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Cognis targets growing skin whitening market

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Cognis is targeting the growth potential of the skin whitening segment with a new ingredient from its actives division Laboratoires Serobiologiques.

Hypermarcas expands in Brazil with three acquisitions

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Beauty and over-the-counter medical provider Hypermarcas is increasing its footprint with the announcement that it is acquiring three new businesses this week.

Momentive launches two new ingredients for personal care

katie.nichol@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Connecticut-based silicone provider Momentive has launched two new ingredients for use in personal care applications.

IFF and Coty to help present symposium on ‘scent as design’

katie.nichol@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) and Coty are partnering with various institutions to present Headspace – a symposium on scent as design.

Heilix BioMedix expands distribution of skin care into Asia

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Cosmeceuticals player Helix BioMedix has expanded distribution of its bioactive peptide skin care lines in key Asian markets.

Launches for Inter Parfums will help drive 2010 sales

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

New scents for Lanvin and Paul Smith, and the Burberry cosmetics line are expected to drive 2010 sales for perfume manufacturer Inter Parfums.

Formulating with natural and organic ingredients still throws up challenges

simon.pitman@decisionnews.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Although natural and organic alternatives to synthetic ingredients have proliferated in recent years, problems with supply and formulation remain a challenge.

Helen of Troy to acquire Pert Plus and Sure

katie.nichol@decisionnews.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Personal care player Helen of Troy is to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure anti-perspirant and deodorant businesses from consumer products company Innovative Brands.

P&G extends anti-aging technology to body wash

katie.bird@decisionnews.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

An anti-aging body wash from Procter & Gamble has hit US shelves this month and claims to improve skin elasticity and cohesion.

Marketing software helps Paula’s Choice double revenues

katie.nichol@decisionnews.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Online cosmetics company Paula’s Choice claims to have doubled its email marketing revenue through the use of Lyris HQ software.