Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from September 2007:
Don't shoot the messenger.(Editor's Page)
Sep 01, 2007; ... IT HAPPENS AT EVERY MEETING, COCKTAIL PARTY and industry event. Invariably someone sidles up to me and says, "I can't believe you published an article on ..." These days, most of the conversation is focused on naturals, organics and whatever other word marketers are trying to ...
Correction: National Starch makes Structure XL Starch.(Editor's Page)(Correction notice)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The formula for Smooth Antiperspirant Cream (p. 26, HAPPI, July, 2007) included incorrect information regarding a raw material ...
This natural skin care line hits all the right notes.(Online at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Log on to Happi.com, which is updated every business day with the news you need to succeed in the competitive global household and personal products market. In addition, our website also includes articles that are only available online. Log on and learn more! * As a touring ...
Healing the skin with honey.(Also at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Inspired by the belief that plants are "effective ingredients in the improvement and maintenance of healthier, younger looking skin," the plant-derived spa products from Plantogen embody the Newburyport, MA-based company's philosophy that consumers want effective but affordable solutions ...
'Chirally correct' cosmeceuticals.(Also at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Sircuit Skin products have made a name for themselves among the Hollywood set thanks to a novel formulation approach known as chiral technology. Derived from the Greek word "chir," which means "hand," the technology refers to a mirror image phenomenon frequently found in nature (e.g., ...
Think pink.(Also at Happi.com)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * This October, numerous cosmetics and skin care marketers are rolling out limited-edition/specialty products in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Month ....
Colgate makes key management changes.(As We Go To Press)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * The Colgate-Palmolive Company announced the appointment of four key executives to senior leadership positions reporting to Ian Cook, president and CEO. The announcement was made Aug. 20. Michael Tangney, 62, was named chief operating officer for the European, Greater Asia and Africa ...
NPD expert to present opening address at HBA Global Expo.(As We Go To Press)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Karen Grant, senior beauty industry analyst for The NPD Group, will present an opening state of the industry address on Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Special Events Hall of the HBA Global Expo in New York City. In honor of HBA's 15th year, NPD will present a retrospective on the ...
Estee Lauder paid lobbyist $100,000.(As We Go To Press)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. paid Cassidy & Associates $100,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. The firm lobbied Congress on issues related to the environment and increased funding for the Food and Drug Administration's ...
Women can be fickle regarding brand loyalty: women love cosmetics but brand loyalty is low.(News Front)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * A woman's love affair with skin care products--from those touting anti-aging benefits to natural/organic lotions to those containing a desirably high SPF--is a fickle one. About 33% of women who switched skin care brands during the past 12 months have done so just because they wanted to ...
Awareness is key in marketing antioxidants.(News Front)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * A growing understanding of the relationship between lifestyle and quality of life has shifted the emphasis on age-related conditions away from treatment and toward prevention. This opens the door for antioxidant-enhanced toiletries and cosmetics, according to "Antioxidants: Nature Meets ...
Aloe vera is bridge to vitamins.(News Front)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * A recent study finds that aloe vera--a popular natural ingredient in personal care products--enhances the bioavailability of vitamins B12 and C among mature adults, according to the International Aloe Science Council, Inc. of Irving, TX. Aloe vera is a powerful complement to other ...
Ilumineyes anti-aging gel developed by Centerchem.(Formulary)
Sep 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. ...
Topical photoprotective film patented by L'Oreal Paris.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,156 B2: A topically applicable, solid UV-photoprotecting composition, comprising at least ...
Dragoco patents method for combating germs.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,247,295 B2: A method for inhibiting the growth of organisms causing ...
Henkel patents tinting agent for keratinic fibers.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,247,173 B2: A two-component agent for tinting and/or ...
Skin lightening agents patented by Conopco Inc.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,158 B1: A cosmetic method of skin lightening by applying to the skin a composition comprising about 0.000001 ...
L'Oreal Paris patents lipgloss.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,159 B1: A lipgloss product comprising at least one particulate filler, beeswax, ...
Schott AG patents cosmetic composition.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,174 B2: A method for preserving cosmetic compositions comprising admixing bioactive ...
A pesticidal composition assigned to Ecosmart.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,175 B2: A method for controlling household insects, the method comprising: applying to a locust where control of household ...
Johnson & Johnson patents treatment of ingrown hairs.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,252,831 B2: Has been assigned to J&J Consumer Companies, Inc., Skillman, N.J. It is a method of treating the development of ingrown hairs or razor bumps due to hair ...
Firmenich patents isomerisation process.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,250,536 B2: A process for the isomerization of a cyclohexenyl ...
L'Oreal patents cosmetic composition.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,255,853 B2: A cosmetic composition containing aromatic amide, sulphonamide or carbamate derivatives for ...
Gillete patents moisturizer.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,252,830 B2: The Gillette Company, Boston, MA, has been granted the patent for a moisturizing ...
P&G patents cosmetic compositions.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,255,869 B2: Anhydrous cosmetic compositions containing ...
Reckitt Benckiser patents hard surface cleaner.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,256,167 B2: Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles ...
Schwarzkopf patents hair coloring composition.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,255,718 B1: A patent for phosphate-type tensides combined with hair conditioning ...
Dow Pharmaceutical patents stable formulation.(Patent Review)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Patent No. US 7,252,816 B1: A topical medication with sunscreen has been patented by Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Petaluma, CA. It is a photostable, ...
MAC premieres its 3D lip glass with Xirona pearls.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * Take lips to the third dimension with MAC's new 3D Glass ($14), a cellophane gloss featuring Xirona pearls in shades like Racy, Optical, Apex and Boundless. The gloss is ...
Burt's Bees is rolling out its first-ever complete collection for men this month.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Burt's Bees is rolling out its first-ever complete collection for men this month. The line varies from an essential ...
African red tea is the main ingredient in Ole Henriksen's new Self-Heating Body Souffle ($65), an anti-aging antioxidant shower treatment for all skin types.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... African red tea is the main ingredient in Ole Henriksen's new Self-Heating Body Souffle ($65), an anti-aging antioxidant shower treatment for all skin ...
Josie Maran, the face of Maybelline for more than 10 years, is releasing her own line of natural, organic, nontoxic and gentle cosmetics ($16-$36) this month.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Josie Maran, the face of Maybelline for more than 10 years, is releasing her own line of natural, organic, nontoxic and gentle cosmetics ($16-$36) this month. The collection features natural eye shadow, blush, ...
Look 15 years younger with Cellex-C's new Age-Less 15, a skin serum formulated with glycosaminoglycans, sulphated proteoglycans, anthocyanosides, ellagitannins, plant-derived beta (1,3) glucan polysaccharides and a fraction of hyaluronan.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Look 15 years younger with Cellex-C's new Age-Less 15, a skin serum formulated with glycosaminoglycans, sulphated proteoglycans, anthocyanosides, ellagitannins, ...
Dionis, a goat's milk-based bath and body care company, has teamed up with Cracker Barrel to introduce Heath & Henry--a body care collection formulated with natural ingredients and botanicals.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Dionis, a goat's milk-based bath and body care company, has teamed up with Cracker Barrel to introduce Heath & Henry--a body care collection formulated with natural ...
Tarte adds a new gunmetal and rose gold color combination to its waterproof, creaseproof cream shadow duo "Lock & Roll" ($28) this month.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Tarte adds a new gunmetal and rose gold color combination to its waterproof, creaseproof cream shadow duo "Lock & Roll" ($28) this month. Use the vitamin ...
Juice Beauty, creators of fruit-based organic skin care solutions, has developed its first collection designed for the body.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Juice Beauty, creators of fruit-based organic skin care solutions, has developed its first collection designed for the body. The Green Apple Body Brilliance Collection will debut this month at ...
Tom's of Maine just launched its Natural Clean & Gentle Care.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Tom's of Maine just launched its Natural Clean & Gentle Care Toothpaste featuring the natural ingredient glycyrrhizin (from purified licorice root) to ...
Lush, a purveyor of fresh, handmade cosmetics, is introducing a new hair care range this month that not only includes a shampoo and pre-wash treatments.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Lush, a purveyor of fresh, handmade cosmetics, is introducing a new hair care range this month that not only includes a shampoo and pre-wash treatments, but also three vegan ...
Michael Kors introduces Very Michael Kors ($65), a new twist on the original Michael Kors fragrance for women.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Michael Kors introduces Very Michael Kors ($65), a new twist on the original Michael Kors fragrance for women. Provence Tuberose has been blended with citrus notes, black plum, ...
Walt Disney teamed up with California-based couture bath and body marketer Gianna Rose Atelier to produce three new high-end gift soap set for Holiday 2007 featuring Alice in Wonderland characters artfully carved into the products.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Walt Disney teamed up with California-based couture bath and body marketer Gianna Rose Atelier to produce three new high-end gift soap set for Holiday 2007 featuring Alice in ...
Dial Yogurt Nourishing Hand Wash is the first mass-marketed soap product that contains yogurt protein, a natural conditioner.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Dial Yogurt Nourishing Hand Wash is the first mass-marketed soap product that contains yogurt protein, a natural conditioner. The concept has already proven to be a hit in ...
Pencil Me In is a new line of eco-friendly eye accent cosmetics.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Pencil Me In is a new line of eco-friendly eye accent cosmetics. The pencils are available in 30 rainbow-hued shades, ...
Purex recently launched Purex Natural Elements, an innovative "green" collection of natural liquid laundry detergents.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Purex recently launched Purex Natural Elements, an innovative "green" collection of natural liquid laundry detergents. The three ...
Natural skin care brand Earthen unveiled its exfoliant in the "little green box"--the non-irritating InstantPeel.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Natural skin care brand Earthen unveiled its exfoliant in the "little green box"--the non-irritating InstantPeel. Available for $50 as a set of six single-use packets, this all-natural exfoliant is ...
Marc Anthony's new Pro Sproose ($7.99)--a hairspray and mousse in one--headlines the company's new Pro Styling Collection.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Marc Anthony's new Pro Sproose ($7.99)--a hairspray and mousse in one--headlines the company's new Pro Styling Collection. This unique formula combines two essential hair care products to add ...
This autumn season, DKNY Be Delicious will pay homage to its cultural roots with an art/fragrance collaboration.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... This autumn season, DKNY Be Delicious will pay homage to its cultural roots with an art/fragrance collaboration. Artist Yoon Lee designed a ...
Carol's Daughter recently opened a new store at the Newport Centre in Jersey City, NJ, making it the brand's fifth outpost in the greater NY/NJ area.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Carol's Daughter recently opened a new store at the Newport Centre in Jersey City, NJ, making it the brand's fifth outpost in the greater NY/NJ area. The new ...
N.V. Perricone, M.D. Cosmeceuticals is offering a new solution to treat common conditions that plague the delicate eye area.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... N.V. Perricone, M.D. Cosmeceuticals is offering a new solution to treat common conditions that plague the delicate eye area. Advanced Eye Area Therapy addresses fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, lack of moisture ...
Origins Organics is the first complete prestige collection of skin, body and hair care products to carry the USDA Organic seal.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Origins Organics is the first complete prestige collection of skin, body and hair care products to carry the USDA Organic seal. The collection of nine SKUs ($15-$42.50) includes: Foaming Face Wash, Purifying Tonic, Soothing ...
Eyebrows are one of the most important features of the face.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Eyebrows are one of the most important features of the face and yet often neglected. Brow Boost ($19.95) by Billion Dollar Brows is designed to help men and ...
You don't need to have a cold to be able to enjoy this popular pick-me-up and all-around soother.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... You don't need to have a cold to be able to enjoy this popular pick-me-up and all-around soother. Kiss My Face's Cold and Flu Bath and Shower Gel and Room Spray are ...
Seeing as that hair takes a drastic beating going from hot in the summer to colder temperatures, Warren Tricomi has specifically targeted seasonal hair issues with a new line.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Seeing as that hair takes a drastic beating going from hot in the summer to colder temperatures, Warren Tricomi has specifically targeted seasonal hair issues with a new line. The rejuvenating ...
ReVive founder Dr. Gregory Bays Brown has created Masques des Yeux ($185), a way to brighten skin with probiotics.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... ReVive founder Dr. Gregory Bays Brown has created Masques des Yeux ($185), a way to brighten skin with probiotics. Additional ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate, shea butter and more encourage either collagen synthesis or dramatically increase ...
Introducing new Jane Iredale In Touch Cream Blush ($26), a portable, creamy stick blush in three colors: Connection, a peachy pink; Chemistry, a shimmery mauve and Charisma, a deep pearlescent purple.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Introducing new Jane Iredale In Touch Cream Blush ($26), a portable, creamy stick blush in three colors: Connection, a peachy pink; Chemistry, a shimmery ...
Nature's Gate's new Rainwater Organics line debuted with four body lotions that proudly carry the USDA-certified organic seal.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Nature's Gate's new Rainwater Organics line debuted with four body lotions that proudly carry the USDA-certified organic seal. From exotic lemongrass spice or bergamot patchouli, to refreshing ...
Darphin's new Arovita C collection aims for women in their 20s and 30s who want to take proactive measures to fight early signs of aging.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Darphin's new Arovita C collection aims for women in their 20s and 30s who want to take proactive measures to fight early signs of aging. Formulas featuring ...
Hourglass Cosmetics' new Oxygen Foundation Powder ($46) is derived from a natural soybean complex that promotes healthier skin qualities and enhances the overall complexion.(Marketing News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Hourglass Cosmetics' new Oxygen Foundation Powder ($46) is derived from a natural soybean complex that promotes healthier skin qualities and enhances the overall complexion. Key ingredients include soybean ...
Lancome relaunches e-commerce website.(The 'Net Works)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Lancome has re-launched its U.S. e-commerce business as a completely new site filled with web shopping tools, brand content and interactive consumer features to become the premier destination for beauty products and services on the internet. Lancome vice president of e-commerce Sarah ...
Carlos Cramer Aromaticos opens new plant in Brazil.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * BRAZIL: Carlos Cramer Productos Aromaticos, a family-run flavor and fragrance company with operations in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay and Colombia, opened a new plant in Brazil. The latest move coincides with the acquisition last month of the fragrance ...
Cognis sponsors Global Communications Project.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * PORTUGAL: The awards ceremony for the fourth Global Communications Project--an international competition for public relations and communications students--was held in Lisbon, Portugal in June. This year, global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis ...
Risdon builds facility in China.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * CHINA: Risdon International Inc. has received a certificate of approval from the People's Republic of China to build a manufacturing facility there. The green field plant will produce metal cosmetic packaging components. The certificate of approval gives Risdon per ...
Bell exhibits at NCA Show.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * MEXICO: Sunburnt Spice, Hawaiian Ginger and Paperwhite Blossom were among the nine new fragrances Bell Flavors & Fragrances showcased at the NCA Candle Show, held June 25-29 in Cancun, Mexico. Using a tropical theme complete with palm trees, the Bell booth welcomed visitors into a ...
Companies placing luxury SKUs in mass market.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * JAPAN: Department stores and specialty shops are no longer the only place to find high-end cosmetics. Mass marketers are now privy to the placement of high-end SKUs, as seen in Japan. Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. launched a high-end line of skin care products called Dew Superior. The ...
Drom, Quorum merge to form Drom Brazil.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * BRAZIL: Drom Fragrances is expanding its presence in the South America market with an eye to the future. The fragrance creator from Munich, Germany, has acquired Quorum Holding of Silo ...
China bans diethylene glycol as toothpaste ingredient.(International)
Sep 01, 2007 ... * CHINA: Domestic enterprises are now forbidden from using diethylene glycol (DEG) as an ingredient in toothpaste after a number of countries banned the sale of toothpaste containing this chemical, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. ...