hygiene
08 Jun 2023
--- Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has kicked off the second edition of its India-focused program to scale new beauty start-up businesses, called Beauty&You. The first program was introduced last year to new and...
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07 Jun 2023
--- Chemical supplier BASF will be bringing additional alkoxylation capacity on stream in Antwerp, Belgium, and Ludwigshafen, Germany starting from the second quarter of the year. Alkoxylation is used to produce surfactants for...
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06 Jun 2023
--- UK’s new Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand (NZ) have entered into force, with specific cosmetics trade benefits between the two countries. This marks the first deals negotiated “from...
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06 Jun 2023
--- Beiersdorf has unveiled Nivea Sun and Nivea Lip Care with a reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint following World Environment Day yesterday. The company also issued a progress report on the implementation of its...
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05 Jun 2023
--- Paraben-free personal care launches have been steadily gaining ground driven by label-conscious shopping, demand for natural ingredients and development of functional alternatives. According to Innova Market Insights, the...
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05 Jun 2023
--- In its latest beauty e-commerce report, technology expert Bolt revealed that brands are increasingly shifting beauty standards that cater to the new generation of shoppers interested in inclusive and hyper-personalized...
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02 Jun 2023
--- The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its fifth report on the use of alternatives to testing on animals for the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation. It finds...
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01 Jun 2023
--- Beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and intelligent protein designer Arzeda have developed new enzymes with increased stability, performance and sustainability benefits for cleaning and laundry products. The...
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31 May 2023
--- Data released by the Brazilian Cosmetic, Toiletries and Perfumery Industry Association (Abihpec) reveals that the international trade surplus of the Brazilian personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics industry increased by...
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26 May 2023
--- This week, Ariana Grande’s R.E.M Beauty brand attracted new investment from Sandbridge Capital, with aims to expand its product development and global presence. Colorescience released a “first of its kind”...
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22 May 2023
--- From water-based 100% natural biodegradable nail polish to flushable wet wipes made from bamboo fiber, this month’s new introductions of functional, bio-based and planet-friendly beauty and hygiene innovations are...
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12 May 2023
--- This week in personal care news, US-based private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners completed the acquisition of the brand Suave from Unilever. Japanese technology company Kaltech introduced the “world’s first...
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12 May 2023
--- What soap brand and scent you choose might make you more or less attractive to mosquitos, according to a study published in the journal iScience.
10 May 2023
--- The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) is stating that animal testing on cosmetic products is not being reintroduced in the UK. This comes after various organizations and media suspect the government of...
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08 May 2023
--- Designing sustainable skin and hair care solutions in line with the conscious beauty movement is a delicate balancing act of naturality, traceability and functionality expectations. This year’s host of eco-friendly...
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05 May 2023
--- The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) completed its acquisition of the Tom Ford brand and is now its sole owner of all its intellectual property. With its emergence from bankruptcy, Revlon announced it has formed a new...
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05 May 2023
--- Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) consumer health subsidiary Kenvue is transitioning from private to public ownership with a momentous US$47 billion initial public offering (IPO). Kenvue’s personal care business...
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02 May 2023
--- Global skin and hair care sector solutions providers are set to convene at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day (May 2-3) at the Javits Center in New York City. At the event,...
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01 May 2023
--- As the industry moves toward hitting sustainability goals, the question of whether natural or synthetic fragrances are more beneficial to the planet and health becomes essential. PersonalCareInsights speaks to Firmenich and...
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26 Apr 2023
--- Symrise and Beiersdorf are off to a solid start for quarter one this year, with Nivea showing “outstanding” growth in all regions. Symrise has experienced a sales growth of 12.8% in the first quarter – a...
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