International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Nearly 100 scientists from over 70 European organisations have come together in Cascais (Portugal) to kick-off a EUR 50 million research and innovation project in the field of novel human safety testing solutions. This unique collaboration is possible thanks to the European Union’s Health Programme and an initiative of the European cosmetics industry. This FP7 … Read more
Beiersdorf’s Group sales in 2010 rose by a nominal 7.8% to €6,194 million (previous year: €5,748 million). Organic sales rose by 3.1%. The operating result (EBIT) excluding special factors amounted to €699 million (previous year: €587 million), while the corresponding EBIT margin was 11.3% (previous year: 10.2%). Profit after tax excluding special factors rose to … Read more
The founders (1) of COSMOS-standard AISBL (2), the International non-profit Association whose object is to offer an internationally recognized standard for organic and natural cosmetics, have announced the opening of application processes for the COSMOS-standard. This will concern certification to the new standard and membership of COSMOS-standard AISBL. “In 2002, the founding organisations recognized that … Read more
According to beauty market research conducted by the market research company The NPD Group in 2010, total U.S. prestige beauty generated $8.4 billion, an increase of 4 percent in dollars, compared to $8.19 billion in 2009. U.S. 2010 Prestige Beauty* Industry Categories 2010 Dollars % Change 2010 vs. 2009 % Change 2009 vs. 2008 Total … Read more
The German natural cosmetics company Wala-Heilmittel has turned down the drugstore chain Müller to retail its Dr. Hauschka products. The recently opened Müller Naturshop in Bad Kreuznach has not been officially supplied Dr. Hauschka natural cosmetics. Wala Heilmittel stated it decided against supplying Müller because the company was perceived as a discounter, something that is … Read more
A grant of more than NZ $200,000 from the state Foundation for Research, Science and Technology in New Zealand is enabling the natural cosmetics company Antipodes to look into the way plant materials affect the ageing of the skin. The substances to be researched include the New Zealand conifer Podocarpus totara, the tea tree and … Read more
Personal care in the United States will finally have a national standard for natural personal care products that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NSF International, the U.S. testing and certification organization committed to protecting the environment and public health, will lead the development of the new American standard for Natural Cosmetics … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product informationen: Skinceuticals Range (L’Oréal) Literature references: Quality management for Private Label Background: Abstract of Article on Skin Delivery Systems in „Skin Pharmacology and Physiology“ Vol. No. 5, 2010 Market data: Global Personal Care Ingredients (Kline) Formulation: 100% Natural Skin Cream (Croda) … Read more
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) reported financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010 that were sharply higher than the prior-year period. For the quarter, the Company had net sales of $2.49 billion, a 10 % increase compared with $2.26 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign … Read more
Coty Prestige has signed an agreement with Nine d’Urso to be the face of Bottega Veneta’s first fragrance for women, to be unveiled in July 2011. Nine d’Urso is the French-Italian daughter of the famous French fashion icon Inès de la Fressange and the late Italian businessman and art merchant Luigi d’Urso. The agreement with … Read more
Award-winning actress and Avon Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon today joined Avon Chairman and CEO Andrea Jung to launch the company’s 125th Anniversary year with a celebration in Atlanta, GA for more than 5,000 Avon Representatives. The event was part of the 16-city "Avon Believe World Tour" to celebrate the company’s heritage and belief in its … Read more
A new year usually means new resolutions, new goals and sometimes a daring new cosmetic risk—such as, finally trying that racy new eye color or dying your hair. In keeping with the New Year’s tradition of out with the old and in with the new, the experts at Mintel Beauty Innovation have unveiled the key … Read more
The Beauty Research Center of Kao Corporation (President and CEO: Motoki Ozaki) has been studying hair coloring technology for easy application and high dyeing performance. Recently the center has successfully upgraded its original foam-structure controlling technology for foam-type hair color (hair dyeing agent) using a squeeze foamer*. By utilizing a specific surfactant and gels, foaming … Read more
The Beiersdorf Group’s sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 were within the target range announced on December 10, 2010. The Group’s preliminary results for 2010 show nominal sales growth of 7.7% to €6,192 million (previous year: €5,748 million). On a like-for-like basis, sales were up 3.1% on last year. Adjusted EBIT (excluding special factors) … Read more
Beiersdorf AG is selling its selective skin care brand Juvena and its premium hair care brand Marlies Möller. Both brands belong to the Swiss-based La Prairie Group and will be sold to Troll Cosmetics GmbH in Austria. The two parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The decision to sell the brands is … Read more
Online Seminar on November 26th 2013 (German Language only)
Nutricosmetics and dietary supplements are very much in demand
Concepts, implications and limitations for the use of stem cells in personal care and cosmetic products
The group sees a development from a mere trend to a substantial market
Innovations in basic active development, active concepts, product applicators and ingredient quality