Archives for November 12, 2015

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Research highlights new potential uses for zinc oxide

By Simon Pitman

In the cosmetics and personal care world zinc oxide is best known as one of the most effective sunscreen ingredients, but new research points to highly effective anti-bacterial applications.

Henkel profits up but European challenges remain

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Henkel posted a better-than-expected increase in profits for its third quarter, with its Beauty business seeing particular gains in Russia and North America; but challenges still remain in Western Europe to bring it back to form. 

Research firm says cosmetics can improve quality of life

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For the first time, Data Mining International (DMI) claims that cosmetic products and interventions could not only improve someone’s physical appearance but also their quality of life, giving new weight to the look good, feel good mantra.