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28-Feb-2006

Japanese company develops improved seaweed extract for cosmetics

UBE Industries claims to have devised a new way of processing the seaweed extract Fuicoidan, an active ingredient used as a softener in hair and skin care applications.

Anti-aging skin care looks set to boost vitamin E sales

A new report says that the market for the supply of vitamin E is in turmoil as consumers become confused by conflicting media messages, but despite this the cosmetics and toiletries industry is likely to fuel future growth as it is increasingly incorporated into a range of skin care products.

Avon gets approval to resume China direct sales

Avon received a big boost this week after the China Commerce Ministry approved its application to resume door-to-door sales in the country's booming cosmetics and toiletries market.

27-Feb-2006

Nanotech UV maker buys up US rival company

Oxonica, a UK-based nanotechnology group that has come to the fore with a UV sunscreen ingredient, has completed the acquisition of US company Nanoplex Technologies, in a deal that will help it expand its sun care capabilities.

L'Oreal eyes cosmetic retail, considers Body Shop buy

L'Oreal says it is considering making a cash offer for British cosmetics and toiletries retailer Body Shop, as it aims to broaden its existing business portfolio in an effort to maintain its unbroken sales growth record.

24-Feb-2006

Natura profits from Brazilian cosmetics boom

Brazilian direct sales cosmetics player Natura is benefiting from a booming domestic economy and renewed vigor for all things cosmetic, having announced a big increase in its end of year sales and profits.

DSM launches titanium dioxide UV filter

Global ingredients player DSM has launched a new titanium dioxide UV filter on the international market that tackles the formulation incompatability often associated with this type of ingredient.

Crown Risdon unveils the new shape of lipstick

Crown Risdon has gone back to the drawing board to re-design a totally new concept for the lipstick packaging used for Proctor & Gamble's lastest Cover Girl line.

23-Feb-2006

Henkel buys P&G deodorant business

German consumer goods group Henkel is aiming to strengthen its cosmetic and toiletries operations with the purchase of Gillette's Right Guard deodorant business in the US, a deal that forms part of requirements to comply with US monopoly laws following Gillette's merger with P&G last year.

Rexam set to acquire pump maker

Rexam and Airspray have jointly announced a take-over bid that will see the UK-based packaging giant offering €146 million to buy up the Netherlands-based manufacturer of pump sprays. The move will strengthen Rexam's position in both the plastics and beauty packaging sectors.

22-Feb-2006

Kimberly-Clark targets older kids with wipes range

Tapping into a growing awareness of the need to serve the four to nine year-old age group, Kimberley Clark has launched a range of dry/wet wipes aimed at encouraging the post-toddler age group to use its own dedicated range of bathroom products.

Japan experiences anti-aging boom

The combination of increasing economic confidence and the never-ending ambition to maintain health and youthful looks is leading to an unprecedented boom in anti-aging cosmetic treatments.

21-Feb-2006

Revlon ups credit line as part of restructuring

Global cosmetics players Revlon has announced a series of amendments to its financial operations as part of its plans to restructure the company and recover after spending most of 2005 in the red.

Parlux chief cashes in on share success

The CEO of Parlux has capitalized on the recent success of the company he heads by cashing in on shares he owned indirectly in the business, gaining a cool $11.67 million in the process.

20-Feb-2006

Fakes cash in on all the hard work

The development of cosmetic and toiletry brands can take years to build up, but a copycat brand can destroy all that work in just a short period of time. And a new report finds that increasingly it is premium brands that are being threatened.

17-Feb-2006

Engelhard unveils special effects technology for color cosmetics

Color-changing color cosmetics look set to become the next big thing, as Engelhard launches a new special-effect pigment that brings a new dimension to a variety of color cosmetic and personal care products.

MeadWestvaco restructures packaging business

Personal care packaging provider MeadWestvaco is to completely restructure its business in an effort to increase its research and development capabilities and cut down on costs.

Procter & Gamble files lawsuit over mouth rinse

Proctor & Gamble has filed a US lawsuit against a private label manufacturer of health and beauty products, Vi-Jon Industries, alleging that the company copied its branding and packaging to market a similar product designed to compete against it.

16-Feb-2006

L'Oreal eyes further acquisitions to maintain growth

L'Oreal has declared that it is not adverse to making further acquisitions in the future in an effort to maintain sales growth at 6 - 8 per cent, while confirming a 50 per cent drop in its annual profits following merger gains in 2004.

Beiersdorf poised for organic growth

German cosmetics giant and marketer of the Nivea brand, Beiersdorf, says it is poised to grow organically, with the Asian and men's personal care market likely areas for investment.

15-Feb-2006

AlphaGenics launches personalized consumer lifestyle database

AlphaGenics says it has extended the use of Ariadne software, enabling it to develop personalized consumer lifestyle and vanity products that incorporate an individual's genetic information.

14-Feb-2006

UV protection must start early, researchers say

Reinforcing the importance of using sunscreen and other products that filter dangerous UV rays at an early age, US researchers have stressed the importance of protecting skin from sun before the age of 18 as crucial in the fight against skin cancer.

Scientists discover how to make human collagen

In the fight against wrinkles maintaining collagen levels has proved to be a major tool. Now sourcing effective collagen could become easier for the cosmetic world, as scientists claim they have discovered a way of reproducing the human form.

13-Feb-2006

Cosmetics could boost Tesco's move into the US

After months of speculation the UK's leading retailer has announced it plans to enter the United States retail market through the convenience sector, where its cosmetics and toiletries offerings could give the edge on the competition.

CFTA mulls update on mucous membrane testing

The Cosmetics Toiletry and Fragrance Association says will revise two specific safety evaluations relating to mucous membrane irritation and controlled testing to help avoid it.

10-Feb-2006

Playtex Products posts losses against restructuring charges

Playtex Products has posted a significant drop in its Q4 results, hurt by charges and lost sales from smaller brands that it has sold on as part of its plans to restructure.

Brazilian cosmetic manufacturing booms

The number of cosmetic production facilities is booming in Brazil, due to a huge increase in domestic consumption as well as a major demand for Amazonian-sourced natural ingredients.

09-Feb-2006

Italian and Japanese companies join forces on olive extract

Italian botanicals manufacturer Indena and Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo have joined forces to develop an olive fruit extract designed to provide moisturizing and anti-ageing properties for the skin care category.

Unilever's lackluster 2005 buoyed by personal care

Unilever sales grew by just 2 per cent in 2005, putting them in the shadows as arch rival P&G takes the number one consumer goods spot following last year's purchase of Gillette.

08-Feb-2006

IBR boosted by Symrise distribution

A small Israeli biotech company is looking to develop new skin care ingredients following a major increase in its business stemming from a distribution and licensing agreement with international ingredients provider Symrise.

Bobbi Brown puts her chocolate where her mouth is

Cocoa has long been used as an ingredient in cosmetics, but now Bobbi Brown is using the candied variety in an effort to push sales of its chocolate colored eye and lip make-up ranges, due out this fall.

Avon sees big drop in profits as Indonesian operations close

Direct sales giant Avon has reported a 36.7 per cent drop in its Q4 income as it tackles fierce competition and rising costs. The disappointing results coincide with the decision to pull out of the Indonesia market, which also knocked profits.

07-Feb-2006

Nano-based anti-aging skin care range launched

Beyond Skin Science, a California-based skin care provider, has launched a complete range of anti-aging skin care products formulated with its nano-derived NanoChem technology.

Time-delayed delivery system ups acne treatment efficacy

US pharmaceuticals and skin care specialist SkinMedica has developed a timed release delivery system for the active ingredients of an acne treatment that is said to up efficacy and lower the chances of skin irritation.

06-Feb-2006

Melanin discovery key to skin whitening formulas

A team of researchers working at the Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Japan claims it has clarified the structure of melanin, a move which could enable cosmetic companies to develop more effective skin whitening products.

03-Feb-2006

Birch bark production gears up to cosmetics

The growth in popularity of birch bark, once the preserve of native American canoe-makers, has meant that NaturNorth Technologies has now started construction of the world's first facility to process the material into compounds.

Only You launches mass market organic cosmetics line

Homing in on the growing market for natural-based cosmetic products, Only You has launched a line of organic and non-toxic cosmetic products specifically targeting teen and middle-class consumers.

New ursolic acid ingredient given global launch

Vitiva has launched Ursole on the global market, a new ursolic acid-based ingredient that is said to bring a host of functional properties to hair care and skin care formulation.

01-Feb-2006

Developing countries and the internet drive global direct sales

Global direct sales of cosmetic and toiletry products are growing at a healthy 4 per cent, boosted by the opening up of the China retail market and an increasing number of opportunities to buy products over the internet.

Crabtree & Evelyn extends internet sales

Fine cosmetics and toiletries maker Crabtree & Evelyn is upgrading its internet sales capabilities by undertaking an overhaul of its website that will benefit the North American and UK markets.

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