Packaging and specialty chemical giant MWV has announced group results for its second quarter that underline a mixed performance, but beauty sales help to buoy prop up poor performances in other segments.
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments has expanded its reach into the Latin American market by investing in dedicated sales teams, local warehousing and lab support throughout the region.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO has teamed up with skincare brand Larissa Bright to create the world's first UVA/UVB sunscreen filters that mimic the natural protection corals on the Great Barrier Reef emit under the sun's rays.
A ground breaking EU project will perform the world’s first planetary scale survey of marine plankton to discover new ingredients for the French cosmetics industry.
Inter Parfums has signed another license agreement, this time with Agent Provacateur Fragrances, as it bids to increase the size of its portfolio following the loss of the Burberry license.
US packaging company Topline Products has teamed up with French perfume company Carven to create a stylish floral fragrance cap to raise the profile of its latest product launch.
According to market researcher NPD Group, demand for makeup and skincare with SPF is booming as the segment reached $1.1 billion in US prestige department stores from June 2012 to May 2013, a 24 percent increase from three years ago.
The EU has notified the World Trade Organization of its guidelines to help economic operators to comply with the requirements of Annex I of its cosmetics Regulation.
A crop of FDA warning letters have been sent to a number of companies in recent weeks warning about unintentional drug claims, which according to one law expert underlines the need to audit product claims.
International fragrance, consumer products and flavor giant Givaudan reported a 5.7 percent growth in sales for the first half of 2013, with a solid performance bolstered by high growth in Latin America and other emerging markets.
An advert for the global personal care player’s Listerine mouthwash has been ruled by the Advertising Standards Authority as inappropriate for broadcasting due to its misleading nature.
As more cosmetics manufacturers respond to consumer demand for palm oil-free products, ingredient suppliers also have to respond; and this is exactly what has happened at France-based Naturex with its new range.
Melbourne-based biotech firm Phosphagenics, which produces cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for international markets including the US, has accused former chief executive Esra Ogru of stealing $5.7 million from the company over an 8-year period.
With the arrival of the newest member of the royal family and summer weather kicking into full gear, afternoon tea inspired scents and fresh, outdoor summer twists are even starting to influence fragrance trends in the UK.
New research carried out by scientists at the University Hospitals Medical Center and commissioned by Estée Lauder demonstrates that poor sleep quality impacts both skin function and signs of aging.
International fragrance player Inter Parfums has reported a significant drop in its sales, although this was expected as it is the first quarter that Burberry sales were not included in the results, and sales of other fragrances show strong growth.
South Korean luxury skin care specialist Amarte is targeting expansion into the US market, having signed an agreement with US PR company 5W to give its campaign a boost.
Muñeca Latin Cosmetics, a new online cosmetics retailer targeting Latin women has launched a customized e-commerce website that specifically targets products suitable for Latin skin tones.
According to organisers the 2013 edition of Cosmoprof North America was a record year for the show, with both the largest number of attendees in the event's history and the largest number of participating exhibitors.
Chemicals contained in common household products such as cosmetics, fabrics and carpets may lead to changes in thyroid function, according to a new study.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has found 3-benzylidene-camphor (3-BC), used as a UV-filter in cosmetics, as not safe for use with a margin of safety (MoS) calculated as 36.
US-based Pretium Packaging says it is refocusing its business to concentrate solely on the production of plastic bottles as its core product line, in ceasing its production of pre-forms in Quebec, Canada.
The consumer goods giant has posted stagnant sales for its second quarter, but the company’s personal care division shows a big drop in sales as realignment and a poor economy hit the European business.
The latest development from packaging firm Lindal is looking to rid antiperspirants and sun care products of overcaps and use less material with its new twist and lock actuator.
When it comes to facial skin care multifunctional benefits and safety are the key concerns for US consumers whilst brand loyalty also plays a factor according to a new report.
As the quest for natural substitutes to petroleum-based plastics continues, scientists at the Polytechnic University of Catalonidia have discovered a microorganism in South America that produces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which will come as good...
Software specialist Valdata has launched a new Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system that can be incorporated into its inventory management system in an effort to enhance the scheduling and placement of ingredient of finished product batches.
Lucas Meyer has confirmed the acquisition of a portfolio of cosmetic ingredients from Biopharmacopae Design International to expand its footprint in the natural actives category.
Organic products have long been popular in the US, and it is increasing demand for skin care, hair care, and other organic cosmetics that is driving the market on a global level.
Cosmetics player Kao’s German subsidiary is producing pump dispensers made of thermoplastic elastomers by Kraiburg TPE for hair care products thanks to their chemical resistance.
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has teamed up with the EC’s Joint Research Centre in an effort to reach its goal of obtaining compatible standards across both sides of the Atlantic.
Hair care is one of the categories that has been through a tough time across the globe of late, but in a developed Canadian market, conditioners are emerging as the shining light and expected to record the highest growth over the next five years.
New research underlines that skin care and sun care consumers are more likely to be engaged by online and mobile activities as well as being more influenced by internet ads.
The world’s biggest cosmetics company, L’Oreal, has recorded continued growth at well above market average rates for its second quarter and first half financial results, although southern European revenues decline.
Government body Health Canada has put an official advisory out following the identification of unauthorized cosmetics products for sale in the country.
Natural and organic cosmetics player Aveda has become one of a handful of cosmetic manufacturers to operate a full packaging recycling program in the United States.
An investment publication has reported that the stock price of companies in its Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry Group portfolio grew by 32 percent in 2013.
Leading fragrance player Inter Parfums USA says that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement through its Hong Kong subsidiary with leading China luxury brand Shanghai Tang.
Brazilian consumers’ desire to keep their skin looking young has influenced an increasingly popular anti-aging trend in the country, which is pushing facial care to become one of the stars of the Brazilian skin care sector.
Major color cosmetics brand M.A.C. is behind a campaign targeting a new approach to brand loyalty using social medium Facebook to discover which old shades of lipstick and eye shadow consumers want back.
Color cosmetics company Fiore RX may find itself in hot water after the National Advertising Division referred claims made about its nail polish product to the Federal Trade Commission.
The BB trend helped more than just skin care manufacturers; it boosted cosmetic packagers as well, as demand for effective packs to harness these products boomed and the dispensing sector saw real interest in innovations.
After countless campaigns and public service announcements it seems the message of proper oral hygiene is being taken onboard by Americans with the market becoming an important one; and this has opened up opportunities in the professional arena.
As the at-home beauty trend grows across the globe an anti-aging provider in North Carolina has introduced its facial toning system claiming to provide a non-surgical facelift.
nuNatt, has launched a line of hair care products, based on a new ingredient it says is effective at stimulating hair re-growth without the associated odor.
Beauty Health and Science Innovation, a manufacturer formed from a merger less than two year ago, is set to go under after if it missed a repayment deadline.
