Archives for November 2, 2005

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Lonza launches multi-functional cosmetic preservative

By  Simon Pitman

US chemicals player Lonza has launched Geogard Ultra, a product that aims to meet the growing demand for alternative cosmetic preservatives that are free of potentially harmful and toxic properties. The product is also said to be multi-functional,...

Hurricane damage impacts Avon 3Q results

By  Simon Pitman

Direct sales giant Avon has posted a seven percent drop in its third quarter net profit. A continued lull in US sales was further exacerbated by the impact of increasing fuel costs due to Hurrican Katrina - a problem that the company is expecting to...

Personal care companies beat soaring costs with price rises

By  Simon Pitman

Leading personal care companies, including Colgate-Palmolive, Proctor & Gamble and Alberto Culver, have released quarterly results that show they are weathering current challenging conditions surprisingly well.

Kiss My Face body care range hits big stores

By  Simon Pitman

New York-based Kiss My Face has teamed up with Old Navy to launch Onbody, a line of natural-based body care product that will be sold in Old Navy retail outlets throughout the US.