All news articles for February 2015

Pack Peek gallery: News and updates from the beauty packaging world

Pack Peek Gallery

Pack Peek gallery: News and updates from the beauty packaging world

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Well 2015 seems to be passing by quite quickly, so here's some more announcements and highlights from the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on. Browse the gallery to see...

Bliss skincare is Kohl’s latest cosmetics partner

Bliss skincare is Kohl’s latest cosmetics partner

By Deanna Utroske

Body treatment products from the spa brand will be available online and in stores next month. And come mid-May, Bliss plans to launch an exclusive beach body treatment kit with the retailer.

CARB deadline registration extended

CARB deadline registration extended

By Simon Pitman

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced an extension to its pending deadline demanding all data for consumers products sold in the state to be registered.

Sun damage works long after exposure, finds new research

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Sun damage works long after exposure, finds new research

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new market could open up for ‘evening-after’ sunscreen to further protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays after a team of Yale-led researchers discovered that much of the damage occurs in the hours after sun exposure.

Hemp biotech company branches out into cosmetics

Hemp biotech company branches out into cosmetics

By Simon Pitman

Axim Biotechnologies, a specialist in cannabinoid research and industry hemp product development, has established a Cosmetics Division that will lead to a line of cannabinoid-based products.

Rodan + Fields up for sale?

Rodan + Fields up for sale?

By Deanna Utroske

The direct sales skin care brand and Wells Fargo are weighing the options, as the company eyes further expansion into international markets.

Google patents personal fragrance device

Google patents personal fragrance device

By Simon Pitman

Google technologies has secured a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a wearable fragrance emission device that deodorizes the moment body odor occurs.

Moroccan oil sneaks into shaving product

Moroccan oil sneaks into shaving product

By Simon Pitman

Moroccan oil, also known as argan oil, has been profiled as a hair care ingredient, but increasingly it is popping up in skin care products, too, and has now been included in a shave preparation product.

Non-spherical particle production advances

Non-spherical particle production advances

By Deanna Utroske

Researchers Amy Shen from the Okina Institute of Science and Technology and Shilpa Beesabathuni from the University of Washington, working with engineering professionals at P&G, have identified a scalable technique for reproducing a variety of non-spherical...

MWV merger with RockTenn challenged by lawsuits

MWV merger with RockTenn challenged by lawsuits

By Simon Pitman

In the wake of the announcement that MeadWestvaco (MWV) is set to merge with RockTenn, several lawsuits have been filed in the past few days questioning the value such a deal would bring to shareholders.

Good hair and teeth will help you find love, says Harley Street clinic

Good hair and teeth will help you find love, says Harley Street clinic

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

What do you look for in the perfect partner? According to a new study, British women value hair and teeth as the important features in prospective partners, and men agree that a nice smile is the most attractive feature; as anti-ageing, skin care and...

Chinese New Year spending - Chanel a favourite with shoppers

Chinese New Year spending - Chanel a favourite with shoppers

By Michelle Yeomans

As the holiday approaches fast (Feb 19), various luxury brands are investing in increasing their visibility to fight off the competition. Something, perhaps Chanel isn't too worried about, due to its' popularity with Chinese consumers.

ICMAD honors budding packaging designers

ICMAD honors budding packaging designers

By Simon Pitman

The ICMAD Young Designer award winners have been announced at a recent ceremony held in Newport Beach California, highlighting the talents of the industry’s next generation of packaging designers.

New Year, same story as more woe hits Avon

New Year, same story as more woe hits Avon

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Avon has warned that the stronger dollar could have a big effect on this year’s sales as fourth quarter sales were down thanks to the currency situation, and it may continue throughout 2015.

Non-GMO cosmetics, a trend in the making

Non-GMO cosmetics, a trend in the making

By Deanna Utroske

Non-GMO cosmetics are soon to be a hit, according to analysts, as cosmetic formulations are incorporating more truly natural ingredients, and often follow developments in the supplement markets, which already has a distinct non-GMO segment.

Phthalates answerable to Maine’s chemical regulation law

Phthalates answerable to Maine’s chemical regulation law

By Deanna Utroske

Companies, states, countries and consumers are increasingly conscientious about the ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Now Maine has proposed further regulations for products sold in that state.

UK scientists discover how to make soap from bacteria

UK scientists discover how to make soap from bacteria

By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at TeeGene Biotech, an arm of Middlesbrough University, have developed unique strains of bacteria which produce biosurfactants, which act like soap and help to emulsify different liquids.