BRB Silicones announces the appointment of Azelis Turkey as its new distributor for its Personal Care portfolio in the country, having also launched a new silicone resin with a long-lasting effect.
Henkel has appointed Beauty Care boss Hans Van Bylen as its new CEO following Kasper Rorsted’s decision not to renew his contract and step down at the end of April.
The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant recorded double-digit growth in turnover in its full year 2015 results with innovations in the Personal Care business driving the segments improvement, but company CEO Paul Polman has warned 2016 will be tough thanks...
Chemical company BASF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Argan Program in Southern Morocco, introducing a new anti-ageing active ingredient based on argan pulp to plump and densify skin.
That’s the question majority owner Ron Perelman is asking—late last week he filed a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission declaring that his investment firm is exploring strategic alternatives involving the company.
German perfume retailer Douglas has begun its search for a new CEO after announcing that the current position holder, Dr Henning Kreke, plans to join the Supervisory Board and serve as chairman.
Despite slower demand, an increase in prices and the amount of male customers has helped bolster sales for the Nivea brand, which has helped boost Beiersdorf’s overall 2015 revenue figures.
Formula Botanica, an online organic cosmetic science school, has been given accreditation by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council, which means that its teaching methods and educational materials meet the highest standard.
The companies are moving ahead with the transfer of 40+ cosmetics and personal care brands to Coty, but as of this week 2 of those brands are staying with P&G.
The consumer goods company is making changes to save money and influence consumers all at once, with public relations efforts squarely refocused on brand-building thought leadership initiatives.
Ingredients supplier Symrise is looking to reinforce its cosmetics operations with two new strategic additions in the Actives and Botanicals and Colours businesses.
Avon has been forced to publicly quash rumors that it will be pulling its products from China's shelves after various beauty players experienced a challenging year in the volatile market.
L’Oréal announces changes in its management as Nathalie Roos is appointed President of the Professional Products Division and is joining the group’s Executive Committee during the course of the 2nd quarter, 2016.
The newly formed private equity group L Catterton is a partnership among LVMH, Groupe Arnault, and Catterton, and is aiming to impact all the major consumer markets—cosmetics and perfumes included.
Beiersdorf's first manufacturing site to be based in Sanand, India will focus on Nivea's for Men range in an effort to provide the country's people with the best products.
Chemical firm Univar has moved to expand its business in Europe with the announcement that it has signed a distribution agreement with Dow Corning for personal care ingredients in the UK and Ireland.
As part of its continuing Vision 2020 strategy, cosmetics maker Shiseido announces it is transferring its shares in its Shiseido Kozmetik Anonim Şirketi subsidiary to Vepa Dış Ticaret Limited Şirketi, which is its joint venture partner company.
Mary Kay has been focusing on innovation as a means of staying ahead of competition in the fast-paced US and global cosmetic markets, and 130 patent awards in 2015 bear testimony to this focus.
The deal expands the company’s reach as a distributor of professional hair care products in the North East region of the country, which SalonCentric president Bertrand Fontaine calls a key territory.
Shiseido goes into the year having completed the purchase of the trademark of Serge Lutens as it looks to expand in the luxury fragrance and cosmetics market with the French brand.
Procter & Gamble has published its 17th annual sustainability report, sending out a clear message that renewable energy and materials are an integral part of its goals, moving towards 2020.
Univar and Dow Chemical are continuing their long-standing European distribution agreement having agreed to expand the current set-up for the Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France.
DuPont and Dow are to merge with the intention of forming three divisions that will include a material science business as the focus for cosmetics and personal care ingredients, that will eventually be spun off into three separate companies.
Swedish manufacturer Oriflame announces that it is forming a new organisation with a new Commercial division and a decentralised regional operation in order to leverage digital opportunities and focus local strategies.
The consolidation of these US chemical corporations will be a game changer for the personal care and cosmetics industries and have staggering economic implications on a regional, national, and global scale.
It's all good for South Korea beauty giant, AmorePacific right now. Last month it made its debut at No. 28 in Forbes 2015 'World’s Most Innovative Companies' list, now its CEO Suh Kyung-Bae has been flagged up as the publication's...
Unilever has sold five of its ethnic hair care and men’s grooming brands to US-based Strength of Nature as it believes they will better realise their potential; but maintains that the market remains in its sights.
Avon stock prices soared by as much as 17% yesterday as rumors circulated that Oprah Winfrey wanted to invest in the cosmetics giant – a story that has proved to be a hoax.
Ingredients supplier, DSM has partnered with Euro Chemicals to cement its aspiration to provide targeted personal care solutions in the Filipino market.
TonyMoly, reported to be South Korea's seventh-largest cosmetics brand by sales, has been fast expanding its global presence, yet some analysts reckon that a changeover of five CEO's in a two-year period could jeopardize its future success.
L’Oréal says that having a globally engaged workforce means that employees can understand the diverse beauty needs of multicultural markets, strengthening its business.
Ingredient suppliers Clariant and Beraca announce that the strategic partnership deal which sees the former acquire 30% of shares in the Brazilian firm’s Health & Personal Care Division, has been completed.
Dermatology firm Galderma is opening a branch office in Dubai Healthcare City to serve as the hub for the Middle East region, as well as Africa, as it looks to develop closer customer ties expand on opportunities.
After several years of steep decline for one of the biggest cosmetic players in the world, a positive rating from Citibank has sent stock prices surging amidst renewed hopes of improvements.
Symrise's acquisition of US-based natural and renewable materials provider Pinova Holdings is part of the ingredients provider efforts to increase its sustainability profile for fragrances.
US pharmaceuticals player Pfizer has agreed to buy Botox-maker Allergan for an estimated $160bn in a deal that will create the largest drug-maker in the world.
Estée Lauder Companies has announced additional responsibilities for executive group president John Demsey, while also promoting Jane Hertzmark Hudis to group president.
Ahead of an important month for climate change with the COP21 in Paris in December, luxury goods maker LVMH has announced, for the first time in its history, that it is implementing an internal carbon fund which is already estimated at over €5 million.
According to Shiseido CEO Masahiko Uotani, although Japanese beauty brands are on top of technology, functionality and service, there's still some work to be done on brand identity and connecting with the consumer.
Years of poor performance have taken a big toll on Avon Products' balance sheet, with credit ratings agency Fitch Solutions now warning that the cost of protecting the business from defaulting on debt payments is at a record high.
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Henkel posted a better-than-expected increase in profits for its third quarter, with its Beauty business seeing particular gains in Russia and North America; but challenges still remain in Western Europe to bring it back to form.
Ingredient supplier Symrise outperformed the overall market in the first nine months of 2015 and significantly boosted its earnings, thanks to strong demand in all of its segments and regions.
Henkel has confirmed its commitment to becoming more sustainable by ensuring that its products contribute to reducing CO2 emissions as part of its ‘Factor 3’ strategy.
Canada-based cosmetic ingredient firm Sirona Biochem has presented new glycoprotein research for the anti-ageing market and says the potential is there for new collaborative projects in the industry in Europe.
Coty is relocating its headquarters to London to ensure it is not in the same location as any divisional management offices empowering the business, and also to attract talent to the base, particularly with a new Growth and Digital department being launched.
With the growing importance on sourcing and processing sustainable palm oil, Croda has fulfilled requirements for all of its manufacturing facilities to comply with industry standards.
Beiersdorf posted earnings that beat estimates thanks to new products and higher prices, leading to the Hamburg-headquartered firm raising its profit guidance for 2015.
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