Archives for January 9, 2007

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UK couple fined for sale of banned ingredients

By  Louise Prance

A UK based couple has been fined for selling skin whitening products that contain banned ingredients which are harmful to consumer health, in a failed bid to capitalise on the ever growing consumer desire for lightened skin.

Cosi unveils new trends for Autumn/Winter 2007

By  Louise Prance

Leading cosmetics and toiletries contract player Creative Outsourcing Solutions International (Cosi), has announced it is aiming its red, metallic colour concepts for its Autumn/Winter 2007 ranges directly at the leading trends on the catwalk for the...

Ganache recalls beeswax lip balms

By  Simon Pitman

California-based natural lip balm maker Ganache has announced the recall of a number of its balms following a processing error involving the beeswax it uses in the products.

ProtoKinetix claims breakthrough in anti-aging research

By  Simon Pitman

British Colombia-based biotech company ProtoKinetix says that further scientific testing has underlined how AAGP molecules can arrest the aging effect on the skin and prevent UV damage - a discovery that could lead to a number of skin care and sun...

Local companies look set to trump larger corporations

By  Louise Prance

Large multi-national cosmetic companies in developing markets are at risk of being overhauled by smaller, local businesses due to la ack of confidence in policies and growing consumer loyalty to the smaller brands, according to a new report.