Scientific evidence that perfumed skin care products enhance the
mood of users suggests that mind over matter is the key to
developing commercially successful beauty products.
Picking up on the growing trend for lipid-based products,
Elizabeth Arden has reformulated its ceramide skin care capsules,
claiming to make the treatment more effective in fighting facial
and throat skin ageing.
The advantages of deriving active ingredients for cosmetics
products from plant cell cultures were discussed at this year's
congress, 'Plants for Human Health in the Post Genomic Era', held
in Helsinki.
Estee Lauder has made an out-of-court compensation payment
after an employment tribunal in the UK ruled in favour of an
epileptic woman who accused the company managers of bullying.
Global direct sales player Mary Kay is making a $20m investment in
the Indian market for cosmetics and personal care products in an
attempt to tap into fast-growing sales in this rapidly evolving
market.
Vaseline launches its 'Skin is Amazing' campaign, inviting
consumers to express their own skin story, and in turn adding to a
number of marketing campaigns from big industry players that take a
more holistic approach to...
One of the pioneers of ethical and green business practices for the
cosmetics industry, Dame Anita Roddick, died yesterday in
England at the age of 64, following a brain hemorrhage.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has reportedly challenged eBay, in five
European countries, for failing to combat the sale of counterfeit
goods through its internet auction website.
Virginia based packaging company, MeadWestvaco, has announced its
acquisition of Keltec Dispensing Systems, which specializes in
airless packaging systems.
Two cosmetics manufacturers based in southern Florida have merged
to create a company focused on manufacturing private label hair and
skin care products while tapping into manufacturing synergies.
A recent Mintel study shows France as the fastest
growing market in Europe for organic and natural beauty
products reflecting the particularly discerning French cosmetics
consumer.
Natural personal care firm Burt's Bees has put forward its own
definition of natural in a recently launched educational website,
as concerns about the state of the regulation of natural
personal care products in the US continue.
The world's leading personal care players appear to be spending
less money on lobbying the US senate this year, with Procter &
Gamble reducing its spend compared to last year and no
campaigns being disclosed by Unilever...
US Senate records have shown that leading cosmetics player Estee
Lauder Companies recently made a payment of $100,000 to Cassidy
& Associates to help it lobby the US government on legislative
and funding issues.
A recent campaign from bath and beauty chain Lush, that urged
shoppers to avoid excess packaging where possible, has received
criticism from a Canadian business woman who claims that the
tagline violates her trademark.
Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms could help the
personcal care industry in the fight against counterfeiting and
forgery, the manufacturers claim.
Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has announced that it will
set up an ester manufacturing facility in Elesmere
Port, UK, to supply the global personal care industry.
An Israeli biotech company is advocating the use of the shrub Inula
viscosa, which boasts anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and
anti-inflammatory action, as a natural alternative to synthetic
preservatives.
Twenty thousand Unilever employees will lose their jobs as the
workforce is cut by 11 per cent and underperforming businesses are
disposed of in a bid to streamline company operations through
restructuring.
The beauty division at Henkel remains the most profitable sector,
reporting positive net earnings amongst otherwise
disappointing second quarter results for the Germany-based
company.
An ambitious expansion programme seems to be paying off for the
Swedish direct sales firm, Oriflame, as both sales and operating
profits register significant growth.
A leading Filipino personal care player has announced its aim to
expand further into international markets for natural-based
products; a move it hopes to fund through its share flotation.
Due to the shortfall in legislation and regulation in the ever
growing US organic and naturals market, manufacturers are
increasingly looking to EU certification for product ranges.
The FDA's Nanotechnology Task Force released their report yesterday
including recommendations for how to address the regulatory
challenges posed by the increasing use of nanoscale materials.
The failure of the Tanzanian regulatory authorities to curb the
spread of harmful cosmetic products raises the issue of Africa's
suitability as an export market.
A stagnant market and fierce competition from direct sellers have
forced beauty retailers to resort to cut-throat behavior, according
to a new market report.
The US division of the world's largest cosmetics company has
acquired Maly's West, the third largest beauty salon distributor in
the US, as consolidation in the professional hair care market
continues apace.
Estée Lauder has agreed to acquire Ojon Corporation, a privately
held prestige hair care company based in Canada, in a bid to extend
its reach in the naturals premium hair care category as well as
increasing its distribution capabilities...
San Francisco-based private equity firm JH Partners has increased
its investment in the cosmetics sector with the acquisition of its
first hair care brand, Ouidad, adding to the recent acquisition of
the Kate Somerville skincare brand.
Indian scientists have found a natural-based ancient Ayurvedic
remedy for hair loss that outperforms the commercial competition,
cashing in on the growing popularity for natural products and the
extensive market for hair loss treatments.
The prominence of the Ukraine personal care market is steadily
increasing, now only second to Russia in Eastern Europe, the region
will be a prime focus of this years In Cosmetics event.
France based ingredients provider Greentech is taking part in an
expedition to a Greenlandic icecap in a bid to further understand
the physiology of algae and microalgae for cosmetic formulations.
Campaigns against synthetically produced ingredients and
artificially developed cosmetic products are growing louder in
voice, but may sometimes there are ulterior motives behind the
arguments, industry observers claim.
In an attempt to further develop its R&D and provide ethically
sourced ingredients Symrise has joined the Industrieverbund
Mikrobielle Genomforschung association, which promotes
microbial genome research.
The Ukraine hair care market is said to be on the rise, one
more reason for the increasing importance that emerging
markets such as this are playing in
international cosmetic manufacturer's strategies.
Timestrip, a UK company marketing smart labeling systems for a
range of temperature- and time-sensitive products, has launched the
technology in the US market for the first time.
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.
A coffee-based hair loss range for men was released in the UK
this week following its success in the rest of Europe -
targeting an underdeveloped market.
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.
Procter & Gamble has confirmed that it plans to close its
Clairol headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, by 2010 as the
company seeks to enhance efficiencies in its Hair Color division.
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.
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...
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