Middle East

Prolonged use of kohl eyeliners can pose lead poisoning risk: study

11-Aug-2009 By Katie Bird

Education campaigns are needed to warn about the dangers of using traditional kohl eye liners found in much of North Africa and the Middle East, according to a doctor in Belgium.

CPL Aromas appoints new purchasing director

25-Mar-2009

CPL Aromas has appointed Nick Moore as its new global purchasing director in an effort to improve its ability to source raw materials worldwide.

Estee Lauder drops annual expectations due to uncertain times

28-Oct-2008 By Katie Bird

Estée Lauder has lowered expectations for the year in the light of ‘extraordinary uncertainty’ in the global economy.

Innovation leads the way at HBA conference program

02-Sep-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones and Katie Bird

A holistic view of beauty and how innovation can help your business are two key themes in next week’s HBA conference program.

Faces Cosmetics appoints new CEO to tackle developing markets

30-May-2008 By Simon Pitman

Faces Cosmetics has appointed a new CEO for international
markets who will be charged with growing the business in
some of the world's fastest growing developing markets.

Cosmetics companies could benefit from targeting Muslim market

06-Mar-2008 By Katie Bird

The Muslim market presents significant opportunities for cosmetics
and fashion brands, according to management consultancy firm A T
Kearney.

Symrise opens research centre in Singapore

16-Aug-2007

Symrise, the Germany-based fragrance and flavourings manufacturer,
has recently opened a Sensory and Consumer Science Centre in
Singapore, in order to assist with its expansion into the
growing Asian market.

Filipino personal care company to expand into international markets

31-Jul-2007 By Katie Bird

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.

China rapidly emerges as a worldwide hub for cosmetics

18-Aug-2006 By Simon Pitman

With exports of cosmetic products from China expected to rise 20
per cent during the course of 2006, China is rapidly emerging as a
world-wide hub for the cosmetics industry. But challenges for this
burgeoning industry are on the...

Body Shop posts increased sales for 2005

08-May-2006 By Simon Pitman

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.

The Body Shop : still on the right track

20-Jun-2005

UK-based international cosmetics and toiletry player Body Shop has
released projected sales figures at its AGM indicating that the
company's recovery is getting into full swing, reports Simon
Pitman.