Archives for April 15, 2004

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Suncream causes vitamin D deficiency

Exposing unprotected skin to the sun several times a week is necessary to prevent vitamin D deficiency, claims a new US study. The report has been criticised by SPF suncream manufacturers however who argue that any unprotected exposure to UV radiation...

Polysciences acquires Dream Cosmetics

Dream Cosmetics is to function as a wholly owned subsidiary of Polysciences, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and laboratory products. The acquisition doubles Polysciences' capabilities to formulate and manufacture private-label products for the...

Slowdown in Spanish sales set to continue

Value sales of cosmetics and toiletries in Spain increased by 5.6 per cent in 2003, reports Euromonitor. However this increase represented an ongoing slowdown in average growth rates for the country, a common characteristic in most Western European...

Cosmeceuticals cited as future growth in skincare

North Castle Partners, an equity firm focused on the healthy living and aging marketplace, has announced the acquisition of cosmeceutical manufacturer HDS Cosmetics Lab. Cosmeceuticals are the key to future growth in the skin care market with sales...

L'Oréal posts positive first quarter

L'Oréal has announced a good start to 2004 following the release of its first quarter results. The company saw growth in all of its cosmetic divisions despite a high base of comparrison against last year's results. The dermatology business suffered...