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Market saturation and environmental concerns compromise silicones demand

22-May-2013 - Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and...

Cellmid buys Advangen and looks to expand hair growth reach in Japan and China

16-May-2013 - Australian biotech company Cellmid Limited has bought Japanese hair growth specialist Advangen as it looks to boost its revenue and enter new markets.

Lucas Meyer acquires Australian botanicals firm

23-Apr-2013 - Aussie ingredients supplier Southern Cross Botanicals has been acquired by Lucas Meyer as the Unipex subsidiary looks to take advantage of the rich biodiversity in Australia and boost its portfolio.

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

15-Apr-2013 - As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international...

Australian bush fruit could be next big anti-aging ingredient

02-Apr-2013 - Scientists in Australia are running studies on the Davidson’s plumb to determine what extent it could be used as an anti-aging extract on the back of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

CCL Industries forges partnership to expand into Asian packaging marketing

27-Mar-2013 - CCL industries has signed an agreement to partner with Japanese packaging company Taisei Kako that will see the two companies build a plastic tube manufacturing and decorating plant in Bangkok,...

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Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 - Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Accord director says ‘no. 1 issue’ is to tackle over-regulation in Australia

11-Mar-2013 - In a presentation given at last week’s Personal Care Product Council annual meeting in Florida, the head of Australia’s cosmetics industry association stressed how tackling regulation is the biggest priority....

2013 sees Asia take strides towards eliminating animal testing

07-Mar-2013 - With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India...

EU animal testing ban in place, now calls for NZ and the rest to follow suit

28-Feb-2013 - Humane Society International, Lush and SAFE are calling on the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, New Zealand, and other organizations, to ban animal testing in cosmetics for good.

Aussie brand eyes up rivals after ending exclusive department store contract

19-Feb-2013 - Color cosmetics brand Napoleon Perdis is making waves in the industry as it seeks out new retailers on the Asia Pacific region in an effort to continue to expand its line.  ...

Avon Q4 sales take a dive in Asia, but Russia and Brazil save the day

14-Feb-2013 - Sales in China plunged for Avon, counterbalanced by gains in both Brazil and Russia, while profits nosedive due to the impact of restructuring charges.

Estée Lauder results driven by big gains in Asia Pacific

07-Feb-2013 - Luxury fragrance and cosmetic provider Estée Lauder has posted strong first quarter results on the back of significant gains in Asia Pacific, but South Korea proves to be the exception...

‘Brand positioning is so important in the men’s arena,’ barks Bulldog

06-Feb-2013 - It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the...

Mixed bag for PZ Cussons as Asia gains offset by tough trade in Nigeria

30-Jan-2013 - Hair care manufacturer PZ Cussons has seen business in the UK and Asia boost profits for the first half of the year, but there are big concerns over poor performance...

Li & Fung acquires cosmetic brand owner Lornamead

17-Jan-2013 - Hong Kong-based consumer goods group Li & Fung has acquired Lornamead Acquisitions and its subsidiaries for $190 million, securing a significant portfolio of personal care brands.

Natura invests in Australian cosmetics company Aesop

08-Jan-2013 - Brazil direct sales cosmetics player Natura has acquired a controlling stake in the Australian personal care AESOP, a deal which also includes the company’s distributor.

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

08-Jan-2013 - New Zealand-based company Golfersskin is expanding its reach in international marketing through the sponsorship of golf tournaments, a strategy that is proving particularly successful in the US.

Aussie body to consult proposed changes to sunscreen standards

18-Dec-2012 - The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is consulting on the regulatory impacts of the proposed adoption of the revised Australian and New Zealand Sunscreen Standard.

Online advertising in Australia continues to boom

09-Oct-2012 - At a time when some of the world’s largest cosmetics players are turning to digital media marketing strategies, figures in Australia suggest the online advertising market is booming with further...

Australian anti-aging peptide can satisfy skin repair demands

18-Sep-2012 - New York-based cosmetics manufacturer has turned to an Australia-based biotechnology company to provide the peptide for its anti-aging creams as it looks to meet consumer demand for products that tackle...

Australian sunscreen ingredient maker attacked over nano-free claims

30-Aug-2012 - Australia-based sunscreen ingredient maker Antaria has been challenged by environmental group Friends of the Earth over the company’s claims that its products are free of nano materials.

Nanotech trend focus sees Cosmoprof Asia anticipate big success

28-Aug-2012 - The organisers of beauty show Cosmoprof Asia expect it to be a big success following a nine per cent growth in exhibition space, and a focus on the key trends,...