Asian cosmetics players opt for natural and organic standards
Asian cosmetics companies are turning to natural and organic certification programs in an effort to substantiate their product claims and differentiate them from the competition.
Archives for October 7, 2009
Lipoaminoacids provide comprehensive anti-ageing protection, study
Two new lipoaminoacid ingredients work in complementary ways to help fight against skin aging, according to a recent study.
One-handed mascara pen claims to be industry first
Mascara Noir, a revolutionary, ‘one-handed’ mascara, claimed to be the first major change to mascara application in over fifty years, will be launched in the UK next week.
New orders, new clients: business looking up for contract manufacturers
As consumers feel the pinch of a global recession they often look to private label goods as a way to save a few pennies. Couple this with the lower overheads and financial outlay offered by contract manufacturers and the sector seems to have a winning...
Beiersdorf says it will have to ‘fight hard’ to achieve objectives
With its main markets in developed countries still struggling under the strain of the economic downturn, Beiersdorf CFO Bernhard Duetmann says the business is not out of the doldrums yet.
Firmenich plans post-recession with partnerships, innovation
Sweet goods, snacks and soups were amongst the categories that performed well for Firmenich in a recession struck year in which sales fell 4.3 per cent overall