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29-Sep-2006

Parlux shareholder lambasts Perry Ellis deal

In an open letter to members of the Parlux executive board, Glenn Nussdorf, who has a 10.5 per cent stake in the company, has made his point clear that he believes the proposed sale of the Perry Ellis license agreement is 'not in the best interests of the company'.

Solar indicator goes on sale in US

A wristband UV monitor has gone on sale in the US, marketed as a device to help indicate when the wearer should apply sunscreen as a means of combating increasing rates of skin cancer.

Airport authorities relax cosmetics ban

Airport authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have relaxed safety rules for hand carry items on planes, bringing relief for many cosmetics companies that rely on duty free as a significant part of their annual sales.

28-Sep-2006

Researchers say new compound could lead to safer sun tanning

Scientists in the US and UK say that an organic compound they are working with could hold the answer to creating a realistic looking sun tan, while also inducing a natural sun block effect in the skin.

27-Sep-2006

New scalp treatment features South African naturals

South Africa-based Inkomfe, a manufacturer of personal care products featuring locally sourced natural ingredients, has recently extended its product portfolio and is looking to increase its consumer base in both Europe and the US.

26-Sep-2006

P&G sells Sure deodorant brand

Procter & Gamble has sold its Sure deodorant brand to the privately held Innovative Brands LLC for an undisclosed sum, as it continues to concentrate on its two gender-specific deodorant brands Old Spice for men and Secrets for women.

Jarchem launches butter and oil ingredients

Jarchem Industries, a New Jersey-based specialty chemical manufacturer focusing on cosmetic ingredients, has launched a new line of natural-based butter and oil ingredients for a wide range of cosmetic applications, including emulsifiers, stabilizers and functionality.

Revlon cuts workforce, drops Vital Radiance

In answer to concerns over its financial position Revlon has taken the decision to cut its workforce and drop the badly received Vital Radiance cosmetics line for older women.

25-Sep-2006

DSM invests in Israeli personal care company

DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Netherlands-based ingredients specialist DSM, says it has invested $2m in Sol-Gel Technologies, a privately-owned company specialising in beauty and health care applications.

22-Sep-2006

P&G ceases sales of SK-II in China

Procter & Gamble has ceased all sales of the SK-II skin care line in China following allegations made by a regional watchdog that it contained potentially dangerous chemicals.

21-Sep-2006

High speed labeller ups efficiency, firm claims

A new machine can put labels on both oblong-shaped containers and round bottles at high speeds, claims its manufacturer.

CTFA files comments with FDA on nanoparticles

The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has filed a comprehensive dossier with the FDA outlining the science and regulation of nanoparticles in personal care products.

Nutricosmetics set to be the next big niche

First there was cosmeceuticals, now there is nutricosmetics. The big difference is that these products are taken orally to improve health and beauty, and according to the latest market study, it is a rapidly-growing category that is about to hit the major world markets.

Health scare over P&G cosmetics grips Asia

Procter & Gamble is on the defensive after authorities in the Guandong and Hong Kong region of China discovered high levels of dangerous chemicals in its SK-II skin care line following routine testing.

20-Sep-2006

Oriflame gets China go ahead

Oriflame has become the third foreign cosmetics company to be granted a direct sales license in China, putting it on track to carve out a slice of the country's fast-growing consumer market.

19-Sep-2006

Fujifilm poised to become major cosmetic player

Fuji Photo Film says it has entered the health and beauty business through the expansion of its existing life science business, marked by the launch of a functional skin care range and an 'internal care' product range.

Are Botox users becoming dependent?

A new study suggests that the continued rise in the use of Botox injections to prevent wrinkles might be partly attributable to the fact that many patients find the injections addictive.

Nordic cosmetic player mulls IPO

With a number of companies said to be interested in buying up the company, an executive of Finland-based Lumene Cosmetics says that a stock market listing could be a strong possibility, as the company continues to see strong growth on the back of continued interest in natural-based cosmetics.

Revlon switches CEO as pressure mounts over performance

Mass cosmetics maker Revlon has said that president and chief executive Jack Stahl will be leaving the company to be replaced by CFO David Kennedy, as the company struggles with lackluster sales and mounting debts.

Kyowa Hakko brings back its CoQ10

Kyowa Hakko has re-launched sales of its patented coenzyme Q10 following a six-year break, and is one of many companies entering this fold as supply increases following bottlenecks.

16-Sep-2006

Avon powers ahead with China recruitment

Having received the first license for a foreign-owned company to resume direct sales of cosmetic products in China, Avon added more than 33,000 new sales staff to its workforce there last month, according to data from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

California proposes to delist toxic chemicals

California has put cosmetics legislation back on the top of its legislative agenda by launching a 30-day public comment period regarding the removal of three chemicals from the Proposition 65 list of known carcinogenic chemicals, a number of which are used in cosmetics products.

15-Sep-2006

Packaging invention turns heads at HBA

A packaging innovation that helps consumers time how long their cosmetic treatment should last and even alerts them as to the time and date of their next treatment has turned heads at this week's Health & Beauty America show in New York City.

13-Sep-2006

Lutein skin health study elicits excited response at conference

Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.

Labelling machine adapts to different cylinders

A new labelling machine can cope with both oblong-shaped containers and round bottles at increased labeling speeds, says its designer.

12-Sep-2006

Quick-Med resolves distributor dispute

Quick-Med Technologies, a company that specializes in ingredients innovations for the cosmetics market, says it has agreed on a solution to a disputed contract with cosmetics distribution partner Engelhard Long Island.

Researchers hone sunburn repair ingredient

Scientists at the University of Bath in the UK say that their research work could eventually lead to the development of an ingredient that could be used to actively repair sunburnt skin and help prevent the onset of cancer.

Parlux confirms future sale of non-core lines

As expected, troubled fragrance player Parlux says that it will use the intermediary services of GLMAC to off-load a number of its non-core product lines, after the company confirmed that sales for the latest quarter were below expectations.

08-Sep-2006

Beiersdorf launches new anti-aging treatment targeting DNA

Scientists at Beiersdorf research and development laboratories have created a new anti-ageing formula containing a combination of cell-active Folic Acid and Creatine to target skin's DNA.

LVMH's perfume and cosmetic division powers away

French luxury consumer group LVMH has reported double growth in its overall sales for the first six months of the year, backed up by an impressive 80 per cent leap in profits for its perfumes and cosmetics division.

07-Sep-2006

Scientific evidence jumps to the defense of nanotechnology

The on-going debate on the safety of nanotechnology in cosmetic products has been given new fuel as scientists in France reveal that nanotechnology has been in use for thousands of years in hair dye.

A new twist in the Parlux tale

Parlux Fragrances says it has received a request from a shareholder for approval to increase ownership in the company, the latest turn in a series of events that has seen the company's share tumble more than six-fold in the space of a few months.

Procter & Gamble steps up fight to protect brands

The world's largest consumer goods company has been back on the lawsuit trail, as it continues to apply pressure on competition it deems to be a step too close to the mark.

06-Sep-2006

Could donkey milk hold the secret to skin health?

Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her beauty regime. But now, following the death of the world's oldest women - another devoted fan of donkey milk - the spotlight is back on it.

Ciba restructures and fine tunes focus

Having revealed mixed first half results, Swiss specialty chemicals player Ciba has announced an investment programme that promises increased expenditure on technologies to develop chemicals that will focus on nanotechnology, alongside plans to make significant job cuts.

04-Sep-2006

P&G gets vote of confidence from investors

Proof that P&G is on the right track following its merger with Gillette came during the course of August, after the company posted strong fourth quarter results that have led to a share price hike of more than 8 per cent.

Facial brightening - the next big thing in anti-aging?

A new anti-aging treatment could be set to turn the market on its head. If facial brightening manage to tap into the incredible growth in the same way as other anti-aging products, a new category looks set to be born.

First ever consumer anti-aging mag launched

The world's first anti-aging magazine is about to be launched, tapping into the phenomenal growth of a market that has been largely defined by cosmetic products such as anti-wrinkle treatments.

01-Sep-2006

Could scientists finally be on to a cure for baldness?

Research work carried out on mice at the University of Manchester has thrown up clues as to why some men go bald, something that could give both drug-makers and hair care manufacturers opportunities to break the male pattern baldness puzzle.

L'Oreal profits continue to boom on luxury sales

The world's largest cosmetic company just goes from strength to strength, having announced an 8.7 per cent hike in sales and a 21.8 per cent jump in net profits thanks to strong premium cosmetic sales and continued growth in developing markets.

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