hygiene
26 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, Unilever laundry brands collaborated with Samsung to design a new “laundry lifestyle.” Neutrogena and Walgreens worked with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) to offer sun care...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Unilever reports an increase in 4.1% sales, led by a 2.6% rise in volumes and a 1.6% increase in pricing in the first half of the year. Although sales growth missed expectations, shares jumped 6%. The company’s power...
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24 Jul 2024
--- US-based Registrar Corp introduces a “first-of-its-kind” Adverse Event Management (AEM) software to help cosmetics companies comply with the FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). The company says...
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22 Jul 2024
--- Unilever, Clariant, Vantage and Environmental Resources Management researchers present a new method for testing the safety of chemicals to ensure that animals are used as a “last resort.” The industry is seeking...
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TBH Kids wants focus on fun as summer camps clamp down on children packing pricey skin care products
18 Jul 2024
--- Summer camps are trying to counteract the “Sephora kids” phenomenon — whereby some children are obsessed with expensive skin care products that are designed for adults — by barring expensive skin...
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15 Jul 2024
--- Unilever is reportedly cutting a third of all office roles in Europe by the end of 2025 in a profits push by the CEO. The FMCG giant told senior executives on Wednesday that 3,200 office jobs will be made obsolete. The move...
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11 Jul 2024
--- Berry Global and La Rosée launch an exclusive and innovative refillable stick for the French natural cosmetics company’s best-selling deodorant. The Exclusive Refill was created after two years of R&D...
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10 Jul 2024
--- Several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were detected in organic and inorganic tampons from various brands. This marks the first time metals were evaluated in the commonly used hygiene product. Personal Care...
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08 Jul 2024
--- Kao and Riken researchers say the incorporation of low-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane (L-PDMS) in a topical silicone oil repels mosquitoes “significantly” and enhances effectiveness. They warn...
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08 Jul 2024
--- Unilever Ventures invests US$4 million in Indonesian skin care start-up Esqa and over £2 million (US$2.56 million) in intimate body care brand Luna Daily. The FMCG giant’s venture capital arm led the Series B...
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05 Jul 2024
--- Hunter Luxury unveils the Numoo Naturally Cleansing Collection of private-label skin care products to “mimic the salon experience at home.” Offering a variety of materials, colors and decorations, along with...
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05 Jul 2024
--- A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology finds that while Listerine Cool Mint effectively targets dental plaque and gingivitis, its impact on the broader oropharyngeal microbiome should be carefully...
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03 Jul 2024
--- Through a public poll, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that most surveyed citizens support expanding the Safer Choice program to include personal care products. The program certifies products as free...
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02 Jul 2024
--- Amazon is rumored to soon launch a new segment on its website showcasing cheap items that are globally shipped directly from Chinese warehouses. The shop’s concept is compared to bargain platforms Temu and Shein and...
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01 Jul 2024
--- The US beauty sector sees a significant shift with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), marking the “most significant expansion of the FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the...
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01 Jul 2024
--- The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures (NIV) partners with TikTok to launch The Catalysts, an initiative to discover emerging beauty talent. The program aims to find and nurture the next generation...
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26 Jun 2024
--- The US state of Colorado bans PFAS by signing Senate Bill 24-081 to protect health and the environment from the persistent “forever chemicals.” The law imposes a phased ban on selling and distributing products...
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26 Jun 2024
--- The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) introduces its Certificate Program, aimed at enhancing education in cosmetic science. The initiative seeks to offer an in-depth exploration of select subjects through courses, blending...
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24 Jun 2024
--- Target plans to introduce a new generative AI (GenAI) tool to its nearly 2,000 stores by August. Store Companion is a chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach new team members and...
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21 Jun 2024
--- This week in industry news, Unilever launched AI tools to enhance beauty personalization capabilities, and dsm-firmenich now calls its personal care business Beauty & Care. Meanwhile, Rihanna was named the face of...
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