With strong market growth continuing to characterize the market for
cosmecuetical products, a new report stresses that women aged over
50 will continue to be the core market as graying baby-boomers
search out natural anti-aging solutions.
US chemicals player Lonza has launched Geogard Ultra, a product
that aims to meet the growing demand for alternative cosmetic
preservatives that are free of potentially harmful and toxic
properties. The product is also said to be...
Croda Personal Care says it has just received 100 per cent Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its Crodamazon range of
exotic oils sourced from the Amazon Rainforest.
Mentor Corporation says it has begun a Phase 2 dose-finding study
for its botulinum toxin type A product focused on cosmetic
indications in the US - a move that aims to tap into the still
growing market for non-surgical anti-aging...
The Cosmetics Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the Soap and
Detergent Association have defended anti-bacterial soaps after US
health experts claimed that such products were no more effective
than regular soap and water.
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.
New research shows that strong growth in the US market for
medicated skin care products is expected to continue, but,
reflecting changes in the country's demography, personal care
companies should also be aware that product offerings...
Beiersdorf says that the recent launch of its Nivea branded men's
skin whitening range in the Asian market has been a significant
success, following in line with the boom in men's skin care
products throughout the region.
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...
Body Shop International said that its latest results for the six
months up to 27 August showed new lines featuring exotic community
trade ingredients such as Brazilian babbusu nut oil and Zambian
honey have been a major driving force...
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.
Manufacturers of cosmeceuticals need to make sure they have a
clear, specific and measurable functionality, and focus as much on
prevention as on remedy, says a new report from market researcher
Datamonitor.
Elizabeth Arden is standing by its earnings expectations for the
financial year, despite early signs that cosmetics manufacturers
are in for a rough ride as economic conditions continue to look
doubtful.
European cosmetic makers have been quick to catch on to the
promises made by 'wonder ingredient' CoQ10 with a throng of
products hitting the market in the last five years, according to
Mintel. Nonetheless, supply issues...
Canada-based Atrium Biotechnologies has launched a new active
ingredient for the cosmetic industry. Aldavine is algae-derived and
is said to be a multi-functional ingredient for skin care products.
In an-depth look at the purchasing habits of women a bi-annual
survey from Avon reveals some interesting contrasts from
country-to-country, but with girls in the 14-24 age bracket stating
that they are already worried about signs...
A new study confirms the efficacy of vitamin E skin care
formulations under exposure to ultraviolet radiation, claiming that
it can help to prevent or minimize free radical-induced damage.
The rise of hyaluronic acid and cheaper supplies from China means
that the anti-aging protein is now starting to be incorporated into
a wider range of skin care products.
Internet-based direct sales cosmetics provider Southern
Cosmetics,is to supply skin care products by Naomi, a cosmetics
company endorsed by country and western singer Naomi Judd in an
effort to help boost sales.
Hyaluronic acid has made the jump into the global cosmetics market
with the launch of the Estee Lauder's Perfectionist skin care
range. With the ingredient already proving a hit in the US market
for cosmetic, nutritional and...
Recently there has been a spate of male personal care products
embracing feminine values, now the other end of the spectrum is
receiving more attention, with companies targeting products
specifically focused on the traditionally male...
France-based active ingredients specialist Silab is introducing a
series of new anti-ageing ingredients at the forthcoming Health
& Beauty America show, to be held in New York City, 27-29
September. Although the three ingredients...
L'Oreal has announced the acquisition of Spanish sunscreen maker
Delial, in the same week that it unveiled more in-depth details for
its financial performance, division-by-division - moves that
showing a confidence in the company's...
AGI Dermatics says it is testing a new drug, Dimericine, which it
claims can be incorporated into anti-ageing and sunscreen products
as a means of repairing uv-related damage already apparent in the
skin.
A US cosmetics company says it will try to further a technology it
has developed for skin care products in an attempt to break into
the drug delivery for cancer prevention treatments and gene repair
agents.
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.
Cognis Care Chemicals has launched a new long-lasting moisturiser
based on extracts of a South African desert plant. The launch is in
response to increasing demands for multi-functional moisturising
agents that catering to the...
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.
International cosmetics companies will be eyeing further
opportunities in the China cosmetics market as growth in the skin
care sector continues at unprecedented levels. And with the
continued increase in spending power being backed...
Scientists have discovered that a marine virus contains compounds
that might be used to develop future anti-aging treatments. The
findings center on the discovery of ceramide within the agal virus
- a key component in many anti-aging...
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...
L'Oreal has had complaints against adverts using model Claudia
Schaffer to promote anti cellulite and anti wrinkle products upheld
in the UK. The decision means that the television ads will have to
be withdrawn there and pressurizing...
Researchers in Ireland have found that individuals in some of the
highest cancer risk groups are often the least likely to regularly
use sunscreen when exposed to the sun, pointing to a generational
divide in awareness that sun care...
As the latest research shows that skin cancer is on the rise in
younger people, the growing importance of good quality sunscreen
products is likely to fuel continued growth in the category in the
coming years.
Gone are the days when a men's toiletry bag extended to little else
than toothpaste, soap and shaving foam. With an increasing emphasis
on enhancing physical appearance, a vast number of new products are
being launched to do...
With some 90 per cent of P&G sales derived from women it is
about time to expand into the men's market. The proposed merger
with shaving name Gillette later this year should do much to
redress the balance and so should the...
Frontier Scientific claims to have become the first supplier of
CoQ10 outside of Japan with multi-ton capacity, through a deal
signed last week with Taiwan's PharmaEssentia. The agreement could
solve the problems of supplement...
A UK company has launched a new skin care treatment specially
developed for research and developments teams handling chemicals
and materials that can cause a range of undesirable reactions,
reports Simon Pitman.
Croda has announced a strong increase in both its sales turnover
and profits for the first six months of the year, driven primarily
by demand for skin care ingredients, reports Simon Pitman.
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...
PediaMed has launched what it calls a Mobile Compliance Program -
8TDAZE, for its Tazorac acne treatment, aimed at motivating
teenagers to use the product regularly to ensure best results using
a proven method of communication, reports...
Swiss-based Lonza has received European Union approval for one of
its antimicrobial products, Lonzagard Benzethonium Chloride, as a
cosmetic preservative for leave-on personal care products,
writes Simon Pitman.
With the continued demand for products that can 'turn back the
hands of time,' the professional skin care market is forecast to
remain one of the fastest-growing sectors of the cosmetics and
toiletries industry. Now, market...
Clothing retailer Gap is to launch a new line of fragrance and
personal care products, enlisting the help of Inter Perfums for the
job. The project aims to launch the retailer's sagging sales by
tapping into some of the industry's...
Italian company Indena has developed a new method that allows for
the identification and direct quantification of the active
properties found in bilberry plant material and extracts -
technology that could be applied to a variety...
Bremenn Research Labs says that the almost immediate retail success
of its newly launched Hylexin treatment for dark circles under the
eyes suggests it could be the biggest thing since StriVectin,
reports Simon Pitman.
UK retailer has launched two new skin care products - a plumping
serum and a face mask - featuring natural active ingredients as
part of its revised own-brand skin care range, reports Simon
Pitman.
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.
UK ingredients supplier Croda Personal Care has launched a new hand
and nail care ingredient on to the market. Based on hydrolysed
keratin, ProSina is said to combine properties that enable stronger
nails, while rehydrating skin,...
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