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UV filters possibly linked to the increased frequency of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Science, R&D
Described for the first time in 1994, frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) was relatively rare until the early 2000s. It has become...
Priminter creates an exclusive 2-in-1 mirror for Douglas
Industry buzz
An exclusive chic and travel-friendly creation for Nocibé-Douglas, by Priminter. For its exclusive Christmas season limited edition...
Imerys receives innovation award for its mineral alternative to plastic microbeads
Industry buzz
Imerys’ ImerCare P-Scrub, a 100% natural range of mineral scrub derived from perlite, a volcanic rock, has been attributed the 2016...
Solabia sets off on the high seas with Algues & Mer acquisition
Industry buzz
The Solabia Group, a French supplier of cosmetics ingredients derived from biotechnologies (fermentation and enzyme biocatalysis), fine...
Bvlgari touches down at Paris CDG airport with a pop-up
Industry buzz
Italy’s high jewellery and fragrance house Bulgari has opened a fragrance pop-up in Paris CDG Airport, terminal 2E, S4, from 3 November...
Croda opens office in Iran
Industry buzz
Croda has inaugurated its new office in Tehran, the business capital of Iran, on 19 October 2016. Customers and dignitaries, including...
Shiseido wins 6th consecutive IFSCC award
Industry buzz
Shiseido won the “Top Award” in the Podium Presentation category at the 29th IFSCC [1] Congress, held from October 30 to November 2, 2016...
Canada to prohibit plastic microbeads by mid-2018
Industry buzz
Canadian federal government has published a proposed regulation on “Microbeads in Toiletries”. According to the text, the manufacture...
Box for Men with snow algae extract by MS Swiss Cosmetics
Industry buzz
MS Swiss Cosmetics has selected the Snow Algae Extract from the Swiss laboratory Mibelle, to elaborate three skin cares for men that are...
France: Pharmacies directly compete with perfume shops and department stores
Markets & trends
On the occasion of a conference organized by the French Federation of Beauty Businesses (FEBEA) on the 18th of October 2016, market...