Weekly Roundup: Johnson & Johnson sets out to resolve talc ingredient claims, Fragrance Foundation advances industry diversity

15 Oct 2021 --- This week in industry news, Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary made moves to mitigate current and future talc claims with its subsidiary filing for bankruptcy protection. The Fragrance Foundation launched #FragranceForwardTFF to advance industry diversity, equity and inclusion. Meanwhile, ClearStem Skincare launched BounceBack Repair Serum, marketed in alignment with Breast Cancer Month.

Business news
Johnson & Johnson announced that LTL Management, a newly created and separate subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson that was established to hold and manage claims in the cosmetic talc litigation, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This filing is intended to resolve all claims related to cosmetic talc in a manner that is “equitable to all parties, including any current and future claimants,” the company details. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson and its other affiliates did not file for bankruptcy protection and will continue to operate their businesses as usual. “We are taking these actions to bring certainty to all parties involved in the cosmetic talc cases,” says Michael Ullmann, executive vice president, general counsel of Johnson & Johnson.

The Fragrance Foundation #FragranceForwardTFF initiative officially launches on October 20, with a free webinar that features industry voices including LVMH, World of Chris Collins, Givaudan and The Phluid Project. It is set to advance, increase and sustain measurable diversity, equity and inclusion in the multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry. The initiative will harness the collective power of TFF’s membership base to share and allocate dedicated resources toward education and scholarship programs, recruitment and outreach, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities.La Roche-Posay’s Double Repair Face Moisturizer is suitable for all skin types.

Skin and hair care brand Aveeno launched #SkinVisibility, a campaign to drive equitable access to educational tools, resources and products for eczema diagnosis and care on black skin. The #SkinVisibility campaign launched this Eczema Awareness Month, underscoring the brand’s pledge to help 100,000 eczema sufferers find relief. “Black skin health has long gone underreported, undiagnosed and unseen by the masses,” says Tia Mowry, entrepreneur and Aveeno #SkinVisibility partner.

La Roche-Posay launched its first television commercial to advance awareness on dermatological grade skincare. The advertisement features the company’s Double Repair Face Moisturizer, a moisturizer for all skin types. The product is designed to improve the skin’s natural barrier function as acne, eczema, and other skin conditions weaken this barrier. The product contains glycerin, niacinamide, ceramide-3 and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water to soothe and moisturize the skin.

Launches and releases
Rodan + Fields unveiled its Total RF Serum that features the patent-pending RF TriEnergy Complex, which energizes millions of surface skin cells to address all key signs of aging. It is suitable for all skin tones, ages, genders and ethnicities. In addition to the RF TriEnergy Complex, the formula also includes the patented RF3 Complex, which protects and defends against environmental aggressors to promote a more even skin tone, a firmer-looking appearance and overall skin revitalization.

Skincare brand CeraVe launched a Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment. The product is a gentle chemical exfoliating serum formulated to help brighten skin, boost hydration and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The addition of the new AHA (glycolic and lactic acids) serum treatment expands the brand’s line of anti-aging products, each formulated with skin-renewing and hydrating ingredients to help improve the look of visible signs of skin aging while helping to restore the skin’s barrier with essential ceramides.BounceBack Repair Serum smoothes and flattens scars and wrinkles while reducing the overall appearance and color.

Epicutis, launched its Lipid Recovery Mask, an ultra-concentrated post-procedure mask designed to cut down on recovery time following cosmetic procedures such as ablative and non-ablative laser treatments, intense pulsed light and broadband light treatments and microneedling. The mask achieves maximum skin health at the molecular level and can also be used weekly to enhance a skincare routine. The mask features TSC, Epicutis’ ingredient that has clinically proven anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

ClearStem Skincare launched BounceBack Repair Serum in partnership with Keep A Breast Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides breast health education and support for women worldwide. The launch was motivated by Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the serum targets cancer-related scars and post-care needs. The stem cell and triple-peptide concentrate serum help smooth and flatten scars and wrinkles while reducing the overall appearance and color.

US-based Sunrider International, a global health and wellness direct sales company, released Kandesn Pure, a gentle skincare system handcrafted with herbal oils, extracts and essences proven to nourish, cleanse and balance the skin. Kandesn Pure’s natural formula nurtures and locks in healthier, more radiant-looking skin from the outside without harmful additives, artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals, parabens or animal by-products. Sunrider Kandesn Pure offers a four-step regimen to deliver beautiful results with Kandesn Pure Cleansing Oil, Kandesn Pure Foaming Cleanser, Kandesn Pure Beauty Water and Kandesn Pure Hydrating Gel Cream.

By Nicole Kerr