US Senate throws out proposed ‘botax’
After significant lobbying the US senate has decided not to tax cosmetic treatments such as Botox as a means of paying for its government health reform bill.
Archives for December 22, 2009
Innovation is key in Indian active ingredients market
For active ingredients companies that can offer novel products and easier formulations, the Indian personal care market is a ‘fertile breeding ground’, according to analysts at Frost & Sullivan.
Sanofi-aventis increases footprint in US with Chattem acquisition
France-based pharmaceutical group Sanofi-aventis has increased its presence in the US market and expanded into personal care with the acquisition of Chattem.
Ajinomoto develops amino acid fermentation technology
Ingredients supplier Ajinomoto is developing a new fermentation technology to produce the amino acids cystine and cysteine for use in cosmetics, flavorings and pharmaceutical products.
New twin study highlights environmental risk factors for skin ageing
Twin study shows environmental factors such as sunscreen use, smoking, alcohol consumption and body weight are correlated with the appearance of ageing skin.