All news articles for June 2015

Personal care market in Turkey tipped for growth

Personal care market in Turkey tipped for growth

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

An improving economy, changing perceptions towards grooming, and a young population are all factors that are fuelling the cosmetics and personal care market in Turkey at the moment.

Avon refinances with $400m credit facility

Avon refinances with $400m credit facility

By Simon Pitman

Avon Products has secured a five-year $400 million credit facility that replaces a similar credit facility of $1 billion that is about to expire.

New majority stakeholder for Too Faced Cosmetics

New majority stakeholder for Too Faced Cosmetics

Late last week, global growth equity firm General Atlantic acquired the shareholding from Weston Presidio and plans to capitalize on the brand’s momentum, acquainting more women with Too Faced.

Emami moves into scalp care with 'Kesh King' business

Emami moves into scalp care with 'Kesh King' business

By Michelle Yeomans

Emami has moved into the ayurvedic scalp care segment with the acquisition of six year old hair care brand 'Kesh King’, reportedly one of the largest deals in India's FMCG sector.

SEC to sue trader over fake Avon bid

SEC to sue trader over fake Avon bid

By Simon Pitman

The US Stock Exchange Commission has confirmed that it is to sue the Bulgarian trader who filed fake documents purporting to a takeover bid for Avon Products.

Expanding market potential for marula oil

Expanding market potential for marula oil

By Deanna Utroske

Botanical oils have become quite popular as signature ingredients and as stand-alone products, accordingly, one prominent company in the space is growing fast.

NuSkin applies scientific rigour to the essential oils trend

SkinCare Ingredients 2015

NuSkin applies scientific rigour to the essential oils trend

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Essential oils have been valued by many cultures for centuries and recently, as consumers have moved towards a preference for natural cosmetics, essential oils have become more prevalent in beauty products; and skin care manufacturer NuSkin has offered...

Skyler Brands claims next generation anti-aging launch

Skyler Brands claims next generation anti-aging launch

By Simon Pitman

Skyler Brand Ventures, which calls itself an R&D incubator for the cosmetics industry, says that its ERASA XEP-30 combines some of the most cutting edge science of any product launched in the anti-aging facial care category.

Industry giants weigh in on sustainable palm oil

Industry giants weigh in on sustainable palm oil

By Deanna Utroske

This week J&J, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, and Seventh Generation along with numerous other interested companies and investors ran a letter on the non-profit sustainability site ceres.org urging the RSPO to adjust its certification standards. 

P&G sets off on 3D bioprinted skin research project

P&G sets off on 3D bioprinted skin research project

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is following its rivals down the 3D skin printing road as it looks to fund a five year research project to develop a commercial process for making three-dimensional printed skin tissue. 

Harry’s Cosmeticology launched as 9th edition

Harry’s Cosmeticology launched as 9th edition

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Meyer Rosen, editor-in-chief of the 9th edition of Harry’s Cosmeticology, a publication invariably described as the 'formulators’ bible'.

CVC to acquire Europe’s biggest perfume chain

CVC to acquire Europe’s biggest perfume chain

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

German perfume retailer Douglas is to be acquired by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount just days after announcing plans for an initial public offering (IPO).

Can celebrities cash in with men’s skincare?

Can celebrities cash in with men’s skincare?

By Deanna Utroske

This month actor Rob Lowe launched a product line called Profile, which expands men’s grooming routines beyond before- and aftershave items to include serums and more.