Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from June 2006:
Wellness arena is doing well.(Editor's Page)
Jun 01, 2006; ... WHILE SOME SEGMENTS in the household and personal products industry are rather sickly these days due to rising feedstock prices, there's no denying that the wellness segment is thriving. What exactly is wellness? Well, industry observers define the segment as any product category that ...
Nextera acquires rights to Ellin LaVar line.(As We Go To Press)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Nextera Enterprises, Inc., Boston, has acquired the rights to the Ellin LaVar Textures hair care product line and brand name from LaVar Holdings, Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Woodridge Labs, Inc. The transaction closed on May 23. Under the terms of the transaction, Woodridge ...
Avon to lay off 900.(As We Go To Press)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Avon Products Inc., the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, will lay off more than 900 employees as part of its restructuring program. The move, announced on May 24, is part of an "ongoing process to take layers out of the organization," the ...
Parlux announces 2-for-1 stock split.(As We Go To Press)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Parlux Fragrances Inc., which makes perfumes under license for Paris Hilton and fashion designers including Perry Ellis, said its board approved a 2-for-1 stock split. Shareholders of record on May 31 will receive a one-share dividend per share on June 16. The company had 8.9 million ...
Countertops top weekly cleaning list, says SDA: counters are most frequently cleaned.(News Front)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Half of Americans surveyed say countertops are the household surface they have to clean most frequently throughout the week, according to The Soap and Detergent Association's latest National Cleaning Survey. Floors (15%) and sinks (10%) came up a distant second and third, respectively. ...
Slack no more, according to GenWorld Teen Study.(News Front)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Financial security and employment are top concerns for teens worldwide, according to a GenWorld Teen Study recently conducted in 13 countries by Energy BBDO. Seventy percent of teens polled cite "financial security" and "making their parents proud" as top life expectations, and more than ...
Prestige beauty sales set record.(News Front)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Sales of prestige beauty products rose 4% last year to a record $8.2 billion, thanks largely to soaring demands for new product launches, anti-aging products and celebrity endorsements, according to the NPD Group. Since 2000, sales of prestige beauty products, sold at U.S. department ...
Seppic formulates silicone cream gel for hair care.(Formulary)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Here are product formulas supplied by producers of raw materials. * Included in some instances are sources of supply for the raw materials and instructions for preparation and use of the finished product. No guarantee of performance or safety is implied by Happi. ...
DuPont packaging opens R&D Lab in Shanghai.(International)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * SHANGHAI: DuPont Packaging & Industrial has opened an R&D Laboratory in China. The facility is located in the DuPont China Research and Development Center at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai. Pascal Rechatin, regional director, Asia Pacific, DuPont Packaging & Industrial ...
Ciba acquires Cantox Health Sciences International.(International)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * SWITZERLAND: To broaden its regulatory consulting services, Ciba Specialty Chemicals has acquired Cantox Health Sciences International, a scientific consulting firm with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Privately owned Cantox Health Sciences International specializes in ...
Socoplan-Flexpaq expands to China.(International)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * FRANCE: The ILEOS Group is opening a new plant in China for Socoplan-Flexpaq, manufacturer of unidoses and samples for the cosmetics, ...
Milliken Chemical opens new center in Shanghai.(International)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * CHINA: Milliken Chemical will establish a business and technical center in Shanghai in response to growing local demand for the company's additives for polyolefins. The facility will be equipped with advanced analytical instrumentation and plastic processing expertise. The ...
Happi China wins Beauty Expo Award.(International)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * CHINA: Happi's sister publication, Happi China, won the "Most Influential Media" award at the 2006 China Beauty Expo held ...
Wrigley Company patents anti-plaque emulsions.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,022,314 B2: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, has patented anti-plaque emulsions and products containing this formula. The company's anti-plaque chewing gums ...
Detergent assigned to Unilever.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,972 B2: The process for the production of detergent granules has been patented by Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, a division of ...
Optimer patents fabric softeners.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,973 B2: Fabric softener compositions for use in the rinse cycle have been assigned to Optimer, Inc., ...
Antiperspirants assigned to Reheis.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,014,843 B2: An aqueous antiperspirant active composition has been patented by Reheis, Inc., Berkeley ...
University of Florida patents insecticide.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,641 61: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, patented materials and methods for the control of plant pathogens. This method for reducing ...
P&G patents fabric cleaning method.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,423 B2: Cincinnati, OH-based Procter & Gamble Company has patented a method for cleaning fabrics within one apparatus comprising ...
L'Oreal patents compounds.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,014,663 B2: L'Oreal, Paris has patented compounds derived from diaminopyrazoles ...
P&G patents compound formula.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,642 B2: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH, ...
Pesticide patented by Engelhard.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. 7,018,643 B2: A pesticide delivery system, comprising a continuous film (having a thickness from [micro]m ...
Build a Mold Ltd. patents contraption.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,011,777 B2: An assembly for holding plastic film within a mold has been patented by Build a Mold Limited, Windsor, Canada. The method of securing a plastic film ...
Unilever patents fabric treatment.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,976 62: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc. has ...
Wella patents oxidation dye.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,018,426 B2: An agent for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers has been assigned to Wella, AG, Darmstadt, ...
Dye assigned to L'Oreal.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,022,143 B2: Dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibers ...
Pesticides patented by Sumitomo Chemical.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,011,838 B2: Malononitrile compounds and their use as ...
Fabric softener assigned to Procter and Gamble.
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Patent No. US 7,015,187 B2: Procter & Gamble Company has patented a fabric-softening compound. The liquid fabric ...
SDA updates sustainable development via the Web.(The 'Net Works)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) has unveiled a new webpage communicating the sustainable development activities of its member companies. Sustainable development in the cleaning product and oleochemical industries includes stewardship of products and other activities related to the ...
Teeka Tan Products brings the beach to the Web.(The 'Net Works)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Teeka Tan Products, Inc. has launched a new website. By using innovative design, non-conventional navigation and new technologies, the website was built to translate the Teeka Tan atmosphere in a new and exciting way, while retaining all of the functionality of a more traditional product ...
Selona gets decked out with new scent, Decco.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Selona is a line of luxury bath and body therapies that use nutrients derived from 100% pure unrefined shea butter. The company introduced its signature product scent, Decco, which contains floral undertones to envelope the wearer in a sense ...
From Joico, Arcadia, CA, the K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor is a daily leave-in reconstructive liquid protein spray featuring the company's Quadramine Complex.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... From Joico, Arcadia, CA, the K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor is a daily leave-in reconstructive liquid protein spray featuring the company's Quadramine Complex. According to the company, the product restores vitality, strength and elasticity to ...
Freeman's Truly Luscious bath and body care line blend botanical extracts that provide moisturizing, softening and nourishing properties, as well as chocolate, mint and caramel scents.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Freeman's Truly Luscious bath and body care line blend botanical extracts that provide moisturizing, softening and nourishing properties, as well as chocolate, mint and caramel scents. The line ...
Boscia has created a Jujube Rejuvenist Amino body wash ($22) and Whipped Body cream ($30).(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Boscia has created a Jujube Rejuvenist Amino body wash ($22) and Whipped Body cream ($30). According to the company, the treatments cleanse, soften and rejuvenate dry and delicate skin using powerful ...
The new ultra-therapeutic body care, fragrance and candle collection from Zents incorporates shea butter, botanicals and essential oils in spa-grade personal care formulations.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The new ultra-therapeutic body care, fragrance and candle collection from Zents incorporates shea butter, botanicals and essential oils in spa-grade personal care formulations. The line comes in 10 pure ...
Nurturing Force has put a new face on men's personal care with a new facial blotting paper for men.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Nurturing Force has put a new face on men's personal care with a new facial blotting paper for men. Nurturing Force Unscented Pure Meditation blotting paper is housed inside a convenient sleek black compact dispenser. The blotting papers are ...
Skincare Technologies, Inc., Chicago, lL, introduced the HandSpa, the first LED system devoted to anti-aging of the backs of hands.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Skincare Technologies, Inc., Chicago, lL, introduced the HandSpa, the first LED system devoted to anti-aging of the backs of hands. The HandSpa uses ...
Alterna offers three new products that combat UV rays and protect against harsh water.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Alterna offers three new products that combat UV rays and protect against harsh water. The Life Curls Detangler ($18) contains Elasto-Complex with moringa seed micro proteins and UV protectants that fortify weak sections of curls. The Hemp Seed ...
Japan's Yu-Be Moisturizing skin cream, which is manufactured by Yuskin Pharmaceutical Company, promises to treat everything from diaper rash to stretch marks and split cuticles to cracked heels.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Japan's Yu-Be Moisturizing skin cream, which is manufactured by Yuskin Pharmaceutical Company, promises to treat everything from diaper rash to stretch marks and split cuticles to cracked heels. The ...
Rene Furterer introduced Carthame treatment products for dry scalp and hair.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Rene Furterer introduced Carthame treatment products for dry scalp and hair. Rich in carthame and hazelnut oils, Carthame Moisturizing Milk shampoo promises to restore softness and provide comfort to the scalp. Essential fatty ...
Ona Spa, Los Angeles, CA, introduced Ona Lumiere Light Therapie a new treatment that incorporates "heliotherapy" (exposure to light) to reverse skin damage.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Ona Spa, Los Angeles, CA, introduced Ona Lumiere Light Therapie, a new treatment that incorporates "heliotherapy" (exposure to light) to reverse skin damage. The device delivers pure, uniform and safe narrowband red ...
PS-The New Clean has created a complete line of hospital-strength hand sanitizing products and household disinfecting cleaners.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... PS-The New Clean has created a complete line of hospital-strength hand sanitizing products and household disinfecting cleaners. Adapted from existing, proven formulations originally developed for hospitals, and doctor and dentist offices, PS has been reformulated ...
The Green Apple Peel from Juice Beauty, San Rafael, CA, is now offered in a sensitive skin formula.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The Green Apple Peel from Juice Beauty, San Rafael, CA, is now offered in a sensitive skin formula. The peel is packed with certified organic juice base of apple, lemon, grape, raw cane sugar and white willow bark to dissolve and free ...
Terax Hair Care is relaunching a collection of hair care and body care products that will offer more modern ingredients and focus on gentle care for specific hair needs.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Terax Hair Care is relaunching a collection of hair care and body care products that will offer more modern ingredients and focus on gentle care for specific hair needs. Shampoos feature carefully selected botanicals and sunflower seed extract to help preserve hair color. All products are ...
The newest products in the Daily line from Innovative Styling Options (ISO) include Daily Styling gel and Daily Spray wax.(Marketing News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... The newest products in the Daily line from Innovative Styling Options (ISO) include Daily Styling gel and Daily Spray wax. Both offer a range of hold for all types of weather. The Daily Styling gel ...
CTFA holds audio sessions on regulatory issues.(Regulations)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) is launching a series of audio conferences with international leaders of cosmetic and personal care product trade associations. The first audio conference in the series was for CTFA members only and featured Canadian ...
Lonza receives EPA approval for antimicrobial.(Regulations)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Allendale, NJ-based Lonza has received regulatory approval for one of its antimicrobial products, Lonza Formulation R-82, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ...
Innovative ideas abound at NYSCC Supplier's Day.(Gleams & Notions)
Jun 01, 2006; ... THE NEW YORK CHAPTER of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists presented its Supplier's Day at a new location this year--the Raritan Center Exposition Hall in Edison, NJ. The exhibitors were happy with th new venue because, unlike the Meadowlands Convention Center, in Secaucus, NJ, all the ...
Curve your enthusiasm.(EuroTrends)
Jun 01, 2006; ... ACCORDING TO Le Figaro, the majority of French body care products are purchased between March and June, and the average French woman spends more than $33 on such purchases during this period. And while the French spend more on body care than other consumers in the Big 5, it is clear that ...
Take a closer look at anti-aging serums.(Anti-Aging & Cosmeceutical Corner)
Jun 01, 2006; ... FACIAL SKIN CARE is the most mature market within the skin care industry. Sales totaled $6.7 billion in 2004, rising 23% from 1999-2004 at constant 2004 prices. Baby Boomers comprise the majority of facial skin care consumers, and the innovations they are most interested in are products ...
Become a better manager and boost staff retention.(Human Capital Management)
Jun 01, 2006; ... IT'S HARD TO FIND good employees ... and expensive to lose them. HR experts estimate that replacing an employee costs two to seven times that individual's annual salary, and in the chemical industry, top talent can be even more expensive to replace. So what can you do to ensure ...
Actives speak louder than words: aging baby boomers are driving the demand for highly-functional active ingredients, and suppliers have launched an array of materials to meet this consumer demand.
Jun 01, 2006; ... IS BEAUTY AGELESS? IS there a timeline for attractiveness? As populations in the U.S., Western Europe and Japan continue to grow older, consumers, marketers and even pop icons are rethinking the definition of old. Just last month, newly-minted octogenerian Hugh Hefner referred ...
Actives new ingredients.(Directory)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Here is a list of new active ingredients introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. For more information about the ingredients listed here, contact the supplier directly. * Arch Personal Care Products South Plainfield, NJ Tel: 908-561-5200 ...
The soul of the PIP: marketers doing business in the European Union must be certain that their products include a Product Information Package that is readily accessible to EU authorities.
Jun 01, 2006; ... THE EUROPEAN UNION'S (EU) Cosmetic Directive, Article 7(a) 1, (1) states that companies that market cosmetics in the EU market must keep a Product Information Package (PIP) readily accessible to the competent authorities at the address specified on the label of the cosmetic product. This ...
Natural makeup: interest in natural makeup continues to grow. Now formulators can work with a variety of natural materials to meet the consumer's demand.
Jun 01, 2006; ... LIKE FOOD before it, demand for natural cosmetics is on the rise. This growing request from consumers is the direct response to a way of life that is increasingly sedentary, urban and stressful. Natural is linked to health and wellness. The image of nature induces harmony with the body and ...
Novel & natural ingredients: effective, cutting-edge ingredients have been found in nature.
Jun 01, 2006; ... CAN SIMPLE INGREDIENTS found in a garden or kitchen really be the key to effective cosmetics and personal care products? Based on what many suppliers are saying, the answer is definitely "Yes." Consumers seem to agree. The natural/organic personal care market grew 22% to nearly ...
Natural new ingredients.(Directory)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Here is a list of new nature/ingredients introduced by suppliers in the past 12 months. For more information about the ingredients listed, contact the supplier directly with the numbers provided. * Arista Industries, Inc. Wilton, CT Tel: (203) 761-1009 ...
The power of packaging: manufacturers trust that visual effects and advances in innovation will make products stand out on retail shelves.
Jun 01, 2006; ... APPEARANCE AND BRAND RECOGNITION are important, especially when a product is vying for consumer attention on a crowded shelf. The product itself may be fantastic, and the dispenser the most modern and convenient, but if the shopper doesn't pick it up and look at it in the first place, the ...
Packaging supplier directory.(Directory)
Jun 01, 2006 ... Here is a list of packaging suppliers. For more information on the companies listed, contact the company directly using the information provided * ABA Packaging Corp. Holtzville, NY Tel: (631) 758-4200 or (800) 443-9799 E-mail: ...
CSPA continues to innovate: the mid-year meeting gets a makeover as attendance tops 500 in Chicago.
Jun 01, 2006; ... WHO SAYS you can't teach an old association new tricks? As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) is rolling out an array of new ideas that are designed to engage its membership in new and entertaining ways. This fresh approach was on display ...
SCC seminar held in Boston: the two-day event included presentations on cosmetic dermatology and reed spas, formulations and green chemisty.
Jun 01, 2006; ... WITH MORE THAN 100 colleges and universities located in the metropolitan area, Boston couldn't have been a more appropriate city for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) to hold its annual scientific seminar on May 11 and 12, 2006. Nearly 300 attendees and 20 lecturers traveled to the ...
CPMA's Global Perspective: Color Pigments Manufacturers Association members are adapting to compete effectively throughout the world.
Jun 01, 2006; ... AS THEIR CUSTOMERS BECOME MORE international, the pigment industry continues to evolve into a global business. This fact was highlighted in the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association's (CPMA) 2006 annual conference, titled "Color Pigments 2006--A Global Perspective," held in Chicago, IL ....
ASCS accepts abstracts for Singapore Conference.(SCC News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * The Asian Society of Cosmetic Scientists (ASCS) is accepting abstracts for presentation at its 2007 Conference in Singapore on March 7-9, 2007. The last day for submitting papers is Aug. 4, 2006. A board will review the abstracts and make a decision on Sept. 22, 2006. English ...
NY SCC Annual Golf Outing set for July.(SCC News)
Jun 01, 2006 ... * Friday, July 28th, rain or shine, the New York chapter of the SCC will hold its 11th Annual Golf Outing. The event will take place at the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Hamburg, NJ. Registration and lunch will run from 11:00am to 12:30pm with tee-off at 1:00pm. Due to ...
SCC calendar.(SCC News)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2006 ... June 26: Twin Cities chapter, annual golf outing, Bunker Hills Golf Course, Coon Rapids, MN. More info: (612) 7554141. July 5: Ontario chapter, golf tournament, Kleinburg Golf Club, Kleinburg, Ontario. More info: www.ontarioscc.org; www.scconline.org. July 28: New ...