Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from August 2007:
Go global ... read Happi.(Editor's Page)
Aug 01, 2007; ... THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE UPON US, unless, of course, you're reading this somewhere below the equator! After all, while the majority of HAPPI readers come from the U.S., our circulation in Latin America, southeast Asia and other emerging markets is growing at a good clip. ...
Make every day a G'day! with become care.(Online at Happi.com)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Rooted in the belief that "where there is balance and harmony, there is beauty--inside and out," Become Age Resistant skin care takes a holistic approach to countering the signs of aging, by combining ingredients such as "rare herbal extracts, aromatherapy, color ...
The science of beauty--a look at new skin care products.(Online at Happi.com)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * New products in skin care are satisfying lotion junkies, anti-aging aficionados and basic beauties. Products enhanced by the knowledge of scientists and ...
The Midas Touch.(Online at Happi.com)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Gold has long been treasured as a precious metal. Cleopatra was believed to have slept in a gold mask each night to maintain youthful skin. The ancient Romans used gold salves to treat a variety of skin problems. Gold was also regarded as the key to youth in ancient Chinese medicine, as ...
Hair care with buzz appeal.(Online at Happi.com)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Bee propolis is naturally rich in immunity properties called phytotonizides which help honey bees protect their hives from bacteria, infection and decay. Iden Cosmetics Inc., Paramount, CA, tapped into the healing ...
Happi webinar series: sun care, Aug. 23, 2pm EST.(Online at Happi.com)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Sun care, and more specifically, UV protection, are hot topics in the personal care industry these days. Traditional sun care product sales rise 5% or more year in and year out. At the same time, nearly every cosmetic manufacturer is incorporating UV absorbers and blocks into their skin ...
Hilary Swank, Pantene help cancer patients.(As We Go To Press)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank has committed to grow, cut and share her long hair with Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a campaign that inspires people to grow, cut and donate their healthy hair to make free real-hair wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. ...
Profits soar at Colgate.(As We Go To Press)(Financial report)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s second quarter profit rose 47% as it improved profit margins, cut costs and boosted market share through record spending on advertising. Quarterly sales rose 13% to $3.41 billion. Ian Cook, the company's chief executive, said Colgate plans a global ...
New product showcase is a must-see at HBA.(As We Go To Press)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * The 2007 HBA Global Expo, HBA will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about scores of new products and services from exhibitors. Located right on the show floor, the New Product Showcase will provide a sneak peek of some of the new ideas from more than 650 ...
Third quarter profits fall at Alberto-Culver.(As We Go To Press)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Alberto-Culver said third quarter net income fell 18% to $25.1 million, but net sales increased 9.2% to $385.5 million. The company said that advertising, marketing, selling and administrative expenses rose 3% to $167.2 million in the third quarter, while restructuring and other expenses ...
Martina McBride to sing for crest expression.(As We Go To Press)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * This summer, country musician Martina McBride will use her new song "How I Feel" to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children as she partners with Crest Nature's Expressions. Her song will be heard during television advertisements and will be a part of in-store displays ....
Dove webinar launches real woman campaign.(News Front)
Aug 01, 2007 ... DOVE AIMS To BUST HOLLYWOOD HAIR MYTHS * On July 19, Dove Hair Care hosted its first-ever live web media conference. The half-hour session featured a short film, announced the next campaign to find a Dove "Real Woman" and had a Q&A period. Dove Real Woman Shari Gunn, Dove ...
Bug bites are leading beauty buster in survey.(News Front)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * What's worse than frizzy hair in the summer? Bug bites, according to a recent SC Johnson OFF! "Summer Beauty-Buster" survey. With summer comes leisurely days at the beach, outdoor parties, backyard barbecues as well as some serious beauty challenges that can hinder skin-bearing beauty. ...
Baby boomers lead in the 'Green Wave'.(News Front)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * How much do we really care about sustainability and eco-friendly? How often do good intentions transfer into action? Are chains like Wal-Mart catching the "Green Wave" as a means to improve their corporate images? And who are the main proponents of this change? In a WSL ...
Croda debuts chestnut tinted foundation.(Formulary)
Aug 01, 2007 ... 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. ...
Ecolab enters Australian pest elimination business.(International)(Company overview)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * AUSTRALIA: Ecolab Inc. has announced the purchase of Eagle Environmental Systems, a provider of pest elimination services based in Sydney, Australia. The acquisition is part of Ecolab's strategy to expand its global pest elimination coverage, strengthening its Circle the Customer ...
Partnership to research global spa market.(International)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * FRANCE: The International Spa Association (ISPA) and ITEC France, the organizer of Beyond Beauty Paris, have formed a strategic partnership regarding the global spa industry. As a result, the first ISPA Global Consumer Report will reveal findings regarding 96 million active ...
StriVectin-SD takes top honors in 'Grand Prix of Beauty'.(International)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * FRANCE: StriVectin-SD of Salt Lake City, Utah has been voted the #1 skin cream in France and is now at the top of the French cosmetic market. Klein-Becker's internationally-renown prestige skin care cream has won top honors at the 17th annual "Les Grand Prix Advantages de la Beaute." The ...
Euromonitor launches global market analysis tool.(International)(Industry overview)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * EUROPE: Euromonitor International recently launched Passport, its new industry information system designed to support multinational organizations with strategic decision-making. Passport brings together--for the first time--all Euromonitor International's intelligence on industries, ...
Procter & Garble patents antiperspirant composition.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,235,229 B2: A clear, stable, dry-and-non-sticky ...
BASF patents dithinion based fungicidal mixture.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,238,362 B2: A fungicidal mixture was ...
Schering-Plough patents photoprotective composition.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,244,416 B2: A sunscreen composition comprising avobenzone, zinc oxide in an amount from about 6-25% weight and sufficient phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid to stabilize the ...
Unilever patents towelette.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,235,250 B2: Unilever, Greenwich, CT patented a towelette article ...
Cosmetic oil/water emulsions patented by Beiersdorf AG.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,235,251 B2: A cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising one ...
Cosmetic method patented by Unilever.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,238,343 B2: An antiperspirant or deodorant composition suitable for ...
Beiersdorf patents stabilization of actives.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,229,480 B2: A cosmetic or dermatological formulation, comprising at least one ...
Quest International patents non-oxidative hair color.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,238,210 B2: A non-oxidative hair coloring ...
CCA patents scar reduction composition.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,241,451 61: A scar appearance reducing topical ...
Skin and hair care agents patented by Stockhausen.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,241,452 B2: A composition comprising 10-60% of one or more triglycerides, saturated, unsaturated fatty acids and/or mixtures thereof, 5-40% of at least one ...
Syngenta patents pesticidal formulations.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,241,454 B2: An aqueous suspension of a pesticide ...
Create patents hair dye.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,241,318 B2: A hair dye, comprising a water based hair dye including at least ...
P&G patents method for protecting glassware.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,241,726 B2: A method for protecting glassware from surface corrosion ...
Woodward labs patents nail composition.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,244,418 B2: An antimicrobial artificial nail composition and method for ...
Henkel patents oxidation colorant in a tube.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,244,277 B2: A two-component composition for ...
Opthalmic compositions patented by Alcon.
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,244,440 62: A method of alleviating the symptoms of dry eye comprising topically administering to the eye an aqueous composition ...
Carolyn New York debuts new nail color site.(The Net Works)(Website overview)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Carolyn New York launched its new website, where nail polish fanatics can get the hottest colors 24/7 with a click of the mouse. To celebrate the launch, gifts, coupon-offers and more will be offered to visitors. Designed by chief executive officer and company owner, Carolyn ...
Marc Jacobs launches new Daisy fragrance.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Let the sunshine in with Daisy, the newest fragrance from Marc Jacobs. Said to capture the youthful spirit of the Marc by Marc Jacobs line, Daisy opens with wild strawberry, violet leaves and ruby red grapefruit. The heart of gardenia, violet and ...
Tarte releases its "emphasEYES" high definition eye pencil ($18) this month for Fall 2007.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Tarte releases its "emphasEYES" high definition eye pencil ($18) this month for Fall 2007. Its patented silicone system creates a creamy, long-wearing ...
Brother and sister Ari Solomon and Heather Brancaccio of Los Angeles teamed up to form A Scent of a Scandal, a collection of 100% soy wax candles.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Brother and sister Ari Solomon and Heather Brancaccio of Los Angeles teamed up to form A Scent of a Scandal, a collection of 100% soy wax candles. The line features "scandalous" names such as ...
Hit the road with von Natur's newest addition, The Travel Pack ($10.95).(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Hit the road with von Natur's newest addition, The Travel Pack ($10.95). The tri-pack includes a pH-balanced Crown to Sole Shampoo, ...
Max Factor recently rolled out its Maxalicious Glitz and Glaze lip glosses ($6.49).(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Max Factor recently rolled out its Maxalicious Glitz and Glaze lip glosses ($6.49). With 13 shades of ...
Stila tells a tale of enchantment with its Fall Fantasy 2007 collection.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Stila tells a tale of enchantment with its Fall Fantasy 2007 collection, including makeup palettes ...
NYX Cosmetics offers a colorful twist on classic eyeliner with its new Candy Glitter Liner ($4).(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * NYX Cosmetics offers a colorful twist on classic eyeliner with its new Candy Glitter Liner ($4), ...
This summer, Bain de Terre introduced its botaniceuticals hair care collection at a rooftop garden press event in New York City.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * This summer, Bain de Terre introduced its botaniceuticals hair care collection at a rooftop garden press event in New York City. The company has infused four ...
Clinique's new Play in the Darks collection includes "Almost Lipstick" in limited edition hues.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Clinique's new Play in the Darks collection includes "Almost Lipstick" in limited ...
Pharmagel, the pharmaceutical grade skin care line.(Marketing News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Pharmagel, the pharmaceutical grade skin care line, is expanding its distribution in the professional ...
SDA highlights benefits of hand sanitizer use.(Regulations)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Three simple words give perspective to internet and media-fueled hype on alcohol-based hand sanitizers: use as directed. In recent weeks, a flurry of news stories--based on chain e-mails and random internet postings--have reported on isolated cases of accidental or improper ingestion of ...
FDA deputy commissioner to speak at CTFA's Regulatory Science Summit.(Regulations)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * Doctors Norris Aiderson and Linda Katz as well as other experts will look at the changing world of safety substantiation for ingredients and products during the Regulatory Science Summit. Looking at non-animal models of existing animal assays and beyond, the experts will examine ...
CDC podcast highlights importance of improving in-school hygiene.(Regulations)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * The new podcast on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is all about reducing absenteeism by making schools healthier. The podcast profiles the "Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It's a SNAP" program, a collaboration between the SDA and the CDC. The ...
The incredible, edible egg has plenty of cosmetic uses.(Gleams & Notions)
Aug 01, 2007; ... THE CHICKEN MIGRATED from India throughout world during prehistoric times, according to the Encyclopedia Brittanica. By 1400 BC, chickens were in China, but they didn't reach the western hemisphere until the second voyage of Columbus in 1493. Today, chickens and their eggs are big ...
Europe posts growth by a hair's breadth.(EuroTrends)
Aug 01, 2007; ... EUROPEAN HAIR CARE markets held on to growth by a hair's breadth in 2006, with all of the Big 5 reporting growth, albeit rather lacking in luster. France's hair care market managed to reverse the dull, flat results of 2005, with a 2.6% rise to to $2.5 billion in 2006, according ...
The health & beauty benefits of astaxanthin.(Anti-Aging & Cosmeceutical Corner)
Aug 01, 2007; ... THE CONCEPT of ingestible beauty is gradually gaining acceptance. According to Datamonitor, 2005 sales of oral beauty supplements were $767.6 million in Europe compared with $741.9 million in the U.S. and will reach $1.16 billion in 2010. Growth drivers include consumer's need to stop the ...
Neutrogena scores big with Helioplex concept.(The Brand Audit)
Aug 01, 2007; ... IT'S NOT OFTEN that you see a new product ad that is totally convincing. First, when strong claims are made, there must be a sense of trust in the brand, so that such claims are possible/ expected to be realized. Second, when it comes to Neutrogena, the trust is there--ergo, the consumer ...
Avoid hiring mistakes by learning to listen.(Human Capital Management)
Aug 01, 2007; ... WAS IT A MULTI-MILLION dollar mistake? Maybe it was more. And sadly, as the head of an executive search firm, I see it all too olden. What I'm referring to is when employers hire a resume rather than a person. They bring in a candidate with exceptional credentials, get ...
Ayurvedic anti-aging: ancient medicinal practices have many applications in modern skin care formulations.
Aug 01, 2007; ... AYURVEDA, a 5000-year-old tradition of medicine still practiced in India, offers opportunities in topical skin care. Ayurvedic ingredients, which are obtained mostly from plant and mineral resources, can provide unprecedented anti-aging benefits in combination with modern technologies of ...
HBA Expo Marks 15th Anniversary: more than 650 exhibitors will jam the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York next month.
Aug 01, 2007 ... HBA GLOBAL EXPO, the leading product development event and educational conference for the beauty, health and wellness industries, will mark its 15th anniversary when the tradeshow is held Sept. 18-20 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The expo will feature ...
Baby boom: specialty products for little ones make giant steps in 2007.
Aug 01, 2007; ... THE BABY BUMP may have been the hottest accessory in Hollywood this past year, with celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, Julia Roberts and Gwen Stefani bringing motherhood to the red carpet with panache. Following the celebrity baby boom is a treasure trove of upscale baby ...
Shades of autumn: fall's color cosmetics offer an array of hues.(Cover story)
Aug 01, 2007; ... A YEAR AGO, niche brands were emerging, today they're all the rage in the color cosmetics market. Brands that address makeup needs in addition to skin care, anti-aging and more are gaining ground in the beauty segment. "This fall our focus is all about health couture--products that not ...
Color cosmetics new ingredients.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Here is a list of new color cosmetic ingredients introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. For more information about the ingredients listed here, contact the supplier directly using the numbers provided. * Alban Muller International Miami, FL ...
Where's the growth? It's no wonder!(The International Top 30)
Aug 01, 2007; ... STONEHENGE DIDN'T MAKE IT, neither did The Eiffel Tower. The Statue of Liberty? Not even close. Nope, when the citizens of the world were asked to pick the new Seven Wonders of the World last month, six of them came from places that business folks would consider to be emerging markets. You ...
The international top 30.
Aug 01, 2007 ... 1. Unilever United Kingdom www.unilever.com Sales: $22.9 billion Sales: $22.9 billion for home and personal care products. Operating profit: $3.1 billion. Corporate sales: $49.7 billion. Net income: $6.2 billion. Key Personnel: Patrick Cescau, group chief executive; ...
NYSCC to host its second 'Night at the Museum' event.(SCC News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * The NYSCC will hold its second annual cultural event for members and spouses at The Newark Museum in Newark, NJ on Friday, September 28, 2007 from 6-10 p.m. The event will include a cocktail reception from 6-7 p.m, consisting of several hors d'oeuvres, cheeses, fruit and a ...
Call for info: technology showcase.(SCC News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... * The SCC is making a call for participation for the next technology showcase in conjunction with the annual scientific meeting on Dec. 6-7 at The New York Hilton & Towers Hotel, New York, N.Y. The technology showcase was created to provide a forum for the chemists and ...
SCC calendar.(SCC News)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Aug. 18: New York Chapter, annual fishing trip, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. More info:www.nyscc.org. Aug. 22: Intermountain West Chapter, golf outing, Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, UT. Aug. 23: Southwest Chapter, Supplier's Day, Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention ...
HBA Global Expo set for New York next month.(Meetings)(Calendar)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Aug. 12-15: Extracts at the New York Gift Fair: New Discoveries in Beauty and Wellness, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY. More info: (800) 272-SHOW, www.extractsny.com. Sep. 5: CEW Newsmaker Forum with William Lauder, Harmonic Club, New York, NY. More info: ...