A US company's eyelash lengthening product is currently under
investigation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory
Agency (MHRA) in the UK following its removal from the US market.
Procter and Gamble (P&G) claimed today to have made a hair
coloring breakthrough that will transform the future of the
category and persuade more women to color their hair at home.
Avon takes a new direction with healthcare foods in China, Swiss
Arabian Perfumes Group announces expansion plans in the Gulf and
Ineke perfume expands European distribution.
A new online ethical marketplace affiliated with eBay is to be
launched in the Spring attempting to promote ethical consumerism in
a wide range of industry sectors.
Suchel Camacho, one of Cuba's leading cosmetic and fragrance
manufacturers, says it plans to expand its reach into global
markets with a new line of natural-based products.
The maker of what is claimed to be the first ever anti-ageing cream
to deliver collagen to the skin, Transdermal Cosmetics, is set to
make a big launch on the US market following the company's share
flotation, press reports say.
The prestige beauty market continues to out-perform an otherwise
flat market as US consumers rush to treat themselves to expensive
anti-aging creams and metallic effect color make-up.
The highlights of 2007's anti-ageing market include an increase in
natural active ingredients, tapping into the ever growing trend for
natural and organic products.
Planet Skincare is readying for the February launch of an
anti-ageing moisturiser early next year that will contain the
award-winning ingredient Syn-ake, based on snake venom.
L'Oreal has followed Proctor and Gamble (P&G) into the market
for light-based skin care devices after sealing a marketing and
research agreement with Light BioScience.
Natural and organic Peter Rabbit baby care products are coming to
Europe as concern over the impact of certain synthetic chemicals on
children's health grows.
Launched in 'Chloe's apartment' the luxury brand's new fragrance
seeks to push boundaries of expectation in order to reach out to
customers with a clear product concept.
With the season for buying fragrances well upon us, market experts
say that cultural differences will continue to define the type of
fragrance launched around the world during the course of next year.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade could help cosmetics companies
negotiate the regulatory 'minefield' of trading with local
producers in Africa, South America and Asia, whilst ensuring
ethical trade that benefits small scale...
Citing a lengthy legal battle Clarins has defended itself against a
targeted interest group campaign that describes the luxury brand's
Angel Parfum as inherently dangerous.
Faced with a constant barrage of health scares and growing fears
about the environment, the consumer is seeking reassurance when
buying cosmetics, said marketing expert Micheal Gutsatz at the
Natural Beauty Summit.
Evonik Goldschmidt, previously known as Degussa Personal Care, has
released a range of plant extracts in an attempt to cash in on the
growing trend for natural cosmetics.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association has changed its
names to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in an attempt to
become more consumer orientated.
L'Oreal comes top in WWF's appraisal of the environmental and
social records of the leading luxury brands, despite the French
luxury cosmetics giant scoring only a C+ on the A-F scale.
The formation of NaTrue, a lobby group that
will represent the interests of the natural cosmetics
industry, was announced today at the Natural Beauty Summit in
Paris.
Increased spending power is having a knock-on effect on personal
care spend for teens and tweens, and market analysts are expecting
the growth to continue.
Industry expert Didier Rase has launched a new men's anti-ageing
skin care range, claimed to be the first to feature a plant derived
ingredient that inhibits testosterone deficiency.
Former presidential candidate John Kerry is leading an attack on
the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), criticizing the
regulatory body for failing to respond to the potential health
hazard of lead in lipsticks.
The Chinese government has acted on promises to improve product
standards 'blacklisting' 10 domestically manufactured cosmetics,
according to press reports.
Frutarom has snapped up RAD Natural Technologies in its seventh
acquisition of the year - a move that adds to its growing weight in
the taste and health arena.
Wal-Mart's sustainability programme, which is forcing manufacturers
worldwide to reduce their environmental impact, has come under
heavy criticism from a coalition of international labour and
civic organisations for being "unsustainable".
Symrise is combining its plant extracts under the new product line
'Actipone', with the intention of expanding the range of natural
active ingredients designed for use in cosmetics.
Demand is growing for natural cosmetics in China, driven by a
traditional preference for natural ingredients and the fear of
toxic chemicals in consumer goods.
Carbox therapy has become increasingly popular in the Americas
as a treatment for cellulite, but latterly it is being increasingly
used to treat signs of skin ageing. Now, as it hits Europe for the
first time, it is being marketed...
The National Toxic Encephalopathy Foundation (NTEF) is intensifying
its controversial campaign against Clarins' Angel Parfum with
claims that it contains a dangerous ingredient and should therefore
be reclassified as a drug by...
Emerging markets, particularly Brazil and Russia, are becoming
increasingly open towards natural and organic cosmetics, with both
domestic and international players getting involved in the trend.
A new European trade association has been formed to promote the
interests of synthetic ethanol producers active in the cosmetics,
pharmaceutical and other industries.
Personal care manufacturers should work on improving their online
search engine marketing, suggests a new study completed in
conjunction with Proctor and Gamble (P&G).
A 'topical alternative to Botox' is to be released next month by UK
company Rodial is the latest in a trend for cosmetics inspired by
cosmetic surgery.
The International Cooperation on Cosmetic Regulation (ICCR) is
calling for increased international cooperation within the
industry, in areas such as nanotechnology and alternatives to
animal testing.
Attendance at Beyond Beauty Paris rose significantly as the show
attracted more international visitors and hit on the latest trends
such as beauty foods and ethical shopping with a comprehensive
conference programme.
European and American trade associations have dismissed claims from
a consumer group that some lipsticks on the US market contain
unacceptably high levels of lead.
UK-based skin care start-up company Sophyto is claiming a world
first with its professional organic skin care range, 11 SKU, a line
that has been certified by the UK Soil Association.
A noticeable trend at this year's Beyond Beauty trade show was the
significant number of skin care ranges inspired by ever
popular cosmetic surgery treatments.