Archives for September 22, 2005

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Friends of the Earth highlight palm oil eco threat

By  Simon Pitman

Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its production is threatening the future of Orang-utan.

Oriflame to start up lipstick manufacturing in Russia

By  Simon Pitman

In line with the approaching completion of its CIS Supply Centre, Oriflame has announced that it is hooking up with machinery supplier Weckerle to establish a lipstick manufacturing facility.

Colour cosmetic launches boom

By  Simon Pitman

The number of colour cosmetics launched on to the worldwide market grew by 25 per cent in 2004. The latest figures from the Mintel reveal that almost 60 new products were launched in the category each day, with colour variety and product...