All news articles for January 2013

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

By Michelle Yeomans

An Australian entrepeneur claims consumers have dubbed his new herbal lotion as the 'Viagra for the hair’ after trying the tonic that claims to promote hair growth by naturally appeasing DHT; a hormone found to stunt hair growth in men.

Dabur sees double-digit gains despite tough economy

Dabur sees double-digit gains despite tough economy

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Despite a challenging macro-economic environment, Dabur India reported strong volume-driven growth across all its key categories; with skin and hair care both contributing to the double digit growth.

China imposes anti-dumping duties on US and EU chemicals

China imposes anti-dumping duties on US and EU chemicals

By Michelle Yeomans

China has imposed anti-dumping duties on the imports of two chemicals widely used as coupling agents for water-based coatings present in cosmetics and other consumer goods from the US and the European Union.

Indian actress wades in on animal testing debate

Indian actress wades in on animal testing debate

By Simon Pitman

Animal testing on cosmetics is becoming a hot topic in India, as veteran actress Debasree Roy joins a campaign to fight against it and adds to a growing chorus of protests.

Vietnam’s cosmetic industry struggles to revive domestic brands

Vietnam’s cosmetic industry struggles to revive domestic brands

By Michelle Yeomans

According to various analysts in the Asia-Pacific region, the cosmetics industry in Vietnam, although having established many cosmetics brand names, has been overshadowed by multinational brands, due to a lack of innovation and promotional strategies.

Hot date for Shiseido as new extract promotes eyelash growth

Hot date for Shiseido as new extract promotes eyelash growth

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido has developed its latest Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, commonly known as jujube or red date, that has been proven to help eyelashes grow longer through promoting their growth rate.

Hair’s to a good year for Unilever

Hair’s to a good year for Unilever

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Thanks to a strong fourth quarter in the hair care segment, Unilever signed off a good year of growth in Personal Care, as well as its other consumer categories, with the announcement of its full year results.

Governments at UN forum agree on treaty to tackle mercury emissions

Governments at UN forum agree on treaty to tackle mercury emissions

By Michelle Yeomans

After meeting at a UN forum last week, global governments have agreed on the first legally binding, global treaty to tackle mercury pollution after a recent UNEP report revealed that emissions were on the up particularly in Africa, Asia and South America.

China SFDA labelling guidelines to come into effect in July

China SFDA labelling guidelines to come into effect in July

By Michelle Yeomans

China’s SFDA has notified the world trade organization that there are two new regulations for cosmetic labeling and product instruction, which are to come into place in the region on the 1st of July 2013.

Korean Consumer Agency finds high mercury levels in cosmetics

Korean Consumer Agency finds high mercury levels in cosmetics

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

At a time when mercury emission in consumer products has gone under the spotlight, a Korean consumer watchdog has highlighted the high levels of the toxic chemical found in some whitening cosmetics imported from China.

Li & Fung acquires cosmetic brand owner Lornamead

Li & Fung acquires cosmetic brand owner Lornamead

By Simon Pitman

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.

Beauty boxes transform beauty marketing and e-commerce

Beauty boxes transform beauty marketing and e-commerce

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Beauty boxes have revolutionised how consumers shop for beauty products, providing sensory elements to online shopping that was not present in the traditional retail format and this will continue to drive e-commerce.

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

By Simon Pitman

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.