Animal testing alternative developed to test toxicity
Biotechnology company Novaleads has produced Evatox, a test that assesses the toxicity of substances in cosmetics without the use of animals.
Archives for January 10, 2012
AmorePacific utilises domestic market strength in Korea to boost prestige skin care sales
Korea-based skin care company AmorePacific has continued its focus on the Asia market, this time using the strength of the Korean market to report record sales for its Sulwhasoo skin care serum.
BASF discovers common yarrow plant’s potential as an anti-ageing cosmetic active
A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
Now women can have the AXE effect as Unilever launches female fragrance
Unilever has, for the first time ever, launched a limited edition fragrance for women under the AXE brand; its leading men’s grooming brand in the US.
PZ Cussons expands its beauty division with acquisition of hair care brand
UK-based PZ Cussons has acquired a hair care brand from Australian company Sabre Group expanding its recently formed beauty division.
Parlux brands lawsuits ‘money-making schemes’ amid pressure over Perfumania merger
Parlux CEO Frederick Purches has brushed off the threat of impending law suits following its proposed merger with Perfumania Holdings.