Archives for December 18, 2006

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Quest aid rediscovery of Marie-Antoinette scent

By  Louise Prance

Leading fragrance manufacturer Quest International has joined forces with the Palace of Versailles to re-create the original essence of Marie-Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, with a perfume true to her signature scent.

New glutathione source hails from Australia

By  Jess Halliday and Simon Pitman

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 University of New South...

Asia could hold key to future naturals expansion

By  Simon Pitman

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.

EU chemical law passed amid controversy

By  Emilie Reymond and Louise Prance

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.