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L'Oreal cuts sales and profit forecasts

A sluggish September has forced L’Oreal to cut its sales and profit forecasts for the financial year.

IFRA workshop tackles problem of fragrance allergies

European Fragrance association IFRA is holding a one day workshop that will tackle specific problems relating to fragrance allergies.

Astaxanthin protects the skin against UV damage, study

Astaxanthin is more efficient than other carotenoids in protecting the skin from UV damage, according to recent in vitro study findings.

Estee Lauder reopens color innovation center

Estee Lauder has reopened its Color Innovation Center in Canada after spending $3m renovating the facility.

Fragrance sales continue to disappoint for IFF

International Flavors and Fragrances has reported a drop in profits this quarter due to higher input costs and a shift to lower margin products.

Avon profits miss expectations on economic turmoil

Avon has reported a strong rise in its third quarter profits, but poor North American sales spell missed market expectations.

Reckitt Benckiser results defy credit crunch

An increased advertising spend and new product launches have helped UK cosmetics player Reckitt Benckiser to weather tough economic conditions.

Summer snowflakes join fight against ageing

An aqueous extract from summer snowflake bulbs is the latest anti-ageing product to be developed by Israeli Biotechnology Research (IBR).

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Herbal trade body published REACH guide

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has published draft guidelines on REACH in advance of the November 30 deadline for pre-registration.

Procter & Gamble beats target, despite financial turmoil

The world’s biggest personal care player is continuing to beat the credit crunch on the back of retail price increases and a strong product mix.

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Kiss your candidate good luck before November 4

Hot Pants Cosmetics has released limited edition Obama and Palin lip glosses, so voters can show their political support through their makeup.

Global luxury market faces recession

The global luxury market is facing its first recession in six years, according to a recent report from Bain and Company.

Poop packaging firm underlines importance of creativity in sustainability

Creative thinking is vital for companies looking to achieve sustainability without sacrificing quality and price competitiveness. Albe Zakes from TerraCycle, a company that started out making fertilizer from worm poo, challenges the idea eco-friendly trade-offs.

NuSkin continues to march on a high growth path

Skin care specialist NuSkin continues to generate strong sales growth in the latest quarter despite concerns about lower consumer spending.

L'Oreal lets go of costly Welsh factory

L’Oreal plans to cut 200 jobs at a Welsh factory, blaming unsustainable logistical costs associated with higher overseas sales and a decline in the UK supplier base.

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Congress for European cosmetics regulation

The sixth congress concerning Regulatory Issues for the Fragrance and Cosmetics Industry is to open its doors between November 5 and 6 in Chartres, France.

Safety of common skin whitener called into question

The safety of the common skin whitener kojic acid has been called into question by a European scientific body.

Flight regulations on personal care products to be dropped

The US Transportation Security Administration says it will liberalize regulations that limit the size of cosmetic liquids to containers of 3oz or smaller on flights.

Estee Lauder drops annual expectations due to uncertain times

Estée Lauder has lowered expectations for the year in the light of ‘extraordinary uncertainty’ in the global economy.

Beauty care sales struggle at Kao

Kao Group is aggressively promoting mega brands in order to stimulate flagging cosmetics sales.

Strong Latin American growth boosts Alberto Culver results

Multi-cultural brands and growth in Latin America are behind the success of Alberto Culver’s fourth quarter.

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Allylix signs licensing agreement

San Diego-based Allylix has announced a licensing agreement that should help finance research and development of new products.

Eyre becomes first men’s range to get organic seal

Australian men’s skin care range Eyre BioBotanics has become the first in its category to gain organic certification, two years after the line was first launched worldwide.

Croda opens two new innovation centers

Croda has opened two new innovation centers in Delaware to support the development of the next generation of cosmetic ingredients.

Adapting to the changing economic climate

Volatile input prices and recessionary gloom are forcing companies to rethink their business strategies. Jim Siewertsen, vice president of Access Business Group, discusses how cosmetics companies can protect their margins from turbulent economic forces.

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Philippine government increases control over cosmetics

The Filipino government is readying to pass a law that will toughen up the regulation of cosmetics products manufactured and sold in the country.

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New line of cosmetics specially formulated for athletes

A new line of body care products has been launched in the US designed around the specific needs of athletes.

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Anti-aging skin care website launched

Be Youthful Now is the name of a new website dedicated to the many baby boomers and younger generations of consumers becoming increasingly compelled by the anti-aging phenomenon.

New launches boost Inter Parfums' sales

A number of new launches from the Van Cleef & Arpels and Lanvin brands have helped drive third quarter sales for Inter Parfums.

Shiseido ups forecast but warns of tougher times ahead

Shiseido has upped its profit forecast for the first half of the year but the company warned that business conditions will be tougher in future quarters.

Seatons launches new range of citrus seed oils

Vegetable oil specialist Seatons has added four new citrus seed oils to its range, extending its reach in the emollient ingredients category.

Long-term moisturising may harm skin barrier function

Long term moisturising with certain products may actually damage the skin barrier, according to recent research.

Clinique launches innovative male skin care line

Estee Lauder says the latest technology contained in its newly launched Clinique men’s skin care range is one of the most significant innovations in the category.

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Lucas packaging releases dose pen for cosmeceuticals

Lucas Packaging Group has released a new airless metered dose pen designed for high-end skin care and cosmetics products.

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Male products for afro skin hit the shelves

A new range of male skin care products designed specifically for afro skin points to increasing segmentation within this growing market.

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Scientists unveil multi-million dollar microscope

Scientists at McMaster University have unveiled a $15m microscope that they claim will help create more effective cosmetics and advance the study of drug-delivery materials and proteins.

CPL Aromas appoints new creative perfumer

CPL Aromas has appointed Chris Casale to the position of creative perfumer at its US operations in New Jersey.

NanoPacific Holdings expands nano-delivery options

NanoPacific Holdings (NPH) has added two new nano delivery systems to its portfolio, designed for cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications.

Naturals market having ‘major impact’ on personal care

The continued growth and evolution of the naturals and organic market is helping to shape the future of the personal care industry, as a niche turns into a major category.

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Takasago expands presence in US fragrance market

Takasago International Corporation has announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Wessel Fragrances, in an attempt to increase its global footprint.

Estee Lauder reveals latest advances in new anti-aging moisturizer

In the fight against aging, Estee Lauder has introduced an anti-wrinkle moisturizer that showcases the power of sirtuins and its new Tri-Hyaluronic Complex.

Gum and extracts experts establish new venture

Milan-based firms, Indena and the Gum Base Company have teamed up to bring fruit extract-fortified gum to market.

Edelweiss stem cells could help in the fight against ageing

Italian biotech company the Institute for Biotechnological Research (IRB) has released an anti-ageing ingredient based on edelweiss stem cells.

'Sluggish' markets hinder Tupperware's beauty sales

Direct seller Tupperware has suffered from ‘sluggish’ economies in its established markets, particularly in the beauty sector.

Anti-aging hits the lips

Anti-aging cosmetics started with the skin but have since moved to the hair and now Blistex is launching a lip balm that is formulated to take years off your lips.

Conference focuses on animal testing alternatives for cosmetics

Impending deadlines on animal testing and new chemical legislation will be examined and discussed at a cosmetic ingredients conference later this week.

Photodynamic therapy may be beneficial for sun damaged skin, study

Laser treatment improves the appearance of sun damaged skin by increasing collagen production, according to scientists in Michigan.

Knowledge gap may deter Asian companies from investing in naturals

Interest for natural and organic cosmetics in Asia is growing but it is international companies who are cashing on the trend.

Avon warns authorities of internal investigation

Avon has informed federal authorities of an internal investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding expenses in China.

Home use acne treatment launches in Sephora

Skin care device manufacturer Therative has launched its acne clearing product for the first time in Sephora stores.

HBA conference organizer discusses globalization of regulation

HBA Global Expo expanded its conference program this year including a broader range of talks and higher profile speakers. Meyer Rosen, the chief scientific advisor to HBA, discusses the conference highlights and the changing regulatory landscape.

Natrue head tackles natural certification

Julie Tyrrell, the head of Natrue, explains why the Brussels-based lobby group decided to launch a natural cosmetics label onto an already crowded marketplace. Tyrrell also reveals the reasons behind Natrue’s break away from the talks on the harmonization natural and organic standards.

Histogen targets skin care market with new cosmeceutical venture

San Diego-based Histogen has announced a new cosmeceutical venture concentrating on skin and hair care products that it will distribute through physician’s offices.

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Reviving the fragrance industry with storytelling

Over eight hundred new perfumes hit the shelves every year but too many fail to achieve the success their creators hope for. CosmeticsDesign.com invited industry insiders and observers to discuss how the next generation of fragrances may seduce the customer.

Cerium could be the next inorganic UV filter

An oxide of cerium could protect against UVA rays in the same way as the inorganic filters zinc and titanium, according to researchers in France.

Green tea extract may protect against UV damage: study

Topical application of low dose green tea extract may help protect against UV damage, without the common side effects.

Laveré natural skin care range relaunches

Luxury German skin care range Laveré has been relaunched with a new look and a number of innovative products added to the range.

Peptide manufacturers should take care to avoid regulatory trap

Manufacturers of new generation peptides need to tread finely with their marketing claims to avoid being classified as a medicine, says HelixBioMedix's Robin Carmichael.

Genetic modification may increase a flower's fragrance

Genetically modified flowers and even aroma producing yeast could figure highly in the fragrance industry of the future, according to researchers in Israel.

Estee Lauder uses online social marketing to push fragrance

Estee Lauder is the latest company to embark on an online social marketing campaign to support its Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming fragrance.

XanGo launches Intuitive skin care line in North America

The launch of Glimpse Intuitive Skin Care claims to carve out a new niche in ‘mangosteen topical nutrition’ within the naturals personal care category.

New study underlines promise of ethnic market

The ethnic beauty market is tipped as a source of growth in sluggish times as the market widens beyond products geared towards African Americans, according to Packaged Facts.

NPA announces first companies to gain natural certification

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has published the names of the first beauty products to be certified under its new natural standard.

LVMH believes growth will continue despite current crisis

Perfume and cosmetics sales help luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton LVMH report a strong third quarter.

Ascendia sells off another personal care brand

Struggling cosmetics firm Ascendia has sold baby care brand Baby Magic to Naterra International shortly after shedding its Ogilvie hair care brand.

The sunscreen that is also an anti-wrinkle cream

US suncare company UV Exposures claims its newly approved multifunctional sunscreen is likely to prove just as successful as an anti-wrinkle treatment.

Clinique and Allergan's joint venture hits physicians' shelves

A skin care line designed for patients undergoing cosmetic procedures has been released by Clinique and Allergan.

Companies can avoid hazardous waste charges by recycling ethanol

Many companies in the personal care field are under increasing pressure to make business greener. Ken Reese, from Parallel Products, explained how his company can help, by reclaiming ethanol from discarded products.

By Kilian fragrances launch combines art with perfume

The latest fragrance launch By Kilian fragrances combines $1,500 fragrance bottles designed by the grand-daughter of Henri Matisse with luxury perfume.

Rexam launches make-up packaging lines

Rexam launched ten lines of make-up packaging at Beyond Beauty in Paris last week that aim to fulfill the needs of manufacturers in all market arenas.

How close are we to global harmonisation of organic and natural standards?

Before the industry can benefit from global natural and organic standards, both Europe and the US must first come to a consensus within their own markets, which is proving to be a complex undertaking.

FMC announces across-the-board price increases

FMC BioPolymer has announced a 15 per cent increase in all of its products as of next month, to off-set costs that its savings program does not cover.

P&G CEO claims company can ride the economic downturn

A.G. Lafley, CEO of the world’s largest personal care player Procter & Gamble has reassured investors that the company is in a strong position to weather the current economic storm.

J&J posts strong results on consumer products growth

Consumer products led the pack at Johnson and Johnson (J&J) in the third quarter helping the company post solid sales and profit growth.

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The fragrance industry must focus on the art of perfumery to capture consumers

The fragrance industry must focus on the art of perfumery in order to survive the long term changes occurring within the sector, according to the president of the Fragrance Foundation.

Relationship between academia and industry in the spotlight

Is industry doing enough to engage with academia in the cosmetics sector? Professor Robert Lochhead, Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi, unpicks the relationship between industry and academia.

Coty signs licensing agreement with Balenciaga

Balenciaga is hoping to recapture the glamour of its heydey by signing a new fragrance licensing agreement with Coty.

Helen of Troy buys up Ogilvie hair care brand

Helen of Troy has bought the worldwide rights to the Ogilvie permanent and straightening brand hair care products from Ascendia Brands.

Organic Essence hails new jars as ultimate green packaging

Organic Essence is calling on cosmetic manufacturers to copy its newly launched biodegradable jar design.

European organic and natural standards will be released next Spring

The publication of harmonised European organic and natural standards is just around the corner, according to leading certification bodies at the Natural Beauty Summit.

Avon falls into advertising trouble for anti-ageing claims

Avon has fallen foul of advertising rules in the UK for failing to substantiate anti-ageing claims made in support of a new exfoliant.

Aïny skin care line thrown into spotlight

Having picked up one of the most coveted awards at the recent Beyond Beauty show, the developer of innovative skin care line Aïny says that distributors are knocking at its door.

Cognis lifts lid on new technologies

Cognis Care Chemical has chosen the recent IFSCC congress in Barcelona to unveil a number of new ingredients, including natural, active and eco-friendly offerings.

Beraca extends its reach into Europe

Brazilian active ingredients company Beraca is extending its reach in the European market by opening up a branch office in Paris, France.

Applied DNA Sciences supplies ingredient for textiles

DermaRx HydroSeal, a bioactive ingredient developed by Applied DNA Sciences, has been incorporated into the fabric of a new line of ‘intimate apparel’.

Prestige market picks up after tough start to the year

The US market for prestige beauty products is perking up after a sluggish start to the year according to a global market report from the NPD Group.

Your latest Podcast from CosmeticsDesign

Welcome to your latest news bulletin from CosmeticsDesign.com. In the next three minutes Katie Bird will take you through a distinctly green week in the world of cosmetics. The top stories include the new green chemistry bills in California alongside research on green consumer loyalty and fairtrade cosmetics.

Beauty challenger awards highlight industry trends

The move towards both more natural and ethically produced personal care products was highlighted at Beyond Beauty’s Beauty Challenge Awards 2008.

French health agency promises to clean up baby cosmetics

The French health agency (AFSSAPS) has promised to tighten controls on baby cosmetics following a high profile campaign that labeled the products “toxic cocktails”.

French health agency promises to clean up baby cosmetics

The French health agency (AFSSAPS) has promised to tighten controls on baby cosmetics following a high profile campaign that labeled the products “toxic cocktails”.

Analyst tips Avon for success

Avon has been tipped as a company likely to survive and even thrive a recession thanks to its business model and broad geographical spread.

Helen of Troy announces poor second quarter

Sales are down and profits have been drastically hit for Helen of Troy’s second quarter results as the company’s personal care division feels the pinch.

Proteonomix readies stem-cell derived cosmetics range

US biotechnology company Proteonomix says its subsidiary Proteoderm is readying for the launch of a range of anti-aging stem-cell derived cosmetic products.

Counterfeiting is on the rise in the fragrance industry

Many industries are feeling the effects of lower consumer confidence. Rochelle Bloom, President of the Fragrance Foundation, shared her views on how the fragrance industry is faring in the current economic climate.

Women sacrifice food before cosmetics

Women are not only reluctant to reduce their spending on cosmetics but when their purses come under pressure they are more willing to scrimp and save on food, according to new surveys.

Avon partners with Ironman triathlon for new fragrance collection

A collaboration with the Ironman Triathlon is the latest partnership designed to help Avon tap into the increasingly important male market.

Botaneco gains Ecocert approval for oleosome emulsion

Oil-seed specialist Botaneco has received approval from European certification body Ecocert for the natural emulsion base Hydresia G2.

Celebrity fragrances boost Parlux results

Celebrity scents have boosted second quarter sales for Parlux Fragrances, which is currently launching Paris Hilton’s latest offering for the holiday season.

Certification takes center stage at cosmetics conference

Sustainability is the theme of a new conference in Florida next month that promises to have some of the leading names in green cosmetics taking center stage.

Hispanic kid's market earmarked for growth

Manufacturers of children’s personal care products should look to capture the growing Hispanic population, according to a recent report.

Dow Chemical fined for violating environmental regulations

Dow Chemical has come under fire from the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to comply with environmental regulations.

J&J re-launches troubled tinting mouthwash

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has re-released a tinting mouthwash a year after the product was pulled from the shelves when testing uncovered contaminates.

Flax and borage oil may boost skin health from within

Supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within, suggests new research from Germany and France.

European naturals market set to break records this year

The mainstreaming of natural and organic personal care products means that the value of the European market is set to exceed €1.4bn this year.

Kyowa-Daiichi team up for North American approach

Daiichi Fine Chemical Co. (DFK) hopes to strengthen its presence in the North American supplement and speciality chemicals markets through a new distribution agreement with parent company Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co.

DSM uses own Alpine cultivation process in latest skin care launch

DSM has developed a natural ingredient for sensitive and irritated skin using the defensive power of alpine plants.

Hair care should target diverse needs of Hispanics

Hair care players should cater for the diverse needs of Hispanic consumers if they want to get the most out of the consumer group.

Leading cosmetics firms deepen internet presence

Consumers are turning increasingly to the internet for their beauty products prompting L’Occitane and PZ Cussons to invest in the growing channel.

Study shows that cause marketing increases sales

A new study shows that cause marketing, such as Estee Lauder’s breast cancer campaign, means that associating products and brands with good causes can help to boost sales.

Mintel launches on-line cosmetics analysis service

Mintel is expanding its Global New Products Database to include an on-line service that digs deeper into the trends that lie behind the latest beauty launches.

China introduces law to reduce cosmetics packaging

Chinese authorities have introduced a new law aimed at cutting down on the amount of packaging on a host of consumer goods, including personal care.

P&G target Hispanics with Head and Shoulders brand

Procter and Gamble (P&G) is targeting its Hispanic customers with a new brand ambassador for the Head and Shoulders range.

California passes green chemistry legislation

Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his signature to green chemistry legislation in California that promises to remove politics from the evaluation of disputed chemicals.

Scientists identify molecular targets to enhance skin health

Research conducted by US scientists is said to have lifted the lid on how molecular targets can influence skin health and treatment.