Archives for November 28, 2006

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Silicone back on market after FDA approval

By  Louise Prance

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have this month approved the sales of silicone breast implants for the first time in 14 years. Revelations that have led to widespread scepticism as to whether it is to soon for silicone to be back on...

Paris Hilton targets beauty market

By  Louise Prance

International heiress and socialite Paris Hilton is set to expand her lucrative empire in a bid to take over the beauty industry with the intended launch of a cosmetics range manufactured by Parlux Inc.

Nanotechnology risks need more study, German survey finds

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Clear definitions, terms and standards as well as far more research into the potential problems of nanotechnology is needed before the science is used to a greater degree in products, according to a consumer survey by Germany's Federal Institute for...

Lonza creates new anti-aging ingredient

By  Louise Prance

Global supplier to the pharmaceutical and chemical markets, Lonza, has announced the launch of a soluble polymer ingredient that is to be used in cosmetic skin care.