Archives for February 3, 2005

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Functional cosmetics set for growth

An increasing number of European and American consumers are adopting functional beauty regimes, driven by a growing tendency to adopt a preventative rather than a reactive approach to enhancing and maintaining their appearance, new market research...

Protected sun exposure may help fight skin cancer

A medical study conducted at the University of New Mexico in the US has concluded that exposure to sunlight might stop skin cancers. Both industry and cancer associations have said that further research is warranted in this area, while also stating...

US market continues to drag Avon down

Avon has reported that sales grew ten per cent during 2004,on the back of a continued growth during the fourth and last quarter. But currency weakness and a slack US market continue to hamper otherwise healthy results.