P&G chief faces up to activist investor Ackman

28-Sep-2012 - Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald has met with activist investor William Ackman, head of Pershing Square Capital Management, to be confronted with a 75-page document listing a range of...

Cosmetics ingredient market driven by emerging markets

27-Sep-2012 - The importance of emerging markets has never been greater after it was revealed that they are driving the global beauty ingredients sector.

Expansion of Brazilian middle class drives growth in personal care chemicals

27-Sep-2012 - As the inversion of the social pyramid in Brazil continues to fuel spending power, double digit growth in demand for personal care is forecast to continue, further driving demand for...

The power of YouTube: skin care brand sponsors blogger following viral success

27-Sep-2012 - Cosmetics company Kyoku has turned to social media platform YouTube as it looks to get closer to its audience and has sponsored a beauty blogger to produce a number of...

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Nu Skin maps out plan to expand skin care business in China

27-Sep-2012 - Nu Skin has laid out a five year business development plan for mainland China to strengthen its position in the country’s skin care market by expanding its distribution model.

Skin care formulation innovation round-up

26-Sep-2012 - Formulation innovation continues to be one of the biggest market drivers, which has been underlined by recently announced research collaboration for peptides, a new hydration technology and a botanical targeting...

People on the Move : Ashland, Coty and Avon

25-Sep-2012 - In our latest People on the Move Cosmetics Design report son key executive appointments at Ashland, Coty’s US division and Avon Products.

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Nars Cosmetics launches new cosmetics line featuring Andy Warhol

25-Sep-2012 - Renowned pop artist Andy Warhol will be the face for a new high end collection from Nar Cosmetics that is due to be distributed by Sephora later this year.

Estée Lauder expects growth to continue in e-commerce channel

25-Sep-2012 - e-Commerce has always been a strong channel for cosmetics giant Estée Lauder and the New York-based company sees no reason for this to change in the coming years.

Valdata offers formulators free management software

25-Sep-2012 - Software specialist Valdata is offering formulation experts a free single-user version of its recipe formulation software package.

L’Oréal to open distribution center in Dallas

24-Sep-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is taking its operations to Dallas with plans to open a new distribution center there next month.

The Natural & Organic Cosmetic Alliance to hold first meeting

20-Sep-2012 - The newly formed Natural and Organic Cosmetic Alliance (NOCA) is to hold its first meeting in Boston on September 22nd, with the aim of laying out its vision for the...

Investment company pledges commitment to cosmetics stem-cell technology

19-Sep-2012 - The Aristocrat Group Corporation (ASCC) a Florida-based women’s life style investment company, says that it wants to expand its footprint in the cosmetics category through stem-cell anti-aging products.

NARB recommends Fair Trade USA to better inform consumers with ingredient seal

19-Sep-2012 - A National Advertising Review Board (NARB) panel has recommended that Fair Trade USA require users of the organization’s “Fair Trade Certified” seal for composite products to provide additional information to...

Energizer announces restructuring aimed at saving up to $200m

19-Sep-2012 - Energizer Holdings has announced a major restructuring program across both of its business division that aims to save the business between $175m and $200m.

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Avery Dennison showcases eco-friendly film range

19-Sep-2012 - Avery Dennison is platforming its Bottle-to-Bottle (B2B) Film portfolio at this year’s Labelexpo Americas, which is designed specifically for the PET recycling stream.

Sustainability needs to concern social and economic impact, says expert

18-Sep-2012 - Although Asian cosmetic and personal care companies have embraced the issue of sustainability, Organic Monitor director Amarjit Sahota believes that the social and economic impact are being overlooked.

Ecocert speaks out after organics definition lawsuit is dropped

18-Sep-2012 - After years of in-court battles leading to the lawsuit being dropped, the certification body has expressed its pleasure at the San Francisco Federal District Court’s decision to drop the case...

IFF makes further investment in Asia with new facility

18-Sep-2012 - Global firm International Flavors & Fragrances is focusing its attention on the Asian fragrance market by opening a manufacturing plant in Singapore as part of its expansion in the region.

SEC recommends against action in most recent Avon investigation

17-Sep-2012 - Avon has announced in a securities filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission has recommended not to take any action to investigate if the company inappropriately contacted analysts during the...

Birchbox goes global with Joliebox acquisition

17-Sep-2012 - Cosmetics sampling specialist Birchbox has taken strides to increase its global footprint with the acquisition of Paris-based Joliebox.

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Oxea announces polyols price increase

17-Sep-2012 - Oxo derivative manufacturer Oxea has announced it will be increasing its list and off-list prices in North Ameica and Europe from the start of October.

Floratech launches botanical that targets anti-aging

13-Sep-2012 - Arizona-based Floratech has launched a new botanicals-based ingredient which targets the lipids that provide essential skin oils.

Canada issues new guidelines on heavy metals in cosmetics

13-Sep-2012 - The Canadian government has issued new guidelines on heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and antimony in an effort it says, to determine appropriate limits of ‘impurities’ in cosmetics.

Could Avon’s new ‘miracle’ anti-aging cream help revive its fortunes?

13-Sep-2012 - Avon’s recently launched ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser is said to be causing a stir amongst consumers in the US market, raising hopes that it may help turn around the...

Scientists develop a skin renewal cream with umbilical cord serum

13-Sep-2012 - Scientists at global cosmetic company Novo Solutions have developed a line of anti-ageing skin care products that features a formulation comprised of purified human umbilical cord serum, an ingredient they...

FDA raps L'Oréal over anti-ageing marketing claims

12-Sep-2012 - The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter over marketing terms relating to skin care products sold under L'Oréal’s Lancôme brand in the United States.

Sunscreen UV transmittance testing device meets international testing standards

12-Sep-2012 - One of the major challenges to sunscreen manufacturers is to ensure their products meet different international standard, something Labsphere's updated UV-2000S technology now meets.

Argex enhances production capacity of TiO2 plant in a bid to cut operating costs

12-Sep-2012 - Argex Titanium has completed the scale up of its production facility for high purity titanium dioxide at its pilot plant as it looks to cut operating costs and increase TiO2...

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Merchant Data Systems targets cosmetics with new payment processing abilities

12-Sep-2012 - Solution provider Merchant Data Systems has turned its attention to the cosmetics industry with its new payment processing technology, aimed at simplifying in-store purchases.

One week to go until the Hair Care Ingredients virtual expo

12-Sep-2012 - Don’t forget to make a diary entry for the first ever Hair Care Ingredients 2012 Virtual Expo will open for business on September 19th, at 9am EST, 1PM GMT and...

Avon turns to team investment to help steady the ship

11-Sep-2012 - Avon Products has attempted to steady the ship by making appointments that will seek to sure up its Human Resources and Legal department.

Coty delays plan for $700m share flotation

11-Sep-2012 - Coty has delayed plans to go on a spending spree on the back of a $700m initial public offering, with uncertainties in the global economy cited as the reason, reports...

Study links phthalates to elevated asthma risk in children

11-Sep-2012 - A study by scientists at the University of Columbia claims to link childhood asthma to phthalates that are found in personal care products and plastic packaging.

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Honeywell ingredient certified for use in natural & organic cosmetics

11-Sep-2012 - Inspection body Ecocert has certified Honeywell’s hair and skin care ingredient Asensa NFF 11E for use in natural and organic cosmetics.

Sabinsa launches skin care formulation based on Indian amla fruit

10-Sep-2012 - Global active ingredients player Sabinsa has launched a new skin care formulation derived from a native Indian fruit called phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as the edible amla fruit.

Elizabeth Arden invests $12 million in spa business

10-Sep-2012 - Cosmetics maker Elizabeth Arden has turned its attention to the professional spa business following a $12 million investment in Red Door Spa Holdings.

BFW pill claims to help Botox effect last longer

10-Sep-2012 - US based manufacturer Eden Aesthetics, says it has developed a nutritional pill that’s zinc component enhances the effects of Botox injections by up to 25 percent.

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Ulta announces positive outlook following Q2 sales

10-Sep-2012 - Ulta Beauty announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 28, 2012, reporting becomes jumps in sales and profit compared to last year; prompting the company to announce a...

Estée Lauder Targets unauthorised sales of MAC cosmetics

07-Sep-2012 - Estée Lauder has taken legal action against fashion retailer Target accusing it of selling counterfeit cosmetics in its stores in Australia under the MAC Cosmetics brand.

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CEW to hold Beauty Retail Evolution event

06-Sep-2012 - Cosmetics Executive Women (CEW) is holding an event entitled Beauty Retail Evolution, aimed at bringing cosmetic professionals up to speed on the most important trends in retail.

Inolex launches new natural emollient for personal care

06-Sep-2012 - Ingredients provider Inolex has launched a new range of natural and sustainable emollient for the personal care market that has been developed using bio-based succinic acid.

Artiste launches cocoa oil targeting anti-aging category

06-Sep-2012 - Ingredients player Artiste has launched an all-natural cocoa oil with specific applications for both natural-based hair care and skin care formulations, with a specific focus on the anti-aging category.

CEW requests nominations for the 2012 Beauty Awards

05-Sep-2012 - The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) association is calling for nomintations for its prestigious Beauty Awards, which identifies which finished products industry executives rate as the best.

Israel cosmetics criticized over ingredients sourcing

04-Sep-2012 - Israel-based cosmetics company Ahava has been accused of ‘pillaging’ the natural resources of the dead sea that lie in the Palestinian territory by a human rights report.

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Scientists report advances in self-healing polymers and coatings

04-Sep-2012 - Scientists at Eastern Michigan University have developed polymeric coating systems in an effort to mimic self-healing functions in biological systems, thus advancing self-healing polymers and coatings.

Watchdog finds mercury-containing skin whiteners still on sale despite govt. ban

04-Sep-2012 - Despite a government ban on cosmetics containing mercury being sold in the Phillipines, a public interest group claims to have found 11 brands of skin whitening products containing mercury still...

New silicone make-up formulation gives soldiers added protection

04-Sep-2012 - A new formulation has been developed for military camouflage make-up, which promises to both hide soldiers from the enemy and provide protection from the searing heat of bomb blasts.