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Jul 24, 2008 - Colorless carotenoids from IBR Ltd. may protect skin against inflammation and UV radiation. - Product News
IBR Ltd. a unique manufacturer of proprietary, innovative natural actives for the cosmetics, cosmeceutics and nutraceutic industries current product portfolio of actives include two main patented technological platforms: Dormins and colorless carotenoids
Jul 24, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. Reports 20 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Sales - Industry News
Inter Parfums, Inc. announced that net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were approximately $99.1 million, or 20% ahead of 2007's $82.8 million. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales for the second quarter were up 12%. Thus for the first half of 2008, net sales were $222.2 million, up 32% from $167.9 million; at comparable foreign exchange rates, net sales for the first half of 2008 were 24% ahead of last year.
Jul 24, 2008 - Tupperware Brands Reports Second-Quarter Results - Packaging News
Tupperware Brands Corporation today reported its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth. Second quarter 2008 sales grew 18% year over year (10% in local currency) to $584 million with growth in all 5 segments.
Jul 23, 2008 - AirFree opens new oportunities for the cosmetic industry - Packaging News
A new product from Promens, AirFree, has sparked a lot of intrest in the cosmetic industry. AirFree uses EVOH, the only plastic material recognized for its low permeability rate, offering a reinforced protection from oxygen before and after use.
Jul 23, 2008 - PTT Chemical and Sime Darby Form Joint Venture to Own and Operate Cognis Oleochemicals - Industry News
PTT Chemical Public Company Limited (PTT Chemical), a leading producer and distributor of chemical products, through its wholly owned subsidiary PTT Chemical International Private Limited (PTT Chemical International), will sign a joint venture agreement with Sime Darby Plantation Sdn. Bhd.
Jul 22, 2008 - Revlon Signs Academy Award Winning Actress Jennifer Connelly as New Global Brand Ambassador - Industry News
Revlon, Inc. announced that Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Connelly has been signed on to represent the Revlon brand.
Jul 22, 2008 - Rockwood Holdings buys France's Holliday Pigments - Industry News
Rockwood Holdings, Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement with Yule Catto & Co. plc to purchase Holliday Pigments, the leading global manufacturer of technical grade ultramarine and manganese violet pigments. The purchase price is approximately 46 million Euros.
Jul 22, 2008 - SkinBotanica.com - The Largest All Natural and Organic Skin Care Provider in the United States - Opens Its Online Doors for Business - Product News
SkinBotanica.com, the largest all natural and organic skin care provider in the U.S., has announced the introduction of its easy-to-use online shopping experience.
Jul 21, 2008 - Dow Corning Presenting Sun Care Innovations at 2007 Florida Sunscreen Symposium - Industry News
Dow Corning experts will be discussing new and innovative performance-enhancing materials that meet sun and skin care challenges at the 2007 Florida Sunscreen Symposium, September 6-9, at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Jul 21, 2008 - How to Formulate a Skin-Whitening Lotion - Industry News
in-cosmetics India, the leading exhibition and conference in India for personal care and homecare ingredients, has just released details of its Skincare Formulation Conference, which will be held on the first day of the show in Mumbai (17 Sept 2008).
Jul 21, 2008 - National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. (Ticker NHGI) Subsidiary Proteoderm, Inc. Debuts Cosmoceutical Line at the 2008 World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine - Product News
National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Proteoderm, Inc. is exhibiting at the 16th Annual International World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine being held in Washington, DC on July 17 -- 19, 2008. Dr. Kenneth Steiner, MD, MBA was invited to speak as a scientific keynote panelist.
Jul 21, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Purchases Minority Stake in Indian Beauty Brand, Forest Essentials - Industry News
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced that it has purchased a minority stake in a privately held Indian company that manufactures, markets and sells beauty products, under the Forest Essentials brand, which are based on Ayurvedic formulations.
Jul 18, 2008 - National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. (Ticker NHGI) Subsidiary Proteoderm, Inc. Debuts Cosmoceutical Line at the 2008 World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine - Product News
National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Proteoderm, Inc. is exhibiting at the 16th Annual International World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine being held in Washington, DC on July 17 -- 19, 2008.
Jul 18, 2008 - PolyOne Announces Formation of PolyOne Polymers India Pvt. Ltd. - Industry News
PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that it has formed PolyOne Polymers India Pvt. Ltd. to import, manufacture and sell PolyOne products in India and neighboring markets.
Jul 18, 2008 - Shares of Revlon rise, after cosmetics company predicts 2nd-quarter profit from year-ago loss - Industry News
Revlon Inc.'s sales growth bodes well for other cosmetics companies, an analyst said Thursday, after the cosmetics maker posted a preliminary second-quarter profit that topped expectations for a loss.
Jul 17, 2008 - Alcan Packaging to Acquire Cosmetic Tubes Facility in Russia - Packaging News
Alcan Packaging, part of Rio Tinto Alcan, announced that its Global Beauty division has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire the Tubapak cosmetic tubes manufacturing facility in Russia.
Jul 17, 2008 - Procter & Gamble Announces Organizational Changes - Industry News
The Procter & Gamble Company announced the organizational changes.
Jul 16, 2008 - Johnson & Johnson Reports 2008 Second-Quarter - Industry News
Johnson & Johnson announced record sales of $16.5 billion for the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 8.7% as compared to the second quarter of 2007. Operational growth was 3.1% and the positive impact of currency was 5.6%. Domestic sales were up 2.1%, while international sales increased 16.2%, reflecting operational growth of 4.3% and a positive currency impact of 11.9%.
Jul 16, 2008 - NaturalNano Confirms Use of Naturally Occurring Nano Materials - Industry News
NaturalNano, Inc., a developer of advanced nanomaterials and extended release nanotechnologies, today confirmed that the Company's innovative products are made with halloysite nanotubes (HNT™), a naturally occurring, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly nano material.
Jul 15, 2008 - Silicones Help Spur New Anti-Aging Skin Care Product Growth - Product News
Silicone science is helping provide those looking to maintain a youthful appearance with effective alternatives to injections and surgical procedures by improving the visual and sensory effects of anti-aging skin care products.
Jul 14, 2008 - Dow Acquires Rohm and Haas, Creating World’s Leading Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials Company - Industry News
Dow and Rohm and Haas announced a definitive agreement, under which Dow will acquire all outstanding shares of Rohm and Haas common stock for $78 per share in cash. The acquisition of Rohm and Haas will make Dow the world's leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, combining the two organizations' best-in-class technologies, broad geographic reach and strong industry channels to create an outstanding business portfolio with significant growth opportunities.
Jul 14, 2008 - Momentive Announces Plans to Build Technology Center and Global Headquarters in Rensselaer County, New York - Industry News
Jonathan D. Rich, President and CEO for Momentive Performance Materials Inc., announced plans to build a state-of-the-art Technology Center and Global Headquarters in Rensselaer County, NY. Plans are already underway to relocate the Company's headquarters to the Capital District beginning August 1, 2008. The new facilities will employ 250 people with a total annual payroll of approximately $38 million. One hundred fifty of these jobs are new to the Capital Region.
Jul 14, 2008 - PUIG USA and Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances Launch BLUE SEDUCTION for WOMEN - Product News
PUIG USA announced the launch of BLUE SEDUCTION for WOMEN, a fragrance by Antonio Banderas, and the charitable partnership with Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances and Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. As part of the partnership, Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances will donate one dollar to Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS for each gift set of BLUE SEDUCTION for WOMEN sold during the 2008 holiday season.
Jul 11, 2008 - Gillette Rings in New Era as World's Leading Male Grooming Brand - Product News
The Procter & Gamble Company marked the beginning of a new era in male personal care by ringing The Opening BellSM at the New York Stock Exchange. The company's Gillette® brand - the world's leading male grooming brand - has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Gillette Hair Care and Gillette Body Wash for men.
Jul 10, 2008 - Clean, Chemical-Free Eye Cream Evening Primrose Oil: The Puffy-Eye Cure - Product News
If your eye cream label read 'known carcinogens, petroleum-based, formaldehyde-and-ether containing ingredients inside!' would you use it? Probably not. However, most don't realize their moisturizers contain the commonly-used chemicals Dimethicone, Glyceryl Sterate, DMDM Hydantoin and Propylparaben, all known carcinogenic, formaldehyde ridden, allergy producing and skin irritating emulsifiers and preservatives.
Jul 10, 2008 - Estée Lauder Signs an Agreement with the Lane Crawford Joyce Group to Distribute the Luxury Lifestyle Brand in Seven Asian Markets - Industry News
An affiliate of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced an agreement with the Lane Crawford Joyce Group for exclusive distribution rights to the Jo Malone luxury lifestyle brand in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Macau, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Jul 10, 2008 - Regis Fourth Quarter Revenues Grew Five Percent to $709 Million - Industry News
Regis Corporation, the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues increased 5.0 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008 to a record $709 million, compared to $675 million a year ago. Fiscal year 2008 revenue increased 4.3 percent to $2.7 billion, compared to $2.6 billion a year ago.
Jul 10, 2008 - Unilever Extends Their GeneGo MetaCore License - Industry News
GeneGo, Inc., the leading systems biology tools company, announced that Unilever extended its license to GeneGo products. Unilever uses systems analysis tools for research in its consumer goods and skin care product development.
Jul 9, 2008 - E.T. Horn Expands The Home Team - Industry News
The E.T. Horn Company, a leading national distributor, supplier, marketer, and manufacturer of ingredients and specialty chemicals,announced that Patty DeGrazzio has been hired as an account manager.
Jul 9, 2008 - Helen of Troy Limited Reports Record First Quarter Sales - Industry News
Helen of Troy Limited, designer, developer and worldwide marketer of brand-name personal care and household consumer products, reported record first quarter sales and an earnings increase of 28.9 percent, excluding significant items for the quarter ended May 31, 2008, as described below.