Archives for December 20, 2006

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Sally Beauty loses L'Oreal distribution rights

By  staff writer

Salon hair care specialist Sally Beauty has confirmed that its Beauty Systems Group will lose its right to distribute L'Oreal USA's professional beauty care products - a decision that is expected to significantly impact the company during the 2007...

Dow and Bayer extend global reach in cellulosics field

By  Simon Pitman

The Dow Chemical Company has reached an agreement to purchase the Germany-based Wolff Walstrode business from the Bayer Group - a move that will make the company a part of Dow's Water Soluble Polymers business.

Algae-based cosmetic ingredient set to impact anti-aging market

By  Louise Prance

Science based cosmetics manufacturer Atrium Biotechnologies plans to further consolidate its position within the rapidly growing anti-ageing skin care market with the launch of its new marine-based cosmetics ingredients range.

Kylie out-sells Beckhams in Fragrance war

By  Louise Prance

Sales of Kylie Minogue's fragrance range, Darling, are said to be trouncing other celebrity endorsed fragrances in sales figures in the UK, according to a chart by health and beauty retailer Superdrug.

Crown Holdings embraces online era

By  Louise Prance

Global cosmetics packager Crown Holdings has announced the launch of a new website, a move that sees it embrace the online era and increase industry awareness of the company.