Archives for October 13, 2014

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Ulta Beauty appoints new independent director

By Simon Pitman

Ulta Beauty says that Michelle Collins, President of Cambium, a business and financial advisory firm, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, and as a member of its nominating and corporate governance and audit committees.

Grape antioxidant shown to treat acne effectively

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Research from across the pond has shown how resveratrol works to inhibit growth of the bacteria that causes acne and can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide, a common acne medicine, to enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria.

Spike in false advertising legal challenges to the cosmetics industry

By Naomi Igra, Amy Lally and Robin Wechkin of Sidley Austin LLP

Companies across the country have been defending themselves against consumer class actions challenging advertising for cosmetics, report three leading law experts from the practice Sidley Austin LLP.   

Researchers develop stable lightweight foam

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new type of stable foam that could be used to make lightweight, sustainable materials.