preventing pimples and acne, and preventing skin cancer as equal skin-related concerns, according to a new survey conducted by the Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC).
Colbert Packaging, known for its sustainable alternative to traditional clam shell packaging, has announced that it is closing its manufacturing facility in Louisville.
Packaging supplier Qosmedix has hopped on the e-commerce bandwagon, this time launching a global business-to-business website.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has redesigned the on-shelf bottles for its Pureology brand professional hair products as it looks to combine sustainable packaging with the aesthetics required of a beauty product.
Researchers at cosmetics company Kao have demonstrated that a eucalyptus extract has the ability to improve the skin function on the outer layer in dry skin by increasing ceramide levels in the stratum corneum, in the epidermis and in keratinocytes.
Biotechnology company Entia Biosciences has filed a provisional patent for the use of ingestible and topically applied L-Ergothioneine (Ergo) to maintain and improve hair and nail health, growth, and natural coloring.
Friends of the Earth along with half a dozen other US non-governmental organizations have filed suit against the FDA for its failure to regulate nanomaterials as requested in a petition to the FDA these groups filed in 2006.
As it strives to improve the safety of cosmetic products and attempt to standardize technical requirements for ingredients, China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released guidance on safe use conditions and testing methods of ethanol , talc and glycerin.
Illinois-based packaging firm Visual Pak has strengthened its clout in the cosmetics packaging arena following the acquisition of Cosmetics Labs of America (CLA) from personal care player Unilever.
Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic products.
Specialty packaging firm IntraPac has been taken over by CI Capital Partners in a bid to build on the company’s diverse customer base and expand on its array of packaging solutions for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
Parlux CEO Frederick Purches has brushed off the threat of impending law suits following its proposed merger with Perfumania Holdings.
Skin care manufacturer, CoValence Labratories is featuring Niacinamide as a key ingredient in its products to treat acne, hyperpigmentation and redness.
Unilever has, for the first time ever, launched a limited edition fragrance for women under the AXE brand; its leading men’s grooming brand in the US.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Beiersdorf, LVMH and Coty.
According to Dr. Daniel T. Salvito, vice president at the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, macrocyclic fragrance materials widely used in cosmetic products do not pose a risk to the environment at current volumes of use.
Direct sales company Mary Kay has reported a record breaking double digit increase in sales in 2011 which it puts down to more and more women wishing to start a business with the cosmetics firm.
The market for sensitive skin products continues to grow as baby-boomers insist on everlasting youth. However, brands are not rushing to develop stand-alone products for sensitive skin.
The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has issued a statement suggesting that the European Commission is likely to propose an exemption to the animal testing ban for products that contain "significant added value".
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Scientists in Korea have found that the application of topical cholesterol in moisturizers could protect the skin against UV damage; however certain lipid ingredients hold the potential to aggravate damage.
Raw materials supplier TRI-K Industries has penned a distribution agreement to become the representative of Mibelle Biochemistry products in India.
Virginia-based MeadWestvaco (MWV) has completed its acquisition of Polytop in a move to strengthen its personal care operations worldwide.
Atlas Holdings, a private investment firm who specialize in the purchase of middle-market companies, have announced the merging of packaging companies AGI World and Shorewood Packaging.
Vancouver-based Sirona Biochem has announced that its French subsidiary TFChem has received a grant from the French government to help develop its skin lightening agents for the cosmetics market.
Scientists in France have discovered that treatment with l-ascorbic acid and phytic acid could reduce the signs of sun damage, although further testing will be needed before cosmetic application can occur.
Scientists in India have tested the skin recuperation properties of turmeric, commonly used as a source of flavor in food dishes, on ultraviolet radiation-damaged skin and noted that it displays skin hydration properties when topically applied.
New York-based Perfumania Holdings has signed a merger agreement with Florida-based Parlux Fragrances.
Cosmetics firm HimalayaUSA has announced a voluntary recall of two batches of its Organique Nourishing Night Cream because of bacterial contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers in South Korea have exhibited a high level of awareness and understanding of biodiversity according to a recent survey by the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT).
Delivery systems once reserved for the luxury clinical market are finding their way into mass-market cosmetic products due to the demand by consumers for efficacious products at every price point.
Growing concerns over the toxicity of nail polish ingredients has prompted many companies to begin manufacturing a water-based nail polish solution without damaging chemicals.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has expanded its operations with its launch of bareMinerals into the Brazilian market as part of its global business strategy.
Florida-based Arizona Chemicals has entered into a distribution agreement with Luigi and Felice Castelli in Italy and ProTec Ingredia in the UK for its line of bio-based polymers.
A graduate student in Israel has developed a method for increasing solubility that holds promising commercial benefits for the cosmetics industry as well as in pharmaceuticals and agriculture.
As the search to find testing methods without the use of animals continues, a group of scientists in Sweden have developed a unique test method that enables graded results to be obtained using cultured skin cells.
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Germany-based Lindall Group, a designer and manufacturer of valves, actuators and spray caps for aerosols, has launched its Truspray aerosol technology in the Americas.
Consumers open acceptance of novel and exotic ingredients is fuelling demand for effective products inspired by these exotic, indigenous ingredients.
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has moved its Colombian subsidiary to a new site close to Bogota that becomes the regional Centre for Latin America incorporating Production, Perfumery and Sales, and better places the company to serve its consumers in this region.
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