Peak and trough sales for sunless tanners
Sales of sunless tanning products fell markedly last year, characterizing an erratic sales pattern since 2002 that may have been exacerbated by the mixed message many products in the category seem to convey.
Archives for February 12, 2007
Study points to cancer-risk from petroleum-based cosmetics
A new study carried out by lobby group the Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggests that a significant number of cosmetic and toiletry products with a petroleum-base may contain a cancer-causing impurity called 1,4-dioxane.
Dove targets older women
First of all Unilever's Dove brand was used to target everyday women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Now the company is fine-tuning its marketing campaign to tap into the 50-plus age group.
Sensient reports strong cosmetic ingredient sales
Fragrance, colors and flavors firm Sensient Technologies has reported strong results for its fourth quarter and full financial year, following higher sales, improved product mix and increased prices.