British Colombia-based biotech company ProtoKinetix says that
further scientific testing has underlined how AAGP molecules can
arrest the aging effect on the skin and prevent UV damage - a
discovery that could lead to a number of...
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...
California-based natural lip balm maker Ganache has announced the
recall of a number of its balms following a processing error
involving the beeswax it uses in the products.
Global cosmetic giant, L'Oreal, is capitalising on the benefits of
online advertising for the self-conscious male consumer with the
launch of an internet campaign for the Men Expert grooming range.
A UK based couple has been fined for selling skin whitening
products that contain banned ingredients which are harmful to
consumer health, in a failed bid to capitalise on the ever growing
consumer desire for lightened skin.
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).
Anti-aging products look set to maintain the leading category
within the US skin care market, but almost all other categories
continue to show strong market growth, a new report reveals.
Light therapy treatment company, Lightwave Technologies, has teamed
up with a skin care manufacturer to create an effective post
cosmetic surgery skin care range, in an attempt to capitalize on
the ever-increasing consumer demand...
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.
Shea butter has once again emerged as a leading ingredient within
cosmetic products due to its moisturising properties, featuring as
the main ingredient in a new natural body butter range.
Natura wants to corner the global market for natural-based cosmetic
products, choosing to target the US, France, the UK and Russia as
it expands beyond the horizons of its now well developed domestic
market in Brazil.
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...
Science based cosmetics manufacturer Atrium Biotechnologies plans
to further consolidate its position within the rapidly growing
anti-ageing skin care market with the launch of its new
marine-based cosmetics ingredients range.
Sales of Kylie Minogue's fragrance range, Darling, are said to be
trouncing other celebrity endorsed fragrances in sales figures in
the UK, according to a chart by health and beauty retailer
Superdrug.
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.
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.
North Castle Partners has today announced its decision to sell its
Avalon Natural Products range to Hain Celestial, further increasing
Hain Celestial's prominence within the thriving organics and
naturals market.
CoffeeBerry will be recognized for the first time as a powerful
antioxidant for the thriving skin-care market at The American
Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in February.
A new source of gamma glutamyl cysteine, a precursor of powerful
antioxidant glutathione for anti-ageing supplements and skin care
products, is expected to become available in 2007, after nine years
of research at Australia's...
EU lawmakers have approved a new chemical law aimed at making
producers and importers of chemicals, used in goods such as
personal care products, prove that the substances they put on the
market are safe for consumers.
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.
US department store Bergdorf Goodman has announced its decision to
include the Davi skin care line on its internet retail site,
targeting the current consumer surge in online shopping that is set
drive record breaking sales this holiday...
Traditionally treatments for dry skin and dry skin-related
conditions have emphasized moisturizing the skin, but the latest
research suggests that shielding lotions might be the most
effective means of preventing what can often be...
Leading cosmetics packaging provider Rexam has created the pumps
for the new Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum range, a decision that
consolidates its position as leader within this category.
A new anti-ageing concept from French skin care brand LifeLab has
been launched, targeting men in the 30 - 40, 40 - 50 and 50 - 60
age categories - a concept that is said to be the first of its
kind.
This year L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetic player, increased
its footprint in the naturals and organic market with the purchase
of The Body Shop and Sanoflore - acquisitions that are likely to
lead to further activity...
By 2010 China is set to surpass South Korea as the second biggest
market for global leader Estee Lauder, according to a company
executive based in China.
A weakened dollar could help to boost revenues for a number of
international US-based cosmetics companies, especially those with
exposure in Europe. But with materials and ingredients being
increasingly sourced overseas, the impact...
Cosmetic giant L'Oreal is extending its Maybelline's Garnier
Nutritioniste skin care range into international waters, expanding
the line from the European market into the US and Canada.
The forthcoming Cosmbolleza & Wellness expo, due to take place
in Barcelona next March, is set to be the biggest yet, with a 25
per cent increase in exhibitors and a rise in the number of
professional visitors forecast by the...
After several years in the doldrums, it appears the market for
cosmetics and toiletries is back on track, after sales grew by a
respectable 2.7 per cent in the country this year, the Italian
union of perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries...
Internet Brand protection company, Partners 4 Management (P4M), has
announced that it will now be operating out of London in a bid to
expand into international waters.
As the China market for direct sales opens its doors to more and
more international companies, the number of players trying to tap
into what is tipped to be a thriving growth market has swelled
after US businesses Mary Kay and Amway...
Kathy Hilton will create a new beauty range in a worldwide license
agreement with OmniReliant that will see the Hilton brand further
establish itself in the cosmetics industry, following the success
of Paris Hilton fragrances.
Migami, a US-based company that has made its name developing and
testing clean air technology, has acquired assets in the company
Innovay, giving it a new direction purchasing licensing rights for
cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
A survey conducted by UK and US universities finds that consumers
are dubious of many products that make use of nanotechnology, but
that ultimately, the greater the benefits the technology brings,
the more they are willing to turn...
An Australian chemical-free skin care range has been launched in
the US, targeting the premium market and online retail industry
with its high-end natural products that are only available on line.
Proctor & Gamble is back on the road to redemption in China
after its SK-II range re-appeared on store shelves this week
following a ban brought about by a scare relating to traces of
heavy metals that were found in formulations.
With world leading market growth China has long been the focus for
international cosmetics producers. But as the market there evolves,
it seems that a new-found confidence amongst rban Chinese males is
causing them to spend more and...
Demand for both natural and milder cosmetic formulations is driving
demand for specialty surfactants. And a new market report
highlights the fact that it is Chinese producers who are poised to
tap into this growth.
Research has emerged that the anti-inflammatory properties of tea
are extremely beneficial to damaged skin, and are creating
innovative in roads into the after care of cancer patients
suffering with skin ailments.
California Cosmetics has announced that it will be incorporating
more of the formula Biohexel into its skincare products, following
a favorable response by consumers who have tested the product.
Natural and organic personal care maker Jason has extended it range
of professional hair care products and introduced a new anti-aging
skin care treatment as it taps into the growing market for
natural-based products as well as key...
Troubled cosmetics giant Revlon says it is about to refinance its
existing credit agreement as a means of strengthening its balance
sheet and increasing its investment levels, a move that will be
backed up by a share holder offering.
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