Momentive Performance Materials has launched an anionic
film-forming emulsion for the hair care segment, Silsoft Style,
aimed at providing enhanced manageability and curl retention for
styling products.
Cosmetic retailers are being urged to target masstige and premium
segments in order to stay abreast of the upsurge in supermarket
retailing cosmetics – which are predicted to account for over half
of all beauty sales by 2011.
Waste cooking oil commonly used in deep fryers at fast-food outlets
could be used to develop the next generation of biosurfactants for
skin care products, according to a new study.
Fine Organics has launched what is claimed to be the first
certified organic skin care brand on the planet, tapping into the
huge growth in demand for natural and organic products that are
clearly labelled and officially recognised.
In line with market expectations, global direct sales leader Avon
says that its Strategic Sourcing Initiative is on course to bring
about savings of $400m (€305m) during the course of the next few
years.
Following on from hair care manufacturers tapping into the trend
towards micro-segmentation to capitalise on growing consumer desire
for products that combat a multitude of problems, other cosmetic
segments are taking note and creating...
L'Oreal has yet again reported booming operating profits, driven by
lucrative acquisitions such as natural cosmetics company, The Body
Shop and product innovations – but despite the continued rise, net
earnings came in below...
The Health & Beauty America Expo, part of the market provider
group, CMP, is to be reborn, featuring more of an emphasis on
cosmetics ingredients and encompassing the marketing, naturals and
technical aspects of the industry.
Two US chemical suppliers, Innospec Performance Chemicals, have
partnered with Huntsman Corporation to launch SCMI-85 (Sodium
Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate), a new water-soluble surfactant aimed
specifically at the personal care industry.
Hyalynx, a developer and marketer of value-added products for the
cosmetics industry, has announced a partnership with natural
ingredients manufacturer Ash Ingredients, in a move that aims to
leverage capabilities for global sourcing...
Ingredient firm Corn Products International has completed the
acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent stake in SPI's Brazilian
joint venture - a major producer of polyols to the cosmetics
industry.
Symrise has found that its innovative IBR Dormin Narcissus bulb
extract is not only award winning in the anti-ageing market – but
could impact the hair care segment through its ability to slow down
undesired hair growth.
Sales of cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances in France grew at 5.7
per cent in 2006, the fastest rate of increase in five years and a
figure that puts it well ahead of average industry growth, both
within France and the European...
Fragrance, colors and flavors firm Sensient Technologies has
reported strong results for its fourth quarter and full financial
year, following higher sales, improved product mix and increased
prices.
A new study carried out by lobby group the Environmental Working
Group (EWG) suggests that a significant number of cosmetic and
toiletry products with a petroleum-base may contain a
cancer-causing impurity called 1,4-dioxane.
Particularly strong personal care sales in key European markets
help Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever to end 2006 on a higher
note, but results are still below expectations as the general
market in Europe remains tough.
Anti-aging skin care, currently the biggest driving force for
industry growth, is now branching out into the hair care segment,
as the latest launch from California-based Jan Marini Skin Research
proves.
A conference headed by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) is to be
held in Philadelphia early next month, aimed at steering cosmetic
and toiletry manufacturers through the complexities of the new EU
REACH regulations.
In the race to tap into the fast-growing natural and organic
cosmetics market, food companies and retailers are contributing to
the continued blurring of the boundaries between the two industries
with the introduction of food brand...
A Brand Audit by California-based Grayson Associates finds that a
newly launched footcare line has a number of shortfalls, including
poorly labeled packaging and the lack of a 'star product'.
Avon's turn around is starting to happen, after the company
reported a 9 per cent boost in sales for the fourth quarter on the
back of strong fragrance and color sales.
US-based GE Energy Financial Services yesterday confirmed it would
take a majority interest in Idex Aquaservices, a France-based
supplier of purified water to the food, beverage and
cosmeticsindustries.
Cincinnati-based Ingenuity Products claims it is filling one of the
biggest voids in the cosmetics market with the launch of its Skin
Shield Wand - a cream designed to tackle the problem of undesirable
hair dye residue around the...
Caffeine has been marketed for some time as a potential hair tonic
and restorative by German company Alpecin Cosmetics, but new
scientific research suggests that the company may really be on to
something.
Cosmetic companies can now get a second opinion on their chemical
analysis using the world's first global online product safety
assessment portal, a move that could help to comply with REACH
regulations.
Allergic reactions to hair dyes are reaching new heights as more
and more young people become preoccupied with altering their
outward appearance, according to a recent study by the British
Medical Journal this week.
Profits are up at Estee Lauder, prompting the company to increase
its full-year outlook, driven by strong sales growth in all
categories together with the benefits of cost saving initiatives.
The annual global beauty event Intercharm, held in Russia, will
this year act as a platform to highlight on the continued growth
and potential of the Russian cosmetics market.
Leading US flavor and fragrance firm IFF has reported strong growth
in its fourth quarter and full year, indicating that the company
could be coming up for air after a tough year in 2005.
Not only has the acquisition of Gillette helped global giant
Procter & Gamble to boost its sales, subsequent synergies and
consolidation have helped the company achieve strong profit growth.
Lobby group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says that more than 500
cosmetics and body care producers have now signed up for its
campaign, pledging to eliminate toxic ingredients from their
products.
In line with huge growth in the market for cosmetics and toiletries
and the recent scare of the P&G SK-II skin care line, China
authorities have more than doubled the number of banned substances
for formulations.
The results of laboratory tests on cosmetic products are often
misguided and misinterpreted, says a research expert who believes
that greater emphasis should be given to more accurate ways of
interpreting genotoxicity and carcinogenicity.
Bioponic Phytoceuticals has reached an agreement with Hawaiin skin
care specialist Malie to supply ingredients and formulations for a
new line of facial tonics.
L'Oreal has met its targets for 2006 after reporting a strong
fourth quarter results, driven by renewed vigour in the Western
European markets and a continued strong performance in new markets
such as Russia and China.
Alberto-Culver has reported a big dip in profits for its first
quarter as restructuring costs and increased advertising
expenditure hit the bottom line - but a strong rise in sales and an
underlying increase in continuing operations...
Preventative health care trends are driving the US vitamin B
market, but niche areas like nutricosmetics and anti-ageing skin
creams could form part of a successful differentiation strategy for
the future, according to a new report...
Hair care specialist Regis says that increases in operating
expenses have led to a drop in its profits during the second of
2007, despite sales continuing to increase.
Responsible for adding color to both cosmetics and their packaging,
the specialty pigments industry has developed into a high-value
industry that is continuing to expand and grow, but a lack of
competition means that this is likely...
US cosmetic producers are seeking new ways to cut operating costs
and increase competitiveness in the face of another tough trading
year, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
France-based cosmetics solutions provider Silab has launched an
anti-dandruff ingredient produced from pomegranate peel,
capitalising in on the growing trend for natural plant, vegetable
and fruit exracts.
Leading cosmetics manufacturer and outsourcer Cosi plans to
generate 300 new jobs in the next few years with the multi-million
pound investment and development of a manufacturing plant in Wales.
US-based LEK has merged with Tri Tech, part of the Canadian
Knowlton group, to form North America's largest personal care
manufacturer, press reports say. The move that boosts the
business's footing in an increasingly globalized...
P&G just seems to be going from strength to strength. An
announcement by leading financial advisors Goldman & Sachs that
it was adding the company to its 'buy' list of preferred stocks has
led to a jump in share...
New Jersey-based ingredients manufacturer International Speciality
Products has acquired skin research and biofunctional active
ingredient developer Vincience.
A new hair care range has been developed by leading cosmetics
manufacturer Cosi to target the growing consumer desire for
constant image reinvention without permanent effects.
The European Commission has today stated that there will be a new
Cosmetics Directive in place by 2010, a move that addresses the
inaccuracy and inconsistency of the existing directive that has
been in place since 1976.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has added three new members to its
executive committee, in a move aimed at emphasizing its focus on
the group's active cosmetics division, together with the increasing
importance of the Asian and...
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