LVMH perfume and cosmetics sales take a dive
LVMH group reported flat reported sales for its first quarter, despite the performance of its perfumes and fragrance division taking a considerable hit.
Archives for April 27, 2009
Texturising agent allows for addition of water to anhydrous formulations
A texturising agent of plant origin allows formulators to mix water-based ingredients into products that would normally not support water, claims Gattefossé.
In-cosmetics panel gets under the skin of the recession
A panel of beauty experts gathered at in-cosmetics in Munich last week to examine the latest data on the cosmetics industry and diagnose its financial health.
Colipa announces programme for Scientific Forum
The Colipa general assembly scientific forum will include a spectrum of presentations, from the latest on safety assessments through to nanostructures.
Animal testing agreement signed to speed up adoption of alternative methods
International agencies from the US, Canada, Japan and the EU have signed a co-operation agreement to speed up the process for adopting alternative testing methods.
Scientists question benefits of açai berry in cosmetics
Scientists have questioned the benefits of açai berries when used in beauty products in a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal.