A conference headed by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) is to be
held in Philadelphia early next month, aimed at steering cosmetic
and toiletry manufacturers through the complexities of the new EU
REACH regulations.
In the race to tap into the fast-growing natural and organic
cosmetics market, food companies and retailers are contributing to
the continued blurring of the boundaries between the two industries
with the introduction of food brand...
A Brand Audit by California-based Grayson Associates finds that a
newly launched footcare line has a number of shortfalls, including
poorly labeled packaging and the lack of a 'star product'.
Avon's turn around is starting to happen, after the company
reported a 9 per cent boost in sales for the fourth quarter on the
back of strong fragrance and color sales.
US-based GE Energy Financial Services yesterday confirmed it would
take a majority interest in Idex Aquaservices, a France-based
supplier of purified water to the food, beverage and
cosmeticsindustries.
Cincinnati-based Ingenuity Products claims it is filling one of the
biggest voids in the cosmetics market with the launch of its Skin
Shield Wand - a cream designed to tackle the problem of undesirable
hair dye residue around the...
Caffeine has been marketed for some time as a potential hair tonic
and restorative by German company Alpecin Cosmetics, but new
scientific research suggests that the company may really be on to
something.
Cosmetic companies can now get a second opinion on their chemical
analysis using the world's first global online product safety
assessment portal, a move that could help to comply with REACH
regulations.
Allergic reactions to hair dyes are reaching new heights as more
and more young people become preoccupied with altering their
outward appearance, according to a recent study by the British
Medical Journal this week.
Profits are up at Estee Lauder, prompting the company to increase
its full-year outlook, driven by strong sales growth in all
categories together with the benefits of cost saving initiatives.
The annual global beauty event Intercharm, held in Russia, will
this year act as a platform to highlight on the continued growth
and potential of the Russian cosmetics market.
Leading US flavor and fragrance firm IFF has reported strong growth
in its fourth quarter and full year, indicating that the company
could be coming up for air after a tough year in 2005.
Not only has the acquisition of Gillette helped global giant
Procter & Gamble to boost its sales, subsequent synergies and
consolidation have helped the company achieve strong profit growth.
Lobby group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says that more than 500
cosmetics and body care producers have now signed up for its
campaign, pledging to eliminate toxic ingredients from their
products.
In line with huge growth in the market for cosmetics and toiletries
and the recent scare of the P&G SK-II skin care line, China
authorities have more than doubled the number of banned substances
for formulations.
The results of laboratory tests on cosmetic products are often
misguided and misinterpreted, says a research expert who believes
that greater emphasis should be given to more accurate ways of
interpreting genotoxicity and carcinogenicity.
Bioponic Phytoceuticals has reached an agreement with Hawaiin skin
care specialist Malie to supply ingredients and formulations for a
new line of facial tonics.
L'Oreal has met its targets for 2006 after reporting a strong
fourth quarter results, driven by renewed vigour in the Western
European markets and a continued strong performance in new markets
such as Russia and China.
Alberto-Culver has reported a big dip in profits for its first
quarter as restructuring costs and increased advertising
expenditure hit the bottom line - but a strong rise in sales and an
underlying increase in continuing operations...
Preventative health care trends are driving the US vitamin B
market, but niche areas like nutricosmetics and anti-ageing skin
creams could form part of a successful differentiation strategy for
the future, according to a new report...
Hair care specialist Regis says that increases in operating
expenses have led to a drop in its profits during the second of
2007, despite sales continuing to increase.
Responsible for adding color to both cosmetics and their packaging,
the specialty pigments industry has developed into a high-value
industry that is continuing to expand and grow, but a lack of
competition means that this is likely...
US cosmetic producers are seeking new ways to cut operating costs
and increase competitiveness in the face of another tough trading
year, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
France-based cosmetics solutions provider Silab has launched an
anti-dandruff ingredient produced from pomegranate peel,
capitalising in on the growing trend for natural plant, vegetable
and fruit exracts.
Leading cosmetics manufacturer and outsourcer Cosi plans to
generate 300 new jobs in the next few years with the multi-million
pound investment and development of a manufacturing plant in Wales.
US-based LEK has merged with Tri Tech, part of the Canadian
Knowlton group, to form North America's largest personal care
manufacturer, press reports say. The move that boosts the
business's footing in an increasingly globalized...
P&G just seems to be going from strength to strength. An
announcement by leading financial advisors Goldman & Sachs that
it was adding the company to its 'buy' list of preferred stocks has
led to a jump in share...
New Jersey-based ingredients manufacturer International Speciality
Products has acquired skin research and biofunctional active
ingredient developer Vincience.
A new hair care range has been developed by leading cosmetics
manufacturer Cosi to target the growing consumer desire for
constant image reinvention without permanent effects.
The European Commission has today stated that there will be a new
Cosmetics Directive in place by 2010, a move that addresses the
inaccuracy and inconsistency of the existing directive that has
been in place since 1976.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has added three new members to its
executive committee, in a move aimed at emphasizing its focus on
the group's active cosmetics division, together with the increasing
importance of the Asian and...
Avon Products says that as parts of major global restructuring
plans it is to build a state-of-the-art distribution facility in
the Midwest, leading to the consolidation and closure of two
distribution centres in Delaware and Illinois.
Texas-based Helen of Troy has reported a strong increase in sales,
but costs associated with upgrading the company's distribution and
warehousing operations keep net profits down.
Large multi-national cosmetic companies in developing markets are
at risk of being overhauled by smaller, local businesses due to la
ack of confidence in policies and growing consumer loyalty to the
smaller brands, according to a...
Targeting the anti-aging market, California-based Biocell
Technology has launched a new ingredient aimed at the skin and hair
care market - BioCell Collagen II Cosmetic Grade (CG).
The ethnic consumer is the newest niche market to be targeted by
the growing nutricosmetic trend, following the launch of a new
dietary supplement aimed at hair care for African American women.
Italian salon hair care manufacturer Alfaparf Milano has taken on a
new distributor in the all-important Florida market, where it is
now looking to expand its operations.
A recent study by market researchers Kline and Company suggests
that the Spanish salon hair care industry is expected to trump all
other markets in Western Europe as continued rapid growth is
forecast for the next five years.
A UK-based company said today it has received funding to set up a
plant for the commercialproduction of plastic electronics,
potentially providing processors with a new way of
attractingcustomers through the use of an active display...
Johnson & Johnson has sold five of its consumer and
over-the-counter personal care and medical brands to US personal
and healthcare player Chattem, in a move that expands the company's
existing portfolio in the US.
Manufacturers of cellulose ether should be gearing up towards the
demands of European personal care manufacturers as new applications
within the sector broaden the scope for this innovative and
broad-ranging ingredient.
Increased airport security has led to a huge surge in demand for
zip bags for liquid cosmetic products - demand that is feeding a
significant boom for US zip bag-maker Pactiv.
Avon Products has filed a new report with the US Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) outlining the latest initiatives for its
ongoing restructuring plan, leading to further charges of up to
$15m for redundancy and organizational...
The Dow Chemical Company has reached an agreement to purchase the
Germany-based Wolff Walstrode business from the Bayer Group - a
move that will make the company a part of Dow's Water Soluble
Polymers business.
Salon hair care specialist Sally Beauty has confirmed that its
Beauty Systems Group will lose its right to distribute L'Oreal
USA's professional beauty care products - a decision that is
expected to significantly impact...
Eastman Chemical says its AQ 38S, previously used for insect
repellents, has proved successful in providing comprehensive water
resistance combined with cost savings for the next generation of
sunscreens.
Troubled cosmetic giant Revlon has set the terms for its share
offering, a move that aims to repay mounting debts due to the
failed launch of its Vital Radiance cosmetic line for older women
earlier this year.
The rapid evolution of the natural and organics cosmetic market in
Europe and the US is leading to increasing opportunities for
Western companies in the Asian market.
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