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Iranian authorities close down Oriflame’s operations
Industry buzz
The Iranian authorities have closed Oriflame’s operation in Teheran. “Oriflame has not at present access to detailed information...
Cosmetic packaging slow to go green
Environment
Although beauty companies are undertaking numerous initiatives to lower the environmental impact of their products, relatively low...
DuPont and Lisi Cosmetics create a gem for Van Cleef & Arpels
Industry buzz
DuPont and Lisi Cosmetics have produced a gem-like cap for Inter Parfums’ Van Cleef & Arpels new Oriens fragrance. Designed by Joël...
Dermatologists claim retinyl palmitate is safe in sunscreens
Science, R&D
Despite earlier alerts issued in the media, dermatologists claim that retinyl palmitate is safe for use in sunscreens. In particular,...
Pola to enter Indian skin care market
Companies & industry
Japan’s cosmetics giant Pola has signed a distribution agreement with Elder Group, one of India’s main pharmaceuticals company. As...
Maesa develops a packaging using recycled paperboard for Natura
Industry buzz
Natura Rituals is Natura’s first fragrance to be developed specifically for markets outside Brazil. The product is already available in...
Fashion and beauty intertwined at InterCharm Milano
Markets & trends
The new exhibition to be held in Milan Fieramilanocity in September intends to link fashion with the many facets of the beauty industry....
Geka reorganises its purchasing department
Industry buzz
Geka intends to devote more attention to its suppliers. The German-based manufacturer of make-up applicators and delivery systems, has...
P&G to use sugarcane-based packaging on leading cosmetic brands
Environment
P&G’s Beauty & Grooming division is planning to use renewable sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on its Pantene...
Cruelty free make-up brushes
Industry buzz
HCT Packaging has created a cruelty free line of professional make-up brushes to replace the existing natural hair range of British...
