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30-Aug-2007

Hain Celestial results show big rise in sales and profits

Fourth Quarter results from leading natural personal care player Hain Celestial show that the company is continuing to ride the huge interest in natural products as it reports record sales figures backed up by a healthy increase in net profit.

CTFA's first Regulatory Science Summit

The CTFA's first Regulatory Science Summit is set to take place next week, where speakers and participants will discuss the safety regulation of cosmetics products and their ingredients in today's increasingly global market.

China is still number one for expanding firms

China is still the number one location for manufacturers and retailers looking to expand their businesses in an effort both to tap into the fast growing China market and as a means of establishing low-cost global manufacturing bases, according to a new study by service consultants, Deloitte & Touche.

Burt's Bees' website campaigns for regulation

Natural personal care firm Burt's Bees has put forward its own definition of natural in a recently launched educational website, as concerns about the state of the regulation of natural personal care products in the US continue.

Transgenic corn to provide source of collagen

Significant advances in producing collagen from genetically modified corn have been made; leading to safer sources of the protein for use in surgical, medical and cosmetics applications, say researchers at a recent conference in Boston.

29-Aug-2007

Leading personal care companies declare less lobbying spend

The world's leading personal care players appear to be spending less money on lobbying the US senate this year, with Procter & Gamble reducing its spend compared to last year and no campaigns being disclosed by Unilever to date.

Skin lipids could help treat diseases such as psoriasis

Synthetically derived versions of lipids found naturally in the skin barrier may be useful in treating skin diseases such as psoriasis, according to research published recently in the Journal of Lipid Research.

Risdon aim for the top after Asian acquisition

The Risdon Group says its acquisition of the metal packaging specialist Decorpart Asia will help the company become the leading global supplier of cosmetics packaging components.

28-Aug-2007

'Beauty from within' trend spreads from the Far East

Beauty products are finding their way into the food and beverage aisles as the 'beauty from within' trend spreads from Japan into the American and European market.

27-Aug-2007

New sunscreen regulations for UVA protection

The FDA has proposed a new rule for sunscreen products; introducing a rating system for UVA protection, and requiring a warning statement about the dangers of sun exposure to appear on the label.

Business unit formed on multi-functional emulsions

A Canada-based bio-tech company has launched a new personal care business to ensure that its green multi-functional emulsions will provide it with a strong and dependable revenue stream.

HBA 2007 aims to cover all bases

This year's Health and Beauty America 2007 show, due to open its door at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on September 18, is aiming to take a more industry-wide approach, reflected in a a greater emphasis on a range of products, including finished goods.

24-Aug-2007

Friends of the Earth call for moratorium on nano sunscreens

Friends of the Earth has recently released a report on the presence of nanotech particles in sunscreens, appealing to consumers to lobby the industry and calling for a moratorium on products containing nanoparticles.

Alltracel is preparing to acquire oral care firm Synpart

Ireland-based Alltracel has revealed that it is preparing to acquire the oral care specialist Synpart in a bid to lead the European private label market for oral care products.

23-Aug-2007

New vending machine hot chocolate makes beauty claims

A new hot chocolate sold in vending machine is a novel addition to the growing market for drinkable and eatable beauty products.

New class of bio-lipids for use in cosmetics formulations

An Illinois based biotechnology firm is launching a class of natural bio-lipids off the back of its soy based sunscreen discoveries; promising to deliver the benefits of active ingredients that have previously been unsuitable for use in cosmetic formulations.

Lush Get Naked campaign involved in trademark row

A recent campaign from bath and beauty chain Lush, that urged shoppers to avoid excess packaging where possible, has received criticism from a Canadian business woman who claims that the tagline violates her trademark.

Senate documents show Estee Lauder paid lobbyists

US Senate records have shown that leading cosmetics player Estee Lauder Companies recently made a payment of $100,000 to Cassidy & Associates to help it lobby the US government on legislative and funding issues.

New shiny PET bottles target bemused consumers

Impressions Packaging has launched a range of shiny packaging products that reflect the growing need for cosmetics companies to attract customers bemused by crowded aisles.

22-Aug-2007

Fighting sunscreens fears with improvement

An upcomoming Society of Cosmetic Chemist's meeting on improving sunscreen performance by increasing the effectiveness of UV filters comes as the industry is hit by a series of quality and safety scares.

Profits take a dive for hair care player Regis

Hair care player Regis has reported a big dip in its fourth quarter profits as the company battles increasing competition in the salon hair care sector and the fact that last year's results benefited from a penalty fee over a failed acquisition bid.

Research points to unknown properties of skin care lotions

Recent research suggests that the properties of a lotion change radically on application to the skin; changes that were previously unknown to scientists, and opening up the industry's research and development to criticism.

21-Aug-2007

Nestle undecided about future with L'Oreal

Nestle has refused to commit to any long-term plans regarding its share in L'Oreal, despite claiming its quarter stake in the world's largest cosmetics company continues to be a 'very good investment'.

Russian skin care products find success on Irish market

The recent release in Ireland of a Russian skin care range containing placenta cell extracts has proved successful; cashing in on the growth of the Irish cosmetics market.

World's first clay-based deodorant launched

California-based Zion Health claims to have launched the world's first ever clay-based deodorant in a move that taps in to the growing demand for natural personal care products that avert strong chemicals.

Anti-counterfeit technology for cosmetics

Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms could help the personcal care industry in the fight against counterfeiting and forgery, the manufacturers claim.

Anti-aging compound claims to reset the clock

A California-based skin care company has recently announced the release of the Age Intervention Regeneration Booster, promising to allow cells to 'reset their aging clocks'.

Anheuser-Busch launches skin balancing water worldwide

Global drinks company Anheuser-Busch has launched a new line of bottled water that will be marketed as an integral part of any skin care regime in a bid to make a side-step into the ever-growing skin care market.

Anti-aging tea competes for shelf space

Beauty tea is the latest addition to a range of food and beverage products to hit the market that are specifically formulated to enhance physical appearance.

16-Aug-2007

New PLA technology for Purac

Purac has invested in new lactides that will potentially provide the food, pharma and cosmetics industries with cheaper and more effective bioplastic packaging, the company announced yesterday.

Symrise opens research centre in Singapore

Symrise, the Germany-based fragrance and flavourings manufacturer, has recently opened a Sensory and Consumer Science Centre in Singapore, in order to assist with its expansion into the growing Asian market.

Wal-Mart beefs up audits of supplier factories

Wal-Mart audited 8,873 of its suppliers' factories last year, part of the giant retailer's ongoing push to portray itself as an ethical and environmentally-conscious company.

Antibacterial soap back in the cross-hairs

The flames of the fiery debate as to whether antibacterial soaps actually do any good have been fanned once more after a comprehensive review stated they were no more beneficial than plain soap.

Restructuring leads to narrower losses for Parlux

Fragrance maker Parlux appears to be benefiting from a renewed focus, restructuring and a compensation charge - factors that have all led to a significant reduction in losses for the third quarter.

14-Aug-2007

Tainted toothpaste found in luxury market

Tainted toothpaste has turned up among the supplies of a luxury provider of toiletries for international hotels, taking the Chinese toothpaste scare beyond the gray market.

A natural, tightening feminine wash from Singapore

A Singaporean company takes natural personal care to a new level with the release of a herbal feminine wash promising to gently cleanse the 'intimate area', protecting it from infections whilst helping to tighten weakened muscles.

Natural beauty conferencing programme

A series of international beauty conferences centering on the fast-growing natural and organic market segment have been announced, tapping into a market that is hungry for all the latest trends and information in an effort to clue into new opportunities.

Physicians Formula predicts lower sales

Masstige skin care provider Physicians Formula says that soft market conditions within the segment have led it to lower its forecast for the forthcoming quarter and full year, prompting fears for other big name prestige player.

Study suggests harmful properties of aluminium in sunscreens

New research suggests the widespread presence of aluminium salts in sunscreens, with potential pro-oxidant properties; re-introducing fears over the negative consequences of sunscreen application.

13-Aug-2007

Study suggests efficacy of non-antibiotic acne treatment

A recent report in the British Journal of Dermatology suggests an effective non-antibiotic treatment for acne that may help to provide a solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance in acne causing bacteria.

Misunderstanding leads consumers to skip sunscreen

A leading US dermatologist has underlined a number of mistruths that explain why consumers do not use sunscreen properly or else do not use it all, providing food for thought for sunscreen manufacturers.

Elizabeth Arden alleviates financial fears

Elizabeth Arden has reaffirmed its outlook for the fiscal year, easing concerns that its results would be weaker than predicted.

10-Aug-2007

US personal care supplier sets up in UK

Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has announced that it will set up an ester manufacturing facility in Elesmere Port, UK, to supply the global personal care industry.

Dandy is reborn in developed Asian markets

Cosmetics that make men appear delicate and pretty are flying off the shelves while sales of other beauty products in the developed Asian markets.

09-Aug-2007

System remembers labels to reject defects

Peco Controls has recently announced its new LabelScan Inspection system that promises to improve production line accuracy by comparing labels to a learned image and rejecting if it does not conform.

Sally Beauty's sales rise but expenses hit net profit

Despite strong sales growth, Sally Beauty's third quarter net profit fell as expenses related to recent structural changes hit home.

Mixed results for ingredients player United-Guardian

New York-based ingredients producer United-Guardian, has reported mixed results, with revenues climbing significantly in the first quarter, but dipping in the second quarter, but buoyed by a significant growth in net income for both quarters.

Personal care helps to boost Atrium results

A strong performance in the Canadian company's active ingredients and specialty chemicals division helps to boost results for the third quarter.

Research indicates growth potential in rural India

A study undertaken by the government-run Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) indicates that there is significant growth potential for marketers of personal care products in rural and semi-rural India.

08-Aug-2007

Profits and sales surge for IFF

Fragrance and flavors player IFF reported increased second quarter net income and sales, although falling market prices impacted the performance of the company's fragrance division.

Skin care ingredients technology conference

The organizers of a bi-annual skin care ingredients conference, Accelerating The Future, are inviting industry experts to make presentations about the latest advancement in this field at two forthcoming programs.

Green Tea as possible treatment for psoriasis and dandruff

Topical application of green tea polyphenols may represent a natural topical treatment for psoriasis and dandruff, a recent study reports.

Restructuring helps Revlon to cut back its losses

Cost-cutting measures, the discontinuation of the ill-fated Vital Radiance line and general restructuring have helped take Revlon back from the brink, as its latest quarterly results finally start to show clear evidence that it is reducing its losses.

07-Aug-2007

Strong Beiersdorf results driven by emerging markets

Global personal care player Beiersdorf has announced a 9.7 per cent rise in sales for its second quarter and an impressive jump of 67.9 per cent in net profits driven by significant growth in certain Eastern European and Asian markets, as well as more launches aimed at males.

06-Aug-2007

Increased funding under debate for FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors

The US House of Appropriations is debating a bill to increase funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors; an increase that may be much needed as products containing nanotechnology and cosmeceuticals increase.

Bare Escentuals reports strong results but doubts loom

Innovative natural cosmetics player Bare Escentuals has announced a strong set of quarterly results, but doubts have arisen as the company warns that future sales may be hit by the failure of one of its latest infomercial campaigns.

P&G keeps going from strength to strength

Once again results from the Procter & Gamble Company have defied market growth and the expectations of financial analysts, with sales for the fourth quarter growing 8 percent and net profit rising 19 percent - results that testify the fact that Gillette continues to add plenty of value.

Possible mechanism for rosacea may hold therepeutic answers

New research suggests it may be a combination of two abnormal factors that cause rosacea, meaning that the current form of antibiotic treatment for the skin condition may be inappropriate.

Anti-aging treatments stretch the definition of natural

For many US consumers growing old naturally does not necessarily mean avoiding anti-aging products altogether, concluded a recent Focalyst study.

02-Aug-2007

Innovative personal care launches drive Unilever results

Personal care sales outstripped Unilever's other product categories as the global giant posted a 16 per cent increase in net profit for the second quarter.

Beauty resource website aims to be number one

A former P&G executive is to launch a website that he believes will become the number one resource for beauty product consumers.

Tupperware cosmetic sales boosted by Latin America

Tupperware Brands said that sales and profits across its three divisions, including cosmetics, were above expectations, boosted by a particularly strong performance in developing and emerging markets.

Inter Parfums acquires international rights to Lanvin brands

As part of plans to further expand its global fragrance brands portfolio Inter Parfums has announced the acquisition of the Lanvin fragrance brand, a move that connects it to one of the oldest European fashion houses.

China bans toxic substance found in toothpaste

China has recently announced a ban of diethylene glycol, the toxic ingredient found in the widely banned toothpaste - representing one of a number of moves attempting to reassure its export market.