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30-Mar-2007
Mass market serum innovates anti-aging market
A mass-market anti-wrinkle cream by the UK's leading health and beauty store, Boots, is hitting headlines today, as sales for the product rose by 2000 per cent following an independent study showing that it 'visibly reduces wrinkles'.
29-Mar-2007
Wilson Center applauds UK's stance on nanotechnology
The US-based Wilson Center has applauded the UK government's Council for Science and Technology (CST) over its criticism on the slow progress being made for focused research into the hazards associated with nanotechnology.
Givaudan to merge with Belgian specialty chemicals player
Givaudan has gone to new lengths to consolidate its lead within the fragrance industry, with the announcement of a joint venture with ChemCom to create a new company that will 'focus on the discovery and delivery of innovative fragrance ingredients'.
Halal cosmetics spell big opportunities
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East, where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal endorsed products.
Japanese cosmetics players creep up on global rivals
Western cosmetic manufacturers are becoming increasingly threatened by up-and-coming Japanese players - who are slowly but surely rising in popularity, according to a new report.
Creatine and Carnitine patented to treat skin discoloration
The Avicena Group says it has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office to 'use of creatine or creatine compounds for skin preservation,' in response to the US FDA's proposed ban on the skin whitening ingredient hydroquinine.
28-Mar-2007
Scientists discover why hair goes gray
Scientists researching into skin cancer have stumbled on an explanation as to why hair follicles turn gray, although a magic cure is still a long way off.
Popular dermal filler can regenerate collagen
Claims that anti-aging treatments can help regenerate collagen have been proliferating of late, with a new independent study adding the popular dermal filler Restylane to the list
Labelers allow packagers to down tools
Two new shrinkable sleeve labeling systems can handle a variety of container shapes for the personal care market with tool-less changeovers, its manufacturer claims.
Big names line up as speculation mounts over Clarins
Following the death of Clarins founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Procter & Gamble is rumored to be just one of the potential buyers of the luxury France-based cosmetic player - one of the last remaining independently owned international cosmetic businesses.
27-Mar-2007
Novelty ingredients set to innovate cosmetics industry?
As the cosmetics industry becomes over-run with plant and fruit extract ingredients - manufacturers are beginning to diversify with 'novelty' ingredients that capitalise on the growing desire for alternative products, from skin care to fragrances.
26-Mar-2007
IDI advises all-year round sunscreen use
In recent years there has been a huge influx of daily use skin care and cosmetic products that incorporate sunscreens, and with a new campaign launched by the International Dermal Institute (IDI) advising more widespread use, the category looks set to grow even more.
NEC succeeds in embedding RFID in bottle cap
Two Japanese companies have succeeded in developing a plastic bottle cap embedded with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.
Kimberly-Clark Q1 results point to strong 2007
Kimberly-Clark says that, with net earnings for the first quarter likely to top forecasts, expectations of still better things in developing markets, combined with strong baby care sales, 2007 is likely to prove a strong year for the company.
China: full of opportunities, but investors beware
With China consumers buying up personal care and cosmetic products at unprecedented rates opportunities for abound for investors, but a new financial report advises caution.
23-Mar-2007
Ales results driven by strong growth in overseas activities
Ales Groupe, a France-based beauty provider, has announced a strong increase in its net profits, backed up by a solid growth in sales, driven mainly by a strong increase in the company's performance overseas and its skin care activities.
22-Mar-2007
Functional stabilisers nanoengineered for cosmetics
Dairy proteins and polysaccharides can be nanoengineered as new functional stabilisers for cosmetics, foods and packaging, according to scientists working on a project in Finland.
New skin care line features preservative-free formulation technology
Mannatech has launched a new skin care line featuring a proprietary water technology that means the formulation has no need for any preservatives - giving it a head start in the increasingly competitive market for natural-based products.
Could skin brightening be the new whitening?
As an influx of skin whitening ingredients hit the market, it looks set to be the biggest year yet for this growing industry. However, experts are beginning to predict that skin brighteners may be set to take over, as consumers desire a brighter, rather than whiter, look.
Mass retailer targets organic personal care market
Mirroring the trend already seen in Europe for mass market retailers to start stocking organic personal care lines, Target, one of the biggest retailers in the US, is about to commence sales of a new Erbaviva bath, body and skin care line.
New York state mulls expiration dates for sunscreens
New York assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and state senator Charles Fuschillo are co-sponsoring a bill that is aimed at introducing expiration dates on sun care products.
21-Mar-2007
QSLD designs packaging for new Esprit fragrance
A futuristic packaging design marks the launch of the new Esprit Horizon fragrance, conceived by French luxury design specialist QSLD.
Phillips-Van Heusen signs IZOD fragrance agreement
The design apparel brand owner has signed an agreement with Gemini Cosmetics that will see it market and distribute fragrances for men and women under the PVH IZOD brand.
P&G wields its power over Satanism rumors
Four distributors from health and beauty direct sales company Amway have been ordered to pay a total of $19.25m in damages to Proctor & Gamble for spreading false rumors connecting the consumer goods giant to Satanism.
20-Mar-2007
New ingredient targets booming skin whitening market
Cognis Care Chemicals has created a new concept that is thought to become innovative within the booming skin whitening market, an ingredient that decreases the melanogenesis process, leading to lighter skin tones.
Processing lab opens for pre-production testing
A new lab that provides powder processing services allows firms to test small batches before they progress to full production.
19-Mar-2007
Active delivery platform for wash-off products
Ensuring the delivery of active ingredients for wash-off products has always proved challenging because they do just that - wash off. That is until the introduction of a new delivery platform designed to retain active ingredients once foaming products have been rinsed off.
Zymes develops nano soluble Omega-3 fats for cosmetics
New Jersey-based Zymes says it has turned to nanotechnology to help develop a water-soluble omega-3 fatty acid designed for nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and cosmetic applications.
Australian lobby group calls for greater regulation for nanotechnology
An Australian lobby group has demanded more stringent regulations of nanotechnology personal goverments following the publication of an inventory of all products containing nanoparticles and currently available in the country.
Momentive launches skin whitening silicone
Momentive Performance Materials has launched a new ingredient for the skin care segment - Silsoft E-Pearl emulsion - a non-ionic emulsion with sensory benefits as well as skin lightening capabilities.
16-Mar-2007
UK issues consultation on enforcing EU chemicals law
The UK has become one of the first countries in the EU to issue draft proposals on enforcing the bloc's new chemicals controls law, due to add to the regulatory cost burden faced by industry.
15-Mar-2007
Coke-L'Oreal rumours show beauty beverage potential
Beauty foods are hotting up as an area of interest for multinationals, if rumours about a Coca Cola-L'Oréal collaboration for a tea-based skin care drink prove founded.
Egyptian pots hold cosmetics secrets
A collection of canopic jars held in the Louvre in Paris, France, since 1905 have unearthed some of the natural ingredients that were used in ancient Egyptian beauty treatments thousands of years ago.
Univar buys up specialty chemicals provider
US-headquartered Univar, a worldwide provider of personal care chemicals, has announced that its US subsidiary is to acquire the Chemcentral Corporation in a deal valued at $600m.
Risdon taps into China growth with Shanghai HQ
Packaging company Risdon International says the opening of a new office in Shanghai will serve as a means to support its future expansion plans in China, where world-beating growth is currently driving the personal care market.
Putting the personal into skin care
A Florida-based company claims to be one of the first to address the area of penis skin care having launched a cream specially formulated for the specific needs.
14-Mar-2007
Restructuring plunges Revlon into red
The upstart of Revlon's comprehensive restructuring program has resulted in the company moving into the red, as a fall in sales, restructuring and losses associated with the failed Vital Radiance line take their toll.
New Zealand skin care lines goes American
Parrs Products, a New Zealand-based maker of natural-based skin care products, has signed a deal to distribute throughout North America, driven by interest in its indigenous plant extracts and other natural ingredients.
US sales show big rise for Inter Parfums
Sales of the new Banana Republic cosmetic line continue to drive results for Inter Parfums, further boosted by strong sales of branded fragrances in Europe.
13-Mar-2007
Transparent epoxy withstands extremes
A new transparent epoxy approved for cosmetics products and food contact is resistant to high temperatures and humidity, its manufacturer claims.
Russian cosmetic sales achieves high growth
Cosmetic sales in Russia - and Western manufacturers active in the market - are on the up thanks to a booming economy, GDP increase and a decrease in unemployment.
12-Mar-2007
New fragrance range combats harmful hair maintenance regimes
Canada based Pure and Petal has launched a new hair fragrance line that taps into the growing consumer desire consumers for products that allow their hair to maintain a fresh, without the heavy effects of perfume.
Strong demand sees market for personal care biocides boom
The global market for biocides used in the production of personal care products has grown by 40 per cent since 1996 to reach a value $570m, despite the fact that growth in demand is falling in the US.
Courts amend decision over Arch and Active Concepts
The New Jersey Superior Court has refined part of its decision against Arch Personal Care, conceding that product formulas purchased on a specific date from Active Concepts are not a part of the original court ruling.
Helen of Troy restructures business operations
Texas-based personal care manufacturer Helen of Troy has restructured its operations as a means of more clearly defining its business activities in both the personal care and household sectors.
09-Mar-2007
IFRA retaliates to industry concerns regarding the amended code of practice
On-going industry misgivings that the International Fragrance Association's (IFRA) recent 40th amendment directly alienates smaller businesses has prompted the president of the association to retaliate against such accusations.
08-Mar-2007
Oriflame launches a natural anti-aging range using a Tri-peptide content
Direct sales agent Oriflame has created an anti-aging skin care line that targets the lucrative baby boomer generation, whilst also capitilising on the growing trend amongst manufacturers using ingredients to plump natural levels of collagen within the skin.
Bare Escentuals buys UK distributor as part of growth plans
Riding a significant rise in demand for its mineral-based cosmetic products in the US market, Bare Escentuals is eyeing expansion in overseas markets, supported by its acquisition of a UK distributor.
RFID supply chain revolution
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is revolutionising supply chain management.
Pharmaceutical player eyes Fusion Beauty
Canada-based Fusion Beauty, known for the creation of beauty lines sponsored by leading figures such as Jessica Simpson, has sold a controlling stake in the company to US-based pharmaceutical magnate Eugene Melnyk, according to press reports.
Perrigo buys up dermatological brands
The healthcare supplier has paid $56m to buy up nine generic prescription dermatological products and four products that are currently in development from Glades Pharmaceutical.
07-Mar-2007
Natural food business makes jump into personal care
A Florida-based natural foods business has made the jump into the fast-growing organic personal care segment with the launch of a full range of honey-based skin and hair care products.
Estee Lauder forecasts big profits rise on expansion plans
Global premium cosmetics maker Estee Lauder is forecasting that profits will rise in double digit figures over the course of the next three years and sales growth will be ahead of average industry growth, as it focuses on expanding international markets.
P&G launches prescription strength deodorant
Procter & Gamble is expanding its Secret female deodorant brand with the launch of a new product that is said to be clinically proven to provide prescription strength protection against wetness.
Kimberly-Clark extends Huggies brand into suncare
Building on ambitions to extend its Huggies brand still further into the personal care segment, Kimberly-Clark is expanding its Little Swimmers brand with the launch of a new line of sun care products that include 'sun sensors'.
06-Mar-2007
Testing rig evaluates hair care compatibility
UK-based Stable Micro Systems has launched a new test for the hair care industry - an innovation that is said to evaluate the 'compatability' of shampoos, conditioners and smoothing agents in order to determine efficacy.
05-Mar-2007
First laser hair removal, now laser hair growth
With lasers fast becoming an important part of the personal care industry, US company Lexington International has just announced that its hair growth laser has been granted FDA approval.
Makeup.com sees online cosmetic sales rocket
US-based Online beauty and cosmetics retailer, Makeup .com, has reported a 108 per cent increase in its sales during the last six months of 2006, cashing in on the increasing number of consumers buying their beauty products through the internet.
02-Mar-2007
Beiersdorf upgrades sales outlook and confirms acquisition trail
The global personal care player released audited figures that confirm a strong performance during 2006, giving the company reason to upgrade its outlook for 2007 and reconfirming that it is on the acquisition trail.
Seatons launches peach kernel oil
Seatons has added Peach Kernel Oil to its range of vegetable and fruit extracts, an ingredient that targets skin care products for delicate areas such as under the eyes and lips.
01-Mar-2007
Bare Escentuals rides high on naturals wave
Tapping into the huge increase in demand for natural-based personal care products, Bare Escentuals has reported a 39 per cent increase in fourth quarter sales, backed up by big rises in both net and operating income.
Dry goods batch system operates remotely
A precision batching system for dry goods, such as cosmetic powders, can be monitored from abroad providing diagnostics and performance reports to managers working remotely, its manufacturer claims
New skin care line targets bikers
Taking niche products to new levels, biking enthusiasts have developed a new line of products targeting the specific needs of bikers, including a line formulated for tattoo aftercare.
Study predicts backlash against celebrity endorsed products
A new study has challenged the growing celebrity endorsement trend that is gaining momentum amongst cosmetic manufacturers - suggesting that consumers are now more likely to purchase a product endorsed by an anonymous spokesperson.
CCA announces profit dip and sale of company
CCA Industries, a New Jersey-based producer and marketer of niche personal care products, has announced a drop in profits as executives confirm that they have agreed in principle to the acquisition of the company.
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