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31-Jul-2006

Shiseido hits losses on falling Japanese demand

Just one week after financial analysts reinforced a top credit rating for leading Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido, the company has posted a drop in profits as the domestic market wanes.

28-Jul-2006

Beauty fails to catapult Tupperware sales

Tupperware Brands, the US-based retailer of kitchenware, cosmetic and beauty products, has announced a disappointing second quarter in Europe and the US, further exacerbated by falling cosmetic and beauty sales.

HBA to include first annual regulatory summit

In response to growing regulatory legislation on a global level the organizers of this year's HBA event will hold the first Regulatory Summit, a day long seminar that will include a panel of international speakers providing industry-driven insight into the area.

Dark-skinned people more likely to die from skin cancer

Although the incidence of skin cancer is rarer amongst individuals with darker skin, lack of awareness means that the mortality rate is higher than those with fair skin - leading experts to reiterate advice for everyone to use sunscreen.

27-Jul-2006

Germany maintains lead as packaging supplier for cosmetics

Germany remains a world giant in the packaging material and machine sector, with a high demand, especially for plastics, about to reach record levels according to a new report.

DNA-tested cosmetics come to Europe

Genelink's Dermagenetics brand has been making a big splash in the US with its DNA-tested and tailored anti-ageing treatments. Now available in Europe, the company is claiming that its approach could be set to revolutionise the approach to cosmetic treatments worldwide.

25-Jul-2006

Colgate profits dip on restructuring costs

Colgate-Palmolive has announced broad top-line growth for its second quarter on the back of strong sales, adding that hefty restructuring charges hit profits.

Automation helps herbal cosmetics player boost production twenty-fold

Herbal Works, a producer of all-natural bath and body aromatherapy products, says it has installed a newly automated processing system that has helped to boost its production nearly twenty-fold.

FDA approves Mexoryl in L'Oreal sunscreen

The FDA's controversial decision not to approve Mexoryl, an ingredient that provides valuable protection from the sun's UVA rays, looks uncertain after US regulators decided to approve a L'Oreal sunscreen containing the ingredient.

Research says nano cosmetic patents are worth battling for

Latest research suggests that patents for nanotechnology applications within the cosmetic industry are worth pursuing in view of the wide-ranging potential they hold.

24-Jul-2006

EU bans 22 hair dye substances on consumer safety fears

The European Commission has banned 22 hair dye substances following research by its Scientific Committee that links certain product to an increased risk of bladder cancer.

21-Jul-2006

Companies team up on advanced labeling solution

Two US companies - Multi-Color Corporation and United Silicone - have joined forces to provide high speed application of flameless heat transfer decoration to blow molded PET and HDPE containers, commonly used in a variety of personal care applications.

Analysts favor industry growth prospects

Shares in leading cosmetic companies were boosted on the New York Stock Exchange after leading investment analysis gave the sector a good report.

EPCglobal RFID standard accepted by ISO

The EPCglobal UHF Generation 2 protocol for radio frequency identification (RFID) has been endorsed by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), paving the way for its use throughout the global supply chain.

An image-conscious growing Hispanic population spells big prospects

Personal care manufacturers would do well to target the US Hispanic community, with growth prospects developing as second generation Hispanics assimilate to US consumer culture but retain fastidious personal care regimes.

19-Jul-2006

New study suggests sunbathers do not use sunscreens correctly

A new study by UK charity Restoriation of Appearance and Function Trust (RAFT) suggests that most sunscreen users do not use products adequately enough to fully protect themselves form cancer-causing UVA rays.

18-Jul-2006

Questex plunges into cosmetics trade shows with acquisitions

US media group Questex has moved into the cosmetic and toiletry field with the acquisition of three North American trade show events focusing on specific aspects of the industry.

Avon goes full throttle in China

Avon Products China says it has now employed 114,000 sales staff in China and is in the process of hiring a further 31,000 recruits just four months after it was awarded its first direct sales license in the country.

Estee Lauder 2006 outlook hit by tax bill

Estee Lauder says its financial performance for this year will be hit by a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service combined with a tax gain relating to foreign that will impact 2006 net fiscal earnings by around $35m.

17-Jul-2006

Silab launches ingredient that repairs DNA

French ingredients provider Silab has announced the launch of its latest anti-ageing innovation, Heliomoduline, an ingredient that is said to repair DNA through the stimulation of proteins that naturally exist in the skin's dermal layer.

Australasian cosmetics markets still a 'blokes thing'

Although the market for male-specific cosmetics products in Australia and New Zealand has grown enormously in recent years, experts say that the characteristics of the market mean that 'the bloke's bloke still reigns supreme'.

13-Jul-2006

Companies combine to create a leading specialty chemicals player

Two US specialty chemical players, Reilly Industries and Rutherford Chemicals, have combined to form a new business focused on three specific areas, including the personal care market.

Parlux CEO withdraws buyout, giving way to possible sale

As Parlux Fragrances CEO Ilia Lekach withdraw his share buyout offer on the back of pressure from shareholders, investor confidence in the company is sending share prices into a dramatic fall, which is likely to spell take-over bids.

Estee Lauder establishes Turkey affiliate

Tapping into significant market growth, US cosmetic and fragrance giant Estee Lauder says it is to establish an affiliate company in Istanbul, Turkey, with more than 300 employees and talk of further growth to come.

Australia makes its mark on the men's grooming market

Having soft launched a new range of men's grooming products on the Australian retail market, Eyre BioBotanics says it is readying to unleash the naturals-based line on the North American retail market.

12-Jul-2006

UK initiative encourages recycled PET beauty packaging

Leading UK beauty retailer Boots has participated in an initiatives to encourage the adoption of more sustainable PET packaging for a broad range of its personal care products on sale throughout Europe.

11-Jul-2006

US cosmetics growth spells opportunities for ingredients suppliers

Favorable demographics are helping to drive strong growth in the US cosmetics and toiletry industry, with the needs of the graying baby boomer generation, males and different ethnic groups leading to a growth in demand for both natural and active ingredients.

Japanese moisturizer gets US medical endorsement

A popular Japanese moisturizer has been endorsed by a US dermatologist for the treatment of dry skin related conditions such as eczema and other forms of dermatitis-related conditions.

Revlon Q2 results hit by poor Vital Radiance performance

Cosmetics giant Revlon has confirmed that its preliminary Q2 results have been hit by weaker than expected sales of its news Vital Radiance cosmetic range for older women.

10-Jul-2006

Airless Systems launches new packaging aimed at men

In answer to the growing demands for men's personal care and the lack of differentiation for packaging, France-based Airless Systems has launched a new personal care packaging line designed around the needs of the male consumer.

Italian cosmetics industry set for growth spurt

Despite slow general economic conditions in Italy, the country's Cosmetics Companies Association, Unipro has reported that sales of cosmetics and toiletries are set to grow by 2.6 per cent this year to reach €8.1bn.

07-Jul-2006

Elizabeth Arden buys Riviera fragrances

Beauty brands company Elizabeth Arden has paid an undisclosed amount to acquire the licenses for a number of fragrances belonging to Riviera Concpets, including the leading high-end brand Badgley Mischka, in turn stepping up the company's presence in the premium fragrance segment.

CCA Industries announces drop in 2Q profits

CCA Industries has reported a record increase in its sales on the back of strong peformances for its whitening oral care brands, its green tea skin care products and its depilatory products, but profits drop.

Body Shop International donates to Fairtrade chocolate

Body Shop International has donated its shares in Fairtrade chocolate enterprise, The Day Chocolate Company - giving the money back to the cocoa farmers who originally founded the business.

05-Jul-2006

Filling and capping machine ups manufacturing capabilities

French manufacturer Serac has launched Cronos, a filling and capping line specifically designed to focus on the issues of flexibility, precision and cleanliness in cosmetic and pharmaceutical production.

Scientists make nano-organogels for cosmetics

Fundamental research from the US suggests that an enzyme could convert sugars in the presence of olive oil to form 'nano organogels' - potentially leading to novel delivery systems for additive ingredients.

04-Jul-2006

Jamaican scientists develop natural cosmetic products

The Jamaican government's plan to rapidly expand into the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industry has culminated in a three year program carried out by the Jamaican Scientific Research Council (SRC) to develop a host of natural-based cosmetic products.

New Jersey cosmetic companies battle over trade secrets

A court decision has overturned claims by cosmetics developer Arch PCP that rival company Active Concepts had misappropriated trade secrets in a long-running battle between the two.

Procter & Gamble turn to mobile phones to boost Crest sales

Tapping into the growing marketing opportunities provided by mobile phones, Procter & Gamble is launching a promotional campaign that uses the services of a UK-based company to create a text-messaging game featuring the Crest Whitening brand.

03-Jul-2006

Nivea Beauté packaging gets new look

The rebranding of Beiersdorf's Nivea Beauté range has involved a comprehensive re-design of the brand logo and packaging by German company DieterBakicDesign.

Can industry learn from ancient Roman cosmetic preparations?

Despite all the new technology and science, the basic idea behind cosmetic products has remained the same for thousands of years, as a recreation of ancient Roman cosmetic has demonstrated in Wales.

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