Archives for April 13, 2004

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Alexander McQueen chooses Glass Polymer

A container made from Eastman Chemical Company's Glass Polymer copolyester resin has been choosen for the latest Alexander McQueen designer label toiletry product, Kingdom. The material is boasted to have crystal-clear properties and a high...

Germany's cosmetics market recovers

Private label and added-value products promoting wellness and beauty are expected to see future growth in Germany in 2005, reports Euromonitor. More confident consumer spending is expected as Germany shows signs of recovery after a mini-recession...

Palomar receives FDA clearance for acne treatment

Palomar Medical Technologies has announced that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its first laser handpiece for the treatment of acne. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects more...

YSL Beauté reports revenue drop

YSL Beauté - part of Italian luxury-goods firm Gucci Group - has reported a drop in sales for the fourth quarter of 2003. As the Gucci Group records its best ever quarterly revenue results, Beauté stands out as the division struggling the most to...

Lavender proven to aid sleep

For years lavender - known for its relaxation benefits - has been encorporated in the formulation of various cosmetic products to induce beauty sleep. However until now the fragrance had not actually been proven to have sleep aiding properties,...