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Discussions reveal deep divisions on safety of synthetic ingredients

Compound activates anti-cancer gene to fight skin cancer

Dow Corning expands sun care ingredients

Countdown to harmonisation of organic and natural standards

Cosmetics firm sues Teri Hatcher for breach of contract

 
   
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Estee Lauder group president resigns

CTFA changes name to focus on consumer safety

High double-digit growth expected in nanotech cosmetics market

FDA extends feedback period on new sunscreen regulations

 
 
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Discussions reveal deep divisions on safety of synthetic ingredients
Following several high profile cosmetics health scares in recent months, discussions at the Natural Beauty Summit revealed deep divisions within the industry over the safety of certain ingredients... Read


Compound activates anti-cancer gene to fight skin cancer
Skin cancer may be prevented and treated by a molecule that re-activates the body's own defence mechanisms, according to scientists, who suggest the molecule may one day be incorporated into sun care products... Read


Dow Corning expands sun care ingredients
US-based chemicals group Dow Corning is building further on its offering to the personal care industry by launching an enhanced formulation line-up for sun care products... Read


Countdown to harmonisation of organic and natural standards
Representatives of Europe's leading natural and organic certification bodies told delegates at the Natural Beauty Summit that they are on course to develop a common standard by June 2008... Read


Cosmetics firm sues Teri Hatcher for breach of contract
Skin care specialist Hydroderm has sued Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher for $2.8 million for alleged breach of contract, according to press reports... Read


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Estee Lauder group president resigns
Estee Lauder has announced the resignation of group president Philip Shearer who currently holds responsibility for some of the company's most prestigious brands including Clinique and Aveda... Read


CTFA changes name to focus on consumer safety
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association has changed its names to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in an attempt to become more consumer orientated... Read


High double-digit growth expected in nanotech cosmetics market
The market for cosmetics using nanotechnology is expected to grow significantly over the coming years despite continued concern about the safety of the technology... Read


FDA extends feedback period on new sunscreen regulations
The FDA has extended the feedback period on the sunscreen regulations proposed this summer, in response to calls from industry for time to complete laboratory tests. ... Read

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Multinationals flex naturals muscle

The increasing participation of multinationals in the natural and organic cosmetics sector, and the current lack of legislation, may be marginalising the smaller companies who have been operating in the sector for many years, according to Amarjit Sahota, the director of Organic Monitor.  Read



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Tate & Lyle invests in fragrance firm Allylix
Fine chemicals firm Allylix is to get more than $3m worth of investment by a team of companies including Tate & Lyle Ventures to produce cost effective plant extracts called terpenes... Read


Cost of debts means lower profits for Sally Beauty
Professional and salon hair care provider Sally Beauty has posted lower profits in its first year of independent trading, attributed mainly to debt repayments... Read


Pearlescent pigments for personal care
Sun Chemical, an international producer of inks and pigments, has released a range of pearlescent pigments in shadow form, for use in cosmetics and personal care products... Read


Inter Parfum sales to exceed profits in 2008
Inter Parfums predicts that sales growth will exceed profits in 2008, which the company puts down to a weak US dollar and investments... Read

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