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COSSMA e-Paper issue 11/2016
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 11/2016: Cosmeceuticals: Ageing gracefullyBelinda Carli from IPCS explains how to select the right actives for best results. She points out that targeting the right mechanism with the right actives is the key factor when it comes to formulating anti-ageing products. Using ingredients that stop the … Read more
Winners of 2016 Sustainable Beauty Awards announced
The winners of the 2016 Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) were announced at a dedicated reception earlier this week in Paris. The awards give recognition to organisations pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. As in previous years, the awards received about 100 entries from across the globe. The winners and runner-ups were selected … Read more
Clariant’s Care Chemicals business grows
In the first nine months of 2016 the company’s improved business performance primarily stemmed from higher growth in Care Chemicals and Plastics & Coatings. In Care Chemicals, sales in local currency increased by 5 % to CHF 1 087 million. Care Chemicals delivered sales of CHF 337 million with a local currency sales growth of … Read more
P&G Announces First Quarter Earnings
The Procter & Gamble Company reported first quarter fiscal year 2017 net sales of $16.5 billion, unchanged versus the prior year. Organic sales increased three percent. Organic sales increased in all five business segments driven by low-to-mid single digit organic volume growth in all segments. Diluted net earnings per share were $0.96, an increase of … Read more
Beiersdorf and Unilever: Sanex TV ad in the UK is misleading
A TV ad for Sanex Advanced Hydrate 24 Hour shower gel seen in July 2015 featured a voiceover which stated “This is dry skin. It’s a common problem. Introducing our clinically proven way to hydrate it. A shower gel. New sanex advanced hydrate 24 hours, proven to moisturise your skin for 24 hours. Recommended by … Read more
Croda’s Plex System protects hair integrity
Croda has launched Croda Plex to meet the rapidly growing demand for bond multipliers – a new type of hair care offering. This newly developed system defends against colouring and bleaching damage and improves integrity of damaged hair after it’s been treated. It was created to meet the rapidly growing consumer demand for bond multipliers … Read more
Inter Parfums: 13.4% increase in third quarter sales
Inter Parfums, Inc. announced that for the three months ended September 30, 2016, net sales increased 13.4% to $157.6 million as compared to $138.9 million, for the corresponding period of the prior year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, consolidated third quarter net sales increased 14.8%. Inter Parfums plans to issue results for the 2016 … Read more
Coty agrees to acquire GHD (“Good Hair Day”)
Coty Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ghd (www.ghdhair.com), a premium brand in high-end hairstyling appliances from Lion Capital LLP for approximately ₤420 million (ca.USD$510 million) in cash. The transaction will be funded with a combination of cash on hand and available debt facilities. Upon closing, the acquisition is expected … Read more
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Azelis Personal Care UK: new ranges added to the portfolio of speciality chemicals
Azelis Personal Care in the UK announces agreements with a number of new world class manufacturers, bringing an exciting selection of new quality products to the portfolio of speciality chemicals and raw materials. AGRANA is a leading manufacturer of starches for food and personal care. They are specialists in processing and refining top-quality agricultural raw … Read more
LVMH’s Perfume & Cosmetics business outperforms the market
The Perfumes & Cosmetics business group recorded organic revenue growth of 8% for the first nine months of 2016, outperforming the market. Parfums Christian Dior continued its strong performance, gaining market share in all countries. The continued momentum of its fragrances, the great success of Sauvage and its latest innovations in the makeup segment were … Read more
Givaudan’s Fragrance Division with an increase of 7.5 %
For the first nine months of 2016 Givaudan’s Fragrance Division sales amounted to CHF 1,699 million, an increase of 7.5% on a like-for-like basis and an increase of 8.7% in Swiss francs. Including Induchem, the growth was 8.6% in local currency. The sales of Induchem, which was acquired on 31 August 2015, amounted to CHF … Read more
Opportunities in anti-pollution skin care for green brands
Anti-pollution skin care is a major trend in the beauty industry, with a raft of new ingredients and finished products introduced in the last 18 months. Organic Monitor sees good opportunities for natural & organic cosmetic brands in this emerging category. A report last week by the World Health Organization says that 92% of the … Read more
Lipotec opens new clinical testing laboratory
Lipotec has opened a new clinical testing laboratory within their Barcelona facility. The new facility will serve as a point of reference for research in the advancement of active ingredients and will focus on in vivo assays. The 116 m2 of new laboratories complete the already existing 196 m2 of in vitro facilities “Our goal … Read more
Mintel: 71 % US females want to look their best outside their homes
The reasons for using beauty products are different for every women. Whether it is to enhance, to cover up, to join a trend or to express individuality, new research from Mintel reveals that seven in 10 US female beauty consumers (71 percent) agree that it’s important to always look their best when leaving the house. … Read more
Natural Cosmetics Conference 2016: Changing beauty ideal affects purchasing decisions
The 9th edition of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference was held in September in Berlin with 230 participants. It centered on future-oriented scenarios, best practice examples, international trends and the challenges resulting from the increasing digitalization in retail. At the beginning of the conference program, chairwoman Elfriede Dambacher confirmed that the demand for natural … Read more
Natural Cosmetics Publishing: Wolf Lüdge will succeed Elfriede Dambacher
As of January 2017, Wolf Lüdge will take over the management of the publishing company for natural cosmetics Naturkosmetik Verlag. Elfriede Dambacher will continue to provide her market expertise and will once again serve as chairwoman of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference in 2017. Elfriede Dambacher, program chairwoman and industry expert, comments: „This year, … Read more
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Impag Highlights at Sepawa in Fulda
Find us at Sepawa congress in Fulda from October 12th – 14th on stand 136-138. In Focus in 2016 are: Anti-pollution concepts Protective shield against solar elastosis Zinc oxide now reapproved as a UV filter All-day cooling and freshness Immediate skin soothing with Chia vegetable oil You will find detailed information in the exhibition edition … Read more
COSSMA e-Paper issue 10/2016
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 10/2016: Hair Styling: Long-lasting straighteningA comparative study of a new silicone technology showed improved deposition, leading to instant hair restoration and lasting sensorial benefits. Petra Kudla, Marketing Manager EMEIA, Personal Care and Home Care and Anne Dussaud, Senior Engineer, Research & Development/Technology at Momentive, Leverkusen, … Read more