International brands take the lead in Nordic organic cosmetics market
The potential for organic and natural cosmetics in the Nordic countries is being ignored by domestic brands, according to market research company Organic Monitor.
Archives for July 12, 2010
Developing markets help drive big sales gains for L’Oreal
L’Oreal has proved it is well and truly on the road to recovery after posting double digit second quarter growth on the back of a particularly strong performance in developing markets.
Report suggests nanotechnology will lead to a new personal care category
Despite misgivings over safety, a new report highlights that personal care products containing nano compounds as key ingredients are growing rapidly and could give way to a new category.
Fragrance ingredient prohibited in new IFRA Amendment
The most recent modifications made to the International Fragrance Association’s code of practice prohibits the use of one fragrance ingredient and updates the use levels and purity required for six others.
Appointment at Beraca International Europe
Brazilian natural ingredients supplier Beraca has appointed Marcia Azevedo to the position of global accounts manager at its subsidiary in Paris.
Polymer can make lipsticks longer lasting and extra moisturising say Revolymer
Wales-based Revolymer claims its RevCare polymer technology can be added to lipsticks to make them longer-lasting and extra moisturising.