The growth rate for cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance in Brazil has exceeded predictions made at the beginning of the year, which means the value of the market in 2009 is likely to be 11 per cent higher than 2008.
Beiersdorf plays on convenience and multi-functionality with its latest launch for men in the hope of attracting the time-starved modern man whose wallet is feeling the pinch.
The fact that consumers still want effective, multi-functional personal care products means that there remains significant demand for innovative chemicals.
Scienceuticals claims that its in-house microbiological testing capability for contract manufactured personal care products cuts development time by up to two weeks.
Polaris has extended its range of vegetable and plant oils and secured organic certification as part of aims to increase its footprint in the natural cosmetic ingredients segment.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) has reported significant first quarter losses following large restructuring charges related to layoffs, asset write-downs, and factory closures.
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Keller Rohrback has become the second law firm in the US to become involved in the controversy surrounding potentially dangerous baby personal care formulations.
The baby and toddler personal care market may withstand economic pressures better than other sectors as parents are unwilling to compromise on quality for their children.
The Mexican goverment has imposed higher tariffs on a list of 89 consumer goods imported from the US, including a large number of personal care products.
A number of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Food, household and personal care player Sara Lee is contemplating selling its remaining cosmetics business interest in Europe to focus on food and beverage.
Continued pressure on margins is likely to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the personal industry as a direct result of the worsening global economy.
European cosmetics regulation has long been a minefield of grey areas and contradictions, a point that is underlined by the struggle to ban the testing of cosmetics ingredients on animals.
Household and personal care provider Energizer Holdings says a solid first quarterly performance for personal care has helped buoy an otherwise poor sales performance.
Hotel toiletries maker Gilchrist & Soames is bucking the trend for closures and job losses by announcing a $3m expansion plan to expand its Indiana-based manufacturing facilities.
The December trade retail sales figures from the US Department of Commerce reveal that the personal care category is a shining star amid poor overall figures.
Seattle-based food and healthcare co-operative PCC Natural Markets has instructed all its suppliers of personal care products to comply with NPA standards.
Procter & Gamble says it is still on course to increase organic sales during the October-December quarter, but says growth will be below original estimates.
The continued growth and evolution of the naturals and organic market is helping to shape the future of the personal care industry, as a niche turns into a major category.
Sales are down and profits have been drastically hit for Helen of Troy’s second quarter results as the company’s personal care division feels the pinch.
A new market report highlights the fact that strong development in the French natural and organic cosmetic market has given way to the largest market for fair-trade products.
Beyond Beauty is set to open to the public this Sunday, October 5th, with the Villepinte exhibition centre in Paris expecting to host over 650 exhibitors.
Cosmetics manufacturers can rest assured as consumers are more likely to stay loyal to their beauty care brands than medicines or household goods, according to a ShopSmart survey.
Although the Indian market remains weighted towards basic personal care and cosmetics products, a growing and increasingly affluent middle class is behind the switch to more sophisticated products.
Rexam has opened a new centre of technical expertise, giving its personal care division a dedicated facility aimed at enhancing its quality of service and packaging product innovation.
Travel consumer goods provider Travelon has launched a new range of personal care products based on simple single dose sheets of paper for a range of products.
Sliding share prices on the stock exchange and financial downgrades point to tougher times for the personal care industry as high commodity prices hit hard, experts say.
Care Chemicals, the personal care division of ingredients giant
Cognis, has been awarded the Association of German Industries and
Trading firms (BDIH) natural certification.
Canada-based packaging supplier CCL is looking to significantly
expand its presence in Asia in an attempt to capitalize on the
opportunities presented by emerging markets.
BASF Corporation is the latest leading specialty chemicals
manufacturer to announce major price hikes among its offerings to
the personal care industry.
The Canadian government has earmarked a family of chemicals used in
personal care products for the toxic list as part of a
comprehensive safety review of chemicals found in consumer goods.
Helen of Troy's personal care division continued to struggle in the
fourth quarter reporting a 7.1 percent drop in sales that it blamed
on the tough retail environment.