Archives for November 21, 2006

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Gimmick food based cosmetics on the rise

By  Louise Prance

Gimmicky products that blur the boundaries between food and cosmetic are on the rise, as many companies seek to capitalise on growing consumer trend for cosmetics containing food-based ingredients, but according to an expert from Euromonitor, they are...

Private Investors buy out Risdon

By  Louise Prance

Private investors have bought out Delaware-based cosmetics packaging company, Crown Risdon, a move that is likely to see the company develop new product lines and continue to target Asian and European markets.

Cosmetics top Christmas shopping lists

By  Louise Prance

A report has emerged stating that cosmetics are amongst the top five most popular gifts this Christmas, with the average consumer set to spend more this holiday period than any other.

Silab targets lucrative anti-aging market

By  Louise Prance

France-based Natural Active Ingredients company, Silab has introduced new cell rejuvenator, Longevicell, in an attempt to surge ahead in the competitive anti-aging market.

Review claims tooth whiteners not harmful to health

By  Louise Prance

A new review has dismissed claims that hydrogen peroxide used as a whitening agent can be linked to oral cancer, indicating good news for mass retailers of teeth whitening products.

L'Occitane targets travel consumers

By  Louise Prance

Mediterranean cosmetics boutique L'Occitane, has announced the opening of a new store at US airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth), targeting the travel consumer, following a recent survey that showed passenger sales of health and beauty products are on the...