
On the rise
Although microbiologists discovered microbially produced surface active agents, or biosurfactants as they are more commonly known, in the 1960s, the cosmetics industry has largely overlooked their true value – until now. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo
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Marchesini acquires pharma and cosmetic packaging technology from PRB – 3-Feb-2012
Italian firm will now be able to offer complete packaging lines for these markets
Dow Home & Personal Care honoured by Henkel – 3-Feb-2012
Best Innovation Contributor 2011 awarded for developments in hair care
Elizabeth Arden announces strong results in Q2 – 3-Feb-2012
Net sales up 6% by end of 2011
Another stellar year for LVMH – 3-Feb-2012
Double-digit sales growth for 2011
Sally Beauty Holdings reports a strong start to fiscal 2012 – 3-Feb-2012
Sales increase 9% in Q1
L’Occitane sales soar 16.4% in Q3 – 2-Feb-2012
Growth spurred on by accelerated sales in China
Unilever sales up 6.5% in 2011 – 2-Feb-2012
Personal care helps drive positive performance
Crown Holdings releases end of year results – 2-Feb-2012
Positive Q4 2011 for packaging giant
Dr Lewinn’s aims to raise profile in UK – 1-Feb-2012
Focuses on nail care and ‘hero’ skin care products
ASA raps L’Oréal UK for ‘misleading’ Rachel Weisz image – 1-Feb-2012
But passes Age Re-Perfect ad featuring Jane Fonda
Bell and Grumbe collaborate on transparent packaging – 1-Feb-2012
Range to be made available in the UK
IMCD and BioAktive sign Chinese distribution deal – 1-Feb-2012
Distributor to promote BioAktive’s Omega Power range
Sephora to open in India – 1-Feb-2012
LVMH agrees licence and retail agreement with Genesis Luxury Fashion
Four out of five European women believe aesthetic procedures are ‘the norm’ – 31-Jan-2012
Merz Aesthetics releases its Face Value beauty report
Shisiedo profits plunge 36% – 31-Jan-2012
Outlook uncertain due to sharp rise in the yen
Companies collaborate on marine extracts for skin care – 31-Jan-2012
Aqua Bio Technology has partnered with Aquapharm to develop new ingredients for skin care
Lynx moves into hair care – 30-Jan-2012
Unilever brand continues to diversify
Plastic surgery rates continue to rise in the UK – 30-Jan-2012
Male tummy tuck operations up 15% in 2011 alone
Luxury companies and distributors fined for illegal price agreement – 30-Jan-2012
Paris Court of Appeal targets LVMH, Marionnaud, L'Oréal and Sephora
8% drop in P&G beauty profits – 27-Jan-2012
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has reported an 8% drop in beauty profits
HUL adds Brylcreem to its portfolio – 27-Jan-2012
Unilever and HUL to sign new agreement
Evocutis validates anti-ageing LabSkin model – 27-Jan-2012
New model to assess performance of anti-ageing ingredients and formulations
J&J announces Q4 and full year 2011 growth – 27-Jan-2012
But sales increases largely driven by pharma
Shiseido to debut in Tunisia – 27-Jan-2012
Skin care and make-up lines to launch in prestige retail outlets
Cementing success in a cold retail climate – 26-Jan-2012
Cosmetics Business Trends 2012 to look at cosmetics retail and the trends affecting it