News
Bormioli Rocco bets on low-impact materials
Industry buzz
The plastics division of Italian packaging producer Bormioli Rocco is launching a range of 100% recycled PET bottles for cosmetics and...
Health Canada publishes new guide on borderline products
Laws & regulations
Health Canada, the Canadian federal department of public health, which is in charge of assessing the safety of drugs and of many consumer...
BiotechMarine launches new natural anti-ageing active
Ingredients & formulation
BiotechMarine, a French laboratory specialized in research and marketing of seaweed and plant bioactive natural substances, has...
Nivea launches creatine based men’s hair care
Industry buzz
Beiersdorf’s Nivea is launching Hair Recharge a new hair care line for men, including a shampoo and tonic, formulated with a combination...
Kemira and Rockwood form titanium giant
Industry buzz
Kemira Oyj and Rockwood Holdings Inc. have combined their titanium dioxide (TiO2) businesses in a joint venture to create one of the...
Procter & Gamble purchases haircare specialist Nioxin
Industry buzz
The Procter & Gamble Company announced the acquisition of Nioxin Research Laboratories, a leader in the scalp care professional...
Australian cosmetics companies target Asia
Markets & trends
Increasing Asian demand is pushing Australian exports of beauty and natural health related products. Last year Hong Kong imports of...
South-Korean authorities want to promote parallel imports
Markets & trends
South Korean authorities have announced their intention to implement a system of parallel imports to promote competition in the cosmetics...
Fears over perfume unfounded, CTPA says
Science, R&D
The old story linking the use of perfumes or scented creams, with cancer or infertility in unborn baby boys, came at the surface again,...
Good vibrations for mascaras
Innovation & new products
One after another, Estée Lauder, Lancôme and Givenchy are launching innovative mascaras. Both Estée Lauder and Lancôme are betting on...
