Applied NanoWorks has launched Pinnacle Zinc Oxide, a formulation
that is claimed to provide increased transparency of an ingredient
that often causes white streaking when used in topical cosmetic
applications, reports Simon Pitman.
L'Avenir, specialists in problem solving skin care products, is
launching a new line of products at the US mass market featuring
its Ovasome Technology - which allows the inclusion of whole eggs
in topical cosmetic formulations,...
Supplements of either natural or synthetic source vitamin E almost
double the levels of this important antioxidant on the skin's
surface, report researchers this month, providing the first strong
evidence for the role of vitamin...
Noveon has appointed Lipscomb Chemical Company as the distributor
for a number of its leading derivative ingredients in the US
market. The move forms part of Noveon's aim to broaden its
portfolio for the personal care category.
UK speciality oils supplier Croda International said sales to
cosmetics and supplement customers rose 8 per cent last year,
helped by expanded capacity in fish oil concentrates and new
product launches.
The Brazilian cosmetics and toiletries industry is continuing to
demonstrate strong growth, after the country's industry body
revealed that sales have outstripped global growth in 2004. The
performance is being driven by the...
Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago indicates that
stem cell technology could be used to improve a number of cosmetic
procedures, particularly treatments for wrinkles - currently one of
the fastest growth areas for the...
An increasing number of European and American consumers are
adopting functional beauty regimes, driven by a growing tendency to
adopt a preventative rather than a reactive approach to enhancing
and maintaining their appearance, new...
A medical study conducted at the University of New Mexico in the US
has concluded that exposure to sunlight might stop skin cancers.
Both industry and cancer associations have said that further
research is warranted in this area,...
Sabinsa Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of herbal
extracts, cosmeceuticals, minerals and specialty fine chemicals,
has appointed new agents in France and Germany for its
cosmeceutical line as part of a drive to extend its...
The UK Healthcare Commission has made a number of recommendations
to regulate the phenomenal growth of the market for non-surgical
treatments such as botox, chemical peels and injectable fillers.
UK ingredients provider Croda says that two new clinical studies
have proven the value of its medical grade lanolins in emollient
therapy and wound healing for dermatological treatments.
A scientific study has shown that artificial musk fragrance can
increase sensitivity to toxins in mussels, indicating possible
implications for human health. Simon Pitman reports on the
findings and industry's reaction.
Inamed a global health care company, and its partner Ipsen, a
European pharmaceutical group, are to distribute rights of Ipsen's
botulinum toxin Type A product in selected international markets,
including Europe.
A scientific panel working for the European Commission has called
on cosmetic companies to prove that tea tree oil is safe to use in
topical cosmetic applications, writes Simon Pitman.
Nicara a recent UK start up skincare company, has launched a new
range of spa products, based on natural botanical ingredients. The
range is further evidence of the further growth of this small but
increasingly popular ingredients...
Karlshamns' business sector Lipids for Care is to take over
responsibility for sales and marketing of Danisco's emulsifiers to
the cosmetic industry from 1 February 2005.
Riding the growing trend towards health and wellness in cosmetics,
global ingredients provider Cognis says that this is becoming a
growing focus for the types of ingredients its Care Chemicals
division is providing to cosmetic companies...
Cosmeceuticals, or supplements that target skin health and beauty,
are seeing fast growth in Europe since emerging as a new concept
but much of the growth so far has come from a handful of brands,
reports Dominique Patton.
In the US a woman lawyer is suing two cosmetic companies, including
global leader Estee Lauder, over what is said to be false
advertising claims relating to anti-ageing products marketed by the
company.
US pressure group The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, is claiming
victory after L'Oréal, Revlon and Unilever confirmed they have
eliminated certain toxic chemicals from their products, in a move
that has drawn attention to the differences...
Active ingredients have long been the focus for anti-ageing
products, but now many of the cosmetics giants are beginning to
place an increasing emphasis on increasingly sophisticated delivery
systems in an effort to improve efficacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a set of guidelines
advising cosmetic companies how they can alert consumers to the
dangers of skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light when using
cosmetics containing alpha hydroxyl acids...
With clinics in the UK reporting a huge influx of clients seeking
Botox treatments in the run up to Christmas, specialists are now
reporting that an increasing number of younger people are now using
it as a preventative treatment....
Proctor & Gamble says that it is developing a new formula for a
baby balm it produces that has been linked to several cases of
cramp. In the meantime, the product, which has sold 4 million jars
since its launch in Europe back...
Mentor, a global supplier of medical products, says it has
initiated an initial study of its proprietary botulinum toxin type
A product, focused on the cosmetic applications for the US market.
The company says that the study aims...
In the US Suncoast Naturals says that its subsidiary, OptiLiving,
has agreed to sell its Caribbean Pacific line of natural suncare
and skincare products to Mosaic Nutriceuticals Corporation in a
cash, debt and stock transaction valued...
Results of a UK study have highlighted how over the counter (OTC)
benzoyl peroxide lotion is as good as prescription antibiotics for
the treatment of mild to moderate facial acne, reports Simon
Pitman.
France-based clinical test centre Laboratoire Dermscan has upped
the capacity of its 3-D optical measuring service, which provides
head-to-toe analysis for pre-clinical and clinical trialing for
thecosmetics industry. Simon Pitman...
The anti-ageing market is currently by far the fastest growing
segment in the cosmetics markets. But with the population getting
older - and scientists even predicting that individuals could soon
attain longevity of 1,000 years -...
Health Canada has confirmed that the labelling of all ingredients
on cosmetics products will become compulsory in the course of the
next two years, bringing the country in line with the United States
and Europe. Simon Pitman reports.
Soft Gel has been awarded a US patent (6,806,259) for its Injuv
soft gelatin capsule, a skincare supplement aimed at improving skin
texture and appearance.
The UK is likely to be the first market in Europe to be hit by the
US fad for oral convenience whitening products. Researchers say
that as British consumers consistently follow American consumer
patterns, the big cosmetic companies...
Japanese company Showa Denko K.K. has developed a new type of
stabilised vitamin C, which is claimed to be the first effective
wrinkle treatment of its kind. The company will start selling the
product in January 2005 as an additive...
Imagenetix, the US-based manufacturer of nutraceutical skin care
and joint care products, has continued to grow on the back of
increasing sales, the company's latest quarterly results reveal.
But even stronger future growth is...
In the US The Skin Cancer Foundation has awarded Obagi Medical
Products' Nu-Derm System Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 sunscreen
with its Seal of Recommendation. The product won the award due to
its effective combination of active...
France-based research laboratory, Spincontrol is launching a new
technology to test skin whitening technologies. The development is
claimed to provide proven efficacy of whitening products for ageing
Caucasian skins as well as Asian...
US biotechnology company Helix BioMedix has entered a strategic
venture with Body Blue to market its proprietary peptides for use
in a number of products such as anti-wrinkle lotions, anti-acne
gels, deodorants and mouthwashes. The...
Chemical analysts have discovered that a Roman face cream, believed
to be nearly 2000 years old, shares the same fundamental
formulation ingredients as modern-day cosmetics products. Tom
Armitage reports.
Growing concern about personal appearance amongst the older
generation is set to boost sales of cosmetics items such as hair
loss remedies and acne treatments in the US and Western Europe.
According to a new study sales of such products...
Guernsey-based Healthspan, an established mail order vitamin
supplier for the UK market, has this week launched a dedicated
range of make-up and skin care products. Simon Pitman
reports.
Laboratoires Sérobioligiques, a subsidiary of France-based Cognis
Group, has launched Active Powders, a new technology that is said
to facilitate the incorporation of water-soluble activities in a
variety of cosmetics applications....
Australian-based pharmaceuticals and biotechnology group Novogen
has announced its entry into the cosmetics field, following claims
that its anti-inflammatory drug NV-07a has proved to be a
successful anti wrinkle treatment. Simon...
UK company Oxonica says that it is expecting a newly developed UV
absorber incorporating nano-sized titanium dioxide powder that
helps to increase UVA protection to appear in sunscreen products
next year. Simon Pitman.
Swiss chemicals manufacturer Ciba Speciality Chemicals has unveiled
a new added-value ingredient, said to improve the quality of gels,
increasingly used in cosmetic products. Tom Armitage
reports.
Blondes and redheads not only are more susceptible to skin cancer,
but the source of their skin and hair pigmentation, melanin,
actually magnifies the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays,
according to a study published online...
British women seem most likely to grow old gracefully, accepting
the natural signs of ageing, and creating a more challenging market
for wrinkle creams, suggests a new report.
DSM Nutritional Products has launched its purified green tea
extract Teavigo in Italy, its first European market. The move is
likely to help the roll-out of the product in other member states.
FucoSkin® is a fucoidan-rich extract derived from the brown seaweed Laminaria Japonica, known for its excellent anti-aging and photoprotective benefits....
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