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 complaints about his leadership.
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 fine chemicals.
A seminar is to be held for US companies to gain a deeper insight and understanding into the European cosmetic market in regards to its regulatory framework – with the ultimate aim of widening its opportunities across the water.
Merck Consumer Care has finally settled a long-standing class-action suit involving its Coppertone sunscreen line, a move that is said to see the company making a payout of up to $10 million dollars.
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 online videos.
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.
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 the anti-aging market.
Researchers in Texas have developed a program that details stable forms of collagen proteins for synthesis in the lab; with the ability to synthesize custom collagen possibly leading to better drug design and treatment of disease, while also having strong...
Scientists at UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a harmless virus on the skin they say could be a promising new tool against acne, as it can naturally seek out and kill the bacteria that cause pimples.
Cosmetics titan L’Oréal is turning its attention to satisfying the need of its local consumers in Russia by setting up an academy in Moscow to train more than 20,000 beauty professionals every year.
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.
US based Nova Technology has developed a wireless skin hydration testing application in an effort it says to help industry professionals in the area of skin research.
Scientists from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center claim to have discovered a ‘youth pill’ that can trigger a growth hormone in the body and decrease the signs of aging on the skin.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has, alongside the Breast Cancer Fund challenged five major cosmetic and personal care companies to phase-out or reduce the use of certain chemicals in their products, a move it says Johnson & Johnson has already made.
More needs to be done to increase consumer understanding of natural hair care products and better communication is the way to do this according to consumer goods giant Unilever.
The last week has seen two cosmetics companies pulled up on separate occasions by the US Food and Drug Administration over drug-like claims made in their advertising of beauty products, prompting Cosmetics Design to ask whether it is time to change amidst...
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 category.
Biotechnology company Regenetech has opened discussions with lifestyle firm Aristocrat Group Corp (ASCC) to develop a line of anti-aging skin care products from stem cells using The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s bioreactor technology.
A Polish collaboration between a research institute and a cosmetics firm aims to develop new anti-ageing products by drawing the results of basic mitochondria research.
The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), which operates the Leaping Bunny Program in the U.S, has announced that they have stripped Dermalogica of its cruelty-free logo after finding the company to be implicated in animal testing practices...
The Hair Care Ingredients Virtual Expo and the conference program, opens today at 3pm CET (2pm GMT/ 9am EST/ 9pm CST) focusing on the latest market trends influencing the formulation of today’s hair care products.
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.
Energizer Holdings has announced a major restructuring program across both of its business division that aims to save the business between $175m and $200m.
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 consumers.
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.
When it comes to unlocking the lucrative men’s grooming market, skin care, the BRIC markets and internet retail are set to be key, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
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 and side with Ecocert.
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.
US based ‘Greek Island Labs’ is the latest cosmetic company to receive a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration, after finding that its products were ultimately violating regulation laws through misleading marketing claims.
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.
The Hair Care Ingredients Virtual Expo and the conference program, which is Wednesday, September 19, just got even better with the addition of an industry round table that will feature some of the key suppliers.
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 course of a separate bribery investigation.
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.
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 say is an industry first, in the fight against...
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 company’s fortunes.
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 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 production volume.
UK-based skin care company Aethic has called upon the expertise of scientists at King’s College London to develop the first sunscreen based on MAA's (mycosporine-like amino acids), produced by coral.
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.
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 11pm China time.
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 say.
