L'Oreal overcame the stagnant US market and met high sales
expectations for the third quarter with the help of several product
releases including the launch of Diesel's first fragrance.
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.
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.
As the number of graying baby boomers swells so too are the number
of natural based products aimed at this group - a fact evinced by
the growing number of natural foot care products on the market.
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.
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.
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.
Blackberry leaf extract could be the new ingredient in the fight
against ageing skin thanks to its collagen- and elastin boosting
properties, according to a recent study.
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.
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.
Two studies investigating the genetics of skin aging are to be
presented at the 21st World Congress of Dermatology in
Buenos Aries, Argentina, by Procter and Gamble (P&G) Beauty.
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.
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).
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...
PZ Cussons has announced its plans for significant investment
into its manufacturing facilities in both Nigeria and the UK
following a successful year in both markets.
Dow Corning has released a new range of four multifunctional
cosmetics powders to help manufacturers meet the needs of the
ever-demanding cosmetics consumer.
LVMH Recherche's 7th Symposium took place last week in
Paris, entitled Stem Cells and the Skin, concentrating on the
latest discoveries in regenerative medicine and skin science.
Having won the HBA technology award for its Coheliss anti-aging
ingredient, Silab was also using last week's show as a platform for
its latest anti-aging innovation, Osilift.
Antiperspirant manufacturers should exploit the anti-irritant
activity of essential oils and fragrance raw materials in their
formulations, according to a new study.
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.
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