Expanding on its expertise in the anti-aging market, France based
ingredients provider Silab has launched a new ingredient that is
hoped to further establish its presence within the lucrative market
sector.
Sweden based direct sales company, Oriflame has posted strong Q1
sales growth, achieved by a concerted recruitment drive in all
areas, and promotions associated with the company's 40th
anniversary.
RPC beauté Thornaby has developed a design flexible tooling concept
that cuts out the high cost element normally attached to bespoke as
standard packaging creations - making it a more desirable packaging
option for manufacturers in...
The Federation of European Direct Selling Association (FEDSA) has
attended a meeting with the EC to seek a reform of consumer
protection legislation in Europe, to allow for global cosmetic
companies to more freely retail in these...
Capitalising on the dramatic rise in cosmetic sales in emerging
markets, Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido has announced the
development of a retail unit in Russia - a move that also aims to
further its position in the global cosmetic...
Although China has long been tipped as the next big market for
international cosmetics companies to target, experts are now
turning their focus on Indonesia and Turkey as the next hotly
tipped place for investment.
The UK's leading health and Beauty store, Alliance Boots, is due to
be sold into the private sector, following the backing of board
members of a £10.6bn take-over bid.
It comes as no surprise that a main theme of In-Cosmetics 2007 was 'Natural and Organic' ingredient alternatives. However, it was noticeable that many manufacturers were starting to diversify in this category - highlighting the benefits of Marine...
Leading US cosmetics player Estee Lauder has invested in a
600-kilowatt solar energy system as part of a drive to invest in
renewable and greener energy and reduce long-term operating costs.
BASF cosmetic solutions is the latest personal
caremanufacturer to announce its new product innovations set to be
launched at the international exhibition, In-Cosmetics 2007, which
opens its doors today.
The 2007 In-Cosmetics show is set to take place next week, with
ingredient manufacturers from across the globe embracing this years
'aphrodisia' theme and vying to entice attendees with ranges that
aim to innovate the cosmetics...
Capitalising on the global marketing opportunities at this month's
In-Cosmetics show, specialty chemicals provider Ciba has launched
another product - an anionic rheology modifier - showcasing
alongside the company's new...
In a move that highlights a commitement to sustainable
development, the French cosmetics industry is poised to start
using a rare Madagascar Orchid that is sustainably sourced.
Global cosmetic giant L'Oreal has earned a star status under the
Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) from the US department of Labor
for its manufacturing facility in Florence, Kentucky.
Global personal care provider Johnson & Johnson is rumored
to have taken over China cosmetics giant Dabao in a move that
would secure it the country's largest domestic skin care provider.
Following recent news that Japanese players are becoming
increasingly prevalent in the global top ten cosmetics ranking,
Kanebo has announced that it will now aggressively step up its
business worldwide.
The consumer power of the lucrative baby boomer generation is still
going strong - with L'Oreal hailing its new innovative ingredient
as the way forward in anti-aging care, announced in its 2006
report.
A conference, set to take place in May, is being held on the
advantages and risks of nanomaterials in the pharmaceutical and
cosmetics industry - focusing on different issues that may cause
concern in these markets.
Niche specialty chemicals company, Perstorp, has made a bid to make
its mark on the cosmetics and personal care industry with the
introduction of a palette of intermediate materials - predominately
targeting the anti-aging and male...
Finland-based specialty personal care ingredients provider Kemira
Oyj has increased its footprint in the global personal care sector
with the acquisition of privately-owned TRI-K Industries and its
subsidiary Maybrook.
Global fragrance and flavour manufacturers Symrise has entered into
a new partnership with German biotech companies, Brain and
AnalytiCon in a bid to become the leading company within the
natural and organic cosmetic ingredients market.
Following a federal court ruling that Procter & Gamble suffered
no damages over rumors surrounding Satanic worship, defendants
Amway are now challenging the decision that that they pay nearly
$20m in legal costs.
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but
nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East,
where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal
endorsed products.
Cosmetic Valley, the umbrella organisation that represents personal
care businesses in Chartres and the surrounding region, south-west
of Paris, says it has helped secure funding for three research and
development projects.
The future of France based cosmetics firm Clarins has come under
scrutiny following the recent death of founder and chairman of the
company, Jacques Courtin-Clarins.
As the cosmetics industry becomes over-run with plant and fruit
extract ingredients - manufacturers are beginning to diversify with
'novelty' ingredients that capitalise on the growing desire for
alternative products, from...
German-based personal care giants Beiersdorf has created a new skin
care concept for its premium end La Prairie range containing gold
extracts - an ingredient more frequently seen in colour cosmetic
products.
In the run up to the 2007 In-Cosmetics show, plant extract
specialist Greentech has teamed up with Stand Cosmetics Europe to
develop a "Sex Appeal" personal care range that falls in line with
this years Aphrodisia In-Focus...
Four distributors from health and beauty direct sales company Amway
have been ordered to pay a total of $19.25m in damages to Proctor
& Gamble for spreading false rumors connecting the consumer
goods giant to Satanism.
An Australian lobby group has demanded more stringent regulations
of nanotechnology personal goverments following the publication of
an inventory of all products containing nanoparticles and currently
available in the country.
Momentive Performance Materials has launched a new ingredient for
the skin care segment - Silsoft E-Pearl emulsion - a non-ionic
emulsion with sensory benefits as well as skin lightening
capabilities.
New Jersey-based Zymes says it has turned to nanotechnology to help
develop a water-soluble omega-3 fatty acid designed for
nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and cosmetic applications.
Ensuring the delivery of active ingredients for wash-off products
has always proved challenging because they do just that - wash off.
That is until the introduction of a new delivery platform designed
to retain active ingredients...
The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has been lobbying the
European Parliament in a bid to sort out 'transfer passenger
problems' that are said to be affecting duty-free sales of cosmetic
and fragrance products.
The on-going partnership between the leading UK health and beauty
store, Boots Alliance and US mass retail store Target is going
strong, following the announcement that Boots cosmetic products are
now in-stores across Canada and the...
The latest cosmetics innovation from Italy allows consumers to
develop and manufacture their own beauty and skin care products
from the comfort of their home - a move that may cause concern
amongst manufacturers should consumers pick...
Beauty foods are hotting up as an area of interest for
multinationals, if rumours about a Coca Cola-L'Oréal collaboration
for a tea-based skin care drink prove founded.
A collection of canopic jars held in the Louvre in Paris, France,
since 1905 have unearthed some of the natural ingredients that were
used in ancient Egyptian beauty treatments thousands of years ago.
Cosmetic sales in Russia - and Western manufacturers active in the
market - are on the up thanks to a booming economy, GDP increase
and a decrease in unemployment.
The New Jersey Superior Court has refined part of its decision
against Arch Personal Care, conceding that product formulas
purchased on a specific date from Active Concepts are not a part of
the original court ruling.
The global market for biocides used in the production of personal
care products has grown by 40 per cent since 1996 to reach a value
$570m, despite the fact that growth in demand is falling in the US.
Texas-based personal care manufacturer Helen of Troy has
restructured its operations as a means of more clearly defining its
business activities in both the personal care and household
sectors.
Riding a significant rise in demand for its mineral-based cosmetic
products in the US market, Bare Escentuals is eyeing expansion in
overseas markets, supported by its acquisition of a UK distributor.
France based ingredients producer, Sederma, claims to have
discovered a plant-derived molecule that significantly increases
bust size in women - attempting to tap into a niche market within
the natural and organic cosmetics industry.
Direct sales agent Oriflame has created an anti-aging skin care
line that targets the lucrative baby boomer generation, whilst also
capitilising on the growing trend amongst manufacturers using
ingredients to plump natural levels...
A new vitamin B6 derivative has been developed - said to have
superior stability that could see it become instrumental in hair
and skin care products within the cosmetics industry
A new study has challenged the growing celebrity endorsement trend
that is gaining momentum amongst cosmetic manufacturers -
suggesting that consumers are now more likely to purchase a product
endorsed by an anonymous spokesperson.
From 31st March all passengers flying in and out of
Australia will be limited to taking on board cosmetics and any
other liquids that are less than 100ml in size.
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