A nanotechnology product inventory shows a rapidly growing cosmetic
products sector from a widening geographical base
- underlining the increasing need for nanotechnology
regulation on an international scale.
Confidence in Chinese goods has reached crisis levels after a
series of high profile product safety scares, according to a recent
survey of US consumers.
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark has reported a significant increase in
its second quarter sales, marked by particularly strong personal
care growth in Europe and the emerging markets.
Algatechnologies, an Israeli biotechnology company specialising in
algal antioxidants, has announced its plans to expand into Poland,
hoping to cash in on growth in the emerging Central and Eastern
European markets.
The much-hyped Alliance Boots take-over by private equity firm
Kohlburg Kravis Roberts (KKR) could be in jeopardy as investors
fail to come forward to buy out €9bn ($18.5bn) worth of debt that
comes hand in hand with the acquisition.
Swedish direct sales agent Oriflame has broken new ground with the
launch of its first toothpaste last week - incorporating a
tooth-whitening product to capitalise on the booming whitening
market.
Further consignments of tainted toothpaste have shown up in
Chicago, after authorities there said they had confiscated over
1,000 tubes of toothpaste, much of it thought to be illegal
counterfeit and gray market products.
Prestige cosmetic manufacturers are predicted to begin adjusting
their travel retail product ranges in an attempt to capitalise on
increasing Indian consumers holidaying abroad.
Beiersdorf is hoping to cash in on this season's beauty trend for
straight hair with the launch of a new Nivea straightening range -
developed to reduce the need for the use of irons that are said to
be damaging to the hair.
The fifth annual Cosmoprof North America event has focused on
giving fledgling suppliers of natural and organic cosmetic products
further opportunity to enter the fast-growing US market.
A recent study has highlighted that female consumers are holding on
to their makeup products for too long, providing opportunities for
manufacturers to create labelling innovations to further monitor
the shelf life of cosmetic products.
Leading supplier of color and fragrances to the cosmetics industry,
Sensient Technologies, has reported a continued strong increase in
both sales and net profit, driven by strong industry sales and the
sale of a non-core investment.
Growing concerns regarding irresponsible palm oil production has
led The Body Shop to announce an initiative to introduce
sustainable palm oil into cosmetic manufacturing.
The Chinese oral care industry is being further impacted following
the news that the UK is now joining the list of countries
announcing that hazardous toothpaste products, believed to
originate from the country, are being found on...
Spanish authorities have instigated an EU-wide response to
hazardous toothpaste products originating from China, with the
announcement that it is to withdraw certain brands from the Spanish
market.
Naturally occurring saponins from the Indian soap nut tree are
becoming increasingly popular as alternatives to chemical
detergents tying in with the growing trend for natural personal
care products.
A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation on
how US consumer goods companies, including many personal care and
fragrance makers, are suffering as the continued of infiltration of
counterfeit goods hits sales, but...
The French natural cosmetics market is becoming a hot spot for
international investors hoping to cash in on one of the fastest
growing organic markets in Europe.
Beiersdorf has added a new product to its booming Nivea Visage
range that harnesses the power of oxygen as a skin care treatment
for female consumers who lead a hectic lifestyle.
In response to pressure from US and other worldwide regulation
authorities, the China government has reported that it is
developing stricter certification for oral care products.
Global oral and personal care player Colgate-Palmolive has
announced that Ian Cook has taken over from Reuben Mark as CEO of
the company as part of a long-term succession plan that will allow
the out-going Mark to retire.
A prestige skin care provider is targeting the US market for acne
treatments with the launch of a cosmeutical line comprising a
kit containing four products based on volcanic sulfur and
other ingredients indigenous to Indonesia.
Indian scientists have found a natural-based ancient Ayurvedic
remedy for hair loss that outperforms the commercial competition,
cashing in on the growing popularity for natural products and the
extensive market for hair loss treatments.
LVMH Recherche, the research arm of French luxury consumer group
LVMH has conducted three tests on European and Japanese adolescent
skin care routines in a bid to develop skin care treatments for
this age group and later in life.
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo has re-launched its skin
care product range in Europe, the US and the Middle East as part of
its strategy to push forward in the premium cosmetics market.
FDA officials have conceded that the distribution of tainted
toothpaste throughout the US is much more wide-spread, extending to
larger numbers of discount stores than first thought as well as
prisons and hospitals.
In a bid to protect manufacturers from the ever-growing counterfeit
cosmetics market, Sleever has introduced a new UV protection
barrier system to protect cosmetic formulations from further
tampering.
Phenomenal economic development in China is helping to fuel
staggering growth in the market for cosmetic and toiletries
products that could see it become the world's biggest by 2009,
spelling yet more opportunities for Western...
Azure Cosmeceuticals believes it has raised the bar for peptides
with the launch of its new Hydropeptide Transformation Growth
Serum, a product that is said to stimulate skin cell growth.
Beiersdorf is making a move to mirror the booming success of the
Western male grooming market in India - increasing its marketing
campaign for the Nivea for Men skin whitening range.
Moritex, a global supplier of skin counseling products to the
beauty market, has launched a new generation of its highly
MoistSense moisture metre, a device that could help skin care
brands to promote their products at the point of...
The Maypro Group has secured New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status
for its proprietary lychee extract, Oligonol, and foresees a wide
array of market applications for the antioxidant.
Yet another partnership has been forged in the cosmeceutical
industry following Laboratoires Expanscience's acquisition of
Laboratoires Cegipharma last week - a specialist in weight loss
nutritional products.
Luxury UK beauty boutique Space has opened its flagship store in
the US this week - creating direct competition for similar chains
such as the market leading Sephora.
In a bid to drive home the importance of oils in facial anti-aging
skin care, Max Green Alchemy has launched a new plant range that
contains the Rosa moschata oil.
Aiming to tap into India's booming cosmetics and personal products
market, Canadian firm Faces Cosmetics plans to set up a series
of stores across the country.
In light of the recent scare over poisonous chemicals found in
toothpaste exports from China, the US Food and Drug Administration
has advised consumers to avoid buying any toothpaste labeled as
made in China.
An EU-funded conference on environmental and health concerns
regarding the safety of hair dyes will take place at the Queen's
University in Belfast this week.
Personal care giants Beiersdorf has finalised the realignment of
its logistics restructuring with the planned transfer of its
production/product groups from Italy to Spain, Germany and Poland.
The recent scare over tainted toothpaste imported from China is
forcing US authorities to mount pressure on the China government to
impose restrictions and increase vigilance over imports of gray
market goods that continue to flood...
The Ex-Tracts expo, which will be highlighting the latest personal
care trends in the rapidly growing spa, salon and specialty retail
sector, is set to open its door in New York City this coming
August.
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