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30-May-2008
Faces Cosmetics appoints new CEO to tackle developing markets
Faces Cosmetics has appointed a new CEO for international markets who will be charged with growing the business in some of the world's fastest growing developing markets.
29-May-2008
Dow Chemical implements price hikes
Dow Chemical's prices will rise by up to 20 percent on June 1 to mitigate for the relentless price hikes for energy, feedstock and transportation.
Comprehensive study supports collagen treatments
Researchers at the University of Michigan have undertaken a comprehensive study that shows positive results for anti-ageing treatments that focus on rebuilding and replenishing collagen.
Liz Claiborne and Elizabeth Arden sign fragrance deal
Leading cosmetics players Liz Claiborne and Elizabeth Arden have entered into a licensing agreement to market, distribute and manufacture Liz Claiborne fragrance brands.
HBA calls for entrants to packaging design award
With the biggest show in the North American cosmetics industry's calendar just around the corner, its organizers are calling for entrants to the International Package Design Awards (IPDA).
Eco-friendly packaging ready for take-off
Green packaging is making the transition from niche to mainstream as manufacturers come under pressure to go green.
28-May-2008
ChemRisk announces European REACH partnership
Texas-based chemicals consultancy Chemrisk has formed a partnership with Finland-based REACHLaw that aims to help North American businesses meet new European laws for chemical registration.
Risdon creates innovative lipstick packaging for Avon
Risdon International has created a new lipstick packaging for Avon - Pro-To-Go -which has been designed to enable the user to apply the lipstick using one hand.
Cognis fails to turn higher sales into profit growth
Escalating raw material prices have prevented Cognis from translating its strong first quarter sales increases into profit growth.
Edible beauty products don't seduce US consumers
Beauty foods have captured the imagination of European consumers but the global trend has yet to catch on in the US, according to Kline.
Indian backing for Sabinsa resveratrol research
Sabinsa is looking to bringing innovation to its resveratrol manufacturing capabilities after receiving a grant from the Indian government to move ahead with two new pilot trails for both nutrition and cosmetic products.
27-May-2008
Citramed sets sights on first natural preservative
Citramed is preparing to market antibacterial and antifungal ingredients derived from citrus fruit in the coming weeks with a view to developing the first natural preservative.
Atrium spins off active ingredients division
Atrium Innovations has spun off its Active Ingredients & Specialty Chemicals Division to form the Unipex Group, based in Quebec, Canada.
Cosmetics trade endangered by REACH
Urgent last minute negotiations are underway to ensure that cosmetics trade is not severely disrupted by the June 1 deadline for REACH registration.
Test provider gears up for REACH compliance
International test solutions provider Intertek Ageus Solutions says it has launched a comprehensive testing service that will help cosmetics players test for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Global organic launches outpace naturals
Organics have accelerated past naturals in Mintel data on beauty launches but the market research firm does not expect the trend to continue.
22-May-2008
Euromonitor suggests avenues through challenging sales environment
Sales of cosmetics and personal care products in the US slowed in 2007 reflecting reduced consumer confidence and lower retail spending, according to a new Euromonitor report.
Colipa revises guidelines on product efficacy and claims
Colipa has revised its guidelines relating to product efficacy and claims, highlighting the difference between the collection of scientific data and the communication of product claims.
Celebrity and designer scents clean up at FiFi awards 2008
Fashion designers and celebrity scents featured highly in the fragrance of the year awards, illustrating their enduring strength within the industry.
Global alliance for prestige packaging
Three luxury packaging firms have announced plans to form an alliance in an attempt to provide local services in an increasingly global marketplace.
MWV closes packaging plant to enhance efficiency
Continued losses have pushed MWV to close its beauty and personal care packaging plant in Warrington, Pennsylvania.
21-May-2008
Commission launches database of ingredients and their regulation
The European Commission has launched an online cosmetics ingredients database providing information for formulators on ingredients and their regulation.
Kline puts lipstick theory to the test
Recent financial results from leading cosmetics firms have been mixed but historical data from Kline suggests the US downturn may give them reason for cheer.
News in brief: Croda, Brazil and bird droppings
Croda releases data on its clear hair conditioning ingredient, Brazil finds a new market in the Middle East and the latest in bizarre cosmetics ingredients - bird poo.
IFRA says high compliance reflects strength of self regulation
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) says 100 per cent compliance with its standards supports arguments for continued self regulation.
Oil palm genome sequencing may aid sustainability
A US-Malaysian partnership has completed the first phase of annotating the oil palm genome in a process it hopes will enable increased oil yields and sustainability.
20-May-2008
Botox competitor awaits approval
The FDA has agreed to evaluate an anti-wrinkle injection treatment from France-based pharmaceutical company Ipsen which if approved would provide a rival for Allergan's Botox.
Alberto-Culver concentrates on key brands
Alberto-Culver is selling its Stockholm-based subsidiary business to a Swedish private equity firm in order to concentrate on its existing personal care brands.
NPD flags up importance of Tween market
The beauty market for girls aged between eight and 12 is worth an estimated $500m and includes products as adult seeming as firming cellulite cream, according to NPD Group's latest report.
CL Tech seeks partners for UHT sterilization process
Laboratoire Cosmétique CL Tech is looking for international partners to take its UHT sterilization process for the preservation of personal care products to the next stage.
Industry counts down to REACH legislation
With the implementation of the REACH legislation fast approaching, Colipa officials advised the industry on the necessary action at last week's General Assembly in Switzerland.
19-May-2008
Canada proposes personal care ingredients for toxic list
The Canadian government has earmarked a family of chemicals used in personal care products for the toxic list as part of a comprehensive safety review of chemicals found in consumer goods.
Technology purifies animal-derived collagen
A Dallas-based biotech company has released a technology that promises to render animal-derived ingredients such as collagen a hundred times purer than regulations require.
Scientists warn of anti-bacterial environment risks
Anti-bacterial ingredients used in personal care products have again come under attack, this time for their potential to persist for up to forty years in aquatic environments.
16-May-2008
Maesa's China subsiduary to open as sales leap
France-based Maesa will open its Chinese subsidiary in the coming weeks after announcing an 80.5 per cent sales increase for the semester.
Professional skin care market booms
Kline has hailed professional skin care as a 'recession proof" category in personal care although the market research firm said growth drivers varied significantly between regions.
15-May-2008
Risdon applies changes for Chinese shake-up
Risdon International has announced the reorganization of its Chinese operations in a bid to streamline the operations of its recent acquisitions made in the country.
Nu Skin claims discovery of new cause of skin aging
Nu Skin claims to have identified a previously unknown cause of skin aging that could help the company create products that fight wrinkles before they appear.
Hearing discusses stricter legislative proposals for cosmetics
Democrats attacked the current state of cosmetics regulation at a hearing to discuss legislation that could require companies to register facilities and report adverse events.
BASF introduces multifunctional hair polymer
BASF presented its new conditioning polymer at Suppliers' Day this week that the firm claims removes the need for silicones in final formulations.
Nanoencapsulation may improve sunscreen agents
Nanoencapsulating sunscreen agents may make them more effective and reduce the potential for allergic reactions, suggests a new report.
14-May-2008
China Business Solutions targets cosmetics
China Business Solutions is targeting cosmetics companies looking to trade in the complicated but opportunity rich Chinese market.
Nutrition player Glanbia eyes cosmetics market
Ireland-based food ingredients player Glanbia Nutritionals has chosen Suppliers' Day East as a platform to highlight its foray into the global personal care ingredients market.
Green success requires sustainable consumers
Bio-based plastics are making their mark on the packaging industry but many commentators say consumers are as important as renewable materials on the road to sustainability.
United-Guardian reports sharp fall in sales and profits
United-Guardian has reported a sharp fall in sales and profits for the first quarter that it blamed more on ordering patterns than economic conditions.
ISP launches hair color retention ingredient
ISP claims its new color retention technology, ColorTrue, is a breakthrough in the growing niche for color retention shampoo, conditioner and styling products.
13-May-2008
Givaudan hopes to profit from partnership with Colgate-Palmolive
Fragrance and flavours supplier Givaudan has signed a partnership with Colgate-Palmolive which will allow it to collaborate with the personal care company on future products.
Helen of Troy's personal care sales fall further
Helen of Troy's personal care division continued to struggle in the fourth quarter reporting a 7.1 percent drop in sales that it blamed on the tough retail environment.
Thurman in dispute over beauty contract
The partnership between Hollywood star Uma Thurman and Lancôme signed in 2000 has culminated in two lawsuits and a requested $15m in damages.
Dow Reichhold launches multi-functional polymer at Suppliers' Day
Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex is launching the first in a series of multi-functional polymers at Suppliers Day in New York this week.
Daily pill promises to protect against sun damage
'Sun defense in a pill' is the claim of a Florida-based company releasing a dietary supplement designed to protect the skin against UVA and UVB damage.
12-May-2008
International players lead growth in Brazil
International players are leading market growth in Brazil which now ranks fourth in the global market for cosmetics and toiletries, according to a Kline report.
Crown introduces green dispensing system
Crown Holdings has developed a dispensing system that uses compressed air rather than hydrocarbons to help personal care firms comply with new Californian regulations.
Anti-aging aftershave hits male cosmetics market
The boundaries of the male skincare market have extended with the release of an anti-aging aftershave product with bioengineered human elastin.
09-May-2008
Unilever's personal care profits fall despite overall growth
Unilever's strategy of offsetting high commodity costs by increasing prices transformed its food profits in the first quarter but failed to lift its profits in personal care.
Inter Parfums benefits from Burberry fragrance
A significant jump in sales has driven a fifty percent increase in first quarter profit for Inter Parfums thanks to a successful Burberry fragrance launch.
07-May-2008
Dow Corning releases a petrolatum alternative
Dow Corning has released a soy-based naturally-derived alternative to petrolatum in an attempt to capitalize on the trend for 'greener' products.
Clarins warns that support for launches could squeeze margins
After announcing a difficult first quarter Clarins warned shareholders that new product launches and a strong Euro may affect future margins, according to press reports.
Geisha makeup enters the modern cosmetics market
Geisha makeup is meeting the modern cosmetics industry and returning to the Japanese market with the launch of one of the most expensive lipsticks in the world.
Jan Marini fights discoloration rather than wrinkles
Jan Marini Skin Research has launched an anti-aging product that promises to make the skin appear younger by fighting discoloration rather than wrinkles.
Henkel's cosmetics division enjoys positive first quarter
Cosmetics and toiletries outperformed Henkel's other divisions in the first quarter reporting solid increases in sales and operating profit despite the difficult economic situation.
06-May-2008
Atrium Innovations experiences strong first quarter
Atrium Innovations has reported strong first quarter results for its nutrition and health division, as well as its active and specialty chemicals unit which is to be sold mid May.
Natural Beauty Summit hones in on regulatory issues
The second Natural Beauty Summit will open its doors in New York next week, where organizers are expecting regulatory issues relating to natural and organic cosmetics to top many delegates' agendas.
Developing markets drive big gains for Beiersdorf
A continuing focus on developing markets and an overhaul of its production and logistics operations has led to a better than expected jump in profitability during the first quarter.
Estee Lauder reports strong sales growth but lower net profit
High sales in international markets helped Estee Lauder secure double-digit growth in the third quarter but the increase was not enough to prevent the company from suffering a dip in profits.
The coming of age for bio-based plastics
Amidst growing interest in bio-based and biodegradable packaging, a leading supplier of the materials says the industry must address sourcing issues if it is to flourish in the future.
05-May-2008
P&G files patent infringement against J&J
Two of the world's largest consumer goods companies have come head to head as Procter and Gamble (P&G) files a lawsuit against Johnson and Johnson (J&J) for patent infringement.
US slow down pushes Elizabeth Arden into the red
A market slow down in retail sales throughout North America meant that premium cosmetics player Elizabeth Arden has posted a third quarter loss.
Fragrances drag IFF Q1 results down
Disappointing first quarter fragrance sales have impacted International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) first quarter results, although the company's flavors division has continued to perform well.
Revlon's losses narrow but sales dip
Revlon has reported falling first quarter sales but the color cosmetics manufacturer has held costs back and reduced its losses.
02-May-2008
Unilever commits to sustainable palm oil
Unilever has pledged to use only palm oil certified as sustainable by 2015, while also supporting calls for a moratorium on further deforestation for palm oil in Indonesia.
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