Despite Estee Lauder reporting a healthy increase for its first
quarter sales, profits have been hit by lower operating income as a
result of increased marketing expenses and falling US sales.
UK-based life science company S Black is eyeing further expansion
in the personal care and food sectors having become a part of the
larger Azelis Group, a leading distributor of chemicals and
polymers in the European market.
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.
While advertising channels continue to multiply new evidence
suggests that old fashioned word of mouth is a far more powerful
selling tool than internet and mobile phone adverts.
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.
Leading UK toothpaste packaging manufacturer Betts Global has been
bought out by private equity specialist Gresham in a move that aims
to better position the company for future global growth.
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.
New Jersey-based TRI-K Industries and its parent company Kemira has
launched a new nano-based gel aimed at enhancing the efficacy of a
wide range of skin care products.
Business development company Allied Capital has pledged $51m
towards the buyout of hotels personal care and amenities supplier
Gilchrist & Soames by private equity group Swander Pace
Capital.
The head of Procter & Gamble (P&G) told investors yesterday
that the company is pursuing a high growth strategy by focusing on
fast growing and high margin divisions such as beauty.
Materials science company NaturalNano has announced that it has
signed a licensing agreement with the US Naval Research Laboratory
to develop a broad spectrum of controlled-release nanomaterials, a
number of which will touch on both...
The continued growth and development of the cosmetics and
toiletries market in Poland has led to a rash
of investments in recent months, involving both domestic and
global players.
In response to increasing demands for natural-based ingredients
that are free of preservatives and other harsh chemical processes,
Fytokem has re-launched its Canadian Willowherb range in a
preservative-free format.
Perfume maker Ulric de Varens lays down major expansion plans,
including the development of its own stores, as it bids to become a
major international player.
Symrise has launched two plant-based active ingredients that act as
moisturisers and present alternatives to hydrolyzed proteins
derived from wheat, milk soy and other similar sources.
The move towards a European harmonisation of regulations concerning
organic and natural cosmetics is under way, explained the President
of Cosmebio at this year's Beyond Beauty show.
A Which? magazine survey has once again brought to the fore the
potential hazards of certain chemicals used in hair dye products,
suggesting that there are several highly allergenic and potentially
carcinogenic chemicals still widely...
The farming of an algae species could represent a cheap and green
method to produce iridescent pigment for cosmetics and packaging,
according to a new study.
Kimberly-Clark has invented a virtual reality studio with
eye-tracking technology to help the personal care company test out
marketing ideas and product concepts.
As nanotechnology finds its way into more and more personal care
products, global beauty companies are being invited
to respond to a new code of conduct on its use.
France-based LifeLab has chosen this week's Beyond Beauty show in
Paris as the platform to extend its male anti-ageing range with
a skin care cream aimed at men in their twenties,
together with a nutritional supplement that has...
Scantly clad beauties and the natural revolution are fuelling the
boom in Brazil's cosmetics industry, showcased at the Beyond Beauty
show in Paris this week.
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has filed a lawsuit against a
competitor in the electric toothbrush market, the same week it
released its own high tech product.
There are 383 cosmetic products on the US market that contain
ingredients banned in other countries, according to a new survey by
the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Eco-friendly packaging specialist Plantic will soon be entering the
US market as part of a development, marketing and branding
agreement with chemical firm DuPont.
Growing concern about global warming and ecological issues is
prompting consumers to seek out cosmetics that are both natural and
environmentally-friendly. CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Weleda
executives to explore the challenges that...
Dow Corning has released a new range of four multifunctional
cosmetics powders to help manufacturers meet the needs of the
ever-demanding cosmetics consumer.
Scientific evidence that perfumed skin care products enhance the
mood of users suggests that mind over matter is the key to
developing commercially successful beauty products.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) says it is on the
cusp of delivering on its promise to put sustainable oil on the
market, and will be unveiling its certification system at its next
meeting in November.
Picking up on the growing trend for lipid-based products,
Elizabeth Arden has reformulated its ceramide skin care capsules,
claiming to make the treatment more effective in fighting facial
and throat skin ageing.
The advantages of deriving active ingredients for cosmetics
products from plant cell cultures were discussed at this year's
congress, 'Plants for Human Health in the Post Genomic Era', held
in Helsinki.
Estee Lauder has made an out-of-court compensation payment
after an employment tribunal in the UK ruled in favour of an
epileptic woman who accused the company managers of bullying.
Global direct sales player Mary Kay is making a $20m investment in
the Indian market for cosmetics and personal care products in an
attempt to tap into fast-growing sales in this rapidly evolving
market.
A Norwegian marine biotechnology company is introducing its
all-natural, marine-based enzyme onto the global cosmetics market
at the upcoming HBA exhibition in New York, aiming to tap into the
increasing popularity of such ingredients.
Vaseline launches its 'Skin is Amazing' campaign, inviting
consumers to express their own skin story, and in turn adding to a
number of marketing campaigns from big industry players that take a
more holistic approach to...
China Bionanometer Industries has launched a new line
of facial mask treatments based on natural active
ingredients derived using biological nanometer technology to
provide enhanced skin moisturizing, smoothening and whitening
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