An ambitious expansion programme seems to be paying off for the
Swedish direct sales firm, Oriflame, as both sales and operating
profits register significant growth.
China has recently announced a ban of diethylene glycol, the toxic
ingredient found in the widely banned toothpaste - representing one
of a number of moves attempting to reassure its export market.
A leading Filipino personal care player has announced its aim to
expand further into international markets for natural-based
products; a move it hopes to fund through its share flotation.
As savings from restructuring kick in, oral and personal care giant
Colgate-Palmolive has reported a robust quarter, with sales
significantly boosted by a raft of international product launches.
Growing concerns regarding irresponsible palm oil production has
led The Body Shop to announce an initiative to introduce
sustainable palm oil into cosmetic manufacturing.
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.
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.
Sweden based direct sales company, Oriflame has posted strong Q1
sales growth, achieved by a concerted recruitment drive in all
areas, and promotions associated with the company's 40th
anniversary.
Although China has long been tipped as the next big market for
international cosmetics companies to target, experts are now
turning their focus on Indonesia and Turkey as the next hotly
tipped place for investment.
The UK's leading health and Beauty store, Alliance Boots, is due to
be sold into the private sector, following the backing of board
members of a £10.6bn take-over bid.
Continued expansion in Asia and a 12.4 per cent rise in
sales were the key highlights during the
first quarter 2007 for international packaging group Crown.
The market for Halal cosmetics is growing on a global basis, but
nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the Middle East,
where conscientious consumers are specifically searching out Halal
endorsed products.
Profits are up at Estee Lauder, prompting the company to increase
its full-year outlook, driven by strong sales growth in all
categories together with the benefits of cost saving initiatives.
Dental care and toiletries giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced a
big rise in net profits for its fourth quarter off the back of
strong sales driven by a particularly big rise in both the European
and Latin American markets.
Stressing the importance of sanitary work practices, US company
Skinvisible is launching a targeted marketing campaign for its
antimicrobial hand sanitizer lotion as part of the battle to help
prevent the spread of bird flu in Asia.
The rapid evolution of the natural and organics cosmetic market in
Europe and the US is leading to increasing opportunities for
Western companies in the Asian market.
The forthcoming Cosmbolleza & Wellness expo, due to take place
in Barcelona next March, is set to be the biggest yet, with a 25
per cent increase in exhibitors and a rise in the number of
professional visitors forecast by the...
Proctor & Gamble is back on the road to redemption in China
after its SK-II range re-appeared on store shelves this week
following a ban brought about by a scare relating to traces of
heavy metals that were found in formulations.
Food based ingredients are emerging as a key trend in the cosmetics
industry, with many beauty companies targeting the growing market
and creating product lines that incorporate natural ingredients.
Proctor & Gamble is to resume sales of its SK-II cosmetics line
after China authorities confirmed that levels of toxic heavy metals
found in the formulation were harmless, a state press report says.
Rice based cosmetics are again making an impact on the beauty
industry, with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA)
in Malaysia having agreed a proposal to embark on a joint venture
with a local company in Kedah.
On the back of rising international demand for contract
manufacturing services, Dutch-Indonesian company PT Cosmar says it
is embarking on a second round of expansion to meet customer
demands.
Japanese beauty manufacturer Shiseido is expanding its research and
development centres, opening up facilities in Europe and Asia in an
effort to better appreciate the needs of its customers there and
expand beyond the US and domestic...
Following a pan-Asian scare regarding heavy metal content in
Procter & Gamble's SK-II skin care line, South Korean
authorities have said that it has found only traces of the
suspected substances and says 'it is too little...
Procter & Gamble has ceased all sales of the SK-II skin care
line in China following allegations made by a regional watchdog
that it contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Procter & Gamble is on the defensive after authorities in the
Guandong and Hong Kong region of China discovered high levels of
dangerous chemicals in its SK-II skin care line following routine
testing.
Once dismissed as a fad, edible cosmetics are starting to make
their mark on the global market as an increasing number of launches
hone in on consumer desires for natural ingredients that often
happen to cross into the realms of the...
ASEAN says it is set to implement a single regulatory system for
its ten member states by the start of 2008, in a move that aims to
help bring it in line with regulations worldwide and attract major
international investment.
Tupperware Brands, the US-based retailer of kitchenware, cosmetic
and beauty products, has announced a disappointing second quarter
in Europe and the US, further exacerbated by falling cosmetic and
beauty sales.
Colgate-Palmolive has announced broad top-line growth for its
second quarter on the back of strong sales, adding that hefty
restructuring charges hit profits.
Having soft launched a new range of men's grooming products on the
Australian retail market, Eyre BioBotanics says it is readying to
unleash the naturals-based line on the North American retail
market.
The Body Shop says that widespread criticism of its merger with
French cosmetics giant L'Oreal has failed to have an impact on the
stronger performance the company has experienced throughout the
financial year.
UK capsule brand, Taxi Cosmetics, has launched its 'passengers'
colour cosmetics range in the Japanese market, marking the start of
a campaign to increase the company's presence in Asia.
German chemical player Cognis has completed an investment in Golden
Hope Plantations Berhad that will see the companies combine their
resources on oleochemicals, an ingredient that is proving
increasingly popular in a variety of personal...
Playtex Products has posted a significant drop in its Q4 results,
hurt by charges and lost sales from smaller brands that it has sold
on as part of its plans to restructure.
Direct sales giant Avon has reported a 36.7 per cent drop in its Q4
income as it tackles fierce competition and rising costs. The
disappointing results coincide with the decision to pull out of the
Indonesia market, which also knocked...
Nanotechnology has been making the headlines recently prompting
CosmeticsDesign.com to take a look at the latest personal care
launches on the market that feature the technology. And it seems to
be in Asia where nano cosmetics seem...
A Malaysian study has found that the vitamin derived from
antioxidant-rich palm oil is more potent than other forms of
vitamin E when used to improve the healing of dermal wounds.
Global packaging provider Rexam is expanding its US business,
announcing this week that it is set to acquire plastic packaging
firm Precise Technology- a move that will expand its capabilities
in both the beauty and food categories.
Rexam Beauty used last week's Luxe Pack show in Monaco to showcase
its most recent beauty packaging launches for the Brazil, China,
Indonesia, European and US markets.
Procter & Gamble will become the biggest player in the UK
cosmetic and toiletry markers once its merger with Gillette is
complete, over-taking current market leader Unilever. But it may
not be a smooth path ahead, a market report...
Procter & Gamble has signaled that it plans to make more use of
palm oil in its shampoos and detergents instead of relying mainly
on crude oil, which likely to be subject to volatile price changes
in the future.
Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws
palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry
products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its
production is threatening the future...
Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws
palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry
products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its
production is threatening the future...
Rexam is expanding its plastics packaging business in a tough
market, announcing that today it has agreed to purchase a US maker
of injection-moulded jars and closures for £83m (€123m) - a move
that will expand its capabilities in...
Leading Dutch lactic acid supplier is believed to be in discussions
to expand its presence in the East with plans to build a plant for
the production of lactic acid.