Colipa tests consumer exposure to cosmetics products

28-Sep-2007 - A new study, conducted under the European trade association Colipa, better approximates consumer exposure to cosmetics products.

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Weleda executives explain green challenges and plans

27-Sep-2007 - Growing concern about global warming and ecological issues is prompting consumers to seek out cosmetics that are both natural and environmentally-friendly. CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Weleda executives to explore the challenges...

Cosmetics packaging made from disposed milk cartons

27-Sep-2007 - Cosmetics packaging products made from plastic milk cartons found in landfills are soon to be launched onto the global market.

Coating nanoparticles to make them safe for sunscreens

27-Sep-2007 - A polymer coating may protect against possible damage that could be caused by nanoparticles used in sunscreens, a scientific study suggests.

New kid in town for children's personal care products

27-Sep-2007 - The children's personal care product market continues to grow with the launch of eleven natural and organic products for youngsters.

Hispanic brand loyalty drops with cultural integration

26-Sep-2007 - As Hispanic consumers in the United States integrate, they are less likely to remain loyal to specific brands, according to The Nielsen Company.

Environmental and labeling issues to hit sales of natural products

26-Sep-2007 - Environmental concerns and a regulatory crackdown are likely to hit sales of natural personal care products, according to Euromonitor.

Consumer awareness of nanotechnology is low, survey suggests

26-Sep-2007 - Consumer awareness of nanotechnology and its potential uses and risks is low according to a national survey conducted by the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Silicon-based powders to enhance the world of color cosmetics

26-Sep-2007 - Dow Corning has released a new range of four multifunctional cosmetics powders to help manufacturers meet the needs of the ever-demanding cosmetics consumer.

New Oriflame perfumes tap into expert endorsement trend

25-Sep-2007 - The direct sales firm Oriflame is looking to tap into the market for professionally endorsed perfumes with a new collection inspired by gemstones.

Silab uses HBA to showcase Osilift

24-Sep-2007 - Having won the HBA technology award for its Coheliss anti-aging ingredient, Silab was also using last week's show as a platform for its latest anti-aging innovation, Osilift.

Buyout of one of America's oldest companies

24-Sep-2007 - The private equity buyout of Caswell-Massey, one of America's oldest companies, suggests that there is still life in the luxury cosmetics market.

Mega Pumps debuts new dispensing systems

24-Sep-2007 - New Jersey-based Mega Pumps chose last week's HBA show as the launching pad for its latest dispensing innovations for the beauty industry - Mega Duo airless dispenser and Mega Pump...

Wal-Mart suppliers to disclose carbon emissions

24-Sep-2007 - Putting pressure on personal care firms, retail giant Wal-Mart today announced it will ask suppliers to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions incurred in the making of certain products.

Anti-irritant properties of essential oils in antiperspirants

21-Sep-2007 - Antiperspirant manufacturers should exploit the anti-irritant activity of essential oils and fragrance raw materials in their formulations, according to a new study.

HBA Show opens its doors to more visitors

20-Sep-2007 - The 15th annual HBA show opened its doors in New York City on Tuesday, with organizers estimating that visitor numbers were up 5 percent on the first day.

Teknor Color taps into trend for stand-out packaging

20-Sep-2007 - As the need to communicate with consumers through elaborate and eye-catching packaging grows all the more important, Rhode Island-based Teknor Color Company has come up with a new shimmering effect...

L'Oreal is accused of illegal selling in a French court

20-Sep-2007 - L'Oreal faces renewed accusations in the French Court of Appeal in Paris that it illegally sold luxury cosmetics in Russia and then diverted the profits through screen companies and tax...

Perfume marketing takes a raunchy turn

20-Sep-2007 - Sex and perfume have always been natural bedfellows, but in recent years sexually orientated fragrance advertising has become more explicit and pushed its way into unexpected territory.

Cross cultural survey says looking natural is key

20-Sep-2007 - The cosmetics industry needs to abandon products promising perfection and focus on enhancement as a cross cultural study reveals that the vast majority of women want to look natural.

Conair buys cosmetic travel bag specialist Allegro

19-Sep-2007 - The personal care firm Conair Corporation has announced the acquisition of cosmetic travel bag specialist Allegro.

Scientists call for further research on parabens

19-Sep-2007 - The movement of parabens across the skin barrier significantly increases with repeated applications of the chemicals, according to new research.

FDA warns P&G over marketing of a Vicks soap

19-Sep-2007 - Procter and Gamble today came into conflict with the FDA over what the agency called the "unlawful" marketing and labeling of a Vicks branded soap, which the company claims fights...

Vegan cosmetics company goes sustainable

19-Sep-2007 - A US company specialising in vegan cosmetics plans to use sustainable ingredients in its products and packaging, a move it claims to be unprecedented in the industry.

Men invest in skin care to look good at work

18-Sep-2007 - Male skin care is the fastest growing product category in the industry as men seek to get ahead at work by looking professional, a recent study has found.

Major players feed global organic and natural growth

18-Sep-2007 - Global sales of natural and organic cosmetics are escalating thanks to increased investment from top players, and the mainstreaming of once-niche products.

Government criticized over nanotech research efforts

17-Sep-2007 - As the number of cosmetic products using nanotechnology multiply, leading scientists have criticized government for failing to develop an adequate strategy for managing the health and environmental risks posed by...

Increase in certification within the naturals and organic market

17-Sep-2007 - Market saturation within the North American natural and organic sector is pushing manufacturers to obtain organic and natural certification for their products, according to a recent report.

Alcan courts suitors for packaging arm

17-Sep-2007 - An India-based company has put in a bid for Alcan's packaging wing, according to unconfirmed newspaper reports.

ICCR to synchronize international regulation

17-Sep-2007 - The International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation is to meet for the first time in Belgium at the end of September, in order to identify ways to help synchronize the international...

Active ingredients produced by plant cell cultures in lab

14-Sep-2007 - The advantages of deriving active ingredients for cosmetics products from plant cell cultures were discussed at this year's congress, 'Plants for Human Health in the Post Genomic Era', held in...

Human Pheromone aims to reposition attraction brand

13-Sep-2007 - California-based Human Pheromone Sciences says it wants to build on success it has already enjoyed in the personal care area by repositioning its Natural Attraction brand based on human pheromone.

Strong China retail market still being driven by cosmetic sales

13-Sep-2007 - Despite global financial markets being in turmoil the Chinese retail market is continuing to speed ahead. Indeed, due in part to strong sales of cosmetic and personal care products, the...

Mary Kay chases increasing Indian cosmetic spend

13-Sep-2007 - Global direct sales player Mary Kay is making a $20m investment in the Indian market for cosmetics and personal care products in an attempt to tap into fast-growing sales in...

HBA Regulatory Summit will call for global unity

13-Sep-2007 - The upcoming HBA Regulatory Summit will fight for greater global unity by bringing together international representatives from industry, government and academia.

Pressure to look good is escalating say majority of US consumers

13-Sep-2007 - The majority of American consumers believe the pressure to look good is greater now than ever before, according to a recent consumer report, although conversely this does not seem to...

Vaseline campaign builds on holistic trend

12-Sep-2007 - Vaseline launches its 'Skin is Amazing' campaign, inviting consumers to express their own skin story, and in turn adding to a number of marketing campaigns from big industry players that...

Kimberly-Clark builds 100-acre facility in Russia

12-Sep-2007 - Personal care giant Kimberly-Clark has announced plans to build a 100-acre manufacturing facility in Russia in an attempt to accelerate growth in the emerging markets.

Chinese company launches nanotech face mask line

12-Sep-2007 - China Bionanometer Industries has launched a new line of facial mask treatments based on natural active ingredients derived using biological nanometer technology to provide enhanced skin moisturizing, smoothening and whitening...

Body Shop founder Anita Roddick dies

11-Sep-2007 - One of the pioneers of ethical and green business practices for the cosmetics industry, Dame Anita Roddick, died yesterday in England at the age of 64, following a brain hemorrhage.

Increased water resistance for inorganic UV filters

10-Sep-2007 - National Starch Personal Care announces a new solution for improving the water resistance properties of inorganic UV filters; a timely advance in the light of the FDA's new rulings on...

MeadWestvaco acquires Keltec Dispensing Systems

10-Sep-2007 - Virginia based packaging company, MeadWestvaco, has announced its acquisition of Keltec Dispensing Systems, which specializes in airless packaging systems.

Natural and organic market evolves into two-tier industry

10-Sep-2007 - As growth continues to steam ahead at full pace for natural and organic personal care products in North America the market is beginning to develop into a multi-tiered industry driven...

HBA Technical will explore cosmetic trends in depth

10-Sep-2007 - This year's HBA Technical will dig deeper into the science of aging as part of a strategy of narrowing the focus of conference talks to enable attendees to pick up...

Cognis taps into demand for exotic natural ingredients

07-Sep-2007 - With the sourcing of natural ingredients becoming more and more of a problem as demand rockets, Germany-based supplier Cognis has extended its naturals portfolio with the launch of an Amazonian...

Skin expert applauds proposed sunscreen rules

06-Sep-2007 - New US labeling rules governing sun care products have been praised by a leading dermatologist as being a step in the right direction towards protecting consumer health.

China's President makes vow over product safety

06-Sep-2007 - President Hu Jintao of China said this week that his country is going to make a concerted effort to up product safety standards with the help of the international community,...

Beyond Beauty 2007 focuses on industry's emerging trends

06-Sep-2007 - Beyond Beauty 2007 is set to open its doors in the first week of October, reacting to the industry's major trends with an improved and enlarged Naturals section, and conferences...

Regulation of cosmetics tackled in new book

06-Sep-2007 - A reference book has been published to help international cosmetics companies navigate their way through the complex and constantly evolving regulatory systems across the world.

Specially modified manufacuring for organic products

06-Sep-2007 - Nature's Gate announces the release of a range of USDA certified organic body lotions, produced at its Californian plant that has been specifically modified for organic product manufacturing.

India booms and heads upmarket

05-Sep-2007 - India's personal care market is booming and is set to become more sophisticated as the country westernizes, according to a recent Kline & Company report.

Growth in US manufacturing slides on financial market fears

05-Sep-2007 - The US manufacturing sector reported a slight downturn in output during August, as fears over a worldwide credit crunch caused by a housing downturn in the country start to bite,...

Shaking and tapping to end, declare packaging researchers

05-Sep-2007 - Squeezing that last drop of shower gel out may become a thing of the past if a packaging innovation developed by researchers in Germany manages to make it to market.

Degussa in agreement with US peptide producer

05-Sep-2007 - The personal care division of Degussa, a global ingredients supplier, today announced a marketing agreement with a producer of bioactive peptides, illustrating the growing importance of this new class of...

Carotenoids to provide UVA protection

04-Sep-2007 - An Israeli biotechnology firm is marketing a carotenoid product that promises to protect against UVA damage; capitalising on the current concern regarding inadequate levels of UVA protection.

Florida-based cosmetic producers merge

04-Sep-2007 - Two cosmetics manufacturers based in southern Florida have merged to create a company focused on manufacturing private label hair and skin care products while tapping into manufacturing synergies.

Dermasalve Sciences signs South African deal for sensitive skin products

04-Sep-2007 - A UK-based company providing solutions for sensitive skin, has announced a deal to distribute its hand cleanser and skin moisturiser in South Africa; a decision aimed at tapping into significant...

Chinese laws may affect new overseas business

04-Sep-2007 - Anti-monopoly laws introduced by the Chinese government have been heralded as a foundation for a 'fair and uniform law system' for doing business in the country, but international business groups...

Fragrance sales plummet in US despite strong global figures

04-Sep-2007 - Fragrance sales in the US slump as the booming European and emerging markets contribute to strong global figures for the fast moving industry.

L'Oreal sales power ahead fueling further possible acquisitions

03-Sep-2007 - Having announced strong growth in sales and profits L'Oreal CEO Jean-Paul Agon says that the company has never before been so engaged in the process of considering new acquisitions.