Archives for May 26, 2005

← 2005

New dermal filler hits Europe

Mentor, a US-based supplier of medical products says it is launching its Puragen dermal filler product in Europe, in a move that aims to muscle in on the growing market for non-surgical anti-ageing treatments such as Botox or collagen, reports Simon...

Cosmetics chemical linked to birth defects

Phthalates are back under the spotlight after a team of US scientists found that the chemicals can harm the reproductive development of unborn baby boys. The news could lead to a further tightening of regulations in Europe and to a reconsideration of...

Lessonia launches cranberry range

Focusing on the growing trend towards natural ingredients, Lessonia has capitalized on the success of its micronized cranberry extracts by launching a range of cranberry-based cosmetic products aimed at the spa market, reports Simon Pitman.

AS Watson bids for The Perfume Shop

Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchinson Whampoa has made a £221.9 million offer for the Merchant Retail Group, a UK specialist perfume retailer. The deal will see AS Watson, Hutchinson Whampoa's retail division, take on one of the country's leading...