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30-May-2006

Avon announces a further 900 job cuts

As part of its massive worldwide restructuring program, Avon has announced that a further 900 jobs are to go, in addition to the 1,300 jobs it axed at the end of April.

Nextera acquires Ellin LaVar hair care brand

Nextera Enterprises has acquired the rights to the Ellin LaVar Textures hair care product line and brand name from LaVar Holdings, allowing it to tap into a fast developing niche product category.

29-May-2006

BASF raises offer on Engelhard

Having increased its offer to buy out leading personal care supplier Engelhard, Germany-based BASF is looking more and more likely to be successful in its hostile takeover bid.

Middle East beauty market set for big growth

Latest market research suggests that the Middle Eastern market for cosmetics and personal care products is set to experience major growth this year as the region's economy and retailers continue to experience significant growth.

25-May-2006

Colt packaging highlights latest anti-aging innovation

Colt packaging has teamed up with Eastman Chemical Company to provide the packaging for a sample cream containing NutriLayer, a newly-launched anti-aging ingredient derived from non-GMO rice bran oil.

Air Products enters personal care ingredients

Air Products Performance Material Division says it is entering the personal care ingredients industry, where it will initially be focusing on the skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics categories.

Online spending on cosmetics increases by more than 30 per cent

Online sales of cosmetics and fragrances in the US remains small but are continuing to grow well in excess of average market rates. While the total market passed the $100m mark just three years ago, this year it is set to top $200m.

24-May-2006

Beiersdorf outlines future growth strategy

Having confirmed strong sales growth for the first three months of the year, German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf says it is expecting to build on growth during the course of 2006.

Could a dental brace prove to be the next big thing in anti-ageing?

A London-based dentist is claiming that a specially-developed brace can make people look up to 20 years younger, just by wearing it for a few minutes a day.

23-May-2006

Ultrasonic sensors take the measure of fluids, liquids

New ultrasonic sensors provide a means for cosmetics processors to gauge the amount of fluids or solids in containers.

Brazil set to be world's third largest beauty market by 2007

Strong growth in sales of beauty products continues to see the Brazilian market powering away. In 2005 the market grew at 34.2 per cent to become the world's fourth largest market - well above the world's 8.2 per cent average growth.

Skin care sponsorship extends to males

Lancome has taken the brave step of becoming one of the first major cosmetics companies to sponsor a leading male star to promote male skin care products.

22-May-2006

Nanobiosensors could be next step for cosmetics testing

Obtaining the right fragrance for cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products is often a major factor to determine a new products success. But now European scientists believe that tiny bioelectrics sensors may take some of the guess work out of this process.

Self-tanning category set to be turned on its head

A new approach to self-tanning is revolutionising the category in the UK. Johnson's Holiday Skin self-tanning body lotion was launched last year but has already carved out a significant niche in the market thanks to its more subtle approach.

18-May-2006

Lobby groups question cosmetic nano ingredients

Eight lobby groups in the US have combined to petition the USFDA into tightening regulations over nanotechnology-based ingredients contained in sunscreens and other cosmetics products.

L'Oreal signs older stars to promote anti-aging lines

Tapping into the growing market for products aimed specifically at the older female baby boomer, L'Oreal has signed up veteran Hollywood actresses Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda to promote new cosmetics lines.

Dow Corning launches anti-aging silicone elastomer

A newly published technical paper from Dow Corning outlines its latest anti-aging ingredient, a silicone elastomer powder coated with silica that is said to allow formulators to develop applications that mask wrinkles by up to 84 per cent.

Lonza buys Larex's arabinogalactan assets

Swiss biotech company Lonza has announced the latest move to expand its ingredients portfolio, with the acquisition of the larch arabinogalactan assets of US firm Larex.

17-May-2006

Arla Foods launches phospholipids milk extract

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an innovative cosmetic ingredient from milk fat globule membranes. The extract has been created using a specially developed processing technology to create a blend of functional phospholipids.

16-May-2006

ExxonMobil launches lubricating emollient

ExxonMobil is more readily associated with filling up cars with gas, but its Chemical division also supplies a number of ingredients to the cosmetics industry, the most recently launched being its innovative PureSyn Cascading Emollient System.

Plastics packaging leads the way

Although the US market for personal care packaging is a largely mature and stagnant sector, plastics containers is one area where there is still expected to be considerable market development in the future.

Janson Beckett launches natural lip plumper

In line with growth demand for more natural and less invasive alternatives to cosmetic procedures and surgery, Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals has launched BeautiFull Lips, a lip plumper claimed to provide both cosmetic and rejuviantive properties.

Luxury cosmetics spend still on the up, but confidence is shaky

Despite fears over the price of oil and the shaky state of the US dollar on the international money market, luxury cosmetics and fragrances are still proving to be a key driving force behind significant growth in the luxury consumer market as a whole.

15-May-2006

NutraIngredients.com wins food industry award

NutraIngredients.com has been named Website of the Year in the prestigious 2006 Business Food and Drink Journalism awards.

12-May-2006

NZ company turns wine waste into chemical-free antioxidant

The Grape Seed Extract Company is the latest New Zealand company to tap the cosmeceutical potential of a waste product of a traditional industry, with an antioxidant extracted from grape seeds left over by wine-makers using a non-chemical method.

US moves towards stricter chemicals regulation

The United States is making moves towards introducing stricter guidelines on the use of chemicals in all industries. The action comes in response to the introduction of REACH in Europe, which will see tighter regulations for a number of fine chemicals, many of which are used in personal care products and there packaging.

Scams pose threat to direct sales in China

The resumption of direct sales in the fast-growing China market is providing big names such as Avon, Amway and Oriflame with plenty of opportunity, but it seems that, with its return, an old problem is back - the pyramid scheme.

Alberto-Culver still on acquisition trail

Alberto-Culver says it is still looking for further acquisitions, despite being hit with significant costs after pulling out of its proposed acquisition of Regis last month.

10-May-2006

Goldschmidt launches high performance emulsifier for moisturisers

Germany-based Goldschmidt Personal Care, a division of the Degussa specialty chemicals business, is launching TEG Care CE 40, a new, vegetable-based cationic emulsifier system for the formulation of oil dispersed in water creams and lotions.

09-May-2006

Estee Lauder and Revlon both post big profit drop

Two of the leading cosmetic players in the US have simultaneously posted a big drop in their profits as they are hit by costs associated with restructuring plans that aim to shape up the businesses.

Valeant launches combined anti-aging and sunscreen line

Valeant Pharmaceuticals has launched two new products that combine comprehensive moisturizing properties with an SPF 30 sunscreen, tapping into the growing market for increasingly comprehensive multi-functional products that provide prevention with protection.

P&G ups profit but stocks tumble as sales disappoint

Procter & Gamble has reported a 37 per cent jump in its profits, but share prices fell after the company revealed that its sales had failed to meet with expectations on the back of inventory cut-backs by Wal-Mart and slower than expected sales in Asia and Eastern Europe.

Study claims anti-aging efficacy of Elastatropin

A study carried out by anti-aging researcher Dr. Steven Lamm claims that an anti-aging cream developed by US-based DermaPlus that contains Elastatropin has 'very positive results'.

08-May-2006

Body Shop posts increased sales for 2005

The Body Shop says that widespread criticism of its merger with French cosmetics giant L'Oreal has failed to have an impact on the stronger performance the company has experienced throughout the financial year.

04-May-2006

US animal rights group highlights labeling ambiguity

A campaign in the US has been launched by the Animal Protection Institute (API) to highlight unclear labeling relating to cosmetic and toiletry products that are claimed not to have been tested on animals.

Afterglow Cosmetics lashes out over ingredients regulation

US-based naturals player Alferglow Cosmetics has spoken out against the lack of regulation in the US cosmetics market. The company claims that nearly 90 per cent of the more than 10,000 ingredients used in cosmetics products have not been evaluated by government regulators.

Has Inter Parfums passed its peak?

Continuing the decline in sales experienced during 2005, Inter Parfums has reported a dip in its dollar sales for the first quarter of 2006 as the company struggles to improve its ground in a hugely competitive market.

03-May-2006

Convenience and logistics driving smart packaging market

The global market for smart packaging for cosmetics products using such technologies as radio frequency identification (RFID) will grow to $618m (€489.5m) in 2013 from the current $9m, according to a forecast report.

Latest research suggests cell nucleus plays a role in ageing

Scientific research is increasingly pointing to the fact that the cell nucleus plays an important part in the ageing process - a discovery that could revolutionise anti-ageing treatments.

02-May-2006

Unilever sells US hair brands to Lornamead

Unilever has sold two of its North American hair care brands to UK-based Lornamead Acquisition, an international manufacturer and marketer of personal care products.

Colgate finalizes Tom's of Maine deal

Colgate-Palmolive Company has confirmed the completion of a deal that will secure an 84 per cent share in Tom's of Maine at a cost of approximately $100 million.

Eastman results hit by costs and disruptions

Eastman Chemical has reported a big dip in its first quarter profits on the back of rising costs, production disruption and a sluggish performance from its polymers division.

Costs narrow Avon profit margins

Avon has reported a 67 per cent drop in its first quarter net income as restructuring charges aimed at reinvigorating sales hit the company's bottom line.

01-May-2006

Shiseido pulls back into profit, but predicts tough times

Leading Japanese and global cosmetics player Shiseido has pulled back into profit following improved sales and reduced labour costs, but it is predicting that sales growth will slip in the coming year as a result of competition.

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