Leading salon hair care provider Regis says it has agreed to merge
with Alberto-Culver's ailing Sally Beauty business - a move that is
estimated to transform Regis into a $4.5 billion global
professional beauty company.
With the 'megabrand' increasingly becoming a source for upping
revenues, we take a look at the latest launches in the hair care
category to see what direction that expansion is taking.
A Scottish organic cosmetics company is setting its sights on
supplying the international market after securing a deal to supply
the world's third largest supermarket chain with a line of
products.
On the back of considerable growth in the market for toddler
toiletries, P&G is expanding its Kandoo lineline to include an
all-in-one foaming bath and shampoo product.
German ingredients player Symrise has launched a new active
ingredient that aims to prevent itching and irritancy in a range of
cosmetics products as diverse as shampoos and skin creams.
The EU proposed law regulating chemicals underwent another
transformation yesterday in the hands of the EUs ministers, with
consumer groups condemning the changes as a further watering down
of the law in favour of industry.
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association
(IKW) says that sales have rebounded after the drop recorded in
2004. The association says that the figure is encouraging news for
the industry, especially as it coincides...
Hair care is rapidly becoming a part of the growing anti-aging
phenomenon. As formulators race to include SPFs and a host of
restorative ingredients, we look at the latest products on the
European market.
Collagen Nutraceuticals, an established nutraceuticals player, is
launching a cosmetic grade hyaluronic acid (HA) aimed at a variety
of skin and hair care formulations, primarily as a means of
retaining moisture.
Pro-Line International has launched its first complete hair care
line for African-American men, as a means of targeting a variety of
specific hair care requirements under one brand name and tapping
into rising demand.
France-based Ales Group has become one of the first companies on
the market to launch a line of anti-aging hair care products - a
category that experts believe is set to grow significantly in the
future.
Growth in demand for emu eggs, meat and leathers is now being
matched by interest in the oil. Currently the US is leading the way
in Emu farming and, although a number of specialist cosmetics
products already exist there, the international...
The findings bring fresh evidence against the chemical family,
which is commonly found in both plastics packaging and a number of
personal care products.
Shampoos and conditioners targeted at the nation's black population
are positioned to enjoy good growth as more and more consumers in a
growing ethnic group opt for products specially designed for their
hair type, said a report...
The adoption of the new EU chemicals legislation, REACH, by a broad
majority of the European Parliament at first reading has been
welcomed by Colipa, which believes the clarification of the use of
chemicals in cosmetics products will...
Hair colouring products for men and teenagers look likely to prop
up an otherwise declining market, according to a recent report by
market analyst Mintel.
CalciTech is claiming to have put on the market one of the purest
calcium carbonate ingredients available. Aimed at a variety of
cosmetic applications, it is claimed to have lower levels of heavy
metals than other leading brands.
The global hair care market enjoyed steady growth, thanks mainly to
robust conditions in developing countries like Russia and Brazil,
backed up by sustained growth in buoyant developed markets such as
Spain and the UK. But increasing...
The Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association is about to revise
guidelines for the testing of cosmetic and toiletry products for
dermal irritation and eye irritation.
Cognis has unveiled two innovations aimed at the wellness trend for
the personal care category at the 52nd SEPAWA congress, held in
Germany last week. The new ideas focus on providing personal care
products that provide both sensorial...
Leading British and European retailer Tesco is launching a new
designer hair care line that focuses on value-for-money products
for a range of hair types.
Procter & Gamble has signaled that it plans to make more use of
palm oil in its shampoos and detergents instead of relying mainly
on crude oil, which likely to be subject to volatile price changes
in the future.
Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws
palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry
products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its
production is threatening the future...
Researchers at the Ohio State University have just completed what
is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of hair at the
nanometer level ever conducted. The aim of the research is to
discover the effects of environmental effects...
Researchers in Japan say that methylparaben, a commonly used
antiseptic agent for a range of cosmetics products, may cause skin
to age when it is exposed to ultraviolet rays.
Leading Dutch lactic acid supplier is believed to be in discussions
to expand its presence in the East with plans to build a plant for
the production of lactic acid.
An international cosmetics supplier of hair care products operating
in North America has upgraded its supply chain in an effort to
improve efficiency. As a result supply chain specialist Bax Global
has helped the company shift from...
German ingredients manufacturer Symrise has launched a new range of
botanicals based on Ayurvedic medicine. Growing interest in both
Ayurvedic medicine and natural cosmetic products is leading to a
constant stream of new launches...
Alberto-Culver, the hair care and skin care maker, has announced
record sales and profits on the back of steady underlying sales for
its leading global brands and the sale of its European professional
hair care division, reports Simon...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
The Care Specialties division of Germany-based Degussa has been
awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy
Leadership Award for its product portfolio of active ingredients to
the cosmetics industry, reports Simon...
Bergamot oil producers have been approved for €6.2 million EU
funding, in a move aimed at helping to sustain this small but
important industry that has become an important ingredient for a
number of cosmetics products, reports Simon...
France-based ingredients company Soliance says that the integration
of the Acorane and Somaig companies is proving to be a logical step
towards increasing innovation in its active ingredients, reports
Simon Pitman.
US-based Rohm and Haas says that it now has worldwide approval for
its key preservative Neolone. Simon Pitman reports on an
ingredient that is being billed as a viable option to the often
controversial parabens family.
McIntyre Group, a cosmetics ingredients company headquartered in
the US and UK, has launched four new pastilled conditioning
concentrates aimed at US, Latin American, Japanese and European
hair care formulations, reports Simon Pitman.
The Australian Tea Tree Industry (ATTI)says it is confident that it
can convince EU authorities over the safety of tea tree oil for use
in cosmetics products. The announcement comes following a European
Commission report asking for...
A new French study throws further evidence on the fact that
individuals in regular contact with hair dyes formulated before
1980 - particularly hair care professionals - have a higher risk of
developing lymphoma, reports Simon Pitman.
A look at some of the latest skincare products on the market bears
testimony to the growing demand for products that are both natural
and fragrance-free, reports Simon Pitman.
Brazilian cosmetics and personal care company Beraca Ingredients
has launched a new line of active ingredients sourced primarily
from the Brazilian rainforests and said to be completely natural,
reports Simon Pitman.
UK company Malvern has supplied researchers at Particle Sciences in
Pennsylvania, US, with a nano particle characterisation system as
part of efforts to improve the formulation of its recently
developed encapsulated form of retinol,...
Both the CTFA and Colipa have defended their different stands on
the use of phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products in
the light of a new study linking the family of chemicals to birth
defects in baby boys, reports Simon...
Focusing on the growing trend towards natural ingredients, Lessonia
has capitalized on the success of its micronized cranberry extracts
by launching a range of cranberry-based cosmetic products aimed at
the spa market, reports Simon...
Swiss ingredients company Lonza has been awarded with Personal Care
Chemicals & Intermediates Technology Innovation of the Year
Award at the third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies
Banquet, reports Simon Pitman.
A study by Spanish scientists has revealed that hair dyes do not
appear to increase the risk of cancer, contrary to a number of
other medical studies over the past twenty years, reports Simon
Pitman.
In line with the growing demand for anti-ageing products, New
Zealand-based company Keratec could be on to a winner with its
newly developed Keratin-based hair care ingredient, reports
Simon Pitman.
A new concept for men is being launched at Heathrow's Terminal 1
this month, which will include a men's grooming area stocking and
promoting leading personal care and cosmetics products, reports
Simon Pitman.
Dow Corning has developed a new hair care silicone that it said to
combine the benefits of amine emulsions and elastomasters in one
product. The company says its 5-7070 Si Amino Elastomer Emulsion
provides enhancements for styling,...
Revlon has reported that it has significantly narrowed its first
quarter losses despite a small fall in its revenue. Overall the
results were below expectations - a better performance being pinned
on a significant reduction of in...
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced NutriCran Organic, a 100
per cent organic cranberry powder, another ingredient to add to the
growing list claiming to have exceptional antioxidant and colorant
properties reports Simon Pitman.
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