Archives for October 25, 2004

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Oxonica pushes boundaries of UVA protection

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.

Avon cosmetics eyes metrosexual market

International beauty firm Avon, has announced it is to launch a number of cosmetics products marketed exclusively at the male market - marking a break in a 118 year tradition for the company. Tom Armitage reports.

Gillette research promotes bare-faced chic

Gillette, the US male grooming company, claim that sporting a facial adornment - ranging from beards, and moustaches, to designer stubble - can seriously hamper your chances of success in the fields of wealth, politics and power. Tom Armitage reports.