Manufacturer of Pür Minerals cosmetics gets new CEO
Astral Brands, which manufactures Alloette, CosMedix and Pür Minerals, has appointed a new CEO to push the company’s growth plans.
Archives for August 25, 2009
Online beauty retail portal introduces ‘try-on’ technology
An online beauty retailing portal is aiming to ‘disrupt’ the way cosmetics are marketed and sold by offering consumers more of an insight into products.
Kose aims at international markets to exit downturn
Kose, one of Japan’s biggest cosmetic and personal care providers, says it will start to focus on developing international markets to counterbalance weaker developed markets.
Beiersdorf partners with start-up to look into new emulsions and foams
Beiersdorf will be working with emulsion and foam specialist bubbles and beyond to develop a range of gentle cleansing products for skin and hair.
‘Quat’ preservatives in cosmetics could play a role in antibiotic resistance
Widespread use of the anti-microbial agents QACs in cosmetics products may be adding to the problem of anti-biotic resistant micro-organisms.
Organic soap should be allowed but its labeling needs to be cleaned up, says AHPA
Clarification is needed on the labeling of organic soap and its ingredients, according to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).