Herbwalk announces the release of its facial skin care line Le Vin,
based on the antioxidant properties of wine grapes, that combines a
patent pending cosmeceutical formulation with certified organic
ingredients.
An employee of the city of Detroit is suing her employers over
fragrance toxicity, claiming that modern fragrances contain
chemicals that can lead to neurotoxicants, particularly in confined
spaces with limited air flow.
In response to pressure from US and other worldwide regulation
authorities, the China government has reported that it is
developing stricter certification for oral care products.
A prestige skin care provider is targeting the US market for acne
treatments with the launch of a cosmeutical line comprising a
kit containing four products based on volcanic sulfur and
other ingredients indigenous to Indonesia.
Not to be outdone by competitors, renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo
has branched out into fragrance production creating a range to
challenge recent launches by fashion designers in the market.
FDA officials have conceded that the distribution of tainted
toothpaste throughout the US is much more wide-spread, extending to
larger numbers of discount stores than first thought as well as
prisons and hospitals.
Beiersdorf is making a move to mirror the booming success of the
Western male grooming market in India - increasing its marketing
campaign for the Nivea for Men skin whitening range.
Azure Cosmeceuticals believes it has raised the bar for peptides
with the launch of its new Hydropeptide Transformation Growth
Serum, a product that is said to stimulate skin cell growth.
Stiefel Laboratories has launched Revaleskin, a skin care line that
taps into the antioxidant properties of Coffeeberry as a means of
tapping into the never-ending search for effective anti-aging
treatments.
Roc announced recently the launch of its new anti-wrinkle skin care
range, which follows a study proving the efficacy of vitamin A
in anti-ageing products.
Bioscience company GeneLink has signed a licensing and distribution
agreement with PhytoRich, to develop and market personalized skin
care products linked to GeneLink's proprietary genetic assessment
technologies.
Dermaplus, a New York-based provider of anti-aging skin care
solutions, has turned its attentions to anti-aging treatments for
hair care with the launch of a new scalp conditioner, Keracyte.
Claiming that consumers are being fraudulently coherced into buying
anti-wrinkle treatments, a lobby group in Israel has filed a class
action that names leading cosmetics players L'Oreal, Lancome and
Interbeauty Cosmetics Israel.
Health Canada has published a guidance document in order to
counterattack confusion regarding the regulation of ingredients in
cosmetics - a hot topic in the cosmetics industry at present.
Aiming to tap into India's booming cosmetics and personal products
market, Canadian firm Faces Cosmetics plans to set up a series
of stores across the country.
Leading hair stylist Charles Worthington has revamped his hair care
range in a bid to branch out of the UK and make his mark on the
booming hair-care industry in the Canada.
In light of the recent scare over poisonous chemicals found in
toothpaste exports from China, the US Food and Drug Administration
has advised consumers to avoid buying any toothpaste labeled as
made in China.
Colipa's AGM, held last week in Stockholm, Sweden, highlighted the
fact that, with the European Union continuing to expand, and the
market for cosmetics and toiletries also growing fast, finding new
paths to growth remains a...
The recent scare over tainted toothpaste imported from China is
forcing US authorities to mount pressure on the China government to
impose restrictions and increase vigilance over imports of gray
market goods that continue to flood...
Tapping into the fast-growing market for natural cosmetic and
personal care products, Texas-based Alima Cosmetics has received
the BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics Seal for its line of 240
mineral make-up products.
With the male grooming trend taken to the heart of many a marketing
campaign, sales growth figures are said to have plateaued, with
industry insiders now hoping that new innovations in the sector,
such as male cosmetics, will turn...
Texas-based Mystic Tan says it has enhanced the delivery of its
sunless tanning product with the incorporation of MyMyst System, a
dispenser that relies on single-use cartridges to provide a
more even spray coverage.
That is the findings of sensory branding experts at Arylessence,
whose latest fragrance trend report suggests that
consumers choose scents according to their lifestyle.
Demographics are increasingly shaping trends and growth patterns in
the shampoo and conditioner segment, as a new market report points
to the rise in male grooming and the ethnic populations as
being key to future growth.
Following the launch of the France based L'Occitane stores in the
US airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth) last year, the company has
expanded its network in the Americas and will aim to open up 25 new
airport retail stores by the...
Natural and organic personal care provider Burt's Bees says it is
aiming to tackle widespread confusion over natural cosmetic
products by introducing a new industry standard for the US market.
Farouk Systems, a Texas-based global professional hair care
provider, has invested in ERP Adage, a software solution from
Infor, in an attempt to enhance its supply chain management system
and improve on production efficiencies.
The world's largest consumer goods company has re-organized its
business into three principal units - Beauty Care, Global Health
& Well Being and Household care, in a bid to address the
increased size of its business operations...
Male grooming has reached such heights that a new term has been
coined for the section of men that are outside of the traditional
brackets. The 'Ubersexual man' is said to be a potential goldmine
for global manufacturers...
With the teenage demographic having more disposable income than
ever before there has been a notable shift in cosmetic
manufacturers' attitude towards the growing age group - in
particular the premium end of the market.
Leading direct selling leader Avon has partnered with French
fashion designer Christian Lacroix to produce two fragrances for
men and women in a bid to expand its presence in the premium
fragrance market.
With increasing awareness of the damage sun can do to skin,
consumers are seeking more and more ways of avoiding potentially
dangerous exposure, something that is now being factored into the
color cosmetics category.
Capitalizing on increasing interest in natural-based personal care
products from New Zealand, Apicare has launched a total of ten
personal care lines featuring Manuka honey in the United States and
Mexico.
Capitalising on the dramatic rise in cosmetic sales in emerging
markets, Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido has announced the
development of a retail unit in Russia - a move that also aims to
further its position in the global cosmetic...
A Virginia-based marketer of alternative consumer products has come
up with a bar of soap said to be the equivalent of drinking two
cups of coffee during the shower.
Although China has long been tipped as the next big market for
international cosmetics companies to target, experts are now
turning their focus on Indonesia and Turkey as the next hotly
tipped place for investment.
Mod. Skin Labs has developed a new eye gel that hones in on blue
green algae as well as DMAE ingredient in the fight against
puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
Voss Laboratories has launched Amatokin in the US, an anti-wrinkle
treatment that is based on stem-cell technology that has resulted
in controversy before it has even hit the stores.
Global cosmetic giant L'Oreal has earned a star status under the
Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) from the US department of Labor
for its manufacturing facility in Florence, Kentucky.
A fragrance with no actual scent is said to be selling like hot
cakes following the recent opening of the three-month surrealist
exhibition at the UK Selfridges store in London.
California-based Woodbridge Labs has announced that it is recalling
certain DermaFreeze 365 anti-aging products in Canada and the
United states after samples tested positive for potentially
dangerous bacteria.
In response to consumer demands for quality non-traditional hair
dye brands in North America, two personal care providers,
Italy-based Hair Styling Application (HSA) and Canada-based LEK
have formed Italhair to fill what they believe...
Trillium Health Care Products has restructured its operations, in an effort to more clearly define its liquid and bar soap manufacturing operations for the North American market.
One of the world's leading producers of Camel's milk says it is
considering venturing into the production of camel's milk to take
advantage of its rich source of vitamins and minerals for the skin.
Niche fragrance provider IBI has launched what is claimed to be the
first ever 'spiritual' perfume, a product that its creators claim
has been formulated and marketed to remind wearers of God.
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but
nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East,
where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal
endorsed products.