A prestige skin care provider is targeting the US market for acne
treatments with the launch of a cosmeutical line comprising a
kit containing four products based on volcanic sulfur and
other ingredients indigenous to Indonesia.
DSM has completed the acquisition of Pentapharm this week - in a
move that will consolidate its position as leading ingredients
manufacturer in the cosmeceutical industry.
Global oral and personal care player Colgate-Palmolive has
announced that Ian Cook has taken over from Reuben Mark as CEO of
the company as part of a long-term succession plan that will allow
the out-going Mark to retire.
LVMH Recherche, the research arm of French luxury consumer group
LVMH has conducted three tests on European and Japanese adolescent
skin care routines in a bid to develop skin care treatments for
this age group and later in life.
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo has re-launched its skin
care product range in Europe, the US and the Middle East as part of
its strategy to push forward in the premium cosmetics market.
The prominence of the Ukraine personal care market is steadily
increasing, now only second to Russia in Eastern Europe, the region
will be a prime focus of this years In Cosmetics event.
In order to further assess the safety of the nanotechnology in
cosmetic manufacturing, the EC has requested the Scientific
Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) to prepare a preliminary
opinion on the matter - concurrently launching...
Beiersdorf is making a move to mirror the booming success of the
Western male grooming market in India - increasing its marketing
campaign for the Nivea for Men skin whitening range.
France based ingredients provider Greentech is taking part in an
expedition to a Greenlandic icecap in a bid to further understand
the physiology of algae and microalgae for cosmetic formulations.
Azure Cosmeceuticals believes it has raised the bar for peptides
with the launch of its new Hydropeptide Transformation Growth
Serum, a product that is said to stimulate skin cell growth.
Stiefel Laboratories has launched Revaleskin, a skin care line that
taps into the antioxidant properties of Coffeeberry as a means of
tapping into the never-ending search for effective anti-aging
treatments.
The authenticity of anti-ageing creams have come under further
scrutiny with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
(BAAPS) claiming they are merely a misleading advertising ploy.
Roc announced recently the launch of its new anti-wrinkle skin care
range, which follows a study proving the efficacy of vitamin A
in anti-ageing products.
Campaigns against synthetically produced ingredients and
artificially developed cosmetic products are growing louder in
voice, but may sometimes there are ulterior motives behind the
arguments, industry observers claim.
Moritex, a global supplier of skin counseling products to the
beauty market, has launched a new generation of its highly
MoistSense moisture metre, a device that could help skin care
brands to promote their products at the point of...
In an attempt to further develop its R&D and provide ethically
sourced ingredients Symrise has joined the Industrieverbund
Mikrobielle Genomforschung association, which promotes
microbial genome research.
Timestrip, a UK company marketing smart labeling systems for a
range of temperature- and time-sensitive products, has launched the
technology in the US market for the first time.
In keeping with the emerging consumer trend for ethical cosmetic
purchasing, a UK firm has re-launched its organic skin care line,
incorporating a more ethically-based marketing strategy.
Bioscience company GeneLink has signed a licensing and distribution
agreement with PhytoRich, to develop and market personalized skin
care products linked to GeneLink's proprietary genetic assessment
technologies.
The Maypro Group has secured New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status
for its proprietary lychee extract, Oligonol, and foresees a wide
array of market applications for the antioxidant.
Claiming that consumers are being fraudulently coherced into buying
anti-wrinkle treatments, a lobby group in Israel has filed a class
action that names leading cosmetics players L'Oreal, Lancome and
Interbeauty Cosmetics Israel.
Health Canada has published a guidance document in order to
counterattack confusion regarding the regulation of ingredients in
cosmetics - a hot topic in the cosmetics industry at present.
Two giants of the ingredients business this week opened a US plant
to produce a biodegradable polymer designed to replace
petrochemicals in cosmetics and personal care products.
It seems that mineral water just isn't healthy enough, as a growing
number of manufacturers move to tap growing demand for H2O
products that boast enhanced nutritional benefits.
Science-based cosmetics manufacturer Atrium Innovations has
released the first ingredient under its new name, highlighting its
desire to branch out into new areas and be known as a
"multi-product manufacturer".
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and then for the infants
after birth could reduce the incidence of eczema, suggests a new
clinical trial from Sweden.
Colipa's AGM, held last week in Stockholm, Sweden, highlighted the
fact that, with the European Union continuing to expand, and the
market for cosmetics and toiletries also growing fast, finding new
paths to growth remains a...
The powers of plant oils are an increasingly important part of the
cosmetic and personal care industry, with an influx of
manufacturers incorporating bisabolol into product ranges launched
over the past few months.
Three new cosmetic products have been recalled from the European
market due to the hazardous chemicals they contain, highlighted by
RAPEX, the EU alert system for dangerous consumer goods.
Givaudan is the latest manufacturer to harness the powers of the
food industry in a cosmetic formulation, with the release of a new
skin product in a spray - on yoghurt format.
Alpha-bisabolol, the essential ingredient in the formulation of
many personal care products, is under threat in Brazil due to the
danger to the natural environment of the candeia plant it is
derived from.
Sun care provider Banana Boat, part of the Playtex Products group,
has launched an expanded sun care line that includes its newly
developed AvoTriplex technology.
Leading chemicals company BASF is one of the first manufacturers to
pledge its support for the new EU REACH legislation that came into
force today, and is offering a consultancy service regarding the
implementation of the law.
Hemp extract is becoming a focus for many manufacturers,
who are are increasingly drawing on more innovative
ingredients in a bid to shake up the over-saturated natural
and organic market.
French based ingredients provider Sederma is the latest company
riding the skin-brightening wave currently dominating the
European skin care market - this month launching a new ingredient
that is said to lighten the complexion.
The recent scare over tainted toothpaste imported from China is
forcing US authorities to mount pressure on the China government to
impose restrictions and increase vigilance over imports of gray
market goods that continue to flood...
Tapping into the fast-growing market for natural cosmetic and
personal care products, Texas-based Alima Cosmetics has received
the BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics Seal for its line of 240
mineral make-up products.
The trend for marine derived natural ingredients in cosmetics
products is expanding, with leading global ingredients provider
Symrise's recent partnership with Italian biotech company focusing
mainly on the development of microalgae.
With the male grooming trend taken to the heart of many a marketing
campaign, sales growth figures are said to have plateaued, with
industry insiders now hoping that new innovations in the sector,
such as male cosmetics, will turn...
Further evidence has emerged that the antioxidant carotenoid,
Lutein is more beneficial for skin health when topical and oral
applications are combined, according to results published in the
Journal of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology.
Texas-based Mystic Tan says it has enhanced the delivery of its
sunless tanning product with the incorporation of MyMyst System, a
dispenser that relies on single-use cartridges to provide a
more even spray coverage.
As more and more skin care and vitamin manufacturers tap into the
growing trend for alternative beauty options, the cosmeceutical
industry is booming - however, the UK is lagging behind other
countries in Europe due to strict regulations...
At the recent Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Suppliers Day, the New
Jersey-based company outlined two new technologies, as well as a
new and more clearly defined business structure to better support
formulators.
Following the launch of the France based L'Occitane stores in the
US airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth) last year, the company has
expanded its network in the Americas and will aim to open up 25 new
airport retail stores by the...
A new study confirms that vitamin A can help to improve wrinkles
associated with aging as well as promote the production of
skin-building compounds, suggesting it could become an increasingly
important ingredient in natural-based...
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