Archives for May 25, 2005

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Vion strikes new deal for melanin ingredient

Vion Pharamaceuticals has formed a new global licensing agreement for its Melasyn technology with B&P Company. The deal will see the ingredient further extended into a range of cosmetics products, including cover-up and self tanning formulations,...

Study reveals that hair dyes do not up cancer risk

A study by Spanish scientists has revealed that hair dyes do not appear to increase the risk of cancer, contrary to a number of other medical studies over the past twenty years, reports Simon Pitman.

Vitamins and minerals up anti-ageing stakes

The latest group of product launches from Mintel's GNPD testify to the growing range of skin care products relying on natural ingredients that include minerals and vitamins in the fight to maintain healthy and wrinkle-free skin, reports Simon Pitman.

Lonza wins award for self-emulsifiers

Swiss ingredients company Lonza has been awarded with Personal Care Chemicals & Intermediates Technology Innovation of the Year Award at the third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies Banquet, reports Simon Pitman.

P&G, Gillette deal still on track despite misgivings

Proctor & Gamble has moved closer to sealing it €57 billion acquisition of Gillette after a subpoena issued against the deal received a serious blow in the law courts and the company confirmed the date for its shareholder meeting to approve the deal,...