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28-Feb-2005

Zinc Oxide, without the white streaks!

28-Feb-2005 - Applied NanoWorks has launched Pinnacle Zinc Oxide, a formulation that is claimed to provide increased transparency of an ingredient that often causes white streaking when used in topical cosmetic applications,...

Gillette deal adds value but logistics will be challenging

28-Feb-2005 - The investment world has given its seal of approval to P&G's proposed $57 billion acquisition of Gillette, with analysts recommending Gillette shares as a good buy, but experts are expecting...

L'Avenir brings egg technology to mass market

28-Feb-2005 - L'Avenir, specialists in problem solving skin care products, is launching a new line of products at the US mass market featuring its Ovasome Technology - which allows the inclusion of...

25-Feb-2005

Vitamin E supplements effective in raising skin antioxidant levels

25-Feb-2005 - Supplements of either natural or synthetic source vitamin E almost double the levels of this important antioxidant on the skin's surface, report researchers this month, providing the first strong evidence...

24-Feb-2005

Beckhams have sights set on cosmetics industry

24-Feb-2005 - David and Victoria Beckham have signed a global licensing agreement with US-based Coty Beauty. The deal will see the couple's Beckham Beauty House launch a male fragrance under David Beckham's...

Cosmetics drive surge in China advertising

24-Feb-2005 - Campaigns for cosmetic and toiletry products are leading a major surge in advertising expenditure in China, latest research information shows. The findings reflect the continued growth and investment in an...

Cosmetics drive surge in China advertising

24-Feb-2005 - Campaigns for cosmetic and toiletry products are leading a major surge in advertising expenditure in China, latest research information shows. The findings reflect the continued growth and investment in an...

Lessonia expands into cranberry ingredients

24-Feb-2005 - Cosmetics ingredients company Lessonia is launching a number of new products at the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show, including a number of innovative cranberry-based products employed for their anti-oxidant properties.

Noveon ups distribution of derivatives

24-Feb-2005 - Noveon has appointed Lipscomb Chemical Company as the distributor for a number of its leading derivative ingredients in the US market. The move forms part of Noveon's aim to broaden...

23-Feb-2005

Cosmetics growth roars ahead in Brazil

23-Feb-2005 - The Brazilian cosmetics and toiletries industry is continuing to demonstrate strong growth, after the country's industry body revealed that sales have outstripped global growth in 2004. The performance is being...

22-Feb-2005

Metro showcases RFID labelling technology

22-Feb-2005 - The Metro Group is currently demonstrating a number of future technologies at the EuroShop exhibition fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. Amongst the highlights will be a demonstration of Avery Dennison's RFID...

21-Feb-2005

Stem cell procedures - the next Botox?

21-Feb-2005 - Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago indicates that stem cell technology could be used to improve a number of cosmetic procedures, particularly treatments for wrinkles - currently one...

L'Oreal ups profits, but is it sustainable?

21-Feb-2005 - L'Oreal announced second half financial results broadly in line with market expectations at the end of last week, boosted by strong sales in both the US and emerging markets. However,...

17-Feb-2005

Jennifer Lopez launches new fragrance

17-Feb-2005 - Jennifer Lopez has launched her third fragrance, Miami Glow by JLo, at her first ever runway show, which also promotes her new fashion line, Sweetface.

Avon UK plans to sell insurance services

17-Feb-2005 - On the back of increasing sales in the UK market, cosmetics giant Avon says it is planning to diversify its cosmetics product range into insurance services sold door-to-door.

Sara Lee to sell off cosmetics business

17-Feb-2005 - US and global consumer goods giant Sara Lee says it is planning to refocus its business operations by selling off its direct sales business for cosmetic, household and other consumer...

16-Feb-2005

Kimberly-Clark brings RFID to Europe

16-Feb-2005 - In relation to mounting pressure from the world's leading retail group, global health and hygiene company, Kimberly-Clark, has confirmed that it is transferring its global expertise in Radio Frequency Identification...

15-Feb-2005

Karlshmans markets Danisco's emulsifiers

15-Feb-2005 - Karlshamns, a leading Scandinavian producer of vegetable oils and fats, announced this week that it is now responsible for the sales and marketing of Danisco's emulsifiers to the cosmetic industry.

Investors look to healthcare industry for M&A action

15-Feb-2005 - Strong buyer demand for growing and profitable businesses in the personal care and supplements sectors means that sellers are increasingly able to negotiate favourable terms, according to a report that...

10-Feb-2005

Playtex lays off 20 percent of staff

10-Feb-2005 - Playtex Products said on Tuesday said it would cut more than 300 jobs, or about 20 per cent of its work force, according to Reuters.

Marcella Cacci to head Burberry Fragrances

10-Feb-2005 - Inter Parfums said today that Marcella Cacci will take up the reigns as president of Burberry Fragrances worldwide on 15 March 2005.

Mila Kunis creates range for Flirt!

10-Feb-2005 - Flirt!, the American makeup line, has appoinnted actress Mila Kunis as its latest guest creator, the company announced yesterday.

US stretch-mark cream leads French anti-wrinkle market

10-Feb-2005 - The US stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle product StriVectin-SD has captured the French anti-aging skin care market, according to its makers.

Nu Skin looks to Chinese expansion

10-Feb-2005 - US personal care company Nu Skin's net income suffered from a conference payment in Q4, but the company was happy with the large revenue it brought in during the period.

08-Feb-2005

Pliant to expand production capacity

08-Feb-2005 - US personal care and food products manufacturer Pliant announced today that it will spend $15 million to expand its production capacity.

Supermodel becomes face of Restylane

08-Feb-2005 - Medicis announced recently that Frederique van der Wal will serve as the new face of its dermal filler, Restylane.

Catalogue helps fire Oriflame's sales

08-Feb-2005 - Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame today announced an increase in sales in Q4 boosted by the efficiency of the catalogue as a selling tool, but operating profit was down.

Superwipes will make most of EPPS

08-Feb-2005 - Superwipes announced last week that it will be returning to the 2005 EPPS cosmetics conference in San Francisco.

03-Feb-2005

Protected sun exposure may help fight skin cancer

03-Feb-2005 - A medical study conducted at the University of New Mexico in the US has concluded that exposure to sunlight might stop skin cancers. Both industry and cancer associations have said...

US market continues to drag Avon down

03-Feb-2005 - Avon has reported that sales grew ten per cent during 2004,on the back of a continued growth during the fourth and last quarter. But currency weakness and a slack US...

Functional cosmetics set for growth

03-Feb-2005 - An increasing number of European and American consumers are adopting functional beauty regimes, driven by a growing tendency to adopt a preventative rather than a reactive approach to enhancing and...

02-Feb-2005

Sabinsa hits on new European distribution deals

02-Feb-2005 - Sabinsa Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of herbal extracts, cosmeceuticals, minerals and specialty fine chemicals, has appointed new agents in France and Germany for its cosmeceutical line as part of...

Tommy Hilfiger signs up Enrique Iglesias

02-Feb-2005 - Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries has signed up global music icon Enrique Iglesias for a multi-year deal to front True Star Men, a new fragrance within the division's master brand collection due...

01-Feb-2005

Lanolins prove effective for dermatological treatments

01-Feb-2005 - UK ingredients provider Croda says that two new clinical studies have proven the value of its medical grade lanolins in emollient therapy and wound healing for dermatological treatments.

UK Healthcare Commission calls for greater botox regulation

01-Feb-2005 - The UK Healthcare Commission has made a number of recommendations to regulate the phenomenal growth of the market for non-surgical treatments such as botox, chemical peels and injectable fillers.

P&G buys up Gillette

01-Feb-2005 - Proctor & Gamble, the leading cosmetics and personal care group, is to acquire Gillette in a $57 billion (€43.7bn) deal that sees the company expanding its presence into the men's...

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