Following a pan-Asian scare regarding heavy metal content in
Procter & Gamble's SK-II skin care line, South Korean
authorities have said that it has found only traces of the
suspected substances and says 'it is too little...
Airport authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have relaxed
safety rules for hand carry items on planes, bringing relief for
many cosmetics companies that rely on duty free as a significant
part of their annual sales.
A wristband UV monitor has gone on sale in the US, marketed as a
device to help indicate when the wearer should apply sunscreen as a
means of combating increasing rates of skin cancer.
BASF and Dow Chemical have launched a long-term venture to produce
propylene oxide (PO) at the world's first commercial-scale hydrogen
peroxide propylene oxide (HPPO) plant at BASF's production site in
Antwerp, Belgium,...
Scientists in the US and UK say that an organic compound they are
working with could hold the answer to creating a realistic looking
sun tan, while also inducing a natural sun block effect in the
skin.
Frutarom is launching an extract of pink rock rose, a plant grown
in Mediterranean countries that has a history of use in traditional
herbal medicine to counter respiratory infections and support
gastrointestinal and skin health.
Luxe Pack will be opening its doors again in Monaco from October 24
- 27, highlighting some of the latest innovations, trends and
designs from the world of luxury cosmetics and fragrances, with an
emphasis on throwing a little light...
South Africa-based Inkomfe, a manufacturer of personal care
products featuring locally sourced natural ingredients, has
recently extended its product portfolio and is looking to increase
its consumer base in both Europe and the US.
Procter & Gamble has sold its Sure deodorant brand to the
privately held Innovative Brands LLC for an undisclosed sum, as it
continues to concentrate on its two gender-specific deodorant
brands Old Spice for men and Secrets for...
In answer to concerns over its financial position Revlon has taken
the decision to cut its workforce and drop the badly received Vital
Radiance cosmetics line for older women.
Jarchem Industries, a New Jersey-based specialty chemical
manufacturer focusing on cosmetic ingredients, has launched a new
line of natural-based butter and oil ingredients for a wide range
of cosmetic applications, including emulsifiers,...
DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Netherlands-based
ingredients specialist DSM, says it has invested $2m in Sol-Gel
Technologies, a privately-owned company specialising in beauty and
health care applications.
IBR's narcissus bulb extract, IBR-dormin, has won the BSB European
Innovation prize, vindicating statements that the product is 'a new
approach to anti-ageing products'.
Procter & Gamble has ceased all sales of the SK-II skin care
line in China following allegations made by a regional watchdog
that it contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Procter & Gamble is on the defensive after authorities in the
Guandong and Hong Kong region of China discovered high levels of
dangerous chemicals in its SK-II skin care line following routine
testing.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has filed
a comprehensive dossier with the FDA outlining the science and
regulation of nanoparticles in personal care products.
First there was cosmeceuticals, now there is nutricosmetics. The
big difference is that these products are taken orally to improve
health and beauty, and according to the latest market study, it is
a rapidly-growing category that...
With consumers continuing to opt for cosmetic products that are
deemed to be natural and therefore safer, sales of natural &
organic cosmetics are projected to surpass the €1 billion mark for
the first time this year.
Oriflame has become the third foreign cosmetics company to be
granted a direct sales license in China, putting it on track to
carve out a slice of the country's fast-growing consumer market.
A new study suggests that the continued rise in the use of Botox
injections to prevent wrinkles might be partly attributable to the
fact that many patients find the injections addictive.
With a number of companies said to be interested in buying up the
company, an executive of Finland-based Lumene Cosmetics says that a
stock market listing could be a strong possibility, as the company
continues to see strong growth...
Mass cosmetics maker Revlon has said that president and chief
executive Jack Stahl will be leaving the company to be replaced by
CFO David Kennedy, as the company struggles with lackluster sales
and mounting debts.
Fuji Photo Film says it has entered the health and beauty business
through the expansion of its existing life science business, marked
by the launch of a functional skin care range and an 'internal
care' product range.
Kyowa Hakko has re-launched sales of its patented coenzyme Q10
following a six-year break, and is one of many companies entering
this fold as supply increases following bottlenecks.
Having received the first license for a foreign-owned company to
resume direct sales of cosmetic products in China, Avon added more
than 33,000 new sales staff to its workforce there last month,
according to data from the Chinese...
California has put cosmetics legislation back on the top of its
legislative agenda by launching a 30-day public comment period
regarding the removal of three chemicals from the Proposition 65
list of known carcinogenic chemicals,...
A packaging innovation that helps consumers time how long their
cosmetic treatment should last and even alerts them as to the time
and date of their next treatment has turned heads at this week's
Health & Beauty America show...
Initial results from a new study investigating the effects of
lutein and zeaxanthin on skin health presented yesterday is
expected to open up a whole new market for suppliers of these
antioxidants in oral and topical beauty products.
The world's largest cosmetic company has reaffirmed its commitment
to REACH by stressing its continued effort to meet all the
additional criteria that the legislation will require with respect
to chemicals in cosmetics formulation.
Quick-Med Technologies, a company that specializes in ingredients
innovations for the cosmetics market, says it has agreed on a
solution to a disputed contract with cosmetics distribution partner
Engelhard Long Island.
Scientists at the University of Bath in the UK say that their
research work could eventually lead to the development of an
ingredient that could be used to actively repair sunburnt skin and
help prevent the onset of cancer.
Scientists at Beiersdorf research and development laboratories have
created a new anti-ageing formula containing a combination of
cell-active Folic Acid and Creatine to target skin's DNA.
Global cosmetics giant Beiersdorf has announced the next step in
its restructuring plan with plans to sell off the production and
logistics facilities for its France-based affiliate.
The world's largest consumer goods company has been back on the
lawsuit trail, as it continues to apply pressure on competition it
deems to be a step too close to the mark.
The on-going debate on the safety of nanotechnology in cosmetic
products has been given new fuel as scientists in France reveal
that nanotechnology has been in use for thousands of years in hair
dye.
With the Beyond Beauty expo opening its doors in Paris this Monday,
September 11, one of the key focuses will be innovation. And with
nanotechnology proving to be one of the driving forces behind this
trend, it is fitting that a series...
Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her
beauty regime. But now, following the death of the world's oldest
women - another devoted fan of donkey milk - the spotlight is back
on it.
Having revealed mixed first half results, Swiss specialty chemicals
player Ciba has announced an investment programme that promises
increased expenditure on technologies to develop chemicals that
will focus on nanotechnology, alongside...
A new anti-aging treatment could be set to turn the market on its
head. If facial brightening manage to tap into the incredible
growth in the same way as other anti-aging products, a new category
looks set to be born.
The world's first anti-aging magazine is about to be launched,
tapping into the phenomenal growth of a market that has been
largely defined by cosmetic products such as anti-wrinkle
treatments.
The world's largest cosmetic company just goes from strength to
strength, having announced an 8.7 per cent hike in sales and a 21.8
per cent jump in net profits thanks to strong premium cosmetic
sales and continued growth in...
Growing interest in both premium end products and anti-aging
products has helped give the cosmetics and toiletries market in the
US its first significant boost after five years of falling sales.
The rejuvenating qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a
popular choice for anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it
has traditionally been a difficult compound for formulators to work
with. Until now that is.
Sunscreens can actually make the skin more vulnerable to UV
radiation if they are not applied liberally and often, research by
a scientific team in California has revealed.
Canadian branded cosmetics franchise business, Faces Cosmetics, is
to list on the London Stock Exchange with a capitalization of
£5.98m ($11.37m) in a move that aims to raise funds for further
expansion.
Once dismissed as a fad, edible cosmetics are starting to make
their mark on the global market as an increasing number of launches
hone in on consumer desires for natural ingredients that often
happen to cross into the realms of the...
Tough restrictions on the carrying on board of cosmetics products
will remain firmly in place as long as the UK government maintains
the current security status for the country.
If current economic conditions prevail, the cosmetics market in
Poland should experience steady growth, market analysts predict.
But the issue of tax on personal care products remains a
significant hurdle to overcome.
UK-based cosmetics contract manufacturer COSi is planning to make a
big impact at next month's Beyond Beauty expo in Paris, where it
will be highlighting a themed stand that will draw on cinema as its
inspiration, as well as...
The cosmetics industry has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, and with this growth comes a rising concern for what’s inside our everyday products.
Manufacturing organizations play a pivotal role in supply chain sustainability. How your products are made matters to your customers, consumers, employees,...
Exosomes, microscopic vesicles naturally present in abundance within Plant Cells, have garnered significant attention within the scientific and cosmetic...
