Going green: Unilever issues its first ever ‘green bond’
Unilever, global consumer goods giant, has issued a ‘green bond’ for £250m (€300m), with which it will finance projects to further the company’s sustainability.
Archives for March 20, 2014
South Africa moves to start regulating the cosmetics industry
Here, Sinah Mosehla, Director of Cosmetics, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) provides a sector overview on the current and future regulatory landscape ahead of her presentation at the Global Cosmetic Compliance summit in May.
Recognising social media behaviour will breed success for beauty brands
Beauty brands must understand that social media is an infrastructure used to connect people and interact, and not just a media platform to distribute their own messages, according to an industry expert.
Screens for skin care – a match made in heaven?
As the old adage goes: knowledge is power, and as we live in an information-demanding world, mobile devices are becoming more important in connecting with the skin care consumer.
Nu Skin China probe could lead to sanctions and fines, but outlook is good
A probe by China's authorities into the direct seller Nu Skin’s business practices in the country could result in the possibility of fines or sanctions, the company has confirmed, but analysts believe the business will pull through.