All news articles for January 2017

The pick of the technology crop, from CES Las Vegas

The pick of the technology crop, from CES Las Vegas

By Simon Pitman

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas January 4 - 8, featured eight companies at the event’s dedicated ‘Beauty Tech’ marketplace space, all demonstrating a variety of advanced technologies. 

Consumers value sustainability, shows Unilever data

Consumers value sustainability, shows Unilever data

By Deanna Utroske

The multinational consumer goods company recently released the results of its global consumer survey on sustainability, results which indicate that shoppers in the US are highly motivated to make ‘purpose-led’ purchases.

Sunday was National Winter Skin Relief Day

Sunday was National Winter Skin Relief Day

By Deanna Utroske

It seems there’s a day of celebration for nearly everything. And now, thanks to the parent company of CeraVe Skincare, January 8 has indeed been officially declared National Winter Skin Relief Day.

Innospec completes surfactants acquisition

Innospec completes surfactants acquisition

By Lucy Whitehouse

Global specialty chemicals company Innospec has completed its acquisition of the European Personal Care and Home Care business of Huntsman Corp.

Nature’s Gate launches professional hair care

Nature’s Gate launches professional hair care

By Deanna Utroske

This week the personal care company announced its natural professional collection of shampoos and conditioners, and outlined the national distribution partnership that will make it all happen.

Burt’s Bees launches beauty-from-within product line

Burt’s Bees launches beauty-from-within product line

By Deanna Utroske

The personal care and cosmetics brand announced this week its move into the functional food category.  It’s a significant initiative for the Clorox-owned brand, one that could help determine what a successful beauty-from-within brand looks like in the...

Yves Rocher expands in Nigeria

Yves Rocher expands in Nigeria

By Lucy Whitehouse

Having launched its first store presence in Nigeria last year, French beauty brand Yves Rocher has taken a step forward with the opening of its second outlet.

Beauty news you missed, FDA lead, Glansaol, Unilever class action

Beauty news you may have missed over the holiday break

By Deanna Utroske

Several transaction of note took place over the past weeks, including the FDA issuing new guidance on lead in lipstick, Glansaol making its debut by acquiring key beauty brands, and the class action lawsuit against Unilever and its St. Ives brand facial...

Canada adds cosmetic ingredient to toxic substances list

Canada adds three new materials to toxic substances list

By Deanna Utroske

In effect since early 2000, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act exists to safeguard the natural environment and human health. Following recent CEPA assessments, three materials—one of particular interest to cosmetic makers—have been deemed toxic.  

Clearwater Paper acquires paperboard and tissue maker Manchester

Clearwater Paper acquires Manchester Industries

By Deanna Utroske

The paperboard and tissue maker announced recently the acquisition of Virginia-based Manchester Industries, a paper sheeting company with facilities in five states across the US.

Caffeine personal care products

Indian start-up raises funds for caffeine-infused personal care range

By Natasha Spencer

As brands seek to combine the powerful properties and mainstream accessibility of the food and drinks industry in the beauty sector, MCaffeine represents India's first caffeine-infused personal care brand and has raised $300,000 (€285,000) from investors.