Friends of the Earth has recently released a report on the presence
of nanotech particles in sunscreens, appealing to consumers to
lobby the industry and calling for a moratorium on products
containing nanoparticles.
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.
An Illinois based biotechnology firm is launching a class of
natural bio-lipids off the back of its soy based sunscreen
discoveries; promising to deliver the benefits of active
ingredients that have previously been unsuitable for...
Recent research suggests that the properties of a lotion change
radically on application to the skin; changes that were previously
unknown to scientists, and opening up the industry's research and
development to criticism.
Global drinks company Anheuser-Busch has launched a new line of
bottled water that will be marketed as an integral part of any skin
care regime in a bid to make a side-step into the ever-growing skin
care market.
The recent release in Ireland of a Russian skin care range
containing placenta cell extracts has proved successful; cashing in
on the growth of the Irish cosmetics market.
A California-based skin care company has recently announced the
release of the Age Intervention Regeneration Booster, promising to
allow cells to 'reset their aging clocks'.
Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms could help the
personcal care industry in the fight against counterfeiting and
forgery, the manufacturers claim.
Skincare giant Clarins has been asked to withdraw print adverts for
a product that claimed to protect the user from 'damaging'
electromagnetic waves, further denting consumer confidence in the
beauty industry.
Masstige skin care provider Physicians Formula says that soft
market conditions within the segment have led it to lower its
forecast for the forthcoming quarter and full year, prompting fears
for other big name prestige player.
New research suggests the widespread presence of aluminium salts in
sunscreens, with potential pro-oxidant properties; re-introducing
fears over the negative consequences of sunscreen
application.
A recent report in the British Journal of Dermatology suggests an
effective non-antibiotic treatment for acne that may help to
provide a solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance in acne
causing bacteria.
A leading US dermatologist has underlined a number of mistruths
that explain why consumers do not use sunscreen properly or else do
not use it all, providing food for thought for sunscreen
manufacturers.
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.
The organizers of a bi-annual skin care ingredients
conference, Accelerating The Future, are inviting industry
experts to make presentations about the latest advancement in this
field at two forthcoming programs.
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.
As part of plans to further expand its global fragrance brands
portfolio Inter Parfums has announced the acquisition of the Lanvin
fragrance brand, a move that connects it to one of the oldest
European fashion houses.
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.
Norwegian scientists are currently recruiting for volunteers to
take part in studies of an anti-jellyfish sting agent incorporated
into a sunscreen - a product which is likely to be in high demand
as jellyfish populations are soaring.
As savings from restructuring kick in, oral and personal care giant
Colgate-Palmolive has reported a robust quarter, with sales
significantly boosted by a raft of international product launches.
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.
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark has reported a significant increase in
its second quarter sales, marked by particularly strong personal
care growth in Europe and the emerging markets.
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.
Algatechnologies, an Israeli biotechnology company specialising in
algal antioxidants, has announced its plans to expand into Poland,
hoping to cash in on growth in the emerging Central and Eastern
European markets.
A recently patented ingredient based on naturally occurring skin
lipids promises to reduce wrinkles and improve the texture of
photoaged skin, reflecting further specialization in the anti-aging
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.
An ongoing study being carried out by a research team at the
University of Manitoba in Canada has drawn attention to the
fact that a combination of insect repellent and sunscreen
containing specitific ingredients may compromise the...
A study suggests that polylactic acid (PLA) an injectable cosmetic
filler previously deemed to be safe and reliable can lead to
permanent facial scarring in certain patients.
US consumers have joined in the frenzy for the UK's Boots No7
brand, with over half the Restore & Renew anti-wrinkle serum
stock being sold out within the first 30 minutes at a CVS store.
New Jersey-based pharmaceutical and personal care provider Johnson
& Johnson says that one of the main driving forces behind its
industry-leading sales growth has been sales of skin care products.
Consumer goods player Energizer has extended its position in the
personal care market with the acquisition of Playtex Products,
building on its presence in the sector with the Schick-Wilkinson
Sword brand.
California-based Jan Marini says it is launching a facial sun
protector with antioxidant properties that enhance sunscreen and
anti-aging qualities thanks to the active ingredient PhytoMelanin,
a derivative of date palm fruit.
Herbwalk announces the release of its facial skin care line Le Vin,
based on the antioxidant properties of wine grapes, that combines a
patent pending cosmeceutical formulation with certified organic
ingredients.
French cosmetology company Sederma announces the release of its
anti wrinkle treatment for men, targeting the growing market for
male skin care products with a product line developed to treat the
specific needs of male skin.
The European Commission issued an information initiative yesterday
that requires sunscreen manufacturers to amend all sunscreen labels
by next summer, in an attempt to further educate consumers on the
perils of over exposure to the...
Naturally occurring saponins from the Indian soap nut tree are
becoming increasingly popular as alternatives to chemical
detergents tying in with the growing trend for natural personal
care products.
The first ever acne treatment to use a synthetically produced lipid
that replicates one found in human skin, significantly reduces acne
whilst minimizing side effects, suggests a new study.
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.
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